Direct-drive technology can advance your
company to the next level…high-speed with super-precision parts positioning. ±3 arc-sec accuracy, ±2 arc-sec repeatability and ±.077 arc-sec resolution is achievable! Hardinge direct-drive rotary table indexers have no mechanical gearing. This means ZERO backlash which permits rapid bidirectional movement. Hardinge has three sizes to fit your machining application. The smaller DD100 is ideal for drill and tap and laser processing. The larger DD200 and DD300 include a spindle clamp and slotted face plate. The A2-5 spindle will accept collets, expanding collets, step chucks, FlexC quick-change collets and power chucks. READ MORE
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August 19, 2010
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Bridgeport GX 1000 to feature Okuma OSP Control
August 11, 2010ELMIRA, NY: Hardinge Inc. (http://www.hardinge.com) announced that the newest version of the Bridgeport GX-1000 40″ x 21″ vertical machining center to be displayed at IMTS (Booth S8348) has been designed with the Okuma OSP-P200 Control, drives, motors and encoders.
Rick Simons, President and CEO of Hardinge Inc. commented, “The addition of the Okuma control option for our GX 1000 machine enhances the product offerings for our US distribution partners. We will also continue to offer the Bridgeport line with the Fanuc i Series control to serve our diversified US customer base.
With a combined total of over 40,000 OSP controlled Okuma machine tools installed; Hardinge’s new US distribution network will now be able to serve a broader base of customers with a consistent message of the advantages of OSP controls. “Combining the Bridgeport GX-1000 vertical machining center with Okuma’s world leading open architecture control system will enable customers seeking a value priced VMC to enjoy the productivity benefits of the latest CNC control technology,” said Lee Morris, Chairman and CEO of Morris Group, Inc. “Okuma has been manufacturing CNC controls, drives and motors since 1961 and the OSP-P200 has awesome performance and reliability.”
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