GETTING STARTED

with Your VMX Machining Center

July 2012 704-0213-114 Revision A

The information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not
represent a commitment on the part of Hurco Companies, Inc. (Hurco). The software
described in this document is furnished under the License Agreement to customers. It is
against the law to copy the software on any medium except as specifically allowed in the
license agreement. The purchaser may make copies of the software for backup purposes.
No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means,
electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, for any purpose without the express
written permission of the Hurco machine tool owner.

Hurco Manufacturing Company reserves the right to incorporate any modification or

improvements in machines and machine specifications which it considers necessary, and
does not assume any obligation to make any said changes in machines or equipment
previously sold.

Hurco products and services are subject to Hurco’s then current prices, terms, and
conditions, which are subject to change without notice.

© 2012 Hurco Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.

Patents: U.S. Patents B14,477,754; 5,453,933; Canadian Patent 1,102,434;

Japanese Patents 1,649,006 and 1,375,124; other Patents pending.

Hurco, Max, Ultimax, and WinMax are Registered Trademarks of Hurco Companies, Inc.

AutoCAD, Autodesk, and DXF are registered trademarks of Autodesk, Inc.

MS-DOS, Microsoft, and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Many of the designations used by manufacturers and sellers to distinguish their products
are claimed as trademarks. Hurco has listed here all trademarks of which it is aware. For
more information about Hurco products and services, contact:

Hurco Companies, Inc.

One Technology Way
P.O. Box 68180
Indianapolis, IN 46268-0180
Tel (317) 293-5309 (products)
(317) 298-2635 (service)
Fax (317) 328-2812 (service)

For Hurco subsidiary contact information, go to Hurco’s Web site:

www.hurco.com

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INSTALLATION CHECKLIST
Use this checklist as a guide to properly prepare your Hurco machine for final installation:

Task
 Prepare the site. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 -2
 Ensure the foundation and floor are capable of supporting the
machine’s weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 -2
 Ensure there is a clear route from the loading dock to the
machine location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 -8
 Ensure there is adequate space for machine door clearances. . . . . . . . . . . . 1 -9
 Ensure there is appropriate power availability and the
voltage requirements are met. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 13
 Ensure adequate service fusing is available. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 15
 Ensure transformer requirements are met. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 16
 Ensure compressed air is available. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 17
 Ensure operating temperature requirements are met. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 17

 Inspect the machine for damage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 -2

 Unload the machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 -3
 Ensure an appropriate forklift or crane is available. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 -3
 Position the machine onto the foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 -5
 Rough-level the machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 -9

 Review the pre-installation requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 -2

 Schedule an appointment for a Hurco-certified Service Engineer to
prepare the machine for start-up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 -2
 Attend a Hurco Training class for machine operators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 -3

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting Started

Installation Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii

Documentation Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi

Site Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 1
Preparing the Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 2
Foundation Supporting the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 2
Machine Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 2
Machine Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 7
Shipping Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 8
Operating and Servicing Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 9
Machine Operating Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 10
Machine Servicing Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 12
Electrical Service Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 13
Incoming Service KVA Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 13
Calculating Service Fusing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 15
Recommended Isolation Transformer Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 16
Grounding Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 16
Compressed Air Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 17
Recommended Operating Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 17
Tool Retention Knobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 18

Machine Arrival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 1
Inspecting for Damage Before Unloading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 2
Unloading the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 3
Forklift Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 3
Unloading the Machine from Shipping Carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 4
Moving the Machine into Final Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 5
Lifting the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 5
Using Forklift at Front or ATC Side of a Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 5
Using Forklift at Rear of a Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 6
Using a Crane to Lift a Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 7
Using a Lifting Assembly and Crane to Lift a
VMX64 and VMX84 Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 8
Lowering the Machine onto its Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 9
Spindle Chiller Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 10
Using a Forklift to Move the Spindle Chiller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 11
Using a Hoist to Move the Spindle Chiller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 11
Leveling the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 12

Start-up Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 1
Pre-Installation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 2
Service Visit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 3
Programming Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 3

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Machine and Software Options . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 - 1
3D Mold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 - 2
Advanced Verification Graphics .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 - 2
DXF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 - 2
Helical Plunge . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 - 2
Industry Standard NC . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 - 3
Insert Pockets . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 - 3
NC Conversational Merge . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 - 3
NC Productivity Package . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 - 4
Post Processor (Desktop Only) ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 - 4
Probing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 - 4
Rigid Tap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 - 4
Rotary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 - 4
SelectSurface Finish Quality . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 - 4
Swept Surface . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 - 5
Tool and Material Library . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 - 5
Tool Change Optimization . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 - 5
Tool Fixture (TPS) . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 - 5
UltiMonitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 - 5
UltiMotion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 - 6
UltiPocket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 - 6

Record of Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IX - 1

LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1–1. VMX Machining Center – Front View
(shown with dual-screen console) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 7
Figure 1–2. VMX Machining Center – Side View
(shown with dual-screen console) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 7
Figure 1–3. Delta and Wye Transformer Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 16

Figure 2–1. Forklift and Machine Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 -4

Figure 2–2. Lifting a Machine from Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 -6
Figure 2–3. Lifting a Machine with a Crane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 -7
Figure 2–4. Lifting a VMX64 or VMX84 Series Machine with a Crane . . . . . . . . . 2 -8
Figure 2–5. Spindle Chiller clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 10
Figure 2–6. Moving Spindle Chiller with Forklift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 11
Figure 2–7. Moving Spindle Chiller with Hoist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 11

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LIST OF TABLES
Table 1–1.VMX Machine Shipping and Operating Weights, Metric . . . . . . . . . . 1 -4
Table 1–2.VMX Machine Shipping and Operating Weights, English . . . . . . . . . 1 -6
Table 1–3.Approximate Shipping Dimensions, Metric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 -8
Table 1–4.Approximate Shipping Dimensions, English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 -8
Table 1–5.Operating Dimensions (Enclosure Doors Closed), Metric . . . . . . . . . 1 - 10
Table 1–6.Operating Dimensions (Enclosure Doors Closed), English . . . . . . . . 1 - 11
Table 1–7.VMX Service Dimensions (Enclosure and Cabinet Doors Open),
Metric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 12
Table 1–8. VMX Service Dimensions (Enclosure and Cabinet Doors Open),
English), . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 12
Table 1–9. Service KVA Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 14
Table 1–10. Recommended Retention Knobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 18

Table 2–1. Fork Tines Length Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 3

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DOCUMENTATION CONVENTIONS
This documentation uses several conventions to explain the safety features and
emphasize key concepts. These conventions are described in this section.

Additional information is available on the machine’s Documentation CD.

WinMax Version

Current Machine Softkeys

Type (Desktop)

Prompts

Error/Status area

Status Bar

Console Buttons and Keys

References to console buttons and keys appear in bold text throughout the
documentation. For example, the Start Cycle button appears as the Start Cycle button
and the Manual key appears as the Manual console key in text.

Refer to the Getting Started with WinMax manual for information about console buttons
and keys, in addition to other information about using softkeys and the pop-up text entry
window.

Icons
This manual may contain the following icons:

Caution/Warning
The operator may be injured and the machine severely damaged if the
described procedure is not followed.

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Important

Ensures proper operation of the machine and control.

Troubleshooting

? Steps that can be taken to solve potential problems.

Hints and Tricks

Useful suggestions that show creative uses of the WinMax features.

Where can we go from here?

Lists several possible options the operator can take.

Table of Contents
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Click the icon to access the Table of Contents (TOC).

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SITE PREPARATION
The following topics are covered in this section:

Preparing the Site. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 2

Preparing the Site. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 2
Foundation Supporting the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 2
Machine Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 2
Machine Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 7
Electrical Service Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 13
Compressed Air Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 17
Recommended Operating Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 17
Tool Retention Knobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 18
Hurco VMX machining centers are configured in multiple ways:

• configured to allow you to select which extra items, features, or

options best fit your shop’s needs. Machines with this
configuration are typically equipped with the single-screen
control.
• configured with these items: chip conveyor, flood coolant with
nozzle ring, air gun, dual-wound spindle motor, and the
washdown system with a second coolant tank. Machines with this
configuration are typically equipped with the dual-screen control.
• configured with either a 24, 32, 40, or a 96-station automatic
tool changer (ATC). The type of ATC is listed in the tables that
follow.
• configured with a spindle that operates at one of these speeds:
6500 RPM, 8,000 RPM, 10,000 RPM, 12,000 RPM, or 15,000 RPM.
The spindle speed is listed in the tables that follow.
• configured with a 12,000 RPM spindle and faster rapid traverse
feed rate. Machines with this configuration are typically equipped
with the dual-screen control.
• configured with a swivel head and rotary table (SR), a swivel
head (SW), or a trunion table (U).

