Hurco VM Series User manual

September 2012 704-0212-110 Revision A
GETTING STARTED
with Your VM Series Machining Center

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VM Series Machining CenterGetting Started 704-0212-110 Installation Checklist — iii
INSTALLATION CHECKLIST
Use this checklist as a guide to properly prepare your Hurco machine for final installation:
Task
Prepare the site. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 2
Ensure the foundation and floor are capable of supporting the
machine’s weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 2
Ensure there is a clear route from the loading dock to the machine location. 1 - 5
Ensure there is adequate space for machine door clearances. . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 6
Ensure there is appropriate power availability and the
voltage requirements are met. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 8
Ensure adequate service fusing is available. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 9
Ensure transformer requirements are met. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 10
Ensure compressed air is available. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 11
Ensure operating temperature requirements are met. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 11
Inspect the machine for damage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 2
Unload the machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 3
Ensure an appropriate forklift or crane is available. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 3
Position the machine onto the foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 5
Rough-level the machine.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 8
Review the pre-installation requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 2
Schedule an appointment for a Hurco-certified Service Engineer to
prepare the machine for start-up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 2
Attend a Hurco Training class for machine operators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 3

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Getting Started 704-0212-110 Table of Contents — v
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting Started with Your VM Machining Center
Installation Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Documentation Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Site Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 1
Preparing the Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 2
Foundation Supporting the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 2
Machine Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 3
Machine Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 4
Electrical Service Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 8
Compressed Air Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 11
Recommended Operating Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 11
Tool Retention Knobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 11
Machine Arrival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 1
Inspecting for Damage Before Unloading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 2
Unloading the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 3
Moving the Machine into Final Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 5
Spindle Chiller Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 9
Leveling the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 11
Start-up Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 1
Pre-Installation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 2
Service Visit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 3
Programming Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 3
Machine and Software Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 1
3D Mold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 2
Advanced Verification Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 2
DXF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 2
Helical Plunge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 2
Industry Standard NC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 3
Insert Pockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 3
NC Conversational Merge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 3
NC Productivity Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 4
Post Processor (Desktop Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 4
Probing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 4
Rigid Tap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 4
Rotary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 4
SelectSurface Finish Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 4
Swept Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 5
Tool and Material Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 5
Tool Change Optimization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 5
Tool Fixture (TPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 5
UltiMonitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 5
UltiMotion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 6
UltiPocket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 6

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Record of Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IX - 1
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1–1. VM Machining Center—Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 4
Figure 1–2. VM Machining Center—Side View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 4
Figure 1–3. Delta and Wye Transformer Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 10
Figure 2–1. Forklift and Machine Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 4
Figure 2–2. Lifting a Machine from Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 6
Figure 2–3. Lifting a Machine with a Crane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 7
Figure 2–4. Spindle Chiller clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 9
Figure 2–5. Moving Spindle Chiller with Forklift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 10
Figure 2–6. Moving Spindle Chiller with Hoist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 10
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1–1. VM Machine Shipping and Operating Weights, Metric . . . . . . . . . . .1 - 3
Table 1–2. VM Machine Shipping and Operating Weights, English . . . . . . . . . .1 - 3
Table 1–3. VM Approximate Shipping Dimensions, Metric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 - 5
Table 1–4. VM Approximate Shipping Dimensions, English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 - 5
Table 1–5. Operating Dimensions (Enclosure Doors Closed), Metric . . . . . . . . .1 - 6
Table 1–6. Operating Dimensions (Enclosure Doors Closed), English . . . . . . . .1 - 6
Table 1–7. VM Servicing Dimensions (Enclosure, Cabinet Doors Open), Metric .1 - 7
Table 1–8. VM Servicing Dimensions (Enclosure, Cabinet Doors Open), English .1 - 7
Table 1–9. Service KVA Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 - 8
Table 1–10. Recommended Retention Knobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 - 11
Table 2–1. Fork Tines Length Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 - 3

VM Series Machining CenterGetting Started 704-0212-110 Documentation Conventions — vii
DOCUMENTATION CONVENTIONS
This documentation uses several conventions to explain the safety features and
emphasize key concepts. These conventions are described in this section.
Additional information is available on the machine’s Documentation CD.
Console Buttons and Keys
References to console buttons and keys appear in bold text throughout the
documentation. For example, the Start Cycle button appears as the Start Cycle button
and the Manual key appears as the Manual console key in text.
Refer to the Getting Started with WinMax manual for information about console buttons
and keys, in addition to other information about using softkeys and the pop-up text entry
window.
Icons
This manual may contain the following icons:
Caution/Warning
The operator may be injured and the machine severely damaged if the
described procedure is not followed.
Softkeys
Status Bar
Error/Status area
Prompts
WinMax Version
Current Machine
Type (Desktop)

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Important
Troubleshooting
Hints and Tricks
Where can we go from here?
Table of Contents
Ensures proper operation of the machine and control.
?Steps that can be taken to solve potential problems.
Useful suggestions that show creative uses of the WinMax features.
Lists several possible options the operator can take.
To assist with onscreen PDF viewing, this icon is located on the cover page.
Click the icon to access the Table of Contents (TOC).
You can also access many of the same TOC entries from the Adobe Reader
bookmarks located on the left side of the PDF page.

VM Series Machining CenterGetting Started 704-0212-110 Site Preparation 1-1
SITE PREPARATION
The following topics are covered in this section:
Preparing the Site. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 2
Foundation Supporting the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 2
Machine Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 3
Machine Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 4
Electrical Service Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 8
Compressed Air Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 11
Recommended Operating Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 11
Tool Retention Knobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 11

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Preparing the Site
 Prepare the site.
To avoid problems when the equipment arrives for installation, Hurco recommends the
site be prepared. Specific site preparation information is provided in this manual.
Review the following:
• Capacity of the floor to support machine weight.
• Capacity of forklift or crane.
• Overhead and door clearances.
• Plant obstructions on the way to machine location.
• Code requirements for utility services.
• Space to allow efficient operation, considering full axes travel and future
servicing access requirements.
• Use of internal personnel for management of installation.
• Proximity of compressed air and proper electrical service.
Foundation Supporting the Machine
 Ensure the foundation and floor are capable of supporting the machine’s weight.
The foundation must be able to support the weight of the machine, and should be
constructed of continuous concrete (reinforced is best). The thickness and consistency of
the concrete must be compatible with industry standards for supporting machine weight.
Actual requirements will depend upon the physical properties of underlying soil. A local
civil engineer must be consulted if soil conditions are questionable.
Additional information about the coolant system and its component
parts may be found in the Maintenance and Safety Manual.