HARDINGE CHNC-III CNC LATHE

Technical Description

This CNC lathe offers a 14-inch swing and a maximum turning diameter of 8 inches, making it suitable for medium-sized cylindrical workpieces. It operates with 2 axes (X and Z) for precise linear tool movement coordinated with spindle rotation. The spindle delivers up to 10 HP of power with a max speed of 5,000 RPM, enabling efficient material removal and surface finishing. The machine accommodates bar stock up to 1.625 inches in diameter but does not include live tooling, a Y-axis, a tailstock, or a sub spindle, limiting its capability to basic turning operations without milling or secondary spindle functions. Additionally, it does not feature an integrated barfeed, so loading must be manual or with an external device. This configuration suits straightforward turning processes like facing, roughing, and finishing on cylindrical parts where two-axis control suffices. The absence of live tooling and secondary axes restricts its use to traditional 2-axis turning tasks without milling, drilling, or complex multi-axis machining. Its power and max RPM support moderate production runs of turned components within the specified capacity, prioritizing robust, reliable turning over multifunction machining. This lathe is ideal for applications requiring efficient, accurate 2-axis turning of parts up to 8 inches in diameter from bar stock up to 1.625 inches without additional tooling or axis features.