Hardinge Quest CHNC 27
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 It may be a superseded or older model; the specifications below are as we last recorded them.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
maximum bar capacity
maximum turning diameter
How much does the Hardinge Quest CHNC 27 cost?
Estimated price range
Our best estimate for a cnc lathes / turning center in this class — not a quote from Hardinge. Configuration moves it a long way.
Overview
The Hardinge Quest CHNC 27 is a small collet lathe: 27 mm (1.0625 in) of bar capacity, a 5C collet seated directly in the spindle, and a listed spindle concentricity of 2 microns TIR at the collet face. Everything else in the listed figures follows from that brief. It is a machine for small, accurate parts cut from bar, not for general chucking work.
The envelope is compact. Maximum turning diameter is 150 mm (5.91 in) and maximum turning length 250 mm (9.84 in), matched by 150 mm (5.91 in) of X travel and 250 mm (9.84 in) of Z. No chuck size is listed, and with a direct-seat 5C spindle the collet is the normal way to hold work.
A direct seat removes the adapter between spindle and collet, which is one less interface to add runout. The spindle runs to 6,000 RPM with 7.5 kW (10 hp) and a maximum of 80 Nm (59 ft-lb). On bar of 27 mm and under, speed counts for more than torque, and 80 Nm is in proportion to the work.
The turret has 8 stations, the figure most likely to pinch: a part needing rough and finish turning, grooving, threading, drilling and boring uses them up quickly. Live tooling is listed as optional. The axes run on hardened and ground box ways at 18 m/min (709 ipm) in X and 20 m/min (787 ipm) in Z, the control is a Fanuc 0i-TF Plus, and the machine weighs 2,200 kg (4,850 lb).
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Bar Capacity | 27 mm (1.0625 in) |
| Maximum Turning Diameter | 150 mm (5.91 in) |
| Maximum Turning Length | 250 mm (9.84 in) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 6,000 RPM |
| Spindle Motor Power | 7.5 kW (10 hp) |
| Spindle Torque Max | 80 Nm (59 ft-lb) |
| Spindle Concentricity | 2 microns TIR at collet face |
| Collet System | 5C collet-ready (direct seat) |
| X-Axis Travel | 150 mm (5.91 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 250 mm (9.84 in) |
| Turret Stations | 8 |
| Live Tooling | Optional |
| Guideway Type | Hardened and ground box ways |
| Rapid Traverse X | 18 m/min (709 ipm) |
| Rapid Traverse Z | 20 m/min (787 ipm) |
| CNC Control | Fanuc 0i-TF Plus |
| Machine Weight | 2,200 kg (4,850 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 as 2 microns TIR at the collet face
- 5C collet-ready spindle with a direct seat, so no adapter sits between collet and spindle
- 6,000 RPM with 7.5 kW (10 hp), in proportion to bar of 27 mm (1.0625 in) and under
- Compact at 2,200 kg (4,850 lb), on hardened and ground box ways
Limitations
- Bar capacity stops at 27 mm (1.0625 in)
- Only 8 turret stations, which limits the tools available to a complex part
- Live tooling is optional, and the table gives no speed or power for it
- Maximum turning length is 250 mm (9.84 in) and no tailstock is listed, which rules out long shafts
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
The spindle is listed as 5C collet-ready with a direct seat, meaning the collet locates in the spindle itself and not in a bolt-on nose adapter. Bar capacity is 27 mm (1.0625 in). No chuck size is given in the listed figures.
02
Spindle concentricity is listed as 2 microns TIR at the collet face. That is a runout figure for the spindle only. The table gives no axis positioning accuracy or repeatability, so overall part accuracy cannot be read from these figures.
03
Live tooling is listed as optional, so a given machine may or may not have it. The turret has 8 stations, and the table has no C-axis row and no driven-tool speed. See driven tools running on the actual machine if the parts need cross holes or flats.
04
Up to 150 mm (5.91 in) in diameter and 250 mm (9.84 in) in length according to the listed figures, with bar up to 27 mm (1.0625 in) through the spindle. X travel is 150 mm (5.91 in) and Z travel 250 mm (9.84 in).
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