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3-Meter Mill Delivers Results for Aerospace Shops



The Hurco DCX32, a 3-meter VMC, has become increasingly popular with shops who have aerospace work, according to a Hurco spokesperson. Aerospace contractor TGM said the DCX32's work envelope of 3.2 meters by 2.2 meters by 920 millimeters (36") has given them the opportunity to pitch for new business. They can now machine larger airframe components or fixture multiple parts for more efficient production.

With XYZ travels of 126" x 82.7" x 36.2", the DCX32 has a double-column, bridge-type construction that allows for the large Y-axis travel without the loss of rigidity, according to the company. "The dual-wound spindle mounted in a vertical ram gives ample cutting power and torque for machining titanium without requiring a gearbox, which eliminates additional assembly and maintenance," said a Hurco spokesperson. "Additionally, the box-in-box spindle design reduces deflection with heavy cuts. The 40-station, swing-arm tool changer keeps the carousel clear of swarf and maximizes the work envelope."

TGM uses the DCX32 to machine wing and fuselage parts, such as longerons, for BAE Systems' Eurofighter Typhoon; parts for Airbus in both titanium and aluminum; and backswept wing tips for the Boeing 737-600. Steve Holmes, a director at TGM, said the company continues to invest in Hurco machining centers due in large part to the integrated control that runs the latest WinMax Windows-based software. The control has a 40GB hard drive with 2GB RAM and high-speed contouring capability. According to Holmes, approximately 40% of the programs, even complex 2D jobs, are written quickly and easily on the shop floor using the control's conversational programming. The timesavings allow TGM to respond promptly to urgent jobs, particularly AOG (Aircraft On Ground) requests. The remaining 60% of programs are prepared off-line using their CAM system. "Whether it is a digital file or a drawing of an older component that is received from the customer, a 3D IGES file or a 2D DXF file can be prepared quickly and downloaded directly to the control on any of the Hurco machines for immediate use," said Holmes.

For more information contact:

Hurco Companies, Inc.

One Technology Way

P.O. Box 68180

Indianapolis, IN 46268

800-634-2416

317-298-2622

info@hurco.com

www.hurco.com

Southwest

TX, NM, N. LA

Dave Stilley

Chaparral Machinery

3435 Roy Orr Blvd., #100

Grand Prairie, TX 75050

972-313-1987

dstilley@chaparralmachinery.com

www.chaparralmachinery.com

S.E. TX, S. LA

Scott Murray

SMI Machine Tools

5829 West Sam Houston Pkwy. North #804

Houston, TX 77041

713-937-7771

scott@smimachinetools.com

www.smimachinetools.com

OK

Gage Machine Tool

10668 Widmer Rd.

Lenexa, KS 66215

913-894-1233

www.gagemachinetool.com

AR

Hurco USA

One Technology Way

Indianapolis, IN 46268

800-634-2416

317-298-2622

info@hurco.com

www.hurco.com

Southeast

FL, AL, GA

Skip Thompson

Applied Machine Sales Inc.

2200 Airport Industrial Drive

Suite 300

Ball Ground, GA 30107

678-880-0893

info@appliedmachine.com

www.appliedmachine.com

NC, SC, VA

Dan Beckman

Beckman Precision, Inc.

415 Brookshire Road

Greer, SC 29651

864-801-8181

info@beckmanprecision.com

www.beckmanprecision.com

TN

Mark Cox

ACI Machine Tool Sales, LLC

2001 Foundation Drive

Lawrenceburg, KY 40342

502-839-1441

mark@acimachine.com

www.acimachine.com

MS

Hurco USA

One Technology Way

Indianapolis, IN 46268

800-634-2416

317-298-2622

info@hurco.com

www.hurco.com

Northeast

DE, E. PA, E. MD, S. NJ

Northeast Precision Machinery, Inc.

384 Nina Way

Warminster, PA 18974

215-672-8112

northeast@comcast.net

www.northeastprecision.com

ME, VT, NH, CT, MA, RI, N. NJ, NY (far South)

Joe Klier

Brooks Associates, Inc.

