Hurco TM6 User Manual

Lathe Programming Guide
I. Getting Started.
Steps to make sure your lathe is configured properly.
II. Two Axis Lathe Samples
Machines Covered
TM6, TM8, TM10, TM12, TM18
TMX8, TMX10
III. Live Tool Lathe Samples
Machines Covered
TMM8, TMM10
IV. Live Tool Y Axis Lathe Samples
Machines Covered
TMX8MY, TMX8MYS, TMX10MY, TMX10MYS
All live tool lathes that are an “i” series machine will use the same examples.
All examples are done programming in software version 09.02.68
Please read this document until a stop for your machine type is reached.
This document was designed to be used as a work book, do not jump ahead!
This document was developed by Hurco Applications in Indianapolis Indiana by Hurco USA.
THIS DOCUMENT IS STILL IN THE TESTING, THIS DOCUMENT MAY NOT BE EXACT OR COMPLETE AT THIS
TIME, PLEASE CALL HURCO APPLICATIONS FOR ADDITIONAL SUPPORT.

Hurco TM6 Specifications

General

Brand	Hurco
Model	TM6
Category	Lathe
Language	English

Summary

I. Getting Started

Software Version Verification

Confirm the machine's software version meets or exceeds the specified requirement.

NC Settings Configuration

Adjust and verify critical NC settings for proper machine operation.

G Code Mode Selection

Understand and select the correct ISNC G Code Mode (A or B).

II. Two Axis Lathe Samples

Tools and Startup

Lists essential tools and the initial safe startup sequence for lathe programming.

Facing and Roughing Cycles

Demonstrates roughing operations using G72 for face turning.

Profiling and Finishing Cycles

Illustrates roughing profiles with G71 and finishing with G70.

Threading Cycles

Covers various threading codes like G33, G76, and G78.

Drilling and Tapping Cycles

Details drilling (G81, G82, G83) and rigid tapping (G84.2) procedures.

Boring and Grooving

Explains boring procedures and point-to-point grooving.

Cutoff Procedure

Explains the steps and code for performing a part cutoff.

Two Axis Sample Program

A comprehensive example program for two-axis lathe operations.

III. Live Tool Lathe Samples

Live Tooling Fundamentals

Introduces live tool concepts, modes (M130/M131), and general axis maps.

Axis Maps for General Live Tooling

Explains G101, G102, G109 axis maps for milling and turning.

Sub Spindle Operations

Covers setup and programming for machines with sub spindles.

Part Transfer and Cutoff

Details part transfer and cutoff procedures for sub spindle machines.

Sub Spindle Turning

Describes turning operations performed on the sub spindle.

IV. Live Tool Y Axis Lathe Samples

Y Axis Milling Maps (G103/G104)

Introduces G103 and G104 axis maps for milling with the Y axis.

Benefits of Y Axis Milling

Explains why and when to use the Y axis for milling operations.

Milling with G103

Demonstrates milling on the part face using the G103 axis map.

Milling with G104

Shows milling on the part diameter using the G104 axis map.