Hardinge Talent 42
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 It may be a superseded or older model; the specifications below are as we last recorded them.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
Y Travel
Z Travel
Max Turn Length
max turning diameter
swing over bed
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Overview
The Hardinge Talent 42 is a twin-spindle turn-mill center for 42 mm (1.65 in) bar, with a 12-station BMT live-tooling turret and a long Z axis: 652 mm (25.67 in) on the standard bed. Maximum turning diameter is 290 mm (11.41 in), maximum turning length 600 mm (23.62 in) and swing over bed 550 mm (21.65 in).
Several rows describe variants, so read them carefully. Y travel of 42 mm (1.65 in) is given for the MY variant only; a machine without Y cannot move driven tools off the centreline. The Z travel is qualified as the standard bed. Live tools are listed at 5,000 RPM, with up to 20,000 RPM available only through ratio options.
The spindle figures are unusual as listed. The main spindle is given as 5,000 RPM and 7.5 kW (10 hp) on an A2-5 nose, and the sub-spindle as 6,000 RPM and 11.5 kW (15 hp). A sub-spindle with more power than the main spindle is not the normal arrangement, so confirm both ratings from the machine's nameplate or documentation before sizing cuts around them.
The chuck is listed as 6 in and 16C collet-ready. X travel is 180 mm (7.08 in), and rapids are 24 m/min (945 ipm) in X and 30 m/min (1,181 ipm) in Z, quick enough to keep non-cutting time down on short-cycle bar parts. The control is a Fanuc 0i-TF+ and the weight is 4,200 kg (9,259 lb).
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Max Turning Diameter | 290 mm (11.41 in) |
| Max Turning Length | 600 mm (23.62 in) |
| Swing Over Bed | 550 mm (21.65 in) |
| Bar Capacity | 42 mm (1.65 in) |
| X-Axis Travel | 180 mm (7.08 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 42 mm (1.65 in) — MY variant |
| Z-Axis Travel | 652 mm (25.67 in) standard bed |
| Main Spindle Speed | 5,000 RPM |
| Main Spindle Power | 7.5 kW (10 hp) |
| Main Spindle Nose | A2-5 |
| Sub Spindle Speed | 6,000 RPM |
| Sub Spindle Power | 11.5 kW (15 hp) |
| Live Tool Speed | 5,000 RPM (up to 20,000 RPM with ratio options) |
| Tool Stations | 12 (BMT turret) |
| Turret Type | BMT live tooling |
| Chuck Size | 6 in (16C collet-ready) |
| Rapid Traverse X | 24 m/min (945 ipm) |
| Rapid Traverse Z | 30 m/min (1,181 ipm) |
| CNC Control | Fanuc 0i-TF+ |
| Machine Weight | 4,200 kg (9,259 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
- Main and sub-spindle with a 12-station BMT live-tooling turret for complete machining
- 652 mm (25.67 in) of Z travel on the standard bed and 600 mm (23.62 in) of turning length
- Rapids of 24 m/min (945 ipm) in X and 30 m/min (1,181 ipm) in Z
- Live tools at 5,000 RPM, with up to 20,000 RPM listed through ratio options
- 6 in chuck that is 16C collet-ready, so bar can be held in collets or jaws
Limitations
- Y travel of 42 mm (1.65 in) applies to the MY variant only
- The main spindle is listed at 7.5 kW (10 hp), a light rating for a 290 mm (11.41 in) turning diameter
- Live-tool speeds above 5,000 RPM depend on ratio options
- No spindle torque, tailstock or C-axis row appears in the listed figures
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
No. The Y travel row reads 42 mm (1.65 in) for the MY variant, which means other variants do not have it. Check the variant of the machine before planning off-centre flats, slots or holes.
02
As listed, the main spindle is 5,000 RPM and 7.5 kW (10 hp) with an A2-5 nose, and the sub-spindle is 6,000 RPM and 11.5 kW (15 hp). It is unusual for a sub-spindle to out-rate the main, so verify both figures against the machine's own documentation.
03
Live tool speed is listed as 5,000 RPM, with up to 20,000 RPM with ratio options. The turret is a 12-station BMT type with live tooling. Driven-tool power and torque are not given.
04
Bar capacity is 42 mm (1.65 in). Maximum turning diameter is 290 mm (11.41 in), maximum turning length 600 mm (23.62 in) and swing over bed 550 mm (21.65 in). X travel is 180 mm (7.08 in) and Z travel 652 mm (25.67 in) on the standard bed.
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