NEWS MSC Industrial Supply Co. UK (MSC) and Hurco Europe have signalled a closer commercial relationship by forming a strategic partnership. MSC’s Tech Centre now houses two of Hurco’s latest machines. The investment sees MSC install its first 5-axis machine tool – a Hurco VMX42SRTi table head configuration milling machine with a high-torque spindle capable of 12,000rpm, and a generous 1,067mm x 610mm x 610mm working envelope including a 600mm diameter C-axis rotary table, which can be used for secondary applications. The VMX42SRTi is joined by a Hurco TMX8MYSi slant bed lathe with sub-spindle, parts catcher, Renishaw tool setter and additional Y-axis capability for straight-wall or flat-bottom pocket milling and off-centre machining operations. The new machines join a host of advanced manufacturing technology already installed at the Tech Centre which also features a 165-inch display wall for live-streaming machining activity on the two new Hurco machines via a Rotoclear 4k camera system. MSC’s Tech Centre, located at its UK headquarters in Wednesbury, was launched in 2022. It provides a live-cutting facility where MSC engineers and customers can work together to optimise machining processes. The formalising of the partnership means MSC’s customers will experience the quality of the Hurco machines during tests and Tech Centre open days, while any of Hurco’s customers who can’t travel to its showroom in High Wycombe can arrange to come and see the two machine tools in action at MSC’s facility. Matt Garbett, Tech Centre manager at MSC said: “All of our engineers have now been fully trained on the Hurco machines and we’re all blown away by their technical features and build quality. Since their installation, the centre has been a hive of activity with our engineers delivering customer projects, cost savings and supplier tooling trials.” Gareth Evans, head of engineering at MSC added: “Our partnership with Hurco offers a huge opportunity for collaboration, which will benefit both MSC’s and Hurco’s customers alike.” Hurco Europe managing director David Waghorn enthused: “We really appreciate the fact that the people at MSC are so committed to learning and getting the best out of the Hurco machines. This new partnership will ensure that customers get the best possible service. Nothing can beat live cutting demonstrations from engineers with in-depth product knowledge. We look forward to working together with MSC in the future.” Q MSC www.mscdirect.co.uk www.mscdirect.co.uk/engineeringtechnology-centre Hurco partnership strengthens MSC’s engineering support Scan here for more MSC articles Scan here for more Hurco articles Q Hurco www.hurco.com/gb
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