Hardinge GS-200
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 It may be a superseded or older model; the specifications below are as we last recorded them.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
chuck size
maximum bar capacity
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Estimated price range
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Overview
The Hardinge GS-200 is an 8 in (203 mm) chuck turning center with a 51 mm (2.0 in) spindle bore and bar capacity, running on precision linear guideways. In the listed figures it turns up to 300 mm (11.81 in) in diameter and 450 mm (17.72 in) in length, with 200 mm (7.87 in) of X travel and 450 mm (17.72 in) of Z.
This is a middle-of-the-road specification for production turning. The spindle makes 15 kW (20 hp) and a maximum of 200 Nm (148 ft-lb) at up to 4,500 RPM on an A2-6 nose: enough to rough steel in an 8 in chuck without being a heavy-duty spindle. Rapids of 24 m/min (945 ipm) in X and 30 m/min (1,181 ipm) in Z keep idle time short between cuts.
How far the machine goes beyond turning depends on two rows that both read optional: live tooling and C-axis. A GS-200 without them is a plain X and Z lathe with a 12-station VDI turret. One built with both can drill and mill on the part as well. The model name alone does not tell you which you are looking at.
The control is listed as a Fanuc 0i-TF and the machine weighs 3,400 kg (7,496 lb). Tailstock and sub-spindle are not mentioned in the listed figures. Confirm the build and the figures from the machine's own records before quoting work on it.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Chuck Size | 8 in (203 mm) |
| Maximum Bar Capacity | 51 mm (2.0 in) |
| Maximum Turning Diameter | 300 mm (11.81 in) |
| Maximum Turning Length | 450 mm (17.72 in) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 4,500 RPM |
| Spindle Motor Power | 15 kW (20 hp) |
| Spindle Torque Max | 200 Nm (148 ft-lb) |
| Spindle Nose | A2-6 |
| Spindle Bore | 51 mm (2.0 in) |
| X-Axis Travel | 200 mm (7.87 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 450 mm (17.72 in) |
| Turret Stations | 12 (VDI) |
| Live Tooling | Optional |
| C Axis | Optional |
| Guideway Type | Precision linear guideways |
| Rapid Traverse X | 24 m/min (945 ipm) |
| Rapid Traverse Z | 30 m/min (1,181 ipm) |
| CNC Control | Fanuc 0i-TF |
| Machine Weight | 3,400 kg (7,496 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
- 15 kW (20 hp) and a maximum of 200 Nm (148 ft-lb) at the spindle, sized for an 8 in (203 mm) chuck
- 51 mm (2.0 in) spindle bore and bar capacity on an A2-6 nose
- Linear guideways with rapids of 24 m/min (945 ipm) in X and 30 m/min (1,181 ipm) in Z
- Live tooling and C-axis are both listed as options, so the same model can be had as a turn-mill
Limitations
- Live tooling and C-axis are optional; a machine without them only turns
- Top speed of 4,500 RPM limits surface speed on small-diameter bar
- No tailstock is mentioned, which matters for slender parts near the 450 mm (17.72 in) maximum turning length
- Bar above 51 mm (2.0 in) will not pass through the spindle
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
No. Both are listed as optional, and the table gives no live-tool speed or power. A given GS-200 may have neither, so anyone needing cross holes, flats or milled slots should see the driven tooling and C-axis working on the actual machine.
02
Maximum bar capacity is listed as 51 mm (2.0 in), equal to the 51 mm (2.0 in) spindle bore, through an A2-6 nose. Larger blanks are loaded into the 8 in (203 mm) chuck, within a maximum turning diameter of 300 mm (11.81 in).
03
The listed figures are 15 kW (20 hp), a maximum torque of 200 Nm (148 ft-lb) and a maximum speed of 4,500 RPM. The table does not give the duty rating behind the power figure or the speed at which peak torque is available.
04
Rapid traverse is listed as 24 m/min (945 ipm) in X and 30 m/min (1,181 ipm) in Z, on precision linear guideways. Travels are 200 mm (7.87 in) in X and 450 mm (17.72 in) in Z. The machine weighs 3,400 kg (7,496 lb).
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