Hurco VM20i
Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
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Overview
The Hurco VM20i is a 40-taper vertical machining center with 1,016 × 508 × 508 mm (40 × 20 × 20 in) of travel and a 1,168 × 508 mm (45.98 × 20 in) table. It is where the VM line moves up from the 407 mm (16.02 in) Y axis of the VM15Di and VM10i to a full 508 mm (20 in), and the table rating rises with it to 1,800 kg (3,970 lb).
That extra Y is the practical change. A 508 mm (20 in) wide table takes fixtures two deep or a wide plate in one clamping, where the 406 mm (15.98 in) table of the VM15Di keeps most setups in a single row. X grows as well, to 1,016 mm (40 in) against 762 mm (30 in) on the VM15Di, which suits long parts or several vises in a line.
The spindle is a 12,000 rpm CAT 40 unit rated 15 kW (20 hp) and 98.8 Nm (72.9 ft-lb). It is not the strongest in the family: the shorter VM15Di lists 17 kW (22.8 hp) and 107.2 Nm (79.1 ft-lb). The VM20i is bought for its envelope, and its spindle is sized for general steel and aluminium work across that envelope rather than for the heaviest cuts.
The changer holds 24 tools up to 80 mm (3.15 in) in diameter, 250 mm (9.8 in) long and 7 kg (15.4 lb). With Z at 508 mm (20 in) and the spindle nose reaching 101.6 mm (4 in) from the table, tall vises and long tools can share the stroke. The machine weighs 4,140 kg (9,127 lb), so plan the floor and the rigging accordingly. WinMax, Hurco's control, programs conversationally or from NC code.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Max Table Load | 1,800 kg (3,970 lb) |
| Spindle Nose to Table | 101.6 mm (4 in) |
| Machine Weight | 4,140 kg (9,127 lb) |
| Spindle Motor Power | 15 kW (20 hp) |
| Spindle Torque | 98.8 Nm (72.9 ft-lb) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 12,000 rpm |
| Spindle Taper | CAT 40 |
| Tool Capacity | 24 tools |
| Max Tool Diameter (full magazine) | 80 mm (3.15 in) |
| Max Tool Length | 250 mm (9.8 in) |
| Max Tool Weight | 7 kg (15.4 lb) |
| X-Axis Travel | 1,016 mm (40 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 508 mm (20 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 508 mm (20 in) |
| Table Size | 1,168 mm (45.98 in) × 508 mm (20 in) |
Specifications sourced from hurco.com — verified 2026-10-03
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 508 mm (20 in) of Y on a 1,168 × 508 mm (45.98 × 20 in) table, against 407 mm (16.02 in) on the VM15Di
- 1,016 mm (40 in) of X travel for long parts or several vises in a row
- 1,800 kg (3,970 lb) table rating, up from 1,500 kg (3,300 lb) on the VM15Di
- 24-tool CAT 40 changer taking tools up to 250 mm (9.8 in) long
- Conversational and NC programming through the WinMax control
Limitations
- 15 kW (20 hp) and 98.8 Nm (72.9 ft-lb) are below the 17 kW (22.8 hp) and 107.2 Nm (79.1 ft-lb) of the smaller VM15Di
- 12,000 rpm top speed limits very small tools
- Tool diameter is capped at 80 mm (3.15 in) and tool weight at 7 kg (15.4 lb)
- No tool-to-tool time is listed for this model
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Frequently Asked Questions
01
Only X travel, table length and weight. The VM20i has 1,016 mm (40 in) of X and a 1,168 × 508 mm (45.98 × 20 in) table and weighs 4,140 kg (9,127 lb). The VM30i has 1,270 mm (50 in) of X and a 1,321 × 508 mm (52 × 20 in) table and weighs 4,320 kg (9,524 lb). Y, Z, spindle, tools and table rating are the same.
02
No. The figures show the VM20i at 15 kW (20 hp) and 98.8 Nm (72.9 ft-lb) and the VM15Di at 17 kW (22.8 hp) and 107.2 Nm (79.1 ft-lb). The VM20i is the bigger machine by envelope, with 1,016 × 508 mm (40 × 20 in) of X and Y; the VM15Di is the stronger one per cut.
03
1,800 kg (3,970 lb), on a table of 1,168 × 508 mm (45.98 × 20 in). Count the fixture and any rotary unit in that figure. The machine itself weighs 4,140 kg (9,127 lb).
04
24 CAT 40 tools, each up to 80 mm (3.15 in) in diameter, 250 mm (9.8 in) long and 7 kg (15.4 lb). The spindle runs to 12,000 rpm.
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