SPECTRUM ANALYZER HELPS SELECT CORRECT MACHINE

The Hardinge Group offers the Spectrum Analyzer. Companies today are challenged when trying to find out what machine tools are available and which are right for their operation?s current and future needs. The time consuming effort of gathering specifications and pricing can often be frustrating. The time and expense involved in traveling to a trade show, interfacing with many different sale representatives from a host of suppliers, and putting a spreadsheet together from web sites and brochures for cross comparison further complicates the effort.

Clearly the way metalworking buyers do their research has changed significantly in the past few years. The Internet has become the preferred method of information gathering and decision making. That?s why The Hardinge Group took the aforementioned to heart by developing a tool that makes it easy to find and match machines to their needs based on capability and functionality. The unique tool is called the Spectrum Analyzer.

The Hardinge Group produces a wide spectrum of metal removal solutions ranging from turning, milling and grinding machine tools to a full complement of workholding, industrial products and automation. Depending on the user?s short and long term needs, the Company offers three distinct performance levels: standard, performance and high-performance.

Using the Spectrum Analyzer is a simple 4-step process:

1. Choose Process (turning, milling or grinding)

2. Choose Capacity

3. Choose Functionality

4. Choose Capability

Process options are turning, milling or grinding (Hardinge turning centers; Bridgeport machining centers; Kellenberger, Hauser, Tripet and Tschudin grinding machines).

Capacity focuses on machine size determined by bar or chuck capacity (turning), X-axis travel (milling/machining centers) and part diameter/length (grinding).

Functionality presents machine configuration and option choices that help define complexity of the part, as well as overall manufacturing strategy. Turning center choices include options, such as sub spindle, live tooling, C-axis, gang tool, etc. Machining center choices include number of tools, pallet changer, number of programmable axes