When it comes to 5-axis machining centers nobody has more to offer than Hurco. Their product line-up includes trunnion style and swivel-head machines. Additionally there are options for built-in rotary tables and high speed machining. The Ui series trunnion-style models begin with the VM10Ui which has a 7.8" pallet. From there the trunnion series extends all the way to the VTXUi which boasts a 23.6" x 19.7" working surface. If you need to produce larger 5-axis parts Hurco's swivel-head SWi series has even more to offer. This series begins with the VMX42SWi with its 50" x 24" table. This line is capped off by the VMX84SWi with an enormous 86" x 34" table. There are many options available on either line such as thru coolant, probes, and conveyors. As with other Hurco products these series offer their state of the art conversational Winmax control.
Kitamura Machinery's 5-axis machining centers offer their customers the flexibility of vertical or horizontal machining. Their Mytrunnion series encompasses their vertical 5-axis offering which has the versatility of both 40 and 50 taper models. The Mytrunnion series spans from 15.7"-39.7" trunnion sizes. Kitamura also offers the compact Medcenter-5AX tailored to the medical industry. If a horizontal 5-axis is more to your liking, the Kitamura Supercell product line may be the solution for you. The Supercell can be ordered with either a 300mm or 40mm pallet. Both sizes come standard with 20APC Work ID systems and expanded toolchangers. Every model in Kitamura's 5-axis offering utilizes their user-friendly Arumatik CNC Control.
Hyundai Wia offers a range of Vertical 5-Axis Machining Centers. The KF3500/5A series is equipped with Fanuc controls, drives and motors and a 12,000 RPM Cat 40 spindle. The KF3500/5A is a great choice for job shop or production work. The Hi-Mold/5A and XF series are high accuracy, high speed and high precision 5 axis machining centers. With built-in 15,000 RPM HSK spindles and X travels ranging from 19.7" to 33.4", these machines are built for speed and accuracy, as well as capable of handling larger parts.
If you are in the market for 5-axis machining centers that offer both value and performance Takumi USA checks all the boxes. Their offering consists of the medium-sized U600 with a 23.6" table and 15000 RPM spindle plus the larger U800 which has a 31.5" table and 20000 RPM spindle. Both machines offer high-speed machining features in the robust Heidenhain TNC640 CNC control. Even with all of these incredible features each machine is still affordably priced to sell.
