Hurco VMX42Di

The Hurco VMX42Di fills a gap in the VMX lineup between the mid-size VMX30Di and the large-format VMX50i, offering 1,067 x 610 x 610 mm (42 x 24 x 24 in) of travel with a 15,000 RPM inline direct-drive spindle. It's the largest Di-designated machine in Hurco's standard VMX line, combining substantial travel with high-speed spindle performance.

The spindle runs 15,000 RPM through a Big Plus CAT 40 producing 15.7 kW (21 hp) and 119 Nm (88 ft-lbs) of torque. Having a direct-drive spindle on a 42-inch machine is a sweet spot for aerospace job shops cutting aluminum structural parts — you get enough travel for mid-size airframe components and enough spindle speed to run carbide endmills at optimal surface footage.

Table dimensions are 1,270 x 610 mm (50 x 24 in) with a 1,800 kg (3,968 lb) max load. The wider 610 mm (24 in) table is notable — it's 4 inches wider than the VMX30Di's table, giving room for wider fixtures and multiple vise setups in the Y direction. The 40-tool arm-type ATC handles complex multi-operation parts without interruption.

Construction follows the VMX hybrid design — roller guides on X and Y, box way on Z. Rapids hit 35 m/min (1,378 ipm) on X and Y, 30 m/min (1,181 ipm) on Z. At approximately 6,800 kg (14,991 lb), the VMX42Di is heavier than the VMX30Di by about 1,500 kg, reflecting the longer base casting and wider saddle.

The 610 mm (24 in) Z-travel matches the VMX30i and VMX30Di, giving room for tall fixtures and stacked vise setups. Combined with the 42-inch X-travel, you can run two-vise setups along X with room to spare, significantly boosting throughput on parts that need two operations.

WinMax conversational control is standard. Pricing runs $120,000-$155,000 new. Used VMX42Di machines from 2016-2021 trade in the $65,000-$100,000 range.