Hardinge Elite 51
This model was not found in Hardinge's current lineup when we checked on 2026-10-03 . It may be a superseded or older model; the specifications below are as we last recorded them.
Key Specifications
X Travel
Z Travel
Max Spindle
Rapid Traverse
Spindle Power
Max Turn Length
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Estimated price range
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Overview
The Hardinge Elite 51 is a CNC lathe that puts 51 mm (2 in) of bar capacity behind a 6.5 inch (165 mm) hydraulic chuck. The listed figures give it a maximum turning diameter of 356 mm (14 in) and a maximum turning length of 508 mm (20 in), with X travel of 200 mm (7.87 in) and Z travel of 508 mm (20 in).
The most telling row is spindle concentricity, listed as 0.003 mm (0.0001 in) TIR. A spindle that runs that true is the starting point for keeping diameters concentric and for finishing bearing seats straight off the tool. The spindle nose is A2-5, top speed is 5,000 RPM and power is 11 kW (15 HP) continuous. No torque figure is given.
Read power against envelope. 11 kW is light for a machine that can swing 356 mm (14 in), so the Elite 51 fits finishing and medium cuts on parts of that size, or fuller use of its power on bar and small chucked work. Z travel is long beside the chuck, which helps with boring bars and long drills on short parts. No tailstock is listed for supporting long ones.
A 12-station VDI turret holds the tools, the slides are hardened and ground box ways, and rapid traverse is 20 m/min (787 IPM). The control is listed as a Fanuc 0i-TF Plus and the weight as 3,175 kg (7,000 lb). Check these listed figures against the machine's own documentation before relying on them.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Chuck Size | 6.5 inch (165 mm) hydraulic |
| Max Turning Diameter | 356 mm (14 in) |
| Max Turning Length | 508 mm (20 in) |
| Bar Capacity | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Spindle Nose | A2-5 |
| Max Spindle Speed | 5,000 RPM |
| Spindle Motor Power | 11 kW (15 HP) continuous |
| Spindle Concentricity | 0.003 mm (0.0001 in) TIR |
| X-Axis Travel | 200 mm (7.87 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 508 mm (20 in) |
| Rapid Traverse Rate | 20 m/min (787 IPM) |
| Turret | 12-station VDI |
| Guideway Type | Hardened and ground box ways |
| CNC Control | Fanuc 0i-TF Plus |
| Machine Weight | 3,175 kg (7,000 lb) |
Specifications compiled from manufacturer literature and industry references. Not independently verified against a published spec sheet — confirm with the manufacturer or an authorised dealer before making a purchasing decision.
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Spindle concentricity listed at 0.003 mm (0.0001 in) TIR
- 51 mm (2 in) bar capacity on an A2-5 spindle running to 5,000 RPM
- 508 mm (20 in) of Z travel and turning length, generous beside a 6.5 inch (165 mm) chuck
- Hardened and ground box ways with a 12-station VDI turret
Limitations
- 11 kW (15 HP) continuous is light for roughing near the 356 mm (14 in) maximum turning diameter
- No spindle torque figure is listed, so low-speed cutting capacity is unknown
- No tailstock, live tooling or sub-spindle appears in the listed figures
- Only one rapid traverse figure is given, 20 m/min (787 IPM), with no split between X and Z
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Spindle concentricity is listed as 0.003 mm (0.0001 in) TIR. That is a statement about the spindle, not a guarantee for finished parts, and the table has no positioning or repeatability figures. Have the runout measured on any individual machine, since spindle condition changes with age and use.
02
Bar up to 51 mm (2 in) feeds through the spindle. In the 6.5 inch (165 mm) hydraulic chuck the envelope is 356 mm (14 in) maximum turning diameter by 508 mm (20 in) maximum turning length, with 200 mm (7.87 in) of X travel and 508 mm (20 in) of Z travel.
03
It is listed at 11 kW (15 HP) continuous with a 5,000 RPM top speed and no torque figure. That suits bar work, finishing and medium cuts. For sustained heavy roughing at large diameters, ask for the spindle torque curve before deciding, because the listed figures cannot answer the question.
04
Neither is in the listed figures. The table shows a 12-station VDI turret, X and Z travels and a single rapid traverse figure of 20 m/min (787 IPM), with no C-axis, live-tool or tailstock rows. Confirm what is fitted on the specific machine.
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