Hardinge Elite 42M
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 It may be a superseded or older model; the specifications below are as we last recorded them.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
Spindle Power
Max Turn Length
chuck size
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Estimated price range
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Overview
The Hardinge Elite 42M pairs a 42 mm (1.65 in) bar-capacity spindle with a live-tool turret and a C-axis. The listed figures describe a small machine: a 6 inch (165 mm) hydraulic chuck, a maximum turning diameter of 260 mm (10.24 in) and a maximum turning length of 350 mm (13.78 in).
What stands out in the table is the milling side. The 12-station VDI turret carries live tooling at 5,000 RPM, and the C-axis is listed with 0.001-degree resolution. Fine angular positioning is what lets a lathe place a bolt circle, index a hex or cut a face slot with the spindle acting as a rotary axis. There is no Y-axis row, so those features have to be reachable by moving X while the C-axis turns the part.
For turning, the spindle runs to 6,000 RPM with 11 kW (15 HP) continuous and 119 Nm (88 ft-lb) on an A2-5 nose. It is collet-ready for 5C and 16C, with collet runout listed as 2.5 microns (0.0001 in) or better. X travel is 165 mm (6.50 in) and Z travel 350 mm (13.78 in).
Hardened and ground box ways carry the slides at rapids of 20 m/min (787 IPM) in X and 24 m/min (945 IPM) in Z. The control is listed as a Fanuc 0i-TF Plus and the weight as 3,300 kg (7,275 lb). Live-tool power is missing from the listed figures; get it, and confirmation of the rest, from the documents of the machine you are considering.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Chuck Size | 6 inch (165 mm) hydraulic |
| Max Turning Diameter | 260 mm (10.24 in) |
| Max Turning Length | 350 mm (13.78 in) |
| Bar Capacity | 42 mm (1.65 in) |
| Spindle Nose | A2-5 |
| Max Spindle Speed | 6,000 RPM |
| Spindle Motor Power | 11 kW (15 HP) continuous |
| Spindle Torque | 119 Nm (88 ft-lb) |
| C Axis | 0.001-degree resolution |
| X-Axis Travel | 165 mm (6.50 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 350 mm (13.78 in) |
| Rapid Traverse X | 20 m/min (787 IPM) |
| Rapid Traverse Z | 24 m/min (945 IPM) |
| Turret | 12-station VDI (live tooling) |
| Live Tool Speed | 5,000 RPM |
| Guideway Type | Hardened and ground box ways |
| Collet System | 5C / 16C collet-ready |
| Collet Tir | 2.5 microns (0.0001 in) or better |
| CNC Control | Fanuc 0i-TF Plus |
| Machine Weight | 3,300 kg (7,275 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
- C-axis listed with 0.001-degree resolution for indexing and contouring
- Live tooling at 5,000 RPM in a 12-station VDI turret
- Collet runout listed at 2.5 microns (0.0001 in) or better, with 5C and 16C collets both accepted
- 6,000 RPM spindle with 119 Nm (88 ft-lb), matched to small-diameter bar
Limitations
- No Y-axis is listed, so milled features must be reachable with C and X alone
- Live-tool power and torque are not given, which makes milling capacity hard to judge from the table
- Z travel of 350 mm (13.78 in) and bar capacity of 42 mm (1.65 in) keep it to small parts
- 11 kW (15 HP) continuous is modest for roughing at the 260 mm (10.24 in) limit
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
The 12-station VDI turret is listed with live tooling, running at 5,000 RPM, and the spindle has a C-axis with 0.001-degree resolution. That covers cross drilling, tapping, flats and face features. No Y-axis is listed and no live-tool power is given, so it is a lathe that mills, not a substitute for a machining center.
02
The spindle is listed as 5C / 16C collet-ready, with collet runout of 2.5 microns (0.0001 in) or better. Bar capacity is 42 mm (1.65 in). A 6 inch (165 mm) hydraulic chuck is listed for work that will not go in a collet.
03
The maximum turning diameter is listed as 260 mm (10.24 in) and the maximum turning length as 350 mm (13.78 in). X travel is 165 mm (6.50 in) and Z travel is 350 mm (13.78 in), so a full-length part leaves no extra Z stroke for long drills or boring bars.
04
The main spindle is listed at 6,000 RPM, 11 kW (15 HP) continuous and 119 Nm (88 ft-lb), on an A2-5 nose. Rapid traverse is 20 m/min (787 IPM) in X and 24 m/min (945 IPM) in Z on hardened and ground box ways.
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