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Preparing the Site
 Prepare the site.

To avoid problems when the equipment arrives for installation, Hurco recommends the
site be prepared. Specific site preparation information is provided in this manual.

Review the following:

• Capacity of the floor to support machine weight.

• Capacity of forklift or crane.
• Overhead and door clearances.
• Plant obstructions on the way to machine location.
• Code requirements for utility services.
• Space to allow efficient operation, considering full axes travel and future
servicing access requirements.
• Use of internal personnel for management of installation.
• Proximity of compressed air and proper electrical service.
Additional information about the coolant system and its component
parts may be found in the Maintenance and Safety Manual.

Foundation Supporting the Machine

 Ensure the foundation and floor are capable of supporting the machine’s weight.

The foundation must be able to support the weight of the machine, and should be
constructed of continuous concrete (reinforced is best). The thickness and consistency of
the concrete must be compatible with industry standards for supporting machine weight.
Actual requirements will depend upon the physical properties of underlying soil. A local
civil engineer must be consulted if soil conditions are questionable.

Machine Weight
Approximate weights for the specified machines appear below, in metric and English
measurements. Shipping weights include the shipping pallet, cover, and packaging.

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 Spindle
Shipping Operating
Machine Speed Conveyor ATC
Weight Weight
RPM
VMX24 10000 No 24 4600 kg 4350 kg
10000 Yes 24 4700 kg 4450 kg
12000 Yes 24 4900 kg 4640 kg
15000 Yes 24 4900 kg 4640 kg
VMX30 10000 No 24 4700 kg 4450 kg
10000 Yes 24 4800 kg 4550 kg
12000 Yes 24 5000 kg 4740 kg
10000 No 40 5000 kg 4750 kg
12000 Yes 40 5300 kg 5040 kg
15000 Yes 24 5000 kg 4740 kg
VMX30U 10000 Yes 24 4800 kg 4550 kg
12000 Yes 24 5240 kg 4980 kg
12000 Yes 40 5540 kg 5280 kg
15000 Yes 24 5000 kg 4740 kg
VMX42 10000 No 24 6660 kg 6300 kg
10000 Yes 24 6760 kg 6400 kg
12000 Yes 24 6840 kg 6590 kg
10000 No 40 6960 kg 6700 kg
10000 Yes 40 7060 kg 6800 kg
12000 Yes 40 7140 kg 6890 kg
15000 Yes 40 7140 kg 6890 kg
VMX42SR 12000 Yes 40 7850 kg 7550 kg
VMX42SW 12000 Yes 40 7430 kg 7130 kg
VMX42U 10000 Yes 40 7460 kg 7200 kg
12000 Yes 40 7460 kg 7200 kg
15000 Yes 40 7460 kg 7200 kg
VMX50 10000 No 24 8420 kg 7700 kg
10000 Yes 24 8770 kg 8050 kg
12000 Yes 24 8840 kg 8120 kg
10000 Yes 40 9030 kg 8340 kg
15000 Yes 40 9030 kg 8340 kg
VM50/50T 6500 Yes 30 9415 kg 9120 kg
8000 Yes 30 9415 kg 9120 kg
VMX60 10000 No 24 9070 kg 8350 kg
10000 Yes 24 9140 kg 8420 kg
12000 Yes 24 9140 kg 8420 kg
15000 Yes 24 9140 kg 8420 kg
VMX60/50T 8000 Yes 30 9600 kg 9300 kg
VMX60SR 12000 Yes 40 9810 kg 9090 kg
VMX60SW 12000 Yes 40 9390 kg 8670 kg
VMX60U 10000 Yes 40 9266 kg 8445 kg
12000 Yes 40 9266 kg 8445 kg
15000 Yes 40 9266 kg 8445 kg

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 Spindle
Shipping Operating
Machine Speed Conveyor ATC
Weight Weight
RPM
VMX64 10000 Yes 24 14600 kg 13600 kg
12000 Yes 24 15400 kg 13700 kg
10000 Yes 40 15000 kg 14000 kg
12000 Yes 40 15800 kg 14100 kg
15000 Yes 40 15800 kg 14100 kg
12000 Yes 96 16400 kg 14600 kg
VMX64/50T 6500 Yes 32 16670 kg 14510 kg
8000 Yes 32 16670 kg 14510 kg
VMX84 10000 Yes 40 18300 kg 16300 kg
12000 Yes 40 18530 kg 16730 kg
15000 Yes 40 18300 kg 16300 kg
12000 Yes 96 19130 kg 17230 kg
VMX84/50T 6500 Yes 32 20100 kg 16900 kg
8000 Yes 32 20100 kg 16900 kg

Table 1–1. VMX Machine Shipping and Operating Weights, Metric

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 Spindle
Shipping Operating
Machine Speed Conveyor ATC
Weight Weight
RPM
VMX24 10000 No 24 10140 lb 9590 lb
10000 Yes 24 10360 lb 9810 lb
12000 Yes 24 10800 lb 10225 lb
15000 Yes 24 10800 lb 10225 lb
VMX30 10000 No 24 10360 lb 9810 lb
10000 Yes 24 10580 lb 10030 lb
10000 No 40 11000 lb 10450 lb
12000 Yes 24 11020 lb 10450 lb
12000 Yes 40 11660 lb 11088 lb
15000 Yes 24 11020 lb 10450 lb
VMX30U 10000 Yes 24 10580 lb 10030 lb
12000 Yes 24 11020 lb 10450 lb
12000 Yes 40 12188 lb 11616 lb
15000 Yes 24 11020 lb 10450 lb
VMX42 10000 No 24 14680 lb 13885 lb
10000 Yes 24 14872 lb 14080 lb
12000 Yes 24 15075 lb 14525 lb
10000 No 40 15340 lb 14770 lb
10000 Yes 40 15532 lb 14980 lb
12000 Yes 40 15740 lb 15185 lb
15000 Yes 40 15740 lb 15185 lb
VMX42SR 12000 Yes 40 17300 lb 16640 lb
VMX42SW 12000 Yes 40 16346 lb 15686 lb
VMX42U 10000 Yes 40 16412 lb 15840 lb
12000 Yes 40 16412 lb 15840 lb
15000 Yes 40 16412 lb 15840 lb
VMX50 10000 No 24 18560 lb 16970 lb
10000 Yes 24 19330 lb 17740 lb
10000 Yes 40 19970 lb 18380 lb
12000 Yes 40 19480 lb 17900 lb
15000 Yes 40 19480 lb 17900 lb
VMX50/50T 6500 Yes 30 20750 lb 20100 lb
8000 Yes 30 20750 lb 20100 lb
VMX60 10000 No 24 19990 lb 18400 lb
10000 Yes 24 20145 lb 18560 lb
12000 Yes 24 20145 lb 18560 lb
15000 Yes 24 20145 lb 18560 lb
VMX60/50T 8000 Yes 30 21150 lb 20500 lb
VMX60SR 12000 Yes 40 21585 lb 20000 lb
VMX60SW 12000 Yes 40 20658 lb 19074 lb
VMX60U 10000 Yes 40 20385 lb 18800 lb
12000 Yes 40 20385 lb 18800 lb
15000 Yes 40 20385 lb 18800 lb

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 Spindle
Shipping Operating
Machine Speed Conveyor ATC
Weight Weight
RPM
VMX64 10000 Yes 24 33720 lb 29975 lb
12000 Yes 24 33940 lb 30195 lb
10000 Yes 40 34600 lb 30855 lb
12000 Yes 40 34825 lb 31075 lb
15000 Yes 40 34825 lb 31075 lb
12000 Yes 96 36080 lb 32120 lb
VMX64/50T 6500 Yes 32 36750 lb 32000 lb
8000 Yes 32 36750 lb 32000 lb
VMX84 10000 Yes 40 40350 lb 35950 lb
12000 Yes 40 40350 lb 35950 lb
12000 Yes 96 42086 lb 37906 lb
15000 Yes 40 40350 lb 35950 lb
VMX84/50T 6500 Yes 32 44320 lb 37260 lb
8000 Yes 32 44320 lb 37260 lb

Table 1–2. VMX Machine Shipping and Operating Weights, English

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Machine Dimensions
The following figures are a guide to the dimension tables that follow. The machine
pictured below does not represent a specific model. Use these tables, in metric and
English measurements, and the illustrations as a guide for shipping, operating, and
servicing dimensions. All dimensions are approximate.

