# Hurco TM8

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The TM8 is a CNC lathe for general-purpose turning. It has X-axis travel of 203 mm and Z-axis travel of 550 mm, with a maximum turning diameter of 356 mm and maximum turning length of 525 mm. The spindle reaches 4000 rpm and provides 23.2 kW, and the turret holds 12 tools.

## Specification

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Category | cnc lathe |
| Axes | 2 |
| Weight | 4030 kg |
| Travel X | 203 mm |
| Travel Z | 550 mm |
| Spindle max | 4000 rpm |
| Spindle power | 23.2 kW |
| Spindle taper | Slotted Disc |
| Rapid traverse | 30 m/min |
| Tool capacity | 12 |
| Max swing | 525 mm |
| Max turning diameter | 356 mm |
| Max turning length | 525 mm |
| Bar capacity | 64.5 mm |

## Connected

- Manufacturer: [Hurco](https://machineschema.com/manufacturer/hurco.md)

## Study notes

- The document describes a line from starter 2-axis TM models to TMX multi-axis lathes with live tooling (M), Y-axis (Y), and sub-spindles (S).
- Distance between centers is 597 mm (23.5 in).
- Swing over cross slide diameter is 300 mm (11.81 in).
- Chuck diameter is 210 mm (8.27 in).
- Spindle torque is 221.5 Nm (163.41 ft lbs).
- The slant bed is a 30° cast design; linear guideways support the cross slide.
- Tool shank is 25 mm x 25 mm; maximum boring bar diameter is 40 mm.
- Maximum tool diameter is 525 mm.
- Max bar capacity is written as 64.5 / 2.54 in the source; the 64.5 value is used as millimetres.
- Spindle nose and maximum weight on table are listed without values.

## Sources

1. [Hurco • Mind Over Metal](https://hurco.com/products/turning-centers/tm/tm8) (accessed 2026-10-25)

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