Hurco Product Feature: VC500i 5-Axis Cantilever Machining Center

The VC500i (XYZ Travels: 520 x 450 x 400mm) is a 5-axis cantilever machining center that includes a 12,000 RPM spindle with a BBT40 spindle taper. The VC Series by Hurco was designed for customers to support a wide range of parts and allows machinists to use standard length tooling due to the B-axis configuration. The B-axis provides superb undercutting ability with a full 110° in both positive and negative directions. Solid one-piece cast iron frame optimized with both static and dynamic Finite Element Analysis (FEA).

The 5-axis VC Series B-axis trunnion style configuration also allows for shorter tools to be utilized when cutting smaller parts. When cutting smaller parts on a traditional A-axis trunnion, the tools approach the part from behind the A-axis trunnion. This means when running smaller 5-axis parts on larger machines, the operator is forced to use longer tools for clearance. Since a B-axis trunnion tilts around the Y-axis, the tool is always approaching the part from a safe direction and the possibility for interference is much less.

The Hurco VC500i is equipped with the Hurco control powered by WinMax® software and the patented motion system called UltiMotion® (www.hurco.com/ultimotion). The control helps machinists and job shops be more productive and profitable by supporting many programming methods: conversational programming; NC programming; and a Hurco-specific feature called NC/Conversational Merge that optimizes efficiency even further. Additionally, the Hurco control’s technical specifications lead the industry with 4GB RAM, 128GB Solid State Drive, and 10,000 block look ahead. To learn more about the integrated Hurco control, go to Hurco.com/Winmax.

VC500i Specifications:
Table Diameter 500mm
Table Load 250 kg
XYZ Travels 520 x 450 x 400mm
Rapid Feed / Cutting Feed 28 m/min

Tool Type BBT40
Spindle RPM 12,000
ATC Stations 30
Machine Weight 8,400 kg
Spindle HP 17.4 HP

The Hurco VC500i 5-axis cantilever machining center has been designed to support a wide range of parts and allows machinists to use standard length tooling due to the B-axis configuration. The full +110° / -110° B-axis motion provides superb undercut capability.