Hardinge Talent 6/51
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 It may be a superseded or older model; the specifications below are as we last recorded them.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
chuck size
maximum bar capacity
maximum turning diameter
maximum turning length
How much does the Hardinge Talent 6/51 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 6/51 is a turret lathe with driven tools: 12 turret stations, live tooling listed at 4,000 rpm and 3.7 kW, a 6 in (152 mm) chuck and 51 mm (2 in) of bar capacity. Maximum turning diameter is 260 mm and maximum turning length 508 mm (20 in).
The main spindle is strong for the chuck size. The listed figures are 15 kW, a maximum torque of 200 Nm and 5,000 rpm. A 6 in chuck rarely needs more than that, so the limit on roughing is more likely to be grip and part rigidity than spindle power.
Live tooling at 3.7 kW and 4,000 rpm is enough for cross drilling, tapping and light milling such as flats and slots. The 4,000 rpm ceiling restricts small cutters, which want more speed than that to cut efficiently. A Y-axis is listed as optional. Without it, driven tools are confined to the centreline plane. The table has no C-axis row either, so ask how the spindle is positioned for milling on the machine you are considering.
The tailstock is listed as programmable, which fits the 508 mm (20 in) turning length: shafts can be supported from the program. The control is a Fanuc 0i-TF. Axis travels, rapid rates and machine weight are not among the listed figures, so floor loading and rigging data have to come from elsewhere.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Chuck Size | 6 in (152 mm) |
| Maximum Bar Capacity | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Maximum Turning Diameter | 260 mm |
| Maximum Turning Length | 508 mm (20 in) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 5,000 rpm |
| Spindle Motor Power | 15 kW |
| Spindle Torque Max | 200 Nm |
| Number of Turret Stations | 12 |
| Live Tooling Speed Max | 4,000 rpm |
| Live Tooling Power | 3.7 kW |
| Y Axis | Optional |
| Tailstock | Programmable |
| CNC Control | Fanuc 0i-TF |
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
- 15 kW and 200 Nm at the main spindle, strong for a 6 in (152 mm) chuck
- 12-station turret with live tooling listed at 4,000 rpm and 3.7 kW
- Programmable tailstock to support work across the 508 mm (20 in) turning length
- 51 mm (2 in) bar capacity
Limitations
- The Y-axis is optional, so off-centre milling is not available on every machine
- Live tooling tops out at 4,000 rpm, which is slow for small drills and end mills
- No axis travels, rapid rates or machine weight are listed
- No sub-spindle is mentioned, so the second side needs another operation
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Frequently Asked Questions
01
Only as an option. The Y-axis row reads optional and gives no travel. A machine without it keeps driven tools on the centreline plane, which is fine for cross holes and on-centre slots but not for true off-centre flats or pockets.
02
Live tooling is listed at a maximum of 4,000 rpm and 3.7 kW, in a turret with 12 stations. No driven-tool torque is given. That power level suits drilling, tapping and light milling more than heavy slotting.
03
The listed figures are 15 kW, a maximum torque of 200 Nm and a maximum speed of 5,000 rpm. The table states no duty rating and no spindle nose. Bar capacity is 51 mm (2 in) and the chuck size is 6 in (152 mm).
04
Yes, the tailstock is listed as programmable. With a maximum turning length of 508 mm (20 in) that allows long parts to be supported on a centre under program control. Quill stroke and thrust are not given.
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