Machine Comparison
Hardinge Conquest H51 vs Spinner TC 800
Hardinge vs Spinner · CNC Lathes
Summary
The Hardinge Conquest H51 and the Spinner TC 800 are turning centers in different size classes, and they serve different jobs. The Hardinge Conquest H51 is a bar and small-chuck lathe with 51 mm (2.0 in) of bar capacity and a 312 mm (12.3 in) maximum turning diameter. The Spinner TC 800 turns up to 500 mm in diameter and 900 mm in length, with bar capacity in the 85 - 110 mm range.
The Spinner TC 800 is larger on every size row: 360 mm of X travel against 171 mm (6.75 in), and 900 mm of turning length against 648 mm (25.5 in). The Hardinge Conquest H51 has the faster spindle, 5,000 RPM against the Spinner TC 800's 2,600 - 4,000 rpm range. Its 12-station turret half-indexes to 24 positions; the Spinner TC 800 is listed with up to 16 tool stations.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Hardinge Conquest H51 | Spinner TC 800 |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 171 mm (6.75 in) | 360 mm ▲ |
| Z-Axis Travel | 581 mm (22.87 in) | 900 mm ▲ |
| Max Turning Diameter | 312 mm (12.3 in) | 500 mm ▲ |
| Max Turning Length | 648 mm (25.5 in) | 900 mm ▲ |
| Bar Capacity | 51 mm (2.0 in) | 85 - 110 mm ▲ |
| Max Spindle Speed | 5,000 RPM ▲ | 2,600 - 4,000 rpm |
| Tool Capacity | 12 (half-index to 24 positions) | up to 16 tool stations |
| Control | Fanuc 0iD, Siemens 840D, or Mitsubishi M720V | Siemens or Fanuc |
Advantages
Hardinge Conquest H51
- 5,000 RPM spindle against the Spinner TC 800's 2,600 - 4,000 rpm range
- 24 tool positions by half-indexing the 12-station turret
- Three control options: Fanuc 0iD, Siemens 840D or Mitsubishi M720V
Spinner TC 800
- 500 mm maximum turning diameter against 312 mm (12.3 in)
- 900 mm turning length against 648 mm (25.5 in)
- 85 - 110 mm bar capacity against 51 mm (2.0 in)
- 360 mm of X travel against 171 mm (6.75 in)
Verdict
These machines fit different work. Choose the Hardinge Conquest H51 for bar-fed and small chucked parts inside 51 mm (2.0 in) of bar capacity and a 312 mm (12.3 in) turning diameter, where its 5,000 RPM spindle suits small diameters. Choose the Spinner TC 800 for long shafts and large chuck work: 900 mm of turning length, 500 mm of turning diameter and 85 - 110 mm of bar capacity put it in a class the Hardinge Conquest H51 does not reach.