Figure 1–1. VMX Machining Center – Front View (shown with dual-screen console)

Figure 1–2. VMX Machining Center – Side View (shown with dual-screen console)

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Shipping Dimensions
These dimensions are with the machine under its shipping cover and on its shipping
pallet.The Z axis is retracted fully down.

 Ensure there is a clear route from the loading dock to the machine location.

When moving a machine, be sure to allow adequate space for

maneuvering. If door and ceiling clearances appear to be close to
approximate machine dimensions, measure the machine first before
attempting to move it.

Shipping Dimensions
Machine Model
Width Depth Height
VMX24 2300 mm 2950 mm 2540 mm
VMX30 2300 mm 2950 mm 2540 mm
VMX30U 2300 mm 2950 mm 2540 mm
VMX42 2950 mm 2300 mm 2540 mm
VMX42SR 2950 mm 2300 mm 2540 mm
VMX42SW 2950 mm 2300 mm 2540 mm
VMX42U 2950 mm 2300 mm 2540 mm
VMX50 3245 mm 2260 mm 2555 mm
VMX50/50T 3250 mm 2260 mm 2555 mm
VMX60 3810 mm 2325 mm 2555 mm
VMX60/50T 3810 mm 2325 mm 2555 mm
VMX60SR 3810 mm 2325 mm 2555 mm
VMX60SW 3810 mm 2325 mm 2555 mm
VMX60U 3810 mm 2325 mm 2555 mm
VMX64 4450 mm 2890 mm 3350 mm
VMX64/50T 4450 mm 2890 mm 3350 mm
VMX84 5420 mm 2890 mm 3350 mm
VMX84/50T 5420 mm 2890 mm 3350 mm

Table 1–3. Approximate Shipping Dimensions, Metric

Shipping Dimensions
Machine Model
Width Depth Height
VMX24 90.6 in 116.1 in 100.0 in
VMX30 90.6 in 116.1 in 100.0 in
VMX30U 90.6 in 116.1 in 100.0 in
VMX42 116.1 in 90.6 in 100.0 in
VMX42SR 116.1 in 90.6 in 100.0 in
VMX42SW 116.1 in 90.6 in 100.0 in
VMX42U 116.1 in 90.6 in 100.0 in
VMX50 127.8 in 89.0 in 100.6 in
VMX50/50T 128.0 in 89.0 in 100.6 in
VMX60 150.0 in 91.5 in 100.6 in
VMX60/50T 150.0 in 91.5 in 100.6 in
VMX60SR 150.0 in 91.5 in 100.6 in
VMX60SW 150.0 in 91.5 in 100.6 in
VMX60U 150.0 in 91.5 in 100.6 in
VMX64 175.2 in 113.8 in 131.9 in
VMX64/50T 175.2 in 113.8 in 131.9 in
VMX84 213.4 in 113.8 in 131.9 in
VMX84/50T 213.4 in 113.8 in 131.9 in

Table 1–4. Approximate Shipping Dimensions, English

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Operating and Servicing Dimensions
Machine operating and servicing dimensions are listed in the following sections. Allow
additional space around the machine for servicing and safe operation. Leave room for
removing the coolant tank and the chip conveyor(s), whose dimensions are the
approximate maximum machine width

VMX64 machines require a minimum of approximately 3400 mm

(134 in) of clearance on the left side of the machine to remove the
chip conveyor.

VMX84 machines require a minimum of approximately 4100 mm

(161.4 in) of clearance on the left side of the machine to remove the
chip conveyor.

 Ensure there is adequate space for machine door clearances.

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Machine Operating Dimensions
Machine Operating Dimensions are measured with doors closed and console mounted.
Where NA is indicated, the configuration is not available for the machine model.

Width Depth

With
Machine Height Enclosure With Enclosure With Max Dual-
Only Conveyor Only Console Screen
Console

VMX24 2715 mm 2180 mm 2940 mm 2311 mm 2882 mm 3322 mm

VMX30 2715 mm 2180 mm 2940 mm 2311 mm 2882 mm 3322 mm

VMX30U 2715 mm 2180 mm 2940 mm 2311 mm 2549 mm 3400 mm

VMX42 2770 mm 2800 mm 3588 mm 2178 mm 2678 mm 3187 mm

VMX42SR 2770 mm 2800 mm 3575 mm 2178 mm NA 3187 mm

VMX42SW 2770 mm 2950 mm 3575 mm 2300 mm NA 3187 mm

VMX42U 2770 mm 2800 mm 3498 mm 2178 mm 2678 mm 3187 mm

VMX50 2950 mm 3250 mm 4106 mm 2250 mm 3030 mm 3450 mm

VMX50/50T 3048 mm 3445 mm 4078 mm 2260 mm NA 3420 mm

VMX60 2950 mm 3810 mm 4659 mm 2250 mm 3030 mm 3450 mm

VMX60/50T 2950 mm 3810 mm 4655 mm 2230 mm NA 3430 mm

VX60SR 2950 mm 3810 mm 4762 mm 2114 mm NA 3414 mm

VMX60SW 3010 mm 3810 mm 4762 mm 2325 mm NA 3414 mm

VMX60U 2950 mm 3810 mm 4659 mm 2220 mm 3020 mm 3420 mm

VMX64 3070 mm 3938 mm 4206 mm 3235 mm NA 4590 mm

VMX64/50T 3100 mm 3938 mm 4206 mm 3235 mm NA 4730 mm

VMX84 3260 mm 5160 mm 5428 mm 2658 mm NA 4400 mm

VMX84/50T 3260 mm 5160 mm 5428 mm 2658 mm NA 4400 mm

Table 1–5. Operating Dimensions (Enclosure Doors Closed), Metric

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 Width Depth

With
Machine Height Enclosure With Enclosure With Max Dual-
Only Conveyor Only Console Screen
Console

VMX24 106.9 in 85.9 in 115.7 in 91.0 in 113.5 in 130.8 in

VMX30 106.9 in 85.9 in 115.7 in 91.0 in 113.5 in 130.8 in

VMX30U 106.9 in 85.9 in 115.7 in 91.0 in 100.4 in 134.3 in

VMX42 109.0 in 110.3 in 141.3 in 85.8 in 105.4 in 125.5 in

VMX42SR 109.0 in 110.3 in 140.9 in 85.8 in NA 125.5 in

VMX42SW 109.0 in 110.3 in 140.9 in 85.8 in NA 125.5 in

VMX42U 109.0 in 110.3 in 137.7 in 85.8 in 105.4 125.5 in

VMX50 116.0 in 127.8 in 161.7 in 88.6 in 119.3 in 135.8 in

VMX50/50T 120.0 in 135.6 in 160.5 in 89.0 in NA 134.6 in

VMX60 116.0 in 150.0 in 183.4 in 88.6 in 119.3 in 135.8 in

VMX60/50T 116.0 in 150.0 in 183.3 in 88.0 in NA 135.0 in

VMX60SR 116.0 in 150.0 in 187.5 in 87.2 in NA 134.4 in

VMX60SW 118.5 in 150.0 in 187.5 in 91.5 in NA 134.4 in

VMX60U 116.0 in 150.0 in 183.5 in 87.4 in 118.9 in 134.6 in

VMX64 120.9 in 155.0 in 165.6 in 127.4 in NA 180.7 in

VMX64/50T 122.9 in 155.0 in 165.6 in 127.4 in NA 186.2 in

VMX84 128.3 in 203.2 in 213.7 in 104.7 in NA 147.2 in

VMX84/50T 128.3 in 203.2 in 213.7 in 104.7 in NA 147.2 in

Table 1–6. Operating Dimensions (Enclosure Doors Closed), English

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Machine Servicing Dimensions
Machine servicing dimensions are measured with all doors open. Where NA is indicated,
the configuration is not available for the machine model.

