Machine Capability of a Super-Precision® (SP) Turning Center may be, in general, defined by three major characteristics: productivity, accuracy, and reliability. This means structural and kinematical components of the SP machine must be stiff, accurate, and reliable for the machine tool to be adequate for the task. For this reason, Hardinge Inc. has established assembly procedures and developed theoretical and experimental tools to design and deliver to the market a family of cost effective machines that will perform as required by customer machining processes.

The answer is S-Pads. S-pads can be shared between a multi-spindle automatic, a CNC lathe and a vertical machining center.

See article at this Modern Machine Shop Link:  www.mmsonline.com/articles/manufacturer-turns-inward-for-new-machine

http://shophardinge.com/categories.aspx?catid=202Expanding collets and between center arbors (mandrels) grip the internal diameter of a part for turning, milling, grinding, assembly, inspection and automation applications. Hardinge Sure-Grip® Expanding Collet Systems have design features, unique to the industry, that provide durability for long production runs with superior surface finishes and fast collet changeover from the front.

      A high quality collet is desirable when it comes to precision machining of small parts for the medical and aerospace industries. For a quality part that meets high-precision specifications, you need a burr-free collet with guaranteed concentricity. This collet would be finish ground to provide a smooth and concentric gripping area (order hole) for the bar stock or work piece. Hardinge Swiss-style collets meet all of these requirements. They are inspected on a Hardinge SUPER-PRECISION® (.000015” TIR) headstock before reaching the stockroom.

“Back in 2008, Hardinge introduced a low-profile rotary table as a standard, no-frills unit to compete against other 210mm tables on the market, states Al Comstock, Rotary Product Manager at Hardinge Inc. Now, by customer demand, we’ve redesigned the model to include the famous Hardinge collet-ready 16C spindle that provides the high-precision gripping options for which Hardinge is known. We’ve also extended the spindle nose for additional tooling clearance.”

Horseheads, New York—Hardinge Inc. was recently profiled as both a unique company and industry leader on “World’s Greatest”, a television series highlighting innovation and excellence from some of the world’s greatest companies, products, places, and people.

The Hardinge DD100 high-speed, direct-drive Super-Precision^® Rotary Table manufactured by Hardinge is a high-speed parts positioner with ± 3 arc-sec accuracy and 4 arc-sec repeatability. It’s smart technology in a small footprint that can take your production to the next level.