Hardinge Talent 8/52
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 It may be a superseded or older model; the specifications below are as we last recorded them.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
Max Spindle
Spindle Power
Max Turn Length
max bar capacity
max turning diameter
spindle bore
How much does the Hardinge Talent 8/52 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 Talent 8/52 is a compact gang-tool CNC lathe with an 8 in (203 mm) chuck size and a 52 mm (2.047 in) spindle bore. In the listed figures it turns up to 220 mm (8.66 in) in diameter and 300 mm (11.81 in) in length, on a machine of approximately 1,900 x 1,500 x 1,700 mm that weighs approximately 2,800 kg (6,173 lbs).
There is no turret. Tools mount on a flat slide and the slide moves to present the next one, which is quick on short parts with a handful of tools but leaves less room as the part diameter grows. The spindle is listed at 11 kW (14.8 hp) and 5,000 RPM, with 6,000 RPM as an option, and rapids are 20 m/min in X and 24 m/min in Z.
The workholding row is the one to question. It gives a 5C collet as standard and calls the spindle chuck-ready, yet bar capacity is listed as 52 mm (2.047 in). A 5C collet grips far smaller stock than that, so running bar at full bore, or holding blanks in an 8 in chuck, means workholding beyond the listed standard. Establish what is actually fitted.
Live tooling and a sub-spindle are both listed as optional, and the table gives no figures for either. The control is a Fanuc 0i-TF. No axis travels are listed, so check tool clearance for the longest part on the machine itself.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Max Bar Capacity | 52 mm (2.047 in) |
| Max Turning Diameter | 220 mm (8.66 in) |
| Max Turning Length | 300 mm (11.81 in) |
| Spindle Bore | 52 mm (2.047 in) |
| Tooling System | Gang-tool flat slide (no turret) |
| Live Tooling | Optional |
| Sub Spindle | Optional |
| Workholding | 5C collet (standard), chuck-ready |
| CNC Control | Fanuc 0i-TF |
| Rapid Traverse X | 20 m/min |
| Rapid Traverse Z | 24 m/min |
| Machine Dimensions | Approx. 1,900 x 1,500 x 1,700 mm |
| Machine Weight | Approx. 2,800 kg (6,173 lbs) |
| Chuck Size | 8 in (203 mm) |
| Maximum Bar Capacity | 52 mm (2.05 in) |
| Maximum Turning Diameter | 220 mm (8.66 in) |
| Maximum Turning Length | 300 mm (11.81 in) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 5,000 RPM (6,000 RPM optional) |
| Spindle Motor Power | 11 kW (14.8 hp) |
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
- 52 mm (2.047 in) spindle bore on a machine of approximately 1,900 x 1,500 x 1,700 mm
- 5,000 RPM spindle with 6,000 RPM listed as an option, driven by 11 kW (14.8 hp)
- Gang-tool flat slide changes tools without waiting for a turret to index
- Sub-spindle and live tooling are both listed as options for back-working and milled features
Limitations
- No turret: every tool sits on the flat slide, so the usable tool count falls as part diameter rises toward 220 mm (8.66 in)
- The standard 5C collet grips much smaller stock than the 52 mm (2.047 in) bar capacity
- Live tooling and sub-spindle are optional, with no speed or power listed for either
- Maximum turning length is 300 mm (11.81 in) and no tailstock is listed
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
No. The tooling system is listed as a gang-tool flat slide with no turret. Tools are fixed in a row and the slide moves to bring the next one to the part, which keeps tool changes short but limits the number and length of tools that clear a large workpiece.
02
The listed figures give a 5C collet as standard and describe the spindle as chuck-ready, with a chuck size of 8 in (203 mm). Bar capacity and spindle bore are both 52 mm (2.047 in), which is more than a 5C collet holds, so larger bar needs other workholding.
03
5,000 RPM is the listed maximum, with 6,000 RPM as an option. Spindle power is 11 kW (14.8 hp). No torque figure is listed, so heavy roughing capability at the 8 in (203 mm) chuck size cannot be judged from the table alone.
04
Both are listed as optional. The table gives no driven-tool speed, no sub-spindle speed and no power for either, so a machine offered with these options should be seen with them running before it is counted on for milling or back-working.
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