Hardinge Inc. has announced the release of their newest family of CNC Turning Centers, the Talent 42 and 51.

The Hardinge Talent Series machines offer an exceptional combination of features for accuracy, flexibility and durability in a compact design. The collet-ready main and sub-spindle design will increase part accuracy and improve surface finish. The Talent Series offers two separate base structures (short and standard bed lengths). It features a robust one-piece cast iron base, heavy duty roller linear guideways, and ball screws. The many standard value-added features include through-tool and headwall air/coolant for both main and sub-spindles, foot switches, chip conveyor interface, bar feed interface and an air hose with an air gun. These machines feature the Fanuc OiTF CNC control which includes many value-added features.

The Talent Series is available with a wide variety of options, including live tooling, Y-axis, a servo tailstock, a sub spindle, a parts catcher, a chip conveyor and bar feeds.