High Wycombe-based Hurco Europe Ltd (
www.hurco.co.uk) will be focusing on programming simplicity at
Southern Manufacturing 2020 and will showcase the latest software available on its proprietary Max5 control (Stand G200).
This 19in touch-screen control has always been popular, due to the ease with which a first-off part can be programmed. On show will be the latest Solid Model Import option, which can reduce programming times even further.
Whereas only 2-D DXF files could previously be loaded directly into the control to create conversational data blocks, it is now possible to import 3-D STEP or IGES files including splines and Z-depths.
For machining five-sided parts, transform plane commands are calculated automatically.
Two of Hurco’s best-selling machines will also be on the stand. One will be the versatile VM10i machining centre, which fits into a compact space on the shopfloor despite having a working volume of 660 x 406 x 508mm.
Steel cutting demonstrations will take place throughout the show, and visitors are “likely to be impressed by the VM10i’s ability to offer true machining-centre performance”.
Equally prominent will be a TM8i XP two-axis CNC lathe, which turns parts up to 356mm in diameter x 525mm long and is well suited to bar work up to 64mm in diameter.
The performance of this compact turning machine is complemented by the Max5 control. Simple easy-to-follow graphics guide the user through tooling selection and all operations.
The new XP model enhancements mean that concurrent programming, improved graphics, roller guideways and faster rapids are standard features.
The slant-bed lathe is supplied as standard with a 6in hydraulic three-jaw chuck, parts catcher and swarf conveyor.
Vouchers for MacInnes coolant and lubricants, as well as Dormer Pramet tooling, will be offered to purchasers.