Machine Comparison
Hardinge Conquest H51 vs Hardinge Talent 42
Hardinge vs Hardinge · CNC Lathes
Summary
The Hardinge Conquest H51 and the Hardinge Talent 42 are both Hardinge turning centers with 5,000 RPM spindles, but the H51 is the bigger, more powerful machine. It takes 51 mm (2.0 in) bar against 42 mm (1.65 in), swings 312 mm (12.3 in) against 290 mm (11.41 in), and carries 15 kW (20 hp) at the spindle against 7.5 kW (10 hp), twice the power.
The Talent 42 has slightly longer travels, 180 mm (7.08 in) in X against 171 mm (6.75 in) and 652 mm (25.67 in) in Z on the standard bed against 581 mm (22.87 in). It also comes with a 6 in chuck that is 16C collet-ready, and weighs 4,200 kg (9,259 lb) against 6,804 kg (15,000 lb).
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Hardinge Conquest H51 | Hardinge Talent 42 |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 171 mm (6.75 in) | 180 mm (7.08 in) ▲ |
| Z-Axis Travel | 581 mm (22.87 in) | 652 mm (25.67 in) standard bed ▲ |
| Max Turning Diameter | 312 mm (12.3 in) ▲ | 290 mm (11.41 in) |
| Max Turning Length | 648 mm (25.5 in) ▲ | 600 mm (23.62 in) |
| Bar Capacity | 51 mm (2.0 in) ▲ | 42 mm (1.65 in) |
| Chuck Size | 8 in | 6 in (16C collet-ready) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 5,000 RPM | 5,000 RPM |
| Spindle Power | 15 kW (20 hp) ▲ | 7.5 kW (10 hp) |
| Control | Fanuc 0iD, Siemens 840D, or Mitsubishi M720V | Fanuc 0i-TF+ |
| Machine Weight | 6,804 kg (15,000 lb) | 4,200 kg (9,259 lb) |
Advantages
Hardinge Conquest H51
- 15 kW (20 hp) spindle against 7.5 kW (10 hp)
- 51 mm (2.0 in) bar capacity against 42 mm (1.65 in)
- 312 mm (12.3 in) turning diameter and 648 mm (25.5 in) turning length against 290 mm and 600 mm
- Choice of Fanuc 0iD, Siemens 840D or Mitsubishi M720V control
Hardinge Talent 42
- 652 mm (25.67 in) Z travel on the standard bed against 581 mm (22.87 in)
- 180 mm (7.08 in) X travel against 171 mm (6.75 in)
- 6 in chuck, 16C collet-ready, for small precision work
- Lighter machine at 4,200 kg (9,259 lb) against 6,804 kg (15,000 lb)
Verdict
Choose the Hardinge Conquest H51 for bar-fed production of aerospace fasteners, medical parts and hydraulic fittings up to 51 mm (2.0 in), where 15 kW (20 hp) supports heavier cuts and a choice of three controls fits existing programming. Choose the Hardinge Talent 42 for small medical, dental and optical parts under 42 mm (1.65 in), where collet-ready setup and a lighter machine matter more than spindle power.