Width Depth
Enclosure
Enclosure
Machine with
Enclosure with
Dual-Screen
Max Console
Console
VMX24 3940 mm 3546 mm 3986 mm
VMX30 3940 mm 3546 mm 3986 mm
VMX30U 3940 mm 3546 mm 4075 mm
VMX42 4555 mm 3241 mm 3750 mm
VMX42SR 4632 mm NA 3735 mm
VMX42SW 4632 mm NA 3735 mm
VMX42U 4555 mm 3241 mm 3750 mm
VMX50 4840 mm 4190 mm 4660 mm
VMX50/50T 4875 mm NA 4580 mm
VMX60 5410 mm 4190 mm 4590 mm
VMX60/50T 5455 mm NA 4590 mm
VMX60SR 5558 mm NA 4011 mm
VMX60SW 5558 mm NA 4011 mm
VMX60U 5455 mm 4190 mm 4590 mm
VMX64 6338 mm NA 4590 mm
VMX64/50T 6338 mm NA 4590 mm
VMX84 7554 mm NA 4400 mm
VMX84/50T 7554 mm NA 4400 mm

Table 1–7. VMX Service Dimensions (Enclosure and Cabinet Doors Open), Metric

Width Depth
Enclosure
Enclosure
Machine with
Enclosure with
Dual-Screen
Max Console
Console
VMX24 155.0 in 140.0 in 157.0 in
VMX30 155.0 in 140.0 in 157.0 in
VMX30U 155.0 in 140.0 in 160.0 in
VMX42 179.0 in 128.0 in 147.0 in
VMX42SR 183.0 in NA 147.0 in
VMX42SW 183.0 in NA 147.0 in
VMX42U 179.3 in 127.6 in 147.6 in
VMX50 192.0 in 165.0 in 181.0 in
VMX50/50T 192.0 in NA 180.0 in
VMX60 213.0 in 165.0 in 181.0 in
VMX60/50T 214.8 in NA 181.0 in
VMX60SR 219.0 in NA 158.0 in
VMX60SW 219.0 in NA 158.0 in
VMX60U 214.8 in 165.0 in 180.7 in
VMX64 250.0 in NA 180.7 in
VMX64/50T 250.0 in NA 180.7 in
VMX84 297.0 in NA 173.0 in
VMX84/50T 297.0 in NA 173.0 in

Table 1–8. VMX Service Dimensions (Enclosure and Cabinet Doors Open), English

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Electrical Service Requirements
 Ensure there is appropriate power availability and the voltage requirements are met.

Become familiar with the following Electrical Service requirements:

• On-site wiring must comply with all applicable electrical codes.

• Dedicated, grounded 3-phase AC power is required to prevent high/low
voltages, spikes, surges, and noise.
• The AC power source shall be balanced and must match the voltage
specifications on the machine electrical cabinet.
• Wiring to the machine must be capable of supplying continuous specified
amperage.
• Failure to provide the required power parameters may affect safety, machine
performance, and the warranty.
• A Hurco-certified Service Engineer must supervise final electrical connections
to the machining center.

Always disconnect machine power before working with electrical

connections.

Incoming Service KVA Requirements

Full load KVA is provided in the Serial Identification Plate located on your machine.
Incoming Service KVA is specified at 125% of the full load KVA. Fuse sizes should be
based on the Incoming Service KVA. Use the table and the calculations below to calculate
service fusing. Most spindles on VMX machining centers are double-wound. An asterisk
(*) next to the Spindle Speed RPM value indicates a single-wound spindle.

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 Incoming
Full
Spindle Speed Service
Machine Load
(RPM) Requirements
(KVA)
(KVA)
VMX24 10000* 18 22
10000 18 23
12000 18 23
15000 18 23
VMX30 10000* 18 22
10000 25 31
12000 25 31
15000 25 31
VMX30U 12000 25 31
VMX42 10000* 23 29
10000 30 38
12000 30 38
15000 30 38
VMX42SR 12000 50 63
VMX42SW 12000 50 63
VMX42U 10000 38 48
12000 38 48
15000 38 48
VMX50 10000* 29 36
10000 30 38
12000 30 38
15000 51 64
VMX50/50T 6500 40 50
8000 40 50
VMX60 10000* 29 36
10000 30 42
12000 30 42
15000 30 38
VMX60/50T 8000 40 50
VMX60SR 12000 55 69
VMX60SW 12000 55 69
VMX60U 10000 42 53
12000 42 53
15000 42 53
VMX64 10000 38 48
12000 38 48
15000 38 48
VMX64/50T 6500 40 50
8000 40 50
VMX84 10000 38 48
12000 38 48
15000 38 48
VMX84/50T 6500 40 50
8000 40 50

Table 1–9. Service KVA Requirements

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Calculating Service Fusing
 Ensure adequate service fusing is available.

First, determine your incoming AC Voltage, 3 Phase service.

Use the Service KVA Requirements table to calculate the service fusing for your machine.

I
For 3-phase power, the equation is P 3 = -------------- .
3xE

For example, to calculate the fuse current where incoming service KVA ( 3 ) is 50 KVA
and Input Voltage () is 230 VAC:

P 3 50 000VA
I = ----------------- = -----------------------------
E 3 230Vx1.732

50 000VA
I = -------------------------- = 126A
398V
Run an electrical power line of adequate length and gauge to the
machine’s location to reach the connections in the power cabinet.
Final connections must be supervised by a Hurco-certified Service
Engineer.

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Recommended Isolation Transformer Configuration
 Ensure transformer requirements are met.

If a transformer is required and the machine was not equipped with one, the customer is
responsible for providing a transformer. Contact your Hurco distributor for details. The
transformer must meet Hurco’s machine-operating voltage requirements. Use one of the
configurations shown in the figure below. Hurco recommends the Wye configuration (4)
on the transformer secondary that feeds power to the machine. It is the customer’s
responsibility to have a qualified electrician connect the transformer to the power source.

1 Delta System Configuration

2 Disconnect Switch in Power Cabinet—Delta
3 Neutral (SPG)—Delta
4 Wye System Configuration
5 Disconnect Switch in Power Cabinet—Wye
6 Neutral (SPG)—Wye

Figure 1–3. Delta and Wye Transformer Configurations

Grounding Equipment
The electrical and electronic control systems of the machining center are interconnected,
terminating at the single point ground (SPG) terminal.

• The SPG must be properly connected to the ground circuit of the AC power
source. The SPG is located inside the machine power cabinet.

• The SPG provides only one conducting path between the machine and
external ground, preventing an unwanted ground loop (ground differential
voltage).
• The grounding conductor must be sized to conform to all applicable electrical
codes. However, Hurco recommends that the size of the neutral conductor
(when applicable) be at least the size of the phase (current carrying)
conductors.

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Compressed Air Requirements
 Ensure compressed air is available.

A continuous supply of clean and dry air is essential for proper machine operation, and
must be connected to the machine as described here.

Compressed air for use by the machine must conform to these specifications:

• 5 CFM at 80 - 100 PSI or 0.14 M3/min at 6-8 bar.

• Air humidity: 2º C (35º F)

• Use a minimum 1/2” (13 mm) diameter (trade size) pipe, or an equivalent
3/4” (19 mm) diameter hose supply line to the machine. This will supply the
required air volume.
• Install a drip leg in the line ahead of the FRL unit. The drip leg will help
remove the moisture in the air supply, making the filter last longer.
• Do not use quick-coupler type fittings at the connection to the FRL unit or in
the supply line to the machine because these fittings restrict the air supply.

Recommended Operating Temperature

 Ensure operating temperature requirements are met.

Hurco machines that are not equipped with the air conditioning option may be operated in
ambient temperatures up to 35ºC (95ºF), and in relative humidity (non-condensing) up
to 95%. Set up the machine away from external heat sources, such as direct sunlight and
heating vents.

Linear positioning accuracy of the machine was set at the factory for
an ambient temperature of 20ºC (68ºF). Continual operation at
higher or lower temperatures may necessitate adjustment of the
leadscrew map.

