January 5, 2004

Indianapolis — Hurco Companies, Inc. has recently added two new models to its machining center product line and is excited to introduce both products at WESTEC 2004. The show will be hosted at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California, March 22-25, 2004. Hurco will be located in booth 2500.

Westec 2004 will be the public debut for the VMX24S and the new VMX42 with a 40-tool automatic tool changer. The VMX24S is a high-speed variation of Hurco’s popular VMX machining centers with a 15,000-RPM spindle. It also features Adaptive Surface Finishing Software (ASF) which facilitates greater look ahead so feed rates are controlled for excellent surface finishes. The new VMX42 model makes jobs even easier and more efficient, with a high-powered 24-HP spindle motor that produces 210ft-lbs of torque at 600 RPM. Larger than the industry’s most popular work-cube, the VMX42 (42″ x 24″ x 24″), is built to meet the many challenges faced by today’s machinists.
 
In addition to its latest VMX models, Hurco will demonstrate the capabilities of its “Best in Class” VM series machining centers. These machines have the largest work cubes with the smallest footprints in their 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. Between the VMX and VM series there are sixteen models of machining centers that bring new meaning to the term “multi-tasking”. Intelligent engineering, multiple standard features, and powerful options make these products an outstanding value. Hurco’s advanced technology can provide cost effective solutions to the most challenging machining applications while delivering quality performance, optimizing workspace, and minimizing operator involvement.

Visitors to Hurco’s booth will also see the powerful UltiMax 4® programming station in action. Its dual-screen configuration, which is unique within the industry, maximizes the capabilities of Hurco’s patented Interactive Conversational Programming. The power and simplicity of Hurco’s WinMax Desktop will also be on display. WinMax Desktop provides advanced networking capability through a shop network or the Internet in a Windows® environment.

Join Hurco at WESTEC 2004, to view Hurco’s newest products and learn how Hurco’s advanced technology can provide innovative and cost effective solutions to your machining applications.