Hardinge in the Making

Hardinge HSL had the same Super Precision® Spindle That the others had Maximum Spindle Runout (TIR) Maximum Spindle Runout (TIR) .000025" 

Nice picture of the Radious Turning Attachment

Like all Hardinge equipment this precision turning device was used for concave/convex radii up to 1 ½ “. Movement is 360^o on preloaded ball bearings. Dial read in .001

The Straight & Taper Turning Slide

This Turning Slide has a swivel base that is graduated in degrees, which can be locked in any angle slide travel is 1 ¾”. This Type of Tool Post uses a standard .312 Square Bit. Another type of Tool Holder for this Turning Slide is the D-2, which holds 2 Tool Bits.

Double Tool Cross Slide

If you have ever have had one of these Hardinge Production Cross Slides apart you would appreciate the craftsmanship that went into the design of this useful tool. If you own one and have not had it apart it's probably due for a good cleaning. Requirements are every 3 months (last we read)

Another famous Cross Slide is this Compound Cross Slide.

Another like most Hardinge tools is the ingenious design

L-7 Motor Grinder

The L-7 Grinder mounts directly to the Compound Cross Slide. It achieves Spindle speeds 10,000 – 22,500 RPM, and can be used for external as well as internal. (Personal note: One of these is not going on my Machine.)

Air Operated Collet Closer