Hardinge Talent 10/78
Key Specifications
Chuck Size
Maximum Bar Capacity
Maximum Turning Diameter
Maximum Turning Length
Spindle Speed (Max)
Spindle Power
Overview
The Hardinge Talent 10/78 GT is the largest gang-turret turning center in Hardinge's Talent GT lineup, featuring a 10-inch chuck and 78 mm bar capacity that extends the gang-tool speed advantage into medium-diameter turning work. While most gang-tool lathes are confined to the small-part segment, the Talent 10/78 brings the zero-index-time tooling concept to parts up to 78 mm bar diameter, covering a significant portion of general industrial turned parts.
The main spindle produces 15 kW (20 hp) continuous power at speeds up to 4,000 RPM, with torque output of approximately 250 Nm to handle the heavier cuts demanded by 78 mm bar stock in steel and stainless steel. The spindle accepts both collet and chuck workholding, with the collet-ready nose providing Hardinge's trademark sub-5-micron concentricity for precision bar work. The 10-inch hydraulic chuck handles castings, forgings, and second-operation parts up to 300 mm swing diameter.
The gang-tool flat slide positions all cutting tools linearly, eliminating turret rotation time. At 78 mm bar capacity, the Talent 10/78 is one of the larger gang-tool lathes available, as most gang machines top out at 42-52 mm bar. This makes the 10/78 uniquely positioned for production runs of medium-diameter parts where the gang-tool cycle time advantage directly translates to higher daily output. X-axis travel of 200 mm and Z-axis travel of 500 mm define the turning envelope.
The machine is controlled by the Fanuc 0i-TF and is available with optional live tooling, C-axis, and programmable tailstock. The Talent 10/78 competes with conventional turret lathes from Haas, Mazak, and DN Solutions in the 10-inch class but differentiates on cycle time for multi-tool production turning programs.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Chuck Size | 10 in (254 mm) |
| Maximum Bar Capacity | 78 mm (3.07 in) |
| Maximum Turning Diameter | 300 mm (11.81 in) |
| Maximum Turning Length | 500 mm (19.69 in) |
| Spindle Speed (Max) | 4,000 RPM |
| Spindle Power | 15 kW (20 hp) |
| Spindle Torque (Max) | 250 Nm (184 ft-lb) |
| Spindle Bore | 78 mm (3.07 in) |
| Tooling System | Gang-tool flat slide |
| Live Tooling | Optional |
| Workholding | Collet-ready, 10 in hydraulic chuck |
| Travel X | 200 mm (7.87 in) |
| Travel Z | 500 mm (19.69 in) |
| Rapid Traverse X | 20 m/min (787 ipm) |
| Rapid Traverse Z | 24 m/min (945 ipm) |
| Control | Fanuc 0i-TF |
| Machine Weight | 3,500 kg (7,716 lb) |
Specifications sourced from hardinge.com — verified 2026-03-28
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Largest gang-tool lathe in Hardinge's lineup extends the zero-index-time advantage to 78 mm bar stock, a rarity in the gang-tool segment
- 15 kW spindle with 250 Nm torque handles productive cutting in steel and stainless steel at full 78 mm bar capacity
- Gang-tool architecture delivers 15-30% cycle time reduction on production parts requiring multiple tool engagements per cycle
- Collet-ready spindle provides sub-5-micron concentricity for precision bar work within the 78 mm capacity range
- 10-inch chuck option extends capability to second operations on castings and forgings up to 300 mm diameter
- Flat-bed gang layout provides instant visual verification of all tool positions during setup
Limitations
- Gang-tool slide accommodates fewer simultaneous tools than a 12-station turret, limiting complex part capability
- 4,000 RPM maximum spindle speed is lower than smaller Talent models, limiting high-speed finishing on small-diameter features
- 78 mm bar capacity is an unusual size that may not match all bar feeder specifications; verify feeder compatibility before purchase
- Hardinge corporate restructuring may impact service and parts availability in some regions
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Gang-tool architecture eliminates turret indexing time (typically 0.5-1.5 seconds per index) by positioning all tools on a linear slide. For parts requiring 6-10 tool engagements per cycle, this saves 3-15 seconds per part. On production runs of thousands of parts, the cumulative time savings translates directly to higher output and lower cost per part.
02
The 10/78L is the long-bed variant with extended Z-axis travel for turning longer parts. The standard 10/78 has 500 mm turning length, while the L variant extends this for shaft-type work. Choose the standard model for typical medium-diameter parts and the L for parts requiring additional length.
03
The 78 mm bar capacity is compatible with large-bore bar feeders from LNS (Quick Load Servo 80), Iemca (Boss 552-HD), and Edge Technologies (FMB Turbo 5-80). Verify the specific feeder bore capacity matches 78 mm before ordering, as some standard bar feeders top out at 65 mm.
04
Live tooling is available as an option, adding cross-drilling, milling, and tapping capability. The optional C-axis enables positioned milling operations on the part. These options transform the gang-tool turning center into a mill-turn platform while retaining the gang-tool speed advantage for turning operations.
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