Hurco VMX42SWi

Est. $200,000 - $270,000 (new) Specs verified 2026-10-03 · hurco.com Updated 2026-10-03

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Key Specifications

X Travel

1,067 mm (42 in)

Y Travel

610 mm (24.01 in)

Z Travel

610 mm (24.01 in)

Max Spindle

12,000 rpm

Spindle Taper

CAT 40

Tool Capacity

40 tools

How much does the Hurco VMX42SWi cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$200,000 - $270,000 (new)

Our best estimate for a 5-axis machining center in this class — not a quote from Hurco. Configuration moves it a long way.

Overview

The Hurco VMX42SWi combines a 1,270 mm (50 in) × 610 mm (24.01 in) table rated for 1,750 kg (3,850 lb) with a B axis that swings +92° / -92° at 50 rpm. Travels are 1,067 mm (42 in) in X, 610 mm (24.01 in) in Y and 610 mm (24.01 in) in Z, and the CAT 40 spindle runs to 12,000 rpm with 36.5 kW (48 hp) and 120.2 Nm (88.7 ft-lb).

The listed figures for this model contain no C axis. That is the main difference from the VMX42SRTi, which has the same travels, table size and spindle but adds a 360° C axis at 100 rpm. The table load is higher, 1,750 kg (3,850 lb) against 1,360 kg (3,000 lb) on the VMX42SRTi, and the machine itself is lighter at 7,130 kg (15,686 lb) against 8,400 kg (18,520 lb) for the VMX42SRTi. Spindle nose to table is listed at 152 mm (5.98 in), where the VMX42SRTi lists 9 mm (0.35 in).

In practice that makes the SWi a machine for large, heavy parts that need angled features rather than full five-sided access: inclined holes, chamfers and faces on a part clamped flat on the table. If you need to reach all sides of a part in one clamping, confirm what rotary option Hurco offers for this model, because none appears in its listed figures.

Tool change is 2 sec tool-to-tool, quicker than the 4 sec listed for the VMX42SRTi. The 40-tool magazine takes tools up to 76 mm (3 in) in diameter, 250 mm (9.8 in) long and 7 kg (15.4 lb). The control is Hurco's WinMax, which accepts both conversational programs and G-code.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
B Axis Speed	50 rpm
Max Table Load	1,750 kg (3,850 lb)
Spindle Nose to Table	152 mm (5.98 in)
Machine Weight	7,130 kg (15,686 lb)
X-Axis Travel	1,067 mm (42 in)
Y-Axis Travel	610 mm (24.01 in)
Z-Axis Travel	610 mm (24.01 in)
B Axis Range	+92° / -92°
Spindle Motor Power	36.5 kW (48 hp)
Spindle Torque	120.2 Nm (88.7 ft-lb)
Max Spindle Speed	12,000 rpm
Spindle Taper	CAT 40
Tool Capacity	40 tools
Tool to Tool Time	2 sec
Max Tool Diameter (full magazine)	76 mm (3 in)
Max Tool Length	250 mm (9.8 in)
Max Tool Weight	7 kg (15.4 lb)
Table Size	1,270 mm (50 in) × 610 mm (24.01 in)

Specifications sourced from hurco.com — verified 2026-10-03

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Table load of 1,750 kg (3,850 lb), higher than on the VMX42SRTi or the VMX42HSRTi
B axis of +92° / -92° at 50 rpm for angled features
CAT 40 spindle rated 36.5 kW (48 hp) and 120.2 Nm (88.7 ft-lb)
2 sec tool-to-tool time with a 40-tool magazine
Lighter than the VMX42SRTi, at 7,130 kg (15,686 lb) against 8,400 kg (18,520 lb)

Limitations

No C axis appears in the listed figures, so five-sided access in one clamping is not assured
Spindle stops at 12,000 rpm, half the 24,000 rpm of the VMX42HSRTi
Tools are limited to 250 mm (9.8 in) long and 76 mm (3 in) across
B axis speed is 50 rpm, which slows simultaneous tilt moves

Best For

Heavy parts up to 1,750 kg (3,850 lb) that need angled holes and faces Large plates and fixtures on a 1,270 mm (50 in) table Moulds and dies with draft walls reached by tilting the tool Shops with CAT 40 tooling

Frequently Asked Questions

01 How does the VMX42SWi differ from the VMX42SRTi?

The VMX42SRTi lists a 360° C axis at 100 rpm; the VMX42SWi lists none. The VMX42SWi table is rated for 1,750 kg (3,850 lb) against 1,360 kg (3,000 lb) on the VMX42SRTi, and the VMX42SWi weighs 7,130 kg (15,686 lb) against 8,400 kg (18,520 lb) for the VMX42SRTi. Both have the same travels and a 12,000 rpm CAT 40 spindle.

02 Can the VMX42SWi do full five-axis machining?

Its listed figures give X, Y and Z plus a B axis of +92° / -92°, but no C axis. That allows angled work on a part clamped to the table. For access to all sides in one setup, ask Hurco what rotary equipment can be added and how it affects the 1,750 kg (3,850 lb) load rating.

03 How heavy a part can the VMX42SWi carry?

Up to 1,750 kg (3,850 lb) on a 1,270 mm (50 in) × 610 mm (24.01 in) table. That is the figure for part and fixture together, so subtract the weight of vises, risers and sub-plates before loading.

04 What tools fit the VMX42SWi?

CAT 40 tools up to 76 mm (3 in) in diameter, 250 mm (9.8 in) long and 7 kg (15.4 lb), held in a 40-tool magazine with a 2 sec tool-to-tool time.