Hardinge Introduces New VMCs

July 12th, 2010

ELMIRA, NY: Hardinge Inc. (www.hardinge.com) a leading international provider of advanced metal-cutting solutions announces the release of two new Bridgeport 50-taper Vertical Machining Centers to their growing machine tool product line.  These new machining centers, the Bridgeport GX 1300-50 and the GX 1600-50 complement the 40-taper models which were released previously. 

The new machines are designed for heavy cutting of the toughest materials.  In addition to a rugged 50 taper spindle they are manufactured with a heavy duty cast iron base for added stiffness, superior damping characteristics and increased thermal stability. The standard Fanuc spindle motor provides 47HP (35Kw).  A 24 tool capacity, bi-directional automatic tool changer is standard.  In addition to the many standard features, a host of options are also available including 4^th and 5^th axis drive packages, rotary tables, tool probe, part probe, spindle oil chiller and many others.  

James Langa, VP of Global Engineering noted “New product development is a key component of the company’s strategic plan.  These new machines show the commitment from Hardinge in supporting its role as a leading provider of high-quality machine tools to the global market”. 

 

About Hardinge Inc.

Hardinge is a global designer, manufacturer and distributor of machine tools, specializing in SUPER- PRECISION(TM) and precision CNC Lathes, high performance Machining Centers, high-end cylindrical and jig Grinding Machines, and technologically advanced Workholding & Rotary Products. Hardinge has a very diverse international customer base and serves a wide variety of end-user markets. This customer base includes metalworking manufacturers which make parts for a variety of industries, as well as a wide range of end users in the aerospace, agricultural, transportation, basic consumer goods, communications and electronics, construction, defense, energy, pharmaceutical and medical equipment, and recreation industries, among others.. The Company has manufacturing operations in the United States, Switzerland, Taiwan, and China. Hardinge's common stock trades on NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol, "HDNG." For more information, please visit http://www.hardinge.com