Hurco TM8 - 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.

Summary

Getting Started

Software Version and NC Settings Configuration

Verify machine software version and configure essential NC settings.

G-Code Mode Interpretation

Explains G-code modes for program interpretation.

Two Axis Lathe Samples

Tools and Initial Setup

Lists required tools and outlines safe startup line and tool/speed setup.

Turning and Facing Operations

Programming facing, roughing (G72, G71), and finishing (G70) cycles.

Threading Cycles

Details threading cycles G33, G76, and G78.

Drilling, Tapping, and Boring

Procedures for drilling (G81-G83), tapping (G84), and boring.

Grooving Operations

Programming grooving operations point-to-point.

Cutoff Procedure

Step-by-step programming for the cutoff operation.

Live Tool Lathe Samples

Live Tool Concepts and Axis Maps

Introduces live tool modes, tools, and axis maps (G101, G102, G109).

Milling Operations with Axis Maps

Details milling using G101 (face) and G102 (diameter) axis maps.

Turning Operations with Axis Maps

Explains the G109 axis map for standard turning and C-axis drilling.

Live Tool Milling Examples

Demonstrates drilling and milling using live tool axis maps.

Sub Spindle Operations

Covers part transfer, setup, and programming for sub spindle machines.

Live Tool Y Axis Lathe Samples

Y Axis Milling Concepts

Introduces G103 (face) and G104 (diameter) axis maps for Y axis milling.

Milling with G103 Axis Map

Programming milling operations using the G103 linear Y axis map.

Milling with G104 Axis Map

Programming pocket operations using the G104 axis map.

Hurco TM8 Specifications

General

X-Axis Travel	8.3 inches
Z-Axis Travel	22 inches
Turret Capacity	12 stations
Turret Stations	12
Chuck Size	8 inches
Spindle Speed	4000 rpm
Rapid Traverse Rate (X/Z)	945 ipm / 1, 181 ipm
Max. Turning Diameter	14 inches
Max Turning Diameter	14 inches