First VMC, 2005 Hurco VM2

Haggismaximus · Jul 3, 2021

Made my first VMC purchase today and bought a used Hurco VM2. Machine had 23K on hours but only ~5500 spindle hours and they let it go for $7500. Appears to be in good shape, spindle had no discernable runout when tested with a probe calibration tool and a 10th indicator at ~4.5 inches. Other than a disconnected air line for the tool changer and some surface rust it looks remarkably clean for it's age.

Been using a 1994 Milltronics Partner 1 that has been pretty neglected by the owner and this feels like a major step up. No experience with the Hurco UltiMax control so any users that can give suggestions or guidance and expectations would be appreciated.

Milacron · Jul 4, 2022

OMG....so clean inside the coolant enclosure...did you buy it that way or put the Greased Lightning to it before the photos ? Outstanding buy regardless :cheers:

alan speyrer · Jul 4, 2022

Haggismaximus said:
Made my first VMC purchase today and bought a used Hurco VM2. Machine had 23K on hours but only ~5500 spindle hours and they let it go for $7500. Appears to be in good shape, spindle had no discernable runout when tested with a probe calibration tool and a 10th indicator at ~4.5 inches. Other than a disconnected air line for the tool changer and some surface rust it looks remarkably clean for it's age.

Been using a 1994 Milltronics Partner 1 that has been pretty neglected by the owner and this feels like a major step up. No experience with the Hurco UltiMax control so any users that can give suggestions or guidance and expectations would be appreciated.

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What are your plans for the older Milltronics partner?

Haggismaximus · Jul 19, 2022

alan speyrer said:
What are your plans for the older Milltronics partner?

The Miltonic's is not mine, but the other guy's in the shop.

Haggismaximus · Jul 19, 2022

Milacron said:
OMG....so clean inside the coolant enclosure...did you buy it that way or put the Greased Lightning to it before the photos ? Outstanding buy regardless

Bought it that way. Previous owner was Lawrence Livermore National Labs, I figure they had a good maintenance program. I had to build a coolant tank and associated equipment which came in around $1500 for the pump, steel, powered coating etc. Replaced all the way seals and gave it a good cleaning. I have a feeling it mostly cut plastic as that was what was under the way covers.

All in all about ~$11K to to get it up and running, including rigging. I've been really happy so far, only wish it had the Winmax control, they want $15K to upgrade.

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