A new range of four driven-tool CNC turning centres will be launched by Hurco at MACH. The models include 8-inch and 10-inch chuck versions with the option of a programmable W-axis to position the tailstock or sub-spindle. One model, the TMX8MYSi, will be on show for the first time in the UK and will be centre-stage on the company’s stand 510 in Hall 20.
The new TMX turning centres offer higher performance than the TMi and TMMi. The differences are higher power and speed plus a larger, heavier frame and the addition of a Y-axis in addition to the W-axis to allow more versatile machining. The servo-driven turret carries 12 VDI 40 radial tools, rather than axial tools, as on the TMMi range.
Two additional Hurco CNC lathes will be on show, the TM6i XP and the TM8Mi XP with axially driven tools. The suffix denotes the 2020 upgrade of the previous models, including larger spindle bore, roller guideways and an improved control system.
On show for the first time at a MACH will be the BX60i 3-axis, double-column, portal machining centre that maintains dynamic stability and accuracy despite having large X and Y-axis travel. Ideal for producing large components, the BX60i has a working volume more than twice as large as that of its smaller counterpart. Positional accuracy is maintained via linear scales.
In addition to the VM10i, there will be a VMX30Di with a direct-drive 15,000rpm spindle, while a large VMX60Ti with a high-torque 237Nm spindle will complete the line-up.
The Max5 control will be evident on all Hurco machines. Visitors will have the opportunity to see the latest software developments, including solid model import that now includes surfaces.
One Hurco 5-axis machining centre on show will be the VMX42SRTi, the latest version has directly-encoded torque motors driving both the B-axis spindle and C-axis rotary table. Linear scales and 20 bar coolant through the spindle are now standard features on the SRTi as well as on the 4-axis SWi swivel-head models.
In addition to a smaller Hurco VMX42SRTi B-axis machine, the compact VMX30UDi 5-axis trunnion-type, direct-drive, 15,000rpm model with 200kg load capacity will be demonstrated. A compact, entry-level, 5-axis VM10Ui and a VMX60Ti 3-axis machine equipped with a Kitagawa TT182 rotary-tilt table will also feature.
There will be a total of five machines with 5-axis capability cutting metal, including a RXP500DSC. Built by Roeders in Germany, the machining centre is of trunnion configuration and is capable of super-high accuracy and of producing a mirror-like surface finish.
The addition of automation is well established and relatively simple. On the stand at MACH, there will be a Hurco ProCobot Profeeder assisting the production of parts on a VM20i 3-axis machining centre and an Erowa Robot Compact 80 feeding the new VMX30UDi VMC.
