Hardinge Talent 10/78L

The Hardinge Talent 10/78L is the long-bed variant of the Talent 10/78 GT gang-turret turning center, extending the Z-axis travel to accommodate longer workpieces while retaining the zero-index-time gang-tool architecture that defines the Talent GT series. With a 10-inch chuck, 78 mm bar capacity, and extended turning length of 650 mm, the 10/78L handles shaft-type parts and longer components that exceed the standard model's 500 mm Z-axis envelope.

The main spindle specifications match the standard 10/78: 15 kW (20 hp) continuous power at speeds up to 4,000 RPM with approximately 250 Nm of torque. The collet-ready spindle accepts bar stock up to 78 mm diameter, and the 10-inch hydraulic chuck handles second-operation parts up to 300 mm swing. The extended bed adds approximately 150 mm of Z-axis travel without compromising rigidity, as Hardinge maintains the same cast iron bed construction and guideway specifications.

The gang-tool flat slide is the Talent GT's defining feature. By eliminating turret rotation, every tool change is a simple linear slide movement that completes in a fraction of a second. On long shaft parts that require multiple turning diameters, grooves, and threads in sequence, the gang-tool advantage compounds: each of the 6-10 tool engagements saves indexing time that turret machines cannot avoid. The longer Z-travel of the 10/78L ensures that the full part length is reachable without repositioning.

The Fanuc 0i-TF control manages all axis movements, and optional configurations include live tooling, C-axis positioning, and programmable tailstock. The tailstock option is particularly relevant for the long-bed model, as longer workpieces benefit from tailstock support during turning operations to prevent deflection on slender shafts.