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Tool Retention Knobs
Caterpillar V-Flange tooling is standard. BT tooling is optional. Hurco recommends using
the tool retention knobs listed in the following table.

Machine Model Tooling Hurco Part Number

VMX24 802-1860-001 (non-CTS)
VMX30 CAT 40 V-Flange
802-1860-002 (CTS)
VMX30U
VMX42 802-1860-006 (non-CTS)
BT-40
VMX42SR 802-1860-004 (CTS)
VMX42SW
802-1860-010 (non-CTS)
VMX42U
VMX50 802-1860-011 (CTS)
VMX60
VMX60U M16-DIN
VMX60SR
VMX60SW
VMX64
VMX84
802-1860-007 (non-CTS)
CAT 50 V-Flange
802-1860-005 (CTS)
VMX50/50T 802-1860-008 (non-CTS)
VMX60/50T BT-50
VMX64/50T 802-1860-003 (CTS)
VMX84/50T 802-1860-012 (non-CTS)
M16-DIN
802-1860-013 (CTS)

Table 1–10. Recommended Retention Knobs

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MACHINE ARRIVAL
The following topics are covered in this section:

Inspecting for Damage Before Unloading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 2

Unloading the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 3
Moving the Machine into Final Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 5
Spindle Chiller Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 10
Leveling the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 12

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Inspecting for Damage Before Unloading
 Inspect the machine for damage.

All Hurco equipment passes a quality control inspection before being shipped. However,
damage may occur during shipment. Hurco strongly recommends that the machine
equipment be inspected for damage before unloading.

• Before unloading the machine from the shipping carrier, or after placing the
machine onto its foundation, check whether the shock meter sensor is
tripped. If the sensor is tripped in either case, the ball bearings will be
dislodged from the spring(s). This sensor is located on the casting in the rear
of the machine.
• Examine the machine for structural damage.
• Note any shipping damage to the machine on the shipper’s bill of lading. If
damage occurs after the machine is placed onto its foundation, the
responsibility is that of the machine rigger. It is the customer’s responsibility
to file a damage claim in either case.
• Photograph any equipment damage for your records.

Hurco-certified Service personnel can help determine the cost of

repairing any damages that occurred during shipment, or during or
after placement onto its foundation.

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Unloading the Machine
 Unload the machine.

Unload the undamaged machine from the shipping container, using a forklift that can
handle the machine’s size and weight.

Forklift Capacities
 Ensure an appropriate forklift or crane is available.

Make sure the forklift you use to unload the machine is rated to hold the machine weight,
and is equipped with fork tines long enough to fully support the machine. Refer to the
table in the section titled Machine Weight, on page 1 - 2. The table below lists the Fork
Tines Length recommendations.

Fork Tines Length mm in

VMX24 1829 72
VMX30
1829 72
VMX30U
VMX42
VMX42SR
1829 72
VMX42SW
VMX42U
VMX50/50T
1829 72
VMX50
VMX60
VMX60SR
VMX60SW 1829 72
VMX60U
VMX60/50T
VMX64
2032 80
VMX64/50T
VMX84
2032 80
VMX84/50T

Table 2–1. Fork Tines Length Recommendations

The forklift must be rated to hold the machine weight, and the
machine must be correctly positioned on the fork tines before lifting.

Unload the machine and position it as described below. If the recommended method is
not workable, use a professional rigger who has experience moving machining centers.

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Unloading the Machine from Shipping Carrier
Follow these steps to unload the machine:

1. Use a forklift at the front or rear of the machine to remove the machine from
the shipping pallet.

• Position the forklift under the heaviest part of the machine.

• The load center is normally toward the rear, where the column is located.

Figure 2–1. Forklift and Machine Positioning

2. Move the machine on its shipping pallet to a location next to the final
installation site.
3. Set the machine down, allowing enough space around the machine to later lift
it away from the shipping pallet.
4. Unpack the equipment:
a. Remove the outer covering and all boxes attached to the pallet.
b. Remove the flood coolant tank and all other packaged items from the
shipping pallet.
c. Remove the nuts and washers that attach the machine to the shipping
pallet.
d. Remove any options kits, such as the optional chip conveyor, from the
shipping pallet.
e. If the machine model includes a separate transformer, remove the
transformer from the shipping pallet and move it to the rear of the area
where the machine will rest.

5. Verify that all equipment has arrived and is unloaded.

6. Use one of the procedures in the next section to lift the machine for final
installation.

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Moving the Machine into Final Position
 Position the machine onto the foundation.

After unpacking the equipment, use a forklift or a crane to lift the machine from its
shipping pallet for final installation. Inventory your shipment after it is placed next to the
final installation site.

Do not remove the orange shipping supports inside the enclosure. If

you discover any damage, contact your Hurco representative and the
freight company immediately.

Do not remove the dual-screen console shipping bracket from its

box. The console will be unpacked and installed by the Hurco-
certified Service Engineer.

Lifting the Machine

VMX series machines may be lifted using a forklift or an overhead crane or hoist. You may
position the forklift at the front, rear, or tool changer side of the machine.

Using Forklift at Front or ATC Side of a Machine

The forklift must be rated to hold the machine’s weight. For the
weight of Hurco machines, refer to the table in the section titled
Machine Weight, on page 1 - 2.

Follow these steps to lift a machine from the front or ATC side:

1. Guide the forklift tines under the machine base or machine base casting. For
the VMX64 machine, guide the forklift tines into the channels in the machine
base.
2. Keep adequate clearance between the machine and the front of the forklift by
placing wedge blocks on top of the forks.

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Using Forklift at Rear of a Machine
Use solid steel lifting bars when forklifting a machine from the rear. Lifting bars must be
long enough to span the machine frame, and capable of supporting the machine without
bending.

Because the power cabinet is located at the rear of the machine,

longer fork tines are required when forklifting at the rear of the
machine.

Contact a professional rigger to determine the necessary fork tine

length.

Follow these steps to lift a machine from the rear:

1. Use the existing holes in each side of the machine base to insert the solid steel
lifting bars. The lifting bars can also be inserted into the holes toward the rear
of the machine that are used to route coolant hoses. Re-route the coolant
hoses temporarily to move them out of the way. After the machine is set in
place, return the coolant hoses through the holes as originally routed.
2. Insert a solid steel lifting bar into each outermost hole as indicated in the
following figure.

1 Lifting bars

2 Wood spacer on each fork

3 Allow space between front of forklift and

machine cabinet

Figure 2–2. Lifting a Machine from Rear

3. Feed each lifting bar under the machine and through the hole on the opposite
side of the machine base. Some machines can also be lifted from the front
using solid steel lifting bars.

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 4. Carefully guide the forklift tines under both lifting bars until the tines have
passed well beyond the farthest bar.
5. Place wedge blocks on top of the forklift tines to maintain a clearance between
the machine and the forklift.
For VMX64 and VMX84 machines, fork tines are guided into channels
in the machine base. Because forklift tines are thicker toward the
rear, some might be too thick to lift the VMX64 or VMX84 machines.

Contact a professional rigger if you require a forklift with tines that

are the correct length and size necessary to move a VMX64 or VMX84
machine.

Using a Crane to Lift a Machine

These steps apply for all VMX series machines except the VMX64 and VMX84
series. Please refer to Using a Lifting Assembly and Crane to Lift a VMX64 and
VMX84 Machine, on page 2 - 8 for information about these machines.

A special lifting bracket is required when using a crane. This bracket may have
been included during shipment. If not, contact your full service dealer or Hurco
to obtain the lifting bracket.

The crane or hoist must be rated to hold the machine weight.

Follow these steps to lift a machine using a crane or hoist:

1. Secure the lifting bracket to the top of the machine.

2. Attach the crane to the machine at the connecting point indicated below.

1 Connecting Point
baliftr.wmf

Figure 2–3. Lifting a Machine with a Crane

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Using a Lifting Assembly and Crane to Lift a VMX64 and VMX84 Machine
A special lifting bracket is required when using a crane to lift a
VMX64 or VMX84 machine. This bracket is not included during
shipment. You may contact your full service dealer or Hurco to obtain
a bracket (part number 003-6000-011).

The crane or hoist and lifting bracket must be rated to hold the
machine’s weight.

