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QUEST - Series Overview SUPER-PRECISION® QUEST - Series machines set the industry standard for part roundness, surface finish, accuracy and SPC ® Hardinge’s SUPER-PRECISION® QUEST-Series turning centers are unlike all competitive gang tool or gang turret machines in that they include our patented interchangeable top plate and world-renowned, quick-change collet-ready spindle. Since the 1980’s thousands of these machines have been installed and many are still in production holding the same accuracy as the day they were purchased! Producing high-quality parts for the medical and aerospace industries,...

Machine Construction Headstock assembly with heavy ribbed construction allows minimal heat retention and optimum part size control. Unique Hardinge designed and built quick-change, collet-ready precision spindle. The patented interchangeable top plate mounts securely to the dovetailed cross slide. AC digital servomotors are used for the X- and Zaxes for optimal machining accuracy. Pneumatic collet closer design permits gripping of thin-walled and small, delicate parts. High-precision X- and Z-axes ballscrews and linear guideways provide superior surface finishes and part accuracy. The double-nut...

Spindles & Top Plates Unique Hardinge Spindle Design The unique Hardinge spindle (made in Elmira, NY) sets the QUEST-Series machines apart from other Gang/Turret lathes in the industry. Shown on the left without the adapter ring, you can see the extended spindle nose giving additional tool clearance when compared to competitive machines. As standard equipment, each spindle comes with an adapter ring (seen on the left) allowing customers to conveniently mount your standard A2-4 & A2-5 chucks directly to the spindle face. Patented interchangeable top plate-standard Pre-tooled top plates can be...

Key Features For versatile, high-precision machining Hardinge SUPER-PRECISION® Unique Hardinge® quick-change collet-ready spindle A combination of best practice design engineering, high precision manufacturing, high quality purchased components, complex software development and integration, intense testing and certification combined with the Hardinge Global knowledge and experience of producing the most difficult parts and processes known to the industry. The QUEST-Series turning centers will exceed your expectations with superior .000015”part roundness and 0.000008” (Ra) surface finish. With...

CNC Control Hardinge® Fanuc 32i-T CNC Control Unit All the control you’ll ever need right at your fingertips SUPER-PRECISION® QUEST-Series feature a custom-designed CNC control with the latest hardware and software technology, providing an operator-friendly, common platform. Many standard features are included that other machine tool builders charge extra for—rigid tapping, tool life management, variable lead thread cutting, run time and parts counter, and Ethernet connection. Two Interpolating Axes Programmable Resolution—.000010”/.00010mm Tool Offset Capability—.000010”/.00010mm Inch/Metric...

The Mitsubishi M70V Series control is capable of supporting complex turning applications.This control comes packed with every option available making it easy industry's leading cost vs. performance ratio allowing you to see overall lower total cost of ownership. Inch/Metric Data Selection by G-Code 280 Meters Part Program Storage Part Program Storage USB or Compact Flash Data Input/Output - USB or Compact Flash MDI (Manual Data Input) Operation Reader/Punch Interface RS232 Compact Flash Card Ethernet Data Transfer Capability Programming Functions Absolute/Incremental Programming 700 Additional...

Specifications Collet-Ready Spindle Spindle Configuration (ANSI) Round Collet (Through Capacity) Step Chuck (Gripping Capacity) AC Digital Spindle Drive System Speed Range (1-rpm Steps)—Standard Spindle Orient—Standard 16C “Big-Bore” Spindle Option 1, 2 Spindle Configuration Round 16C Collet (Through Capacity) 16C Step Chuck (Gripping Capacity) AC Digital Spindle Drive System Speed Range (1-rpm Steps) 5C and 16C Spindles Collet Closer Stroke Hang Weight with Device and Part (Max.) Spindle Centerline Height Operator's Reach to Spindle Floor plan Capacity Swing Diameter Over Way Cover (Max.) 11.760"/298.7mm...