Hardinge has launched two websites to help customers understand the requirements of super precision turning and hard turning technologies.

Hardinge acknowledged leaders in super precision turning and hard turning technology have launched two new websites to help customers understand the requirements of these processes and the latest Hardinge product developments aimed at extending the boundaries of possibility in these areas. www.hardinge.com/hardturn is designed to further the education and development of the techniques required to be successful with existing and potential users of hard turning methods. The site includes details of the hard turning techniques that Hardinge have developed with real world customer examples and the results of hard turning research carried out both in USA and Europe.

Guidance is provided on the selection of parts that can be produced by hard turning with the benefits and results that can be achieved.

Other areas covered are machine and workholding selection for successful hard turning processes.

Hardinge have introduced a new service for evaluating and developing hard turning production methods on customer components in both USA and UK.

Hard turning methods can be developed at the Hardinge facilities with pre-production batches being produced to demonstrate capability.

One of the most recent developments from Hardinge is the introduction of Hydrostatic slideway systems for the Quest model multi-tasking lathes.

www.hardinge.com/hydroglide identifies the benefits of this Hardinge patented development in machine technology and the contribution it can make in terms of positioning accuracy and tool life extension.

Tool life plays a most important part in the economic justification for hard turning operations.

The Hydroglide system slideways in conjunction with Harcrete synthetic granite reinforcement of the machine base on Quest machines significantly widens the goal posts for successful hard turning.

The Super Precision machining results achieved using Quest machines with Hydroglide have been outstanding in terms of surface finish, size repeatability, part geometry and the roundness produced.