Hardinge Inc
Hardinge Inc.
Hardinge Inc.
HARDINGE BRIDGEPORT KELLENBERGER JONES & SHIPMAN HAUSER TSCHUDIN USACH


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ELITE 51 (8" Chuck)

Hardinge sets a new standard with ELITE Series performance CNC Lathes. The ELITE 51 has the best combination of standard features you'll find in a compact, precision machine. This machine delivers the predictability you need to be more productive and profitable.

ELITE Series  machines have the standard features you've been looking for:

Live Tooling is available on all stations of the VDI top plate. Each station can be equipped with a driven tool for cross- or end-milling/drilling operations in the toughest materials. One-degree spindle orient is included. Internal and external coolant-style live tool holders are offered to direct coolant to the work area. Angular drilling or milling is easily accomplished using adjustable VDI live tooling attachments.
C-Axis contouring provides spindle positioning in increments of .001 degree. Three-dimensional contouring, complex round and prismatic machining, square shoulder and lettering are accomplished by synchronizing the spindle with the X and Z axes.

Significant upgrades were made to the ELITE Series lathes, including the 16C sub-spindle and X-axis linear glass scale options. We also beefed up the base, added a new door design, and improved the operator panel and a more robust tailstock.

The #3 Morse Taper tailstock provides added support when machining long parts and reduces part deflection. This allows for closer tolerances, better surface finishes, and higher speeds and feeds. The hydraulically-actuated, pressure-regulated tailstock casting is controlled automatically from the part program, or manually using a switch on the operator control panel. The tailstock offers a patented breakaway safety feature and adjustable solid stop option. Tailstock motions are accomplished on linear guideways.



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Key SpecificationsFeaturesDocuments
Spindle
Spindle—Configuration (ANSI):A2-6, 20C
Round Collet (Through Capacity):2"/51mm
Jaw Chuck Size:8"/200mm
Step Chuck (Gripping Capacity):6"/152.4mm
Spindle Centerline Height:41"/1041mm
Spindle AC Digital
Base Speed:1,100 rpm
Torque Rating:70ft-lb/95Nm
Speed Range (1-rpm steps):100 to 5,000
Swing Diameter
Swing Diameter Over Way Cover:21.0"/533.4mm
Travels (Max.)
X-Axis :8.25"/209.6mm
Z-Axis with Collet:14.00"/355.6mm
Z-Axis with 6”150mm Sure-Grip® Jaw Chuck:8.89"/225.8mm
Z-Axis with 8”/200mm Sure-Grip Jaw Chuck:9.74"/247.4mm
Traverse Rates (Max.)
X-Axis :1,181ipm / 30m/min
Z-Axis :1,181ipm / 30m/min
Z-Axis :1,900lb/8452N
Sub-Spindle Option—Belted or Wraparound Design 1, 2, 5, 9
Spindle Configuration (ANSI):A2-5, 16C
Round 16C Collet (Through Capacity):1.625”/42mm
Jaw Chuck Size:6”/150mm
Step Chuck (Gripping Capacity):6”/152.4mm
Power Rating @ 1,500-rpm Base Speed:1,500 rpm
Torque Rating:17.5ft-lb/23.7Nm
Speed Range (1-rpm steps)—Belted Version:60 to 6,000
Travel (Max.) 10:15.50”/393.7mm
Traverse Rate (Max.):945ipm / 24m/min
Machine Dimensions
Length (Tailstock Version):89.75"/2279.7mm
Depth :66.00"/1676.4mm
Height:70.50"/1790.7mm
ELITE Series machines offer a range of options to maximize your productivity:
  • 16C, A2-5 sub-spindle with C-axis, threading and rigid tapping
  • Collets, jaw chucks and spindle tooling
  • Inch or metric turret tooling
  • Polygon turning
  • VDI tool pre-setter--for off-line tool setting
  • Tool touch probe--for in-machine tool setting
  • Part probe--for in-process part measuring
  • Parts catcher
  • Thru-spindle coolant
  • Sub-spindle part present sensor
  • Chip conveyor
  • Bar feed systems
  • Mist collector
Document NumberDescriptionFile Size
 RP124Accuracies2 MB
 TIB 229The Hardinge Advantage1 MB
 2375  Workholding Solutions200KB

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Hardinge is the leader in providing a wide range of highly reliable turning, milling, grinding and workholding solutions under the brands Hardinge, Bridgeport, Kellenberger, Hauser, Tripet and Tschudin. We never compromise on product design, so customers can count on Hardinge to help them make the right part to the required specification, every time.