Two Hurco CNC lathes (www.hurco.co.uk) made their first appearance at this year’s exhibition — the TM8i XP and TM10i XP.

The suffix denotes upgraded versions of the previous models; the upgrades include larger spindle bores, roller guideways, more-compact footprints and a new control system that mirrors the advanced Max5 programming of the manufacturer’s vertical machining centres.

Additional features include concurrent programming, estimated run time, error check and recovery restart — plus improved rigid tapping performance.