Follow these steps to lift a VMX64, VMX64-50T, VMX84, or VMX84-50T machine using a
crane or hoist:
1. Use eyebolts and cables to secure the lifting bracket to the base of the
machine. Eyebolts are supplied with the machine.
2. Attach the crane to the machine at the lifting bracket’s connecting point.

1 Front of machine

2 Looped lifting cable

3 Lifting bracket

4 Back support

5 Eye bolt

6 Steel lifting ring

Figure 2–4. Lifting a VMX64 or VMX84 Series Machine with a Crane

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Lowering the Machine onto its Foundation
After lifting the machine from its shipping pallet, position the machine over the spot
where the machine is to be installed.

1. Lower the machine to within 150 to 250 mm (6 to 10 inches) of the floor. Do

not set the machine down.
2. Position the foot pads directly beneath the leveling bolts.
All leveling bolts—including the center ones—must be used in rough
leveling to evenly support the machine.

3. Lower the machine slowly onto the footpads.

4. Adjust the leveling bolts to half travel.
5. Lower the machine onto the footpads.
6. Torque all bolts evenly.

 Rough-level the machine.

Follow these guidelines:

1. Adjust the leveling bolts as follows to rough level the machine, with equal
weight on all leveling bolts.

• For a VMX24, VMX30, VMX42, VMX50 or VMX60 machine, adjust the

leveling bolts about halfway, so the coolant tanks can clear the bottom of
the enclosure.
• For a VMX64 or VMX84 machine, adjust the leveling bolts until they press
into the indentation underlying the footpad.
2. Once the machine is resting on all foot pads, remove the forklift (or crane).

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Spindle Chiller Location
The Spindle Chiller must be located in a clean, well-ventilated area. The room
temperature must be between 40° and 0° C (104° and 32° F). Ensure there are no
obstructions to the air intake or exhaust components on the spindle chiller, leaving a
clearance of 1 meter (3 feet) around the unit.

1 Air intake
2 Exhaust

Figure 2–5. Spindle Chiller clearance

If there is a need to move the spindle chiller,

• Disconnect the power cord and discharge the liquid from inside the cooler
unit before moving.
• Keep the cooler unit in the upright position and avoid collision or shock during
transport. Do not incline, lay on its side, or turn the unit upside down.
• Use a forklift, hoist, or freight elevator to move the unit.
• Keep the cooler unit balanced.

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Using a Forklift to Move the Spindle Chiller
When using a forklift, do not lift the unit higher than 20 cm (8 in.) above ground level.

Figure 2–6. Moving Spindle Chiller with Forklift

Using a Hoist to Move the Spindle Chiller

When using a hoist,

• Choose a hoist and wire with sufficient strength to support the weight of the
cooler unit.
• Keep personnel at a safe distance from the hoist.
• The inner angle of wires should be less than 45°.

Figure 2–7. Moving Spindle Chiller with Hoist

• Do not remove the shipping support from beneath the Automatic Tool
Changer or the machine head.

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Leveling the Machine
Once the machine is rough leveled, contact your full service distributor or Hurco to have
a Hurco-certified Service Engineer visit and finish the leveling. Place the flood coolant
tank, tubing, and pump motor near the machine base for installation by a Hurco-certified
Service Engineer.

After the service engineer has leveled the machine, it is the customer's responsibility to
check and maintain this level (using the initial leveling specifications obtained at
installation). Check machine level each month for the first six months after installation,
and then once every six months.

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START-UP PREPARATION
The following topics are covered in this section:

Pre-Installation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 2
Service Visit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 3
Programming Training. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 3

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Pre-Installation Requirements
 Review the pre-installation requirements.

After you have completed the following requirements, contact your full service distributor
or Hurco’s customer service department. When you call, give the date that you completed
pre-installation, and your machine serial number (stamped on the data plate attached to
the electrical cabinet door).

• All machine equipment is located at the final installation site.

• Machine positioned for installation, on a suitable foundation that will bear its
weight.
• Machine rough-leveled.
• Utilities made available, but not connected or turned on.
• All lubrication levels checked.
• Hydraulic fluid levels have been checked.
• Flood coolant tank, tubing, and coolant pump motor placed near the machine
base.

A Hurco-certified Service Engineer will visit your site and prepare the machine for start-
up.

The customer agrees to furnish, at no charge to Hurco, the materials and personnel
necessary to assist the Hurco-certified Service Engineer in testing and inspecting the
machine.

It is the customer’s responsibility to provide tooling, coolant, and

appropriate lubrication and hydraulic fluid.

 Schedule an appointment for a Hurco-certified Service Engineer to prepare the

machine for start-up.

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Service Visit
The Hurco-certified Service Engineer performs these tasks:

1. Inspects the machine level and makes required adjustments.

2. Checks and connects electrical service to the Main Disconnect switch on the
machine.
3. Installs the control console.
4. Measures voltages in the electrical cabinet and the control enclosure, and
makes adjustments, if needed.
5. Installs the flood coolant tank and coolant pump motor.
6. Installs covers and enclosures.
After the shipping brackets have been removed, the way covers need
to be fastened to the table, saddle, and head. Then, manually jog the
machine and verify that the way covers are properly aligned and
fastened.

7. Checks fans and pumps for proper operation.

8. Checks all axes for calibration and correct limit switch operation.
9. Tests all options installed.

Programming Training
 Attend a Hurco Training class for machine operators.

Learn how to create part programs in minutes on the easy-to-use control.

Hurco offers hands-on training classes to demonstrate the powerful programming

capabilities of its controls. Every customer will gain an advantage by attending training
classes.

For additional information, or to register for a Training class, contact your local Hurco
office or distributor, or go to Hurco’s website at www.hurco.com.

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MACHINE AND SOFTWARE OPTIONS
The WinMax control uses software to process data and display screens in much the same
manner that personal computers use software programs. The controller uses only the
portions of the Windows® operating system that are necessary to run Hurco CNCs. The
operating system is XP Embedded, not the XP distributed on general purpose PCs.
Therefore, customers are not permitted to install software on the WinMax controller.

As with other software systems, WinMax has additional software options that can be
purchased for the system.

Contact Hurco or your Hurco distributor for details about purchasing

machine and software options.

For details about using these options, please refer to the WinMax Mill
On-screen Help or the PDF files of the Help located on your
machine’s hard drive.

This section contains an overview for each option:

3D Mold. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 2
Advanced Verification Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 2
DXF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 2
Helical Plunge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 2
Industry Standard NC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 3
Insert Pockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 3
NC Conversational Merge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 3
NC Productivity Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 4
Post Processor (Desktop Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 4
Probing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 4
Rigid Tap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 4
Rotary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 4
SelectSurface Finish Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 4
Swept Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 5
Tool and Material Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 5
Tool Change Optimization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 5
Tool Fixture (TPS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 5
UltiMonitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 5
UltiMotion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 6
UltiPocket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 6

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3D Mold
The WinMax 3D Mold option creates three-dimensional (3D) parts from two-dimensional
(2D) open contours. Define the surface as a 2D profile in either the X-Y or X-Z plane. The
2D profile is then repeated along a straight line (translated), or around a centerline
(revolved), to produce the final 3D shape.

Advanced Verification Graphics

Advanced Verification Graphics adds a runtime tool feature to the Toolpath wireframe
graphics. In addition, this options provides Solid Graphics that displays solid, 3-
dimensional graphics

DXF
The Data Exchange Format (DXF) File option allows you to convert an AutoCAD® DXF file
into a conversational data block. Use WinMax to add part and tool setup information to
complete the part program.

Helical Plunge
The Helical Plunge programming option provides helical plunge as an alternative
machining strategy. Helical plunge and straight plunges can be used separately for
roughing and finishing phases, or they can be used together for the same operation. For
example, you can rough with a helical plunge and finish with a straight plunge. In the
Helical Plunge option, the tool rotates around the cut and moves down the Z-axis. The
cutting tool is continuously cutting deeper and enters and exits the machined part only
once.

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Industry Standard NC
The Industry Standard NC (ISNC) option provides features to increase the NC power of
the control.

