March 3, 2004

Indianapolis — Hurco Companies, Inc. will demonstrate the capabilities of its VMX and VM Series machining center product lines at the Eastec 2004 Advanced Productivity Exposition. The show will be hosted at the Eastern States Exposition Grounds in Springfield, Massachusetts on May 25-27, 2004. The VMX and VM Series machines will be on display in Hurco’s booth, number 2127.  Hurco’s local distributor, Brooks Associates, Inc., will also feature Hurco’s latest machining center technology in booth number 1230. 

Hurco and Brooks Associates will have more than just high-speed spindles and precision machining centers on display.  The demonstrations will show how the VMX and VM Series machines can help solve many of the challenges faced by today’s machinists. A perfect example of this is the VMX24S, offering a high-speed variation of Hurco’s most popular VMX machining center with a 15,000-RPM spindle. Designed to provide the best performance for tool, die, and mold work, this compact machine is an ideal platform for optional rotary tables if your applications require 4th-axis and 5th-axis capabilities. Its X-Y-Z travels of 24" x 20" x 24" make this machine quick and precise. The VMX24S also features Adaptive Surface Finishing Software (ASF), which facilitates greater look ahead and controlled feed rates for excellent surface finishes. The new VMX42 with a 40-tool automatic tool changer makes jobs even easier and more efficient, with a high-powered 24-HP spindle motor that produces 210ft-lbs of torque at 600 RPM. The VMX42 is larger than the industry’s most popular work-cube at 42" x 24" x 24".
 
In addition to its newest VMX models, Hurco will demonstrate the capabilities of its “Best in Class” VM Series machining center, the VM1. This machine has the largest work cube with the smallest footprints in its class. Other features include cast iron frames, fully enclosed tool storage area, 16-station swing arm ATC, digital motors and drives, and the advanced technology of the Max control. The VM1 machine is perfect for primary or secondary operations at almost any shop. It really hits the mark for job shop versatility. The VM1 is a true 6,200-pound machining center, with X-Y-Z travels of 26″ x 14″ x 18″. 

Visitors to both the Hurco and Brook’s booths will also see the simplicity and flexibility of Hurco’s powerful UltiMax 4 control in action. Its industry unique, dual-screen configuration maximizes the capabilities of Hurco’s patented, easy-to-use interactive knowledge-based programming features while also providing NC (M and G code) part programming.

Join Hurco and Brooks Associates at Eastec 2004 to view Hurco’s latest machining center products and learn how Hurco’s advanced technologies can provide innovative and cost effective solutions to your machining applications while delivering quality performance, optimizing workspace, and minimizing operator involvement.