Hurco VMX24Di
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Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
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Overview
The Hurco VMX24Di is the 15,000 rpm version of the VMX24: a 3-axis vertical machining center with 610 × 508 × 610 mm (24.02 × 20 × 24.02 in) of travel, a 762 × 510 mm (29.92 × 20.08 in) table and a CAT 40 spindle rated 9 kW (12 hp) and 57.3 Nm (42.3 ft-lb). Next to the VMX24i, which has the same envelope, it trades low-speed torque for top speed and a quicker tool change.
Speed is the reason to choose it. Running to 15,000 rpm rather than the 12,000 rpm of the VMX24i helps small end mills reach their surface speed in aluminium, and the 1.5 sec tool-to-tool change, against 2 sec on the VMX24i, shortens cycles on parts with many tools. The cost is torque: 57.3 Nm (42.3 ft-lb) here against 95.5 Nm (70.4 ft-lb) on the VMX24i, from the same 9 kW (12 hp). Large drills, taps in steel and face milling load the spindle at low rpm, where that difference shows.
The rest of the machine is about height. 610 mm (24.02 in) of Z, a spindle nose that stops 152 mm (6 in) above the table and tools up to 300 mm (11.8 in) long leave room for fixtures stacked on the table or for tall housings. In plan the work area is compact, 610 mm (24.02 in) of X against 508 mm (20 in) of Y.
The 30-tool magazine takes tools up to 80 mm (3.15 in) in diameter and 7 kg (15.4 lb). The table carries 1,500 kg (3,300 lb), and the machine weighs 5,090 kg (11,222 lb). Hurco's WinMax control programs it conversationally or from NC files.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Max Table Load | 1,500 kg (3,300 lb) |
| Spindle Nose to Table | 152 mm (6 in) |
| Machine Weight | 5,090 kg (11,222 lb) |
| Spindle Motor Power | 9 kW (12 hp) |
| Spindle Torque | 57.3 Nm (42.3 ft-lb) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 15,000 rpm |
| Spindle Taper | CAT 40 |
| Tool Capacity | 30 tools |
| Tool to Tool Time | 1.5 sec |
| Max Tool Diameter (full magazine) | 80 mm (3.15 in) |
| Max Tool Length | 300 mm (11.8 in) |
| Max Tool Weight | 7 kg (15.4 lb) |
| X-Axis Travel | 610 mm (24.02 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 508 mm (20 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 610 mm (24.02 in) |
| Table Size | 762 mm (29.92 in) × 510 mm (20.08 in) |
Specifications sourced from hurco.com — verified 2026-10-03
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 15,000 rpm CAT 40 spindle for small cutters and aluminium finishing
- 1.5 sec tool-to-tool time, against 2 sec on the VMX24i
- 610 mm (24.02 in) of Z travel with tools up to 300 mm (11.8 in) long
- 762 × 510 mm (29.92 × 20.08 in) table rated for 1,500 kg (3,300 lb)
- 30-tool magazine taking tools up to 7 kg (15.4 lb) each
Limitations
- 57.3 Nm (42.3 ft-lb) of torque, well below the 95.5 Nm (70.4 ft-lb) of the VMX24i
- 9 kW (12 hp) of spindle power limits heavy stock removal
- 610 mm (24.02 in) of X is short for long parts or multi-vise rows
- Tool diameter is limited to 80 mm (3.15 in)
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Choose by material and cutter size. The VMX24Di reaches 15,000 rpm and changes tools in 1.5 sec, but has 57.3 Nm (42.3 ft-lb). The VMX24i reaches 12,000 rpm, changes in 2 sec and has 95.5 Nm (70.4 ft-lb). Small tools in aluminium favour the VMX24Di; steel and larger drills favour the VMX24i.
02
57.3 Nm (42.3 ft-lb), with 9 kW (12 hp) of power and a top speed of 15,000 rpm on a CAT 40 taper. Plan roughing passes in steel around that torque figure.
03
Travels are 610 × 508 × 610 mm (24.02 × 20 × 24.02 in) and the table is 762 × 510 mm (29.92 × 20.08 in), rated for 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). The spindle nose reaches 152 mm (6 in) from the table.
04
The VMX30Di has the same 15,000 rpm speed but more X, 762 mm (30 in), a 1,020 × 510 mm (40.16 × 20.08 in) table, and a spindle rated 15 kW (20 hp) and 95.5 Nm (70.4 ft-lb). Its tool magazine is listed as 30 / 40 tools.
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