Hardinge Elite II 6/42
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 It may be a superseded or older model; the specifications below are as we last recorded them.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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Overview
The Hardinge Elite II 6/42 is a turning center for small precision work, listed with a 6 inch (165 mm) hydraulic chuck, 42 mm (1.65 in) of bar capacity and a 6,000 RPM spindle. Maximum turning diameter is 260 mm (10.24 in) and maximum turning length is 350 mm (13.78 in).
Accuracy at the workholding is the headline. The spindle takes 5C and 16C collets directly, and collet runout is listed as 2.5 microns (0.0001 in) or better. On hardened and ground box ways, that combination points to finish turning of small parts where roundness and surface finish matter more than cycle time.
The spindle carries 11 kW (15 HP) continuous and 119 Nm (88 ft-lb) on an A2-5 nose. With 165 mm (6.50 in) of X travel and 350 mm (13.78 in) of Z, tools in the 12-station VDI turret never have far to go, so rapids of 20 m/min (787 IPM) in X and 24 m/min (945 IPM) in Z cost little time over such short moves.
Only X and Z are covered by the table. It has no rows for live tooling, a C-axis, a sub-spindle or a tailstock. Read that as unknown, not as absent, and look at the machine itself. The listed control is a Fanuc 0i-TF Plus and machine weight is 3,200 kg (7,055 lb).
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) |
| 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 |
| 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 | 3,200 kg (7,055 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
- Collet runout of 2.5 microns (0.0001 in) or better in the listed figures
- Accepts both 5C and 16C collets, plus a 6 inch (165 mm) hydraulic chuck
- 6,000 RPM spindle for small diameters, with 119 Nm (88 ft-lb) of torque
- Hardened and ground box ways on a 3,200 kg (7,055 lb) machine
Limitations
- No live tooling or C-axis row in the listed figures, so treat it as turning-only until a machine shows otherwise
- 350 mm (13.78 in) maximum turning length with no tailstock listed limits slender shaft work
- 42 mm (1.65 in) bar capacity and 11 kW (15 HP) continuous keep it to small, light work
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Collet runout is listed as 2.5 microns (0.0001 in) or better, and the spindle is 5C / 16C collet-ready. That figure describes the collet seat, not finished parts: part accuracy also depends on tooling, temperature and the program. No positioning or repeatability figures are in the table.
02
Bar up to 42 mm (1.65 in) passes through the spindle. Chucked parts are held in a 6 inch (165 mm) hydraulic chuck, within a maximum turning diameter of 260 mm (10.24 in) and a maximum turning length of 350 mm (13.78 in). Axis travels are 165 mm (6.50 in) in X and 350 mm (13.78 in) in Z.
03
Neither appears in the listed figures. The turret is a 12-station VDI with no live-tool speed row, and there is no C-axis or sub-spindle row. Because the table may simply be incomplete, establish the configuration of any machine on offer before assuming either way.
04
An A2-5 spindle nose with a top speed of 6,000 RPM, 11 kW (15 HP) continuous and 119 Nm (88 ft-lb) of torque. Those ratings fit bar and small chucked parts; they are light for roughing at the 260 mm (10.24 in) maximum turning diameter.
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