Hurco TMM8 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 TMM8 Specifications

General

Brand	Hurco
Model	TMM8
Category	Lathe
Language	English

Summary

Getting Started

Software Version Check

Verifies the machine software version for compatibility requirements.

NC Setting Configuration

Details the necessary NC settings for proper machine operation.

G Code Interpretation Modes

Explains the differences between G-code interpretation modes A and B.

Two Axis Lathe Samples

Core Operations and Setup

Covers startup, tool selection, and initial program structure for two-axis lathes.

Turning and Profiling Cycles

Details G72, G70, and G71 for facing, finishing, and profiling operations.

Threading and Drilling Procedures

Explains threading cycles (G33, G76) and various drilling cycles.

Grooving and Cutoff

Details grooving operations and the final cutoff procedure.

Live Tool Lathe Samples

Axis Maps and Modes

Introduces turning/milling modes and axis maps (G101, G102, G109).

Face and Diameter Milling

Explains milling on the face (G101) and diameter (G102) using axis maps.

Turning and Drilling with Axis Maps

Covers turning (G109) and drilling with axis maps and milling mode.

Milling Flats

Illustrates milling flats using G101 and G109 maps with C-axis positioning.

Live Tool Y Axis Lathe Samples

Y Axis Milling Maps (G103, G104)

Explains axis maps for face (G103) and diameter (G104) milling using the Y-axis.

Sub Spindle Part Transfer

Covers setting up offsets for part transfer between spindles.

Sub Spindle Cutoff and Turning

Details cutoff with bar pull and turning operations on the sub-spindle.