As a long-time Hardinge user Magnus Precision Manufacturing, Inc. (www.magnuscnc.com), was delighted to hear they were chosen as a beta test site for the new Hardinge SUPER-PRECISION® T-42 turning center.  After working with Hardinge’s experienced engineers and applications teams to review part prints, Magnus and Hardinge determined which close-tolerance aerospace components would allow for the greatest productivity improvements over the current manufacturing methods.

“As the beta test site for the SUPER-PRECISION® T-42, Magnus Precision was pleased to see the Super-Precision results of the machine.  The T-42 was able to reduce labor intensive machine operations for parts that were previously done on multiple machines with multiple set-ups.  The unique top plate and tooling system allows for extreme accuracy and flexibility which is very useful in today’s competitive machining environment.” commented Don Miller, Director of Business Development, Magnus Precision Manufacturing.

The Hardinge BMT-45 Live Tooling Top Plate with Tenon tool drive system provides 16 live tooling stations with ½ station index between each station.  Both the static and live tool holders are designed to adapt modular add-on tool holder blocks providing the ultimate in overall tooling flexibility. The unique Hardinge BMT-45 system also allows fine adjustment of tools in the Y-axis plane for machines without a true Y-axis for pinpoint tool alignment. Our tooling system is keyed for precision and provides unparalleled station to station tooling accuracy and repeatability. Live tool holders start at 8,000-rpm and are capable of up to 16,000 or 32,000-rpm when purchased with ratios of 2:1 or 4:1 when high speeds are required. The Hardinge BMT-45 live tooling holders provide superior run-out within .00012” (3 micron) making it the overall best in class tooling system.

T-42 Overview
The Hardinge SUPER-PRECISION® T-Series turning centers set the standard in high-precision and high-performance turning that will take your part quality and manufacturing capabilities to new heights. T-Series machines are designed to exceed your expectations and are ideal for two axis high precision machining or complex multi-tasking operations that require a high level of precision, delicate part handling and for parts made complete in a single setup. With specifications such as .00012” Total Variation on Diameter, .00001 Part Roundness and 6 micro-inch Surface Finish the SUPER-PRECISION T-42 I the most accurate machine Hardinge has ever made!