--- title: Hurco The Basics --- # The Basics On this page, you will learn the basics of running your Hurco CNC mill or lathe. Common questions, such as how to turn on the control, how to calibrate the machine and how to calibrate the control, will be covered. ![THE BASICS](https://offer.hurco.com/hs-fs/hubfs/THE%20BASICS.jpg?width=1280&height=720&name=THE%20BASICS.jpg "THE BASICS") # How To Turn On Your Hurco Control [ Downloadable PDF ](https://offer.hurco.com/hubfs/Instructions%20for%20training%20page/how%20to%20turn%20on%20your%20hurco%20control%20instructions.pdf?hsLang=en-us) # How To Calibrate Your Machine & Tool Changer [ Downloadable PDF ](https://offer.hurco.com/hubfs/Instructions%20for%20training%20page/HOW%20TO%20CALIBRATE%20YOUR%20MACHINE%20AND%20TOOL%20CHANGER%20INSTRUCTIONS.pdf?hsLang=en-us) # Manual Tool Change & Clear Tool in Spindle [ Downloadable PDF ](https://offer.hurco.com/hubfs/Instructions%20for%20training%20page/MANUAL%20TOOL%20CHANGE%20%26%20CLEAR%20TOOL%20IN%20SPINDLE%20INSTRUCTIONS.pdf?hsLang=en-us) # How To Park & Power Down Your Hurco [ Downloadable PDF ](https://offer.hurco.com/hubfs/Instructions%20for%20training%20page/HOW%20TO%20PARK%20AND%20POWER%20DOWN%20YOUR%20CNC%20MILL%20INSTRUCTIONS.pdf?hsLang=en-us) # Part Setup Without a Probe [ Downloadable PDF ](https://offer.hurco.com/hubfs/Instructions%20for%20training%20page/PART%20SETUP%20WITHOUT%20A%20PROBE%20INSTRUCTIONS.pdf?hsLang=en-us) # Tool Touch Off Without a Probe [ Downloadable PDF ](https://offer.hurco.com/hubfs/Instructions%20for%20training%20page/TOOL%20TOUCH%20OFF%20WITHOUT%20A%20PROBE%20INSTRUCTIONS.pdf?hsLang=en-us) # Load a Conversational Or NC Program Via USB [ Downloadable PDF ](https://offer.hurco.com/hubfs/Instructions%20for%20training%20page/LOAD%20A%20CONVERSATIONAL%20OR%20NC%20PROGRAM%20VIA%20USB%20INSTRUCTIONS.pdf?hsLang=en-us) # How To Calibrate Your Screen [ Downloadable PDF ](https://offer.hurco.com/hubfs/Instructions%20for%20training%20page/HOW%20TO%20CALIBRATE%20YOUR%20HURCO%20CONTROL%20INSTRUCTIONS.pdf?hsLang=en-us) # Unwind Your Rotary [ Downloadable PDF ](https://offer.hurco.com/hubfs/Instructions%20for%20training%20page/UNWIND%20YOUR%20ROTARY%20QUICKLY%20ON%20YOUR%20HURCO%20MILL%20INSTRUCTIONS.pdf?hsLang=en-us) # Using The Skew Probing Cycle [ Downloadable PDF ](https://offer.hurco.com/hubfs/Instructions%20for%20training%20page/USING%20THE%20SKEW%20PROBING%20CYCLE%20ON%20YOUR%20HURCO%20MILL%20INSTRUCTIONS.pdf?hsLang=en-us) # Using G28 On Your Mill [ Downloadable PDF ](https://offer.hurco.com/hubfs/Instructions%20for%20training%20page/USING%20G28%20ON%20YOUR%20HURCO%20MILL%20INSTRUCTIONS.pdf?hsLang=en-us) # Tool & Part Setup On A Lathe [ Downloadable PDF ](https://offer.hurco.com/hubfs/TOOL%20%26%20PART%20SETUP%20ON%20A%20LATHE.pdf?hsLang=en-us) # How To Set Tool Length Offsets Tool Presetter [ Downloadable PDF ](https://offer.hurco.com/hubfs/HOW%20TO%20SET%20TOOL%20LENGTH%20OFFSETS%20WITH%20AN%20AUTOMATIC%20TOOL%20PRESETTER.pdf?hsLang=en-us) # Language Selection on the Hurco Control # Understanding Tool Length and Radius Offsets with Hurco # Tip for Entering Metric Tooling Data on a Hurco # Accessing DRO Screens on the Hurco Control (Digital Readout) # How Many Hours Are on Your Machine & Spindle? # Find the Current Software Version on Your Hurco # Rotary Wrap # User Definable G & M Codes # Programming a Mirror Image in WinMax # How to Adjust Autosave Settings # How to Adjust NC Editor Settings # Dual Theme Software Display Feature A "Dual Theme" software display feature that offers a dark mode setting is now available on the WinMax® control versions 10.4.0 or higher. In this video, we show the differences in display with the new "Dual Theme" and walk you through how to switch between the different settings. # Downloading Manuals from Control Here we walk you through how to download manuals and other documents from the control. # Setting Up Stock Geometry on Version 11 Lathe Software We demonstrate how to set up stock geometry both front to back and back to front on version 11 lathe software. # Setting Lathe Clamp Proximity Switches We cover the proper setting and operation of the clamp and unclamp proximity switches for a Hurco lathe. # WinMax® Control Capabilities Part 1 This is a general Hurco control demonstration that illustrates the capabilities of the WinMax® software. # WinMax® Control Capabilities Part 2 This builds on part 1 of our general Hurco control demonstration that illustrates the capabilities of the WinMax® software. # How to Create Master Tool This explains how to create a master tool on the Hurco lathe. Master tools are used when one doesn't have a pre-setter available. This master tool will be the tool that all other tools will reference. # How to Touch Off Tools Using Tool Setter We walk you through how to touch off tools using a tool setter on a Hurco lathe. # Control Demo: NC Editor for G-Code Hurco's robust NC capabilities enable machine shops that use G-code and rely on CAD/CAM software to achieve increased productivity. In this video, we demonstrate the NC Editor capabilities for G-code users. # How to Manually Jog Along Tilted Tool Axis If you have a 5-axis Hurco machine with a swivel head (SRT Series), you may want to manually jog the head along the angle that the tool is pointing. In this video we show you how. ## CNC Machining Blog - Tips & Tricks for Machinists Subscribe for weekly posts on high-speed and 5-axis machining, workholding, the latest control technologies, plus Hurco tips-and-tricks…just to name a few. 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