• Permits use of control in conventional NC mode for processing programs

created on offline software systems. Allows Hurco machines to be integrated
into NC machining operations and networked while still retaining ability to use
conversational programming for short run, fast turnaround jobs as needed.
• Compatible with a wide range of G-Codes and operational macros.
• Provides three modes of motion control: precision, standard and
performance. These are based on the dynamics of the machine and designed
for balancing the needs to cut accurately and reduce cycle time.
• S-curve Acceleration moves through the parts faster and smoother.
• Jerk Control handles changes in acceleration rate. The machine will not
abruptly change the axis feedrate when acceleration rates change.
• Corner Feedrate Tables optimize the feedrate slowdowns when transitioning
between line segments to move through the part faster.
• 2D and 3D Arc Smoothing generates smooth surfaces even with rough or
discontinuous CAD/CAM geometry.
• NC Tool Path Tolerance is user definable to overcome problems with data
resolution introduced by the CAM system when the toolpath is processed.
• Optimize offline-generated part accuracy and finish at the machine without
having to regenerate the program offline.
• Process 1,100 blocks per second with the standard Hurco control. But with
the SelectSurface Finish Quality option, 2,277 blocks per second can be
processed.

Insert Pockets
Cutter insert manufacturers use the Insert Pockets milling routines to mill pockets in
triangular, diamond, and hexagon shapes. These routines are sold as a WinMax option
and can be defined in one program data block.

NC Conversational Merge
WinMax allows you to execute an ISNC G-code (NC) program from within a
Conversational part program with NC/Conversational merge. G-code programs can be
used and re-used within the Conversational program.

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NC Productivity Package
The NC Productivity Package (NCPP) option provides features that enhance productivity
and aid in producing smaller, more powerful, and easier to maintain NC programs. NCPP
features include variables, subprogram calls, macros, user-defined codes, mathematical
equations and address expressions. The NCPP option requires the presence of the ISNC
option.

Post Processor (Desktop Only)

The Post Processor option allows Conversational part programs to be converted to NC (M
and G code) programs, using third-party Post Processor software.

Probing
The two probing types — tool and part — assist with tool and part setup. Tool and part
probing may be used independently or in conjunction with one another. Each probing
type requires optional hardware and software.

Rigid Tap
Rigid Tap programs a tapping sequence in which the same hole is tapped repeatedly with
precision.

Rotary
The WinMax Conversational Rotary option provides four and five-axis machining for
complex multi-sided, curved, odd-shaped, and cylindrical parts. The ability to machine
complex parts with a single setup increases productivity and minimizes incorrect part
alignment.

Rotary axis tables with a Tilt feature may also be installed on some Hurco machining
centers. The rotary/tilt feature helps maintain accuracy and uniformity when drilling
angle holes around a cylinder. It is also effective for tall work pieces.

SelectSurface Finish Quality

Surface Finish Quality (SFQ) is enabled with the SelectSurface Finish Quality option. SFQ
parameters can be modified in either Conversational or NC programming.

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Swept Surface
The Swept Surface option in WinMax allows you to program draft angles for pocket or
island walls with greater flexibility, including Spiral, Constant Z level, and Cusp Height
cutting strategies.

Tool and Material Library

The Tool and Material Database is available when the Tool & Material Library option is
enabled. It is accessed in Auxiliary Mode. Tool and material information can be entered
and stored in the database. The materials entered into the database are available in the
work material list located on the Feed and Speed tab in Tool Type Setup/Advanced Tool
Settings. This information is saved in the material database and can be utilized in future
part programs without re-entering the speeds and feeds.

Tool Change Optimization

Tool Change Optimization reduces the number of tool changes in Conversational
programs. In typical Conversational program execution, each data block is completed
(roughing and finishing) before the program moves to the next data block. With Tool
Change Optimization, operations are completed sequentially by tool; for example, the
program completes all operations that use tool 1 before moving to the operations that
use tool 2, and so on.

Tool Fixture (TPS)

The Tool Fixture (TPS) option provides an alternative way to manually move tools to and
from the spindle during tool setup or program execution. TPS has two components, a tool
fixture and an optikey that enables the option. The fixture is attached to the table, near
the front enclosure doors. It is not removable, except for complete removal.

UltiMonitor
The UltiMonitor option expands your WinMax operation by providing connection to a Local
Area Network (LAN). Use UltiMonitor to communicate with other CNCs, PCs, or file
servers, using standard TCP/IP and FTP protocols. With UltiMonitor, 10 megabyte files can
be transferred in less than 40 seconds. UltiMonitor also includes Extended Shop Floor
(ESF) for remote machine monitoring and communication.

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UltiMotion
Hurco’s UltiMotion system provides these benefits:

• Improved Surface Quality

• Higher Throughput
• Rapid Corner
• Broader Performance range for Surface Finish Quality
• Higher Quality RIgid and Regular Tapping
• Smoother Motion resulting in Longer Machine Life
• Robust and Consistent Performance Over a Wide Range of Working
Conditions
• Dynamic Variable Lookahead Algorithm
• Smooth and Responsive Handwheel Jogging

UltiPocket
The UltiPocket™ programming option adds special milling routines for machining pocket
boundaries with islands. This option provides complete clean out of odd-shaped pockets
without cutting the islands programmed inside the boundary. The software automatically
calculates the tool path around islands eliminating the long task of plotting these shapes.
Islands may also be rotated, scaled, and repeated.

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RECORD OF CHANGES
704-0213-114, July. 2012, ECN 17086

Revised by: K.Gross

Approved by: D.Skrzypczak

Changes

• Revised with updated Logo and Hurco Brand Standards.

• Updated Fork Tines Length table for VMX50, VMX60, VMX64 and VMX84 series
machines) in Machine Arrival chapter.

704-0213-113, Sept. 2011, ECN 17307

Revised by: K.Gross

Approved by: P.Baechle, W.Kline, B.Mader, and D.Skrzypczak

Changes

• Added VMX42SW and VMX60SW information per the following Technical

Specifications:
• 757-4002-591 Rev A (VMX42SW)
• 757-4002-592 Rev A (VMX60SW)

704-0213-112, Dec. 2010, ECN 17086

Revised by: K.Gross

Approved by: P.Baechle, B.Mader, and D.Skrzypczak

Changes

• Updated Machine Weight content with VMX30, VMX30U 40 Station ATC, VMX64
and VMX84 96 Station ATC per the following Technical Specifications:
• 757-4002-397 Rev C (VMX30 Std)
• 757-4002-420 Rev D (VMX30 E)
• 757-4002-509 Rev C (VMX30U)
• 757-4002-424 Rev C (VMX64)
• 757-4002-428 Rev E (VMX84)
• Updated KVA information for machines per Technical Specifications listed above.

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704-0213-111, May 2010, ECN 16597

Revised by: K.Gross

Approved by: P.Baechle, B.Mader, and D.Skrzypczak

Changes

• Added content for Spindle Chiller location and moving the Spindle Chiller.

• Updated content for

• VMX64 per Technical Specifications: 757-4002-424, Rev. B.
• VMX84 per Technical Specifications: 757-4002-428, Rev D.

704-0213-110, June 2009, ECN 16539

Revised by: K.Gross

Approved by: P.Baechle, B.Mader, and D.Skrzypczak

Changes

• Added content for

• VMX42U per Technical Specifications: 757-4002-516, Rev. C.
• VMX60U per Technical Specifications: 757-4002-518, Rev A.

704-0213-109, March 2009, ECN 16658

Revised by: K.Gross

Approved by: P.Baechle, M.Hornsby, and D.Skrzypczak

Changes

• Added content for VMX30U per Technical Specification 757-4002-509, Rev. A.

704-0213-108, October 2008, ECN 16657

Revised by: K. Gross

Approved by: P. Baechle, D. Ornelas, and D. Skrzypczak

Changes

• Added content for

• VMX60SR per Technical Specification 757-4002-508, Rev. A
• VMX60/50T per Technical Specification 757-4002-496, Rev A.

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704-0213-107, October 2007, ECN 16270

Revised by: M. Baechle

Approved by: P. Baechle, D. Ornelas, S. Kays, and D. Skrzypczak, October 2007

Changes

• Updated content for VMX24 per Technical Specification 757-4002-419, Rev. B.

