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Double-Column Bridge Design 5-Axis Machining Center



The Hurco BX40Ui 5-axis CNC double-column machining center, with trunnion table mounted along the Y-axis, is engineered to provide an optimum combination of performance and flexibility. The ladder structure and double-column design provide enhanced rigidity and support to the head casting. With an 18k motorized spindle and oversized linear guide rollers, the BX40Ui is designed for a wide range of applications. Additionally, the bridge structure is isolated from part weight and operates in a stable and predictable manner. "High cutting feedrates are achieved with patented high-speed motion technology, called UltiMotion, that simultaneously reduces cycle times by up to 30% or more and delivers outstanding surface finish quality," said a company spokesperson.

"The BX40Ui differs from other bridge-type 5-axis CNC machines due to the integrated Hurco control powered by WinMax control software and UltiMotion," continued the spokesperson. "The control helps machinists and job shops be more productive and profitable by supporting multiple programming methods: conversational for 5-sided programming with no CAM system needed; NC for simultaneous 5-axis; and a Hurco-specific feature called NC/Conversational Merge that optimizes efficiency even further." The newest control feature, called 3D Import, is especially advantageous for Hurco 5-axis machines because the control software creates Transform Planes automatically for easy 5-sided conversational programming that eliminates data entry requirements.

"UltiMotion is the sophisticated motion control system invented by Hurco that determines the optimal trajectory to run the tool, provides consistent programmed feedrates and reduces cycle time," said the spokesperson. "With UltiMotion, cornering velocity is 2.5x faster than conventional motion and machine jerk is reduced by half. UltiMotion includes up to 10,000 blocks of dynamic look ahead and is smart enough to adapt as required by the toolpath. UltiMotion is different than the smoothing features offered by CAD/CAM software and improves upon CAM output by providing better handling of the machine mechanics and dynamics." All Hurco CNC machining centers are equipped with UltiMotion.

BX40Ui specifications:

  • Table size: 13.7" diameter
  • Max. weight on table: 551 lbs.
  • XYZ axis travel: 37.4" x 21.6" x 19.7"
  • Rapid traverse XYZ axis: 1,535 IPM, 1,535 IPM, 1,535 IPM
  • Tool type: HSK 63
  • Peak spindle motor: 47 HP
  • Spindle torque: 88 ft-lbs. at 2,800 RPM
  • Number of tools: 30
  • Machine weight: 20,723 lbs.

For additional information on 5-axis machining, visit Hurco.com/5-Axis. In the book "The Power of FIVE: The Definitive Guide to 5-Axis Machining," Mike Cope, Hurco Technical Product Specialist, breaks down the information about 5-axis and 5-sided machining from a machinist's perspective.

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

Southwest

TX, NM

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

MDI Machine Tools

504 Springhill Dr, Ste 410

Spring, TX 77386

713-653-3555

matt@mdimachinetools.com

www.mdimachinetools.com

OK

Gage Machine Tool

10668 Widmer Rd.

Lenexa, KS 66215

913-894-1233

www.gagemachinetool.com

AR, LA

H&S Machine Tools

1941 Industrial Blvd.

Harvey, LA 70058

504-347-5707

scott.eddins@hsmachinetools.com

www.hsmachinetools.com

Southeast

FL, AL, GA

Skip Thompson

Applied Machine Solutions Inc.

2200 Airport Industrial Drive

Suite 300

Ball Ground, GA 30107

678-880-0893

info@appliedmachine.com

www.appliedmachine.com

NC, SC, VA

Crotts & Saunders LLC

2709 Boulder Park Ct.

Winston-Salem, NC 27101

336-765-7250

sales@crottsandsaunders.com

www.crottsandsaunders.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

John Gore

J Gore Machine

119 Robinhood Rd.

Jackson, MS 39206

601-209-5005

jg209209@gmail.com

Northeast

E. PA (except far SE), N. NJ, MD, N.E. WV, DE

Alta Enterprises, Inc.

2600 E Saucon Valley Rd

Center Valley, PA 18034

610-866-8866

info@altamachinetools.com

www.altamachinetools.com

S.E. PA, S. NJ

Northeast Precision Machinery, Inc.

410 Camars Dr

Warminster, PA 18974

215-672-8112

glenn@northeastprecision.com

www.northeastprecision.com

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

Brooks Associates, Inc.

300 Longwater Dr, Unit A

Norwell, MA 02061

800-458-6607

781-871-3400

sales@brooksmachinery.com

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. PA, N. WV

Hurco USA

One Technology Way

Indianapolis, IN 46268

800-634-2416 / 317-298-2622

info@hurco.com

www.hurco.com

S. WV

Crotts & Saunders LLC

2709 Boulder Park Ct.

Winston-Salem, NC 27101

336-765-7250

sales@crottsandsaunders.com

www.crottsandsaunders.com

Midwest

MI (except extreme NW)

Jim Braun

Braun Machinery Company, Inc.

3876 E Paris Ave SE

Grand Rapids, MI 49512

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

Jay 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.), extreme NW MI

Dynamic International, Inc.

N25 W23287 Paul Road

Pewaukee, WI 53072

262-521-1100

vincef@dynamicintl.com

www.dynamicintl.com

West

AZ, S.E. NV

Randy Flores

D & R Machinery Exchange, LLC

75 W Baseline Rd, Ste. 11

Gilbert, AZ 85233

480-775-6462

randy.flores@dandrmachinery.com

www.dandrmachinery.com

CO, WY

Tim Beer

Foothills Machinery Sales

6855 West 116th Avenue

Broomfield, CO 80020

303-466-3777

tim@foothillsmachinery.com

www.foothillsmachinery.com

OR, WA

Rosco Precision Machinery, LLC

4710 B Street NW, Unit 104

Auburn, WA 98001

253-333-2439

info@roscoprecisionmachinery.com

www.roscoprecisionmachinery.com

S. CA

David Cogswell

Machinery Sales Company

17253 Chestnut Street

City of Industry, CA 91748

626-581-9211

david_cogswell@mchysales.com

www.mchysales.com

N. CA, N. NV

CNC Solutions

1011 Pecten Ct #A

Milpitas, CA 95035

408-586-8236

info@cncsolutions.biz

www.cncsolutions.biz

UT, ID, MT

Hurco USA

One Technology Way

Indianapolis, IN 46268

800-634-2416

317-298-2622

info@hurco.com

www.hurco.com

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