300 Longwater Dr, Unit A

Norwell, MA 02061

800-458-6607

781-871-3400

jklierjr@comcast.net

www.brooksmachinery.com

NY (except far South)

Jason Boyle, President

Excel Machine Technologies, Inc.

65 Bermar Park

Rochester, NY 14624

585-426-1911

jasonb@emtcnc.com

www.emtcnc.com

W. MD, Central PA

Hurco USA

One Technology Way

Indianapolis, IN 46268

317-293-5309

800-634-2416

info@hurco.com

www.hurco.com

W. PA, N. WV

Chris Perseo

Perseo-Erie Machine Sales

2230 West 23rd Street

Erie, PA 16506

800-900-9117

814-452-4658 Ext. 311

info@perseoerie.com

www.perseoerie.com

Midwest

MI

Jim Braun

Braun Machinery Company, Inc.

800-968-1000

616-698-6400

info@braunmachinery.com

www.braunmachinery.com

N. IL

Jeff Hassen

Machinery Source

6530 Revlon Dr

Belvidere, IL 61008

815-547-0990

sales@machinerysource.com

www.machinerysource.com

S. IL, S. & E. MO

David Smith

CJ Smith Machinery Company

2275 Cassens Drive, Ste. 123

Fenton, MO 63026

800-223-3240

636-349-7757

dsmith@cjsmith-machinery.com

www.cjsmith-machinery.com

N. IN

Jerry Shultz

Humston Machinery, Inc.

10813 DeAndra Drive

Zionsville, IN 46077

317-873-3765

humston@humstonmachinery.com

www.humstonmachinery.com

IA, MN, ND, SD, N.W. WI

Tom Drazkowski

Stone Machinery, Inc.

551 Phalen Blvd.

St. Paul, MN 55130

800-879-2788

651-778-8887

info@stonemachinery.com

www.stonemachinery.com

KS, N.W. MO, NE

Dirk Gage

Gage Machine Tool

10668 Widmer Rd.

Lenexa, KS 66215

913-894-1233

dgage@gagemachinetool.com

www.gagemachinetool.com

KY, S. IN

Mark Cox

ACI Machine Tool Sales, LLC

2001 Foundation Drive

Lawrenceburg, KY 40342

502-839-1441

mark@acimachine.com

www.acimachine.com

OH

Scott Mays

Reynolds Machinery, Inc.

760 Liberty Lane

Dayton, OH 45449

937-847-8121

scottmays@reynoldsmachinery.com

www.reynoldsmachinery.com

WI (except extreme N.W.)

Erika Schwane

Dynamic International, Inc.

N25 W23287 Paul Road

Pewaukee, WI 53072

262-521-1100

erikas@dynamicintl.com

www.dynamicintl.com

West

AZ, SE NV

Randy Flores

D & R Machinery Exchange, LLC

5020 S. Ash Ave. Ste. 105

Tempe, AZ 85282

480-775-6462

jeff.flores@dandrmachinery.com

www.dandrmachinery.com

CO, WY

Troy Kattenhorn

Foothills Machinery Sales

6855 West 116th Avenue

Broomfield, CO 80020

303-466-3777

troy@foothillsmachinery.com

www.foothillsmachinery.com

OR, WA

Rosco Precision Machinery, LLC

4114 B Place NW, Unit 105

Auburn, WA 98001

253-333-2439

info@roscoprecisionmachinery.com

www.roscoprecisionmachinery.com

S. CA

Jerry McCarty

Morrison Machine Tool Group

27240 Turnberry Ln., Ste. 200

Valencia, CA 91355

661-362-0816

jmccarty@morrisonmachine.com

www.morrisonmachine.com

CA (San Jose/South Bay)

Mark Montano

Western Machine Center, Inc.

19630 Hicks Rd.

Los Gatos, CA 95032

408-955-1000

mark@westernmachinecenter.com

www.westernmachinecenter.com

N. CA, N. NV

John Servin

Henry Servin & Sons

2185 Ronald St.

Santa Clara, CA 95050

408-980-8909

john@hsands.com

www.hsands.com

UT, ID, MT

Hurco USA

One Technology Way

Indianapolis, IN 46268

800-634-2416

317-293-5309

info@hurco.com

www.hurco.com

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