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3-axis machining centres: HURCO strengthens VMX series

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HURCO is launching a new machining centre on the market with the “VMX 6030 i”. Based on proven features of the 3-axis VMX series, HURCO has placed the focus of the new version on a larger table that is built on a more stable machine bed.

Because the previous 1680 mm in the X-direction and 660 mm in the Y-direction were too little for many users, the cross travel has been increased to 1680 x 762 mm. This increases in particular the flexibility in handling the increasingly demanded cubic components. To compensate for the larger overhang, the Z-axis was also redesigned. It can now handle larger masses, which means a clear orientation towards the requirements of the market. This is also reflected in the drive powers of the axes, which have been increased by around 50 percent to take account of the larger components and the more stable Z-axis.

More accurate because more stable

Also in the VMX series, HURCO has revised the established 3-axis machining centre “VMX 60 Di” and given it a larger machine bed. By placing the machine on a wider base and reducing the table overhang, the stability and machining accuracy of the VMX 60 Di have been further improved. The BAZ uses a 22 kW spindle that rotates at SK40 at 15,000 min-1 and has already proven itself in the other models in the VMX Di series.

The target group for the direct-drive machine is contract manufacturers who need higher speeds because they machine a lot of aluminium or do trochoidal milling. In this case, machining is often carried out with HSC and HPC tools with a lower lateral infeed and higher feed rate, which require the speed reserves provided. HURCO relies on proven technology for both machines. At the same time, the modifications include constant optimisations in energy consumption, which allow the contract and small series manufacturer the competitive use of energy that is needed right now.

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