Hardinge Introduces T-42 Super Precision Lathe

March 26th, 2010

Hardinge is pleased to announce the release of the T-42 SUPER-PRECISION® and High-Performance Turning Centers. The New T-42 SUPER-PRECISION® Turning Center was shown at EMO as a prototype product generated much interest. This type of introduction has proved very successful in bringing equipment to meet our customers’ requirements. Hardinge utilized the feedback we received during the pre-introduction to update the machine before the official introduction at Westec 2010.

These models are a replacement for the previous Conquest 42, Conquest T-42, Quest 42 and RS Precision and SUPER-PRECISION® machines.

The all new T – Series turning centers are the new benchmark in high-precision, high-performance turning. This new machine is designed to exceed your expectations and is ideal for two axis high precision machining or complex multi-tasking operations that require a high level of precision, delicate part handling and parts made complete in a single setup. High-Performance and SUPER-PRECISION® high productivity packages are available to choose from with features that include but are not limited to: Live Tooling with C-Axis, Sub Spindle, Y-axis, Main Spindle Parts Catcher, and our unique Sub Spindle Parts Catcher designed for removing delicate high precision parts with critical surface finish requirements without damage to the part.

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About Hardinge Inc.

Hardinge is a global designer, manufacturer and distributor of machine tools, specializing in SUPER-PRECISION™ and precision CNC Lathes, high performance Machining Centers, high-end cylindrical and jig Grinding Machines, and technologically advanced Workholding & Rotary Products. The Company's products are distributed to most of the industrialized markets around the world with approximately 69% of the 2008 sales outside of North America. 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: www.hardinge.com