Hurco VMX30Ui

The Hurco VMX30Ui brings the proven VMX30i platform into 5-axis territory with an integrated A/C trunnion table. This is the mid-size sweet spot in Hurco's trunnion lineup — big enough for real production parts, compact enough that most job shops can find room for it, and powerful enough to handle steel and aluminum work with authority.

Travels are 762 x 508 x 520 mm (30 x 20 x 20.5 in) with a 248 mm (9.8 in) diameter trunnion table rated for 200 kg (440 lb). The A-axis tilts +30/-110 degrees and the C-axis provides full 360-degree rotation. That 9.8-inch table is a meaningful step up from the VM10Ui's 7.8-inch table — you can fixture real brackets, housings, and manifolds rather than just miniature components.

The spindle runs 12,000 RPM through a CAT 40 / Big Plus taper, producing 11 kW (15 hp) and 213.3 Nm (157.3 ft-lbs) of torque at 600 RPM. That torque figure is identical to the 3-axis VMX30i — Hurco didn't compromise spindle performance when adding the trunnion. You can rough steel at moderate depths and finish aluminum at full speed without apology.

The 40-tool ATC is a standout feature at this price point. Most competing 5-axis machines in this size offer 24 or 30 tools. Having 40 tools loaded means you can keep dedicated setups for multiple jobs and reduce changeover time between runs. Rapids hit 38 m/min (1,496 ipm) on X/Y and 32 m/min (1,260 ipm) on Z.

WinMax control with 3D DXF import and NC/Conversational Merge handles everything from simple 3+2 indexed work programmed at the machine to complex simultaneous 5-axis surfacing from CAM. At 4,940 kg (10,868 lb), the VMX30Ui is well-anchored for its size. Floor space requirement is 3,940 x 4,059 mm (155 x 160 in).

New pricing runs $150,000-$200,000. Used VMX30Ui machines from 2016-2021 trade in the $80,000-$130,000 range. This machine competes directly with the Haas UMC-750 and the Mazak VARIAXIS i-300.