What makes Hardinge QUEST Super-Precision Lathes ideal for Hard Turning?
The same factors and considerations optimized in the design stage for Hardinge QUEST Super-Precision Lathes carry over to the successful implementation of Hard Turning. These lathes meet the demanding requirements necessary to successfully Hard Turn. Here are several key considerations that make Hardinge QUEST Series lathes ideal for Hard Turning: Machine Rigidity Workholding Rigidity Outstanding Vibration Dampint Rigid Tooling System Unmatched Accuracy Lower Cost Machine Rigidity The heavy-duty linear guideways of QUEST lathes are preloaded, similar to the double-nut ballscrews used on the axis drives, and thus have no assembly clearance. The non-contact magnetic encoder design eliminates the need for belts and moving parts for enhanced positioning accuracy and feedback. This system provides noise/vibration-free operation, and is more reliable than belted encoder designs. The wide set linear guides are typically 40-60% heavier-duty units than those of most competitive machine tools of
