TALENT Series

The newly upgraded Hardinge® TALENT multi-tasking CNC lathes: Now proudly made in the USA, with US and global components

Hardinge® Talent® Series multi-tasking CNC lathes are designed to work with a number of different types of workholding systems providing a high level of functionality and accuracy to dramatically increase your manufacturing capabilities. These machines are ruggedly built and offer an exceptional combination of features for accuracy, flexibility and durability in a compact design.

TALENT 42 TALENT 51
Spindle HP 14.75 HP (11 kW) 14.75 HP (11 kW)
Spindle Speed 6,000 RPM 5,000 RPM
Chuck Size 6" (150 mm) 8" (200 mm)
Max. Machining Length 25.6” (651 mm) 24.88” (632 mm)
Max. Machining Diameter 11.41" (290 mm) 11.41" (290 mm)
Bar Size 1.65” (42 mm) 2” (51 mm)
No. Turret Stations 12 Station (BMT-45) 12 Station (BMT-45)
CNC Control Unit FANUC 0i-TF FANUC 0i-TF
Approx. Machine Weight 12,786 lbs (5,800 kg) 12,786 lbs (5,800 kg)
Floor Space 114.69” x 71.42” x 76.06”
(2,913 mm x 1,814 mm x 1,932 mm)
114.69” x 71.42” x 76.06”
(2,913 mm x 1,814 mm x 1,932 mm)

The General-Precision Multifunction CNC Lathe

The Hardinge TALENT Series machines offer an exceptional combination of features for accuracy, flexibility and durability in a compact design. The unique collet-ready main and sub- spindle design will increase part accuracy and improve surface finish. The TALENT® Series offers two separate base structures, short bed and standard bed lengths, which feature a robust one-piece cast iron base, heavy duty roller linear guideways and ballscrews, with many standard value-added features – thru- tool and headwall coolant, foot switches, chip conveyor interface, and external air hose and gun. The machine features the FANUC OiTF+ control which include many value added features.  Available in TALENT 42 and 51 variants.

  • A2-5 16C collet-ready spindle (TALENT 42)
  • A2-6 20C collet-ready spindle (TALENT 51)
  • BMT 45 live tooling 12-station with 1⁄2 Index capability
  • Central grease lubrication (manual)
  • Foot switch main spindle chuck/collet – open/close

  • Foot switch sub-spindle chuck/collet – open/close
  • Three color stack light
  • Headwall coolant (main & sub-spindle)
  • Bar feed interface
  • Chip conveyor interface

Powered by FANUC OiTF Plus

  • Pendent-mounted Full Control
  • 10.4” LCD Display
  • Graphic Display
  • Embedded Ethernet
  • RS-232C Communication Ports
  • PCMCIA and USB Ports
  • Program Resolution .0001” (.001mm)
  • Tool Offset Capability .0001” (.001mm)
  • Tool Offsets with Geometry/Wear (99)
  • Absolute Encoders
  • Inch/Metric Selection by G-Code
  • Part Program Storage 512KB
  • Actual Cutting Speed and T-Code Display

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