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IMTS 2024 - Booth 338319
HURCO TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLETE AUTOMATION/CNC MACHINE INTEGRATION AT IMTS 2024
Hurco Companies, Inc. is excited to show visitors of the 2024 International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) how easy it is to implement and benefit from machine-tending automation thanks to the ProCobots-Hurco integration.
Hurco will demonstrate the capabilities of ProCobots automation on several Hurco machines, illustrating how simple it is to set up and run different jobs through the Hurco control’s Automation Job Manager feature, which eliminates the need for robot programming. Attendees will also see how quick it is to move ProCobots from one machine to another, as well as the collaborative robot’s safety features.
While IMTS guests will notice the focus on automation, the Hurco control is what makes such complete automation integration possible. To demonstrate the power and flexibility of the Hurco control, visitors can interact with demo consoles and see the demonstrations on the following Hurco models: the new TM8MYi with live tooling and a Y-axis and the TM8i slant-bed lathe; the 3-axis VM ONE, VM15Di, VMX42Di, and the 5-axis VMX42SRTi and VC500i. Hurco will also give visitors a glimpse of the future look of Hurco machines, exhibiting design concepts of the Hurco control and the CNC machine.
Additionally, Hurco and Kawasaki Robotics have teamed up to deliver industrial-grade robotic CNC machine solutions. We're expanding the Hurco product line to include robust industrial-grade robotic machine tending solutions that can keep up with customer demand for high-mix, low-volume parts manufacturing without the need to learn how to program a robot. This never-before-seen automation setup will also be on display at the show.
Be sure to stop by IMTS booth 338319 to witness the future of machining.
About IMTS 2024 – The International Manufacturing Technology Show, the largest and longest-running industry trade show in the Western Hemisphere, is held every other year at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois.
Join us Sept. 9-14, 2024 in Chicago for IMTS 2024. IMTS is where the creators, the builders, the sellers, and the drivers of manufacturing technology come to connect, be inspired, and find solutions.
From around the globe, the industry gathers to discover the latest in innovations and technologies changing our future through advanced and traditional manufacturing, robotics, automation, and digital transformation. Be a part of the change. Learn more
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WHEN?
September 9 - 14, 2024
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. daily
WHERE?
McCormick Place, Chicago | Directions to 2301 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60616 USA
Hurco Booth 338319 - South Building, Level 3
Who?
You'll meet a wide range of great individuals like our ProCobots automation ambassador Coby P. Cobots, our newest racing partner Victoria Beaner, members of the Hurco applications and service teams, local distributors, and of course the people who will always be the heart and soul of the machining industry... machinists!
Hi there!
My name is Coby P. Cobots, and I'd like to express my strong interest in joining your team to assist with loading and unloading parts.
Having observed the challenges many small-to-medium-sized manufacturing companies face in finding qualified operators, I understand your team may be shorthanded and overworked. With my skills and capabilities, I can take the time-consuming task of loading/unloading parts off your plate, freeing up machinists to focus on other responsibilities. This will not only allow your team to expand their skillsets but also enhance the overall productivity and profitability of your shop.
The attributes and experience I have developed were intentionally created by automation engineers to help shops like yours, even those that have a high mix of parts, deal with the labor shortage that continues to hinder growth.
I am excited to attend IMTS 2024, where I will be handing out my resume to those interested in leveraging the advantages of integrated automation to combat the labor shortage and increase production!
VICTORIA BEANER RACING
Hurco Companies, Inc. is proud of its newest racing partner, 2023 Professional Drag Racers Association Sportsman Rookie of the Year Victoria Beaner!
At just 12 years of age, Beaner is quickly establishing herself as a name to know in racing. The Southwest Florida native has more than 1,200 passes down the track with numerous round wins. She has claimed several finals and multiple track championships in her newer Mike Bos Junior Dragster and Nic Woods Engine — last being runner-up for the Top Junior Dragster 2023 PDRA season.
Beaner received her first Hurco machine — a VM15Di machining center — in February and has already learned how to machine parts and tools for her race cars!
To learn more about this young racing phenom, visit her website, and be sure to follow her on social media:
HURCO AND KAWASAKI PARTNER FOR turnkey, industrial-grade, robotic machine-tending solutions
This collaboration will leverage the strengths of both companies, combining 50+ years of Hurco's CNC machine and controls innovation for short-run manufacturing operations with 50+ years of Kawasaki’s industrial robotics expertise, to provide customers with turnkey robotic machine tending solutions. Together, we will focus on expanding the Hurco product line to include robust, industrial-grade, robotic machine-tending solutions that can keep up with customer demand for high-mix, low-volume parts manufacturing without the need to learn how to program a robot, ultimately providing greater value to independent job shops and large manufacturing companies alike.
See this new automation system in action at the Hurco booth (338319), as well as the Kawasaki Robotics booth (236250).
OTHER PARTNER DEMOS:
In addition to the Hurco VM15Di demonstrating the capabilities of the new Kawasaki Robotics integration, Hurco machines will be found in the booths of several of our partners.
AIR TURBINE TOOLS
A Hurco VM ONE will be on display in the Air Turbine Tools® booth (431645) showing the capabilities of this 3-axis general purpose mill with Air Turbine's tooling.
SOLIDCAM
A Hurco VMX30UHSi can be found in the SolidCam booth (339265) illustrating the powerful combination of SolidCam's software and this 5-axis, high-speed vertical machining center.
