Hardinge Inc.
PO Box 1507
Elmira, NY 14902
Rotary Systems feature direct-drive design.
With no gearboxes or worm gear drives, Super-Precision-® Rotary Systems produce accurate bidirectional response with .01 arc/sec repeatability and zero backlash. Featuring pneumatic collet closer with dual cylinder that delivers 4,560 lb adjustable draw bar pull, A2-5 16C is suited for precision machining or jig grinding applications. System A2-4 5C provides indexing speed of 3,600-
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Enhanced Hardinge Elite II Turning Center to Be on Display at IMTS '06
ELMIRA, NEW YORK: The Hardinge Elite Series II turning centers (built in Elmira New York), already packed with features not found on competitive machines, has been re-engineered to enhance the machines' flexibility and work envelope. Designed for either small parts machining (1.625 or 2 bar) in a single set-up, or quick changeover to 6-inch or 8-inch chuck, Elite II machines feature superior...
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Kellenberger Grinder with New GRINDplusIT Control to Be on Display at IMTS '06
ELMIRA, NEW YORK: Kellenberger, a Hardinge company, now offers on their Kel-Varia cylindrical grinding machine the all-new and highly-advanced Heidenhain GRINDplusIT control and a central chiller system for the hydrostatics, electrical cabinet, spindle and motors to ensure unprecedented thermal stability. This new addition to Kellenberger's expanding line of high precision grinding machines will...
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Hardinge Adds Indexing and Rotary Flexibility to the Mill Table
Hardinge will be demonstrating a revolutionary concept for large part positioning in booth 8032 this year at IMTS. Hardinge's world-renowned collet-ready A2-5 spindle is the heart of this indexing revolution. The same accuracy, precision and reliability built into the Hardinge lathe now extends to their large-capacity indexing/rotary table systems. A variety of standard 16C or 3J spindle tooling...
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Boxway VMC provides 24 in. Y-axis travel.
Featuring rigid boxway design that dampens vibration at cut, Model GX 1000 B is equipped with 17.3 hp spindle providing speeds up to 8,000 rpm. Table is 47.2 x 19.68 in. with weight capacity of 1,540 lb. Machine offers XYZ travels of 40 x 24 x 22 in. with rapid rates of 1,181 ipm. Additional features include 20-tool Automatic Tool Changer, cast iron C-frame, and Fanuc control.
Read More »Vertical Machining Center is operated by digital control.
With heavily ribbed cast iron construction used throughout, VMC760XP3 incorporates guideways with minimal overhang, dual-ball linear guides, and 45 mm ballscrews. It features 30 x 24 x 24 work envelope with rapid traverse rates of 1,690 ipm on X and Y axes and 1,410 ipm on Z axis. In addition to SKF 40-taper, 12,000 rpm spindle that offers face and taper contact, VMC offers thermal compensation,...
Read More »Indexing System features wireless upload and download.
All-digital 5C Indexing System is configured with infrared send and receive, which functions with handheld computers utilizing Pocket PC. Programs can be written from remote location and uploaded to indexer's servo control via handheld computer. Retrieval of programs can occur while indexer is operating or on standby. Editing of program can be done using notepad format on handheld computer,...
Read More »CNC Lathes offer sub-spindle option.
Available with x-axis linear glass scale option, Elite 8/51 offers 2 in. capacity, 20C collet-ready spindle. Elite 11-6/42 provides smaller part size capacity with 1 5/8 in. 16C collet-ready spindle. Both can be equipped with thru-hole power jaw chuck. C-axis and live tooling are standard. The 16C, A2-5 sub-spindle option features 5 hp/3.7 kW drive system with speeds to 6,000 rpm. Tailstock...
Read More »Gang Tool Lathes feature 3 hp, 6,000 rpm sub-spindle.
QUEST GT27SP Super-Precision Lathes allow machining of complex arcs and angles on parts up to 1 in. diameter. They include complete Fanuc system and 5 back-end working tool stations for tools up to .625 in. Facilitating exacting parts transfer with main spindle, sub-spindle uses S25-HS dead-length hardened and ground collets. Finished parts are spring ejected into machine's parts chute. Cut-off...
Read More »Vertical Machining Centers utilize CAT-V 50-taper spindle.
Models VMC1250II-HT/50 and VMC1500II-HT/50 incorporate side-mount, swing arm, automatic tool changer with capacity for 24 tools and Fanuc Oi-MC control with swing-out pendent. Spindle with ZF planetary gearbox provides 347 lb-ft torque rating at 375 rpm base speed. Its 25 hp spindle drive delivers speeds up to 6,000 rpm. With respective X- axis travels of 50 and 60 in., VMC1250II-HT/50 and...
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