"Maximum usability is the foundation of the new MAX5 control from Hurco," said Maggie Smith, Marketing Manager for Hurco Companies, Inc. "The numerous ergonomic features are a testament to the collaborative relationship we share with our customers who tested preliminary designs of MAX5 and gave their feedback during usability tests we hosted during the development process. We incorporated more than 80 changes based on those tests, which is why we say that the MAX5 control was designed and built for machinists: customer refined and customer approved."
Key features of the Hurco MAX5 control include a keypad that is adjustable up to 90° and a 19" LCD screen with touchscreen navigation that includes a second folding auxiliary screen with die-cast stainless hinges, which is standard on most models in the company's 65-model lineup.
The verification graphics screen has been redesigned so the machinist can customize which information appears: full-screen verification graphics, digital readout (DRO) or both. "The new full-screen DRO or Mini-DRO can be selected instead of the graphics screen to best suit the task at hand, be it programming, machining or concurrent operations," said Smith. "Additionally, the new Quick Menu minimizes multiple button presses so the machinist can quickly access the information needed."
The Hurco MAX5 control has three remote jog options: standard, LCD and LCD wireless. The LCD units allow the machinist to set up tools and parts from the remote jog unit. All jog units feature a large 70 mm hand wheel with finger cup spinner, graspable over molded body, integrated flashlight, magnetic base and T-slot tongue.
"In addition to the ergonomic design of the control, intuitive navigation and three remote jog unit options, Hurco has included new WinMax software features that will make customers more productive and more profitable whether they use conversational programming on the shop floor or Industry Standard NC," said Smith. "One of the new WinMax software features of the MAX5 control is AdaptiPath, a conversational pocketing feature used in high-end CAD/CAM packages that increases metal removal rates, supports rest machining, reduces cycle time and extends tool life due to controlled engagement cutting. AdaptiPath creates a smooth tool path motion, controls chip load, provides constant tool engagement and also includes rest machining. With rest machining, larger diameter tools can be used to efficiently remove material, followed by a rest machining pass that uses a smaller cutter to access the areas of the feature that the larger tool could not access. The faster material removal significantly reduces cycle time, especially for pocketing applications. Our test cut results showed that AdaptiPath was 60% faster: 02:21 with AdaptiPath compared to 06:09 without it.
"The Hurco MAX5 is also equipped with features that benefit NC shops, such as the new Job List feature that lets users group files together and run them sequentially without operator intervention. Job List promotes automation, lights-out machining, program stitching, file bundling and adaptive processes."For more information contact:
Hurco Companies, Inc.
One Technology Way
P.O. Box 68180
Indianapolis, IN 46268
800-634-2416
info@hurco.com
www.hurco.com
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TX, NM, N. LA
Dave Stilley
Chaparral Machinery
3435 Roy Orr Blvd., #100
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
972-313-1987
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www.chaparralmachinery.com
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Hurco USA
One Technology Way
Indianapolis, IN 46268
800-634-2416
317-298-2622
info@hurco.com
www.hurco.com
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Gage Machine Tool
10668 Widmer Rd.
Lenexa, KS 66215
913-894-1233
www.gagemachinetool.com
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Hurco USA
One Technology Way
Indianapolis, IN 46268
800-634-2416
317-298-2622
info@hurco.com
www.hurco.com
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Skip Thompson
Applied Machine Sales Inc.
2200 Airport Industrial Drive
Suite 300
Ball Ground, GA 30107
678-880-0893
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www.appliedmachine.com
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Crotts & Saunders LLC
4000 Silas Creek Parkway
Winston-Salem, NC 27104
336-765-7250
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www.crottsandsaunders.com
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Mark Cox
ACI Machine Tool Sales, LLC
2001 Foundation Drive
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
502-839-1441
mark@acimachine.com
www.acimachine.com
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One Technology Way
Indianapolis, IN 46268
800-634-2416
317-298-2622
info@hurco.com
www.hurco.com
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Northeast Precision Machinery, Inc.
384 Nina Way
Warminster, PA 18974
215-672-8112
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www.northeastprecision.com
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Brooks Associates, Inc.
300 Longwater Dr, Unit A
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800-458-6607
781-871-3400
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www.brooksmachinery.com
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Jason Boyle, President
Excel Machine Technologies, Inc.
65 Bermar Park
Rochester, NY 14624
585-426-1911
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www.emtcnc.com
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Hurco USA
One Technology Way
Indianapolis, IN 46268
317-293-5309
800-634-2416
info@hurco.com
www.hurco.com
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Crotts & Saunders LLC
4000 Silas Creek Parkway
Winston-Salem, NC 27104
336-765-7250
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www.crottsandsaunders.com
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Braun Machinery Company, Inc.
800-968-1000
616-698-6400
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www.braunmachinery.com
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Jeff Hassen
Machinery Source
6530 Revlon Dr
Belvidere, IL 61008
815-547-0990
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www.machinerysource.com
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David Smith
CJ Smith Machinery Company
2275 Cassens Drive, Ste. 123
Fenton, MO 63026
800-223-3240
636-349-7757
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www.cjsmith-machinery.com
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Jerry Shultz
Humston Machinery, Inc.
10813 DeAndra Drive
Zionsville, IN 46077
317-873-3765
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www.humstonmachinery.com
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Stone Machinery, Inc.
551 Phalen Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55130
800-879-2788
651-778-8887
info@stonemachinery.com
www.stonemachinery.com
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Dirk Gage
Gage Machine Tool
10668 Widmer Rd.
Lenexa, KS 66215
913-894-1233
dgage@gagemachinetool.com
www.gagemachinetool.com
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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.)
Vanessa Cole
Dynamic International, Inc.
N25 W23287 Paul Road
Pewaukee, WI 53072
262-521-1100
vanessa@dynamicintl.com
www.dynamicintl.com
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Randy Flores
D & R Machinery Exchange, LLC
5020 S. Ash Ave. Ste. 105
Tempe, AZ 85282
480-775-6462
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www.dandrmachinery.com
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Foothills Machinery Sales
6855 West 116th Avenue
Broomfield, CO 80020
303-466-3777
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www.foothillsmachinery.com
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Rosco Precision Machinery, LLC
4114 B Place NW, Unit 105
Auburn, WA 98001
253-333-2439
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www.roscoprecisionmachinery.com
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Gary Smith
Machinery Sales Company
17253 Chestnut Street
City of Industry, CA 91748
661-362-0816
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www.mchysales.com
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Henry Servin & Sons
2185 Ronald St.
Santa Clara, CA 95050
408-980-8909
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www.hsands.com
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Todd Machinery Inc.
2061 W. 2300 S.
Salt Lake City, UT 84119
801-294-6390
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www.toddmachinery.com