“From our perspective it was a busy show and we were delighted that so many UK buyers took the trouble to visit the event and of course our stand.” This is the claim of Hardinge UK’s Sales and Marketing Manager Martin Doyle reflecting on the recent EMO exhibition which saw Hardinge introduce a number of new machines on their stand.

“The very high numbers of exhibitors looking towards their buoyant home market was evident but further afield our distributors across Europe were clamouring for machines off the stand,” he adds.

“We were expecting to welcome a number of keynote customers but were surprised and delighted that so many unexpected visitors took the trouble to attend, even if it was just for a day. These are challenging times for UK manufacturing but the feedback we got was encouraging any many were looking to make the most of their time assessing specific machines and setting up demonstrations back in the UK.”

Of the seven machine tools featured on the Hardinge Group stand three were brand new designs being demonstrated for the first time.

The T-51 SP is a larger diameter version of the highly acclaimed T-42 Super Precision machine, purpose designed for two axis high precision machining or complex multi-tasking operations that require a very high level of precision. The machining capability of the SP machines is now extended with the introduction of this 51mm bar capacity model.

For machining very small, high precision components the Hardinge GT27 lathe is a tried and trusted performer that is now available with a grinding head option which permits an all-in-one machining cycle of both hard turning and grinding.

The GS42 MS is a CNC lathe that now features a milling and sub spindle in addition to its live tooling, ‘performance plus’ package and tool probe. GS-Series machines are rigid and reliable machines featuring a robust construction, heavy-duty linear guide ways and ball screws and many standard value-added features. A wide range of productivity options ensure a highly versatile machine at a competitive price.

Other machines on the Hardinge stand were the T42 Super Precision, XR760VMC, a GX 710 DT drill and tap VMC and a GX1600 VMC.

Finally, there was an extensive range of Hardinge workholding, tool holding and rotary products, the highlight of which was a DD200 direct drive table.