The Hardinge® Quest®-Series includes advanced turning center machines developed for rapid changeovers required by users to considerably decrease setup and cycle times.
The QUEST-series machines feature Hardinge’s interchangeable, patented top plates, which can be pre-tooled for a specific task or an array of tasks, and also include the world’s popular quick-change collet-ready spindle.
The QUEST-series is an exceptional complement to a Swiss machining operation and is used on an unlimited number of machine installations across the world. It has improved automation capability and automated robotic parts handling abilities for a truly remarkable value.
Certain improvements to this advanced machine comprise four times faster index time, 18% faster X-axis traverse rate, 172% more X-axis travel, 57% faster Z-axis traverse rate, 30% less floor space, and more rigidity with the FANUC servo turret index motor.
Hardinge QUEST Series
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Technical Data
Source: Hardinge Inc.
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Quest GT27 |
Quest CHNC 27 |
Quest CHNC 42 |
| Spindle HP |
10 HP (7.5 kW) |
10 HP (7.5 kW) |
10 HP (7.5 kW) |
| Spindle Speed |
8,000 RPM |
8,000 RPM |
5,000 RPM |
| Chuck Size |
4" (101.6 mm) 5C
6" (150 mm) 16C |
4" (101.6 mm) 5C
6" (150 mm) 16C |
4" (101.6 mm) 5C
6" (150 mm) 16C |
| X-Axis Travel |
11.976" (304.2 mm) |
12.764" (324.21 mm) |
12.764" (324.21 mm) |
| Z-Axis Travel |
11.063" (281 mm) 5C
10.413" (264.5 mm) 16C |
12.45" (316.23 mm) 5C
11.80" (299.72 mm) 16C |
12.45" (316.23 mm) 5C
11.80" (299.72 mm) 16C |
| Bar Size |
1.062" (27 mm) |
1.062" (27 mm) |
1.653" (42 mm) |
| CNC Control Unit |
FANUC 32 bit 2 liT |
FANUC 32i |
FANUC 32i |
| Approx. Machine Weight |
4,500 lbs (2,040 kg) |
4,500 lbs (2,040 kg) |
4,500 lbs (2,040 kg) |
| Floor Space |
77" x 58.62" x 64.10"
(1,956 mm x 1,489 mm x 1,628 mm) |
77" x 58.62" x 64.10"
(1,956 mm x 1,489 mm x 1,628 mm) |
77" x 58.62" x 64.10"
(1,956 mm x 1,489 mm x 1,628 mm) |
All data is subject to change without notice
Features
- Patented interchangeable
- Collet-ready main spindle
- Hardinge SUPER-PRECISION®
- Top plate-standard
- Enhanced machine maintenance
- High-precision linear guideways, axis drives, and ballscrews
- Headwall coolant
- Rigid tapping
- Custom macro B
- Run time/parts counter
- Worklight
Machine Options
- Parts catcher
- Chip conveyor
- Tool touch probe
- High-pressure coolant
- Airblast
- Auto door
- Barfeed interface
- 125 psi coolant pump
- Thru-spindle coolant
Controls
FANUC 32i-T Control
- Tool offset capability—0.000010″/0.00010 mm
- Programmable resolution—0.000010″/0.00010 mm
- Two interpolating axes
- Inch/metric data selection by G-Code
- Optional part program storage
- Part program storage of 160 m
(320, 640, or 1280 m total)
- Manual data input (MDI) operation
- Data input/output
- Reader/punch interface
- Ethernet-ready
- Flash Card (PCMCIA) capability
Mitsubishi M70V Control
- Tool offset capability—0.000010″/0.00010 mm
- Programmable resolution—0.000010″/0.00010 mm
- Two interpolating axes
- Inch/metric data selection by G-Code
- Part program storage USB or Compact Flash
- Part program storage of 1280 m
- Data input/output: Compact Flash or USB
- Ethernet data transfer capability
- Reader/punch interface RS232
- Manual data input (MDI) operation
Conversational programming features provided on the CNC control are the standard product of the CNC control builder. This product may not completely support all machine functions. End-users are recommended to refer to the control system documentation, or contact the control producer, for more details on use or customization.