Hurco VM10UHSi

The Hurco VM10UHSi is the high-speed variant of Hurco's compact trunnion 5-axis platform. Where the standard VM10Ui runs a 12,000 RPM CAT 40 spindle, the UHSi upgrades to a 20,000 RPM BT30 spindle optimized for small tooling and high-speed finishing in aluminum and softer alloys. It's built for shops cutting small, intricate parts where surface speed matters more than raw horsepower.

Travels match the standard VM10Ui at 533 x 406 x 483 mm (21 x 16 x 19 in). The trunnion table is 198 mm (7.8 in) in diameter with a 150 kg (330 lb) capacity, A-axis range of +30/-110 degrees, and 360-degree C-axis rotation. Same compact footprint at 3,203 x 3,383 mm (126 x 133 in), same 25 RPM rotary rapids.

The 20,000 RPM BT30 spindle produces 8.5 kW (11.4 hp) peak with 5.4 Nm (4.0 ft-lbs) of torque at 600 RPM. That torque number tells you everything about this machine's intended use case — it's a finishing spindle, not a roughing spindle. With small-diameter endmills at 20K RPM, you'll achieve excellent surface finishes on aluminum medical components, watch parts, and electronic housings. The BT30 taper limits you to smaller tooling, but that's the trade-off for spindle speed.

The 20-tool ATC handles BT30 tooling with a max tool weight of 3 kg (6.6 lb) and max diameter of 80 mm (3.15 in). That's fewer tools and smaller cutters than the CAT 40 variant, but for high-speed finishing work, you rarely need more than 15-18 tools per job.

WinMax control with 3D DXF import remains the standard, bringing Hurco's conversational 5-axis programming to this high-speed platform. The machine weighs 3,102 kg (6,825 lb) and draws only 15 KVA — modest enough for most shop electrical panels.

New pricing runs $130,000-$170,000. Used machines are scarce since this is a lower-volume model. For shops debating between this and a Fanuc RoboDrill with a bolt-on trunnion, the Hurco offers integrated 5-axis and conversational programming in one package.