UNIVERSAL ROBOTS
In the Universal Robots booth (236131), a Hurco VM15Di will be demonstrating the powerful duo of Universal's CNC automation with this 3-axis machining center.
Company Overview
At Hurco we know technology should help you, not get in your way. Our mills and lathes minimize tedious and redundant tasks so your machinists can be more productive and each job can be more profitable. Hurco CNC machines are built to last and are equipped with the most flexible control in the industry. A control that lets you decide which programming method works best for each particular job: NC, Conversational, or NC/Conversational Merge.
To go along with our powerful control, we provide our customers with a broad range of machines to fit their specific needs ranging from 3-axis mills, 5-axis cnc machines, live tool lathes, all the way up to our horizontal boring mills.
CNC Machines
TM8MYi
Slant-Bed Lathe
This new turning center was built to fill the gap between Hurco’s general purpose TM Series and high-performance TMX Series of lathes. The TM8MYi is a slant-bed lathe with live tooling capabilities and a Y-axis that makes it possible to machine a pocket with straight walls and flat bottoms or perform off-center machining operations with just the click of a box. It also features a BMT55 turret, which is more robust and rigid than the more commonly used BMT45.
Find out more when the machine is introduced to the public this September at IMTS!
VM ONE
3-Axis Machining Center
With a small footprint yet large work cube, this mill packs an inordinate amount of productivity into an efficiently designed package. The VM ONE offers a 26 x 16 x 14 inches of XYZ travels and requires 72.5 x 70.6 x 87.2 inches (W x D x H) of space. This 3-axis, general purpose machining center also features a belt-driven, 8,000-rpm, CAT 40, Big Plus® spindle, providing great bang for your buck!
VM15Di
3-Axis Machining Center
Another 3-axis machine in Hurco’s VM Series, the VM15Di provides the same value as the VM ONE but in a larger, more powerful package. With 30 x 16 x 20 inches of XYZ travel, this machining center features a direct-drive, 12,000-rpm, CAT 40, Big Plus® spindle. Hurco will use the VM15Di to preview a revolutionary, new control concept.
TM8i
Slant-Bed Lathe
This true 30° slant-bed lathe offers a small footprint, large work cube, chip management system, and affordable price tag, making small batch manufacturing profitable. The TM8i has a 23.2-in distance between centers and 8-in diameter chuck.
VMX42Di
3-Axis Machining Center
The VMX42Di (42 x 24 x 24 inches of XYZ travels) is part of the VMX Series, Hurco’s signature line of CNC machining centers. This 3-axis mill provides high-performance capabilities to any machining application. Whether you are doing die/mold work or batch production, the VMX42Di delivers through speed, performance and precision. With a 15,000-rpm, direct-drive spindle and Big Plus®, CAT 40 spindle taper, the VMX42Di boasts better surface finish, reduced heat transfer, a quieter spindle, and less head growth. It also enables reduced chip-to-chip time and faster spindle acceleration and deceleration due to the direct-drive spindle.
VMX42SRTi
5-Axis Machining Center
Hurco’s SRT Series of 5-axis machining centers offers multiple advantages, starting with the machine's design configuration that utilizes a B-axis swivel head with a C-axis rotary torque table. The generous size of the rotary table provides maximum versatility because you can use the extra table space for secondary operations, 3-axis work, or plate work due to the rotary torque table being flush with the machine table. The VMX42SRTi has XYZ travels of 42 x 24 x 24 inches and a motorized, 12,000-rpm spindle with 40 HP.
VC500i
5-Axis Universal Machining Center
The 5-axis universal design of the VC500i supports a wide range of parts and allows you to use standard length tooling due to the B-axis configuration. The full +110° / -110° B-axis motion provides superb undercut capability. This machining center features 20.5 x 17.7 x 15.8 inches of XYZ travels, a 12,000-rpm, CAT 40 spindle and 40-tool ATC.
VM10i
3-Axis Machining Center
WITH NEW KAWASAKI AUTOMATION SYSTEM
A little larger than the VM ONE, the VM10i provides more Z-axis travel (XYZ: 26 x 16 x 20 inches) within an efficiently designed package. At the show, it will be equipped with Kawasaki's industrial-grade, machine-tending robot demonstrating the full integration with the Hurco control.
SEE WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS HAVE TO SAY
Check out our latest testimonial videos featuring three of our many successful customers, John Force Racing, Perfecto Tool & Engineering, and Oakridge Fabrication. To watch more of our customer testimonials, video our YouTube page.
Innovation that Matters to You
Developing CNC control technology that increases the profitability of each customer's business is what drives innovation at Hurco. It’s ingrained in our culture. It’s our passion. It’s our job.
Our team of engineers isn't just smart and highly educated...they’re practical. They focus on developing CNC control technology that makes your job easier. Each feature must have a benefit to the customer. And they pride themselves on simplifying the technology on the front-end so it is intuitive and user-friendly.
Hurco engineers get it...if your CNC machine isn't making chips, it's not making money. You can count on Hurco's CNC machines to get you from print to part faster!
Hurco has the CNC machine you need.
From 5-axis CNC machines to large format CNC machining centers designed for the aerospace and energy sectors, there is a Hurco CNC machine for you. Our flagship VMX line is the workhorse of 3-axis CNC machining centers. But we don’t stop at milling. We have worked diligently to ensure our turning centers are up to par with our mills. The TMX, TMM, and TM CNC lathe machine lines include a range of turning centers with chuck sizes up to 25 inches and live tool CNC machines that support the "done in one" philosophy.