CNC West Feb March 2019

CNC WEST February/March 2019 www.CNC-West.com 97 New Products a large magazine. The cooling system includes a coolant tank with a filter unit and spindle cooling. Direct path measuring systems from Magnescale, laser measuring probes and a sensor package that includes machine pro- tection control round off the available options. The Fanuc NC control and CELOS operator interface provide an integral digital process. Expanded CNC Series for Mold, Aerospace —Hurco Hurco has added two models to the BXi CNC machine series: the BX50i (XYZ travels 37.4” x 53.2” x 23.6”) and BX60i (XYZ travels 52.1” x 63” x 27.6”). The rigidity and thermal stabil- ity of the double-column design and the overall weight of the machines provide enhanced accuracy and increased sur- face finish capabilities. The BXi Series utilizes a double- column design - minimizing machine distortion and thermal deformation. The ladder design of the BX50i bridge provides maximum support to the head casting; the spindle center line is closer to the supporting structure, allowing increased rigidity. Additionally, the bridge structure is isolated from part weight and operates in a stable and predictable manner. “The BX50i differs from other bridge-type CNC machines due to the integrated Hurco control powered by WinMax control software and the patented motion system called UltiMotion”, said a company spokes- person. The control helps machinists and job shops be more productive and profitable by supporting multiple programming methods: conversational programming; NC programming; and a Hurco-specific feature called NC/ Conversational Merge that optimizes efficiency. UltiMotion is a motion control system invented by Hurco that deter- mines the optimal trajectory to run the tool, offers consistent programmed feedrates and reduces cycle time. With UltiMotion, cornering velocity is 2.5