• Updated content for VMX30 per Technical Specification 757-4002-420, Rev. B.
• Updated content for VMX42 per Technical Specification 757-4002-421, Rev. B.
• Updated content for VMX42/SR per Technical Specification 757-4002-386, Rev. D.
• Updated content for VMX50 per Technical Specification 757-4002-401, Rev. B.,
and 757-4002-422, Rev B.
• Updated content for VMX60 per Technical Specification 757-4002-403, Rev. B,
and 757-4002-423, Rev. B.
• Updated content for VMX64 per Technical Specifications 757-4002-244, Rev. K,
and 757-4002-424, Rev A.
• Updated content for VMX84 per Technical Specifications 757-4002-428, Rev. C.
• Updated content for VMX84/50T per Technical Specifications 757-4002-429, Rev
B.
• Corrected typographical errors and removed obsolete information.

704-0213-106, February 2007, ECN 16171

Revised by: H. Arle and K.Gross

Approved by: P. Baechle, S. Kays, D. Ornelas, D. Skrzypczak, February 2007

Changes

• Added new content for VMX24, VMX30, VMX42, VMX42/SR, VMX50, VMX60, and
VMX64 Revised tables per current specifications for ST, HT, and E configurations.

704-0213-105, November 2005, ECN 15913

Revised by: L. Hart

Approved by: D. Skrzypczak, November 2005

Changes

• Updated height information.

• Revised tables per current specifications.
• Moved Tool Retention Knobs table from Maintenance and Safety manual; moved Input
Voltage table to Maintenance and Safety manual.

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704-0213-104, ECN 15691

Revised by: Accent Technologies

Approved by: D. Skrzypczak, December 2003

Changes

• Added new content for 42-40/42S-40/64/40T, 8K/64/40T, 10K.

704-0213-103, February 2004, ECN 15633

Revised by: D. Skrzypczak

Approved by: D. Skrzypczak, September 2003

Changes

• Added new content for VMX30S, VMX42S.

704-0213-102, August 2003, ECN 15632

Revised by: M. Baechle

Approved by: D. Skrzypczak, June 2003

Changes

• Based on manual 704-0223-101, added VMX24S and VMX50/50T content.

704-0213-101, March 2003, ECN 15566

Revised by: M. Baechle

Approved by: D. Skrzypczak August 2002

Changes

• New manual release, based on VMX Preinstallation Manual (unreleased) and VMX
Maintenance Manual, 704-0001-807. rev. C.

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 equipment
INDEX electrical grounding 1 - 16
grounding 1 - 16, 1 - 17
inspection before unloading 2 - 2
installation 3 - 2
Numerics unloading 2 - 3
unpacking machine 2 - 4
3D Mold Option 4 - 2

F
A
foot pads 2 - 9
Advanced Verification Graphics option 4 - 2
fork tines length 2 - 3
air humidity 1 - 17
forklift capacities 2 - 3
Automatic Tool Changer 2 - 11
foundation
construction requirements 1 - 2
C lowering the machine onto 2 - 9
full load KVA 1 - 13
capacities
forklift 2 - 3
classes, training 3 - 3 G
console ground (SPG) terminal, single point 1 - 16
removing console from shipping pallet grounding equipment 1 - 16, 1 - 17
2 - 5, 2 - 7
control
inspection, quality 2 - 2 H
training 3 - 3 Helical Plunge option 4 - 2
coolant humidity
flood tank 2 - 4, 3 - 2 air 1 - 17
pump motor 2 - 4, 3 - 2 recommended operating 1 - 17
crane Hurco training 3 - 3
lifting machine 2 - 7

I
D icons - ix
damage Industry Standard NC option 4 - 3
to new equipment input voltage 1 - 16
hidden damage claim 2 - 2 Insert Pockets option 4 - 3
inspection 2 - 2 inspecting for damage 2 - 2
shock meter sensor 2 - 2 installation
Delta 1 - 16 Hurco Field Service Engineer
dimensions machine 3 - 2
machine transformer 3 - 2
operating 1 - 9 machine 2 - 9, 3 - 2
shipping 1 - 8 preparing site 1 - 2
DXF option 4 - 2 isolation transformer
recommended configuration 1 - 16
E
electrical
codes 1 - 13
hookup 1 - 13
requirements
connecting 1 - 13
transformer 1 - 13, 1 - 16

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L O
length, fork tines 2 - 3 operating
leveling dimensions 1 - 9
bolts 2 - 9 machine dimensions 1 - 9, 1 - 12
the machine 2 - 12 temperature 1 - 17
Lifting option
steel lifting bars 2 - 6 3D Mold 4 - 2
using crane 2 - 7 Advanced Verification Graphics 4 - 2
lifting bracket 2 - 7 DXF 4 - 2
using forklift 2 - 5 Helical Plunge 4 - 2
using forklift at ATC side 2 - 5 Industry Standard NC 4 - 3
using forklift at front 2 - 5 Insert Pockets 4 - 3
using forklift at rear 2 - 6 NC Conversational Merge 4 - 3
using hoist 2 - 7 NC Productivity Package 4 - 4
lowering the machine onto its foundation Post Processor (Desktop Only) 4 - 4
2-9 Probing 4 - 4
Rigid Tap 4 - 4
Rotary 4 - 4
M SelectSurface FInish Quality 4 - 4
machine Swept Surface 4 - 5
coolant system 1 - 18 Tool and Material Library 4 - 5
dimensions (see dimensions) 1 - 7 Tool Change Optimization 4 - 5
equipment, unpacking 2 - 4 Tool Fixture (TPS) 4 - 5
final positioning 2 - 9 UltiMonitor 4 - 5
foot pads 2 - 9 UltiMotion 4 - 6
foundation 1 - 2 UltiPocket 4 - 6
grounding 1 - 16
inspection before unloading machine
2-2 P
installation (see installation) 1 - 2 pads, foot 2 - 9
level, schedule for checking 2 - 12 point ground (SPG) terminal, single 1 - 16
leveling 2 - 12 Post Processor option (Desktop Only) 4 - 4
bolts 2 - 9 preparing the installation site 1 - 2
linear positioning accuracy 1 - 17 Probing Option 4 - 4
recommended humidity, operating
1 - 17
removing from shipping pallet 2 - 5, Q
2 - 7, 2 - 9 quality control inspection 2 - 2
shipping supports 2 - 5
requirements before service visit 3 - 2
rough leveling 2 - 9
R
serial number 3 - 2 removing
start-up 3 - 2 coolant tank 1 - 9
transformer 1 - 13, 1 - 16 requirements
unloading 2 - 3 before service visit 3 - 2
unpacking equipment 2 - 4 foundation 1 - 2
meter sensor, shock 2 - 2 installation site 1 - 2
moving the machine into final position 2 - 5 Rigid Tap option 4 - 4
Rotary Option 4 - 4

N
NC Conversational Merge option 4 - 3
NC Productivity Package option 4 - 4

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S U
SelectSurface Finish Quality option 4 - 4 UltiMonitor Option 4 - 5
sensor, shock meter 2 - 2 UltiMotion option 4 - 6
serial number UltiPocket Option 4 - 6
machine 3 - 2 unloading machine 2 - 3
shipping from pallet 2 - 9
machine dimensions (see dimensions) unpacking machine equipment 2 - 4
1-8
unpacking equipment 2 - 4
shipping pallet, removing machine 2 - 9 V
shock meter sensor 2 - 2 voltage
single point ground (SPG) terminal 1 - 16 input 1 - 16
site
foundation 1 - 2
preparing for machine 1 - 2
W
preparing the installation 1 - 2 weight
specifications machine
operating conditions 1 - 17 and supporting foundation 1 - 2
SPG terminal, single point ground 1 - 16 operating 1 - 2
spindle chiller 2 - 10 WinMax training 3 - 3
start-up Wye 1 - 16
machine installation 3 - 2
requirements before service visit 3 - 2
Swept Surface option 4 - 5

T
temperature
operating 1 - 17
terminal, single point ground (SPG) 1 - 16
tines length, fork 2 - 3
Tool and Material Library option 4 - 5
Tool Change Optimization option 4 - 5
Tool Fixture (TPS) option 4 - 5
training classes 3 - 3
transformer 1 - 13, 1 - 16
transformer, isolation 1 - 13, 1 - 16

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