# Hurco VC500

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The VC500 is a five-axis CNC milling machine built on a cantilever (trunnion-style) design, with X, Y and Z linear travels plus B and C rotary axes. The B axis tilts ±110° and the C axis rotates 360°, so the spindle can approach the part from either side of the trunnion. It uses a 15,000 RPM, 11 kW spindle with a CAT 40 taper and a 30- or 40-position automatic tool changer.

## Specification

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Category | cnc mill |
| Axes | 5 |
| Weight | 7170 kg |
| Travel X | 520 mm |
| Travel Y | 500 mm |
| Travel Z | 425 mm |
| Spindle max | 15000 rpm |
| Spindle power | 11 kW |
| Spindle taper | CAT 40 |
| Rapid traverse | 32 m/min |
| Tool capacity | 30 |
| Table length | 500 mm |
| Table width | 500 mm |
| Table load | 250 kg |

### Joints

| Name | Range min (°) | Range max (°) | Max speed (°/s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| B | -110 | 110 | 150 |
| C |  |  | 150 |

## Connected

- Manufacturer: [Hurco](https://machineschema.com/manufacturer/hurco.md)

## Study notes

- Spindle torque is listed as 70 Nm.
- Tool-to-tool change time is listed as 2.5 seconds.
- Spindle nose to table distance is given as 150 mm; a separate spindle-nose entry lists 130/555 mm (min/max).
- Tool capacity is listed as 30 / 40, i.e. two changer configurations.
- Maximum tool diameter 80/76 mm, maximum tool length 300 mm, maximum tool weight 7 kg.
- Rotary axis maximum speed is 25 RPM for both the B axis and the C axis.
- The B-axis trunnion tilts around the Y axis, which the document states lets shorter tools be used on small parts and reduces interference compared with an A-axis trunnion.
- Linear rapid traverse is 32 m/min on X, Y and Z.

## Sources

1. [Hurco • Mind Over Metal](https://hurco.com/products/5-axis-machining-centers/vc/vc500) (accessed 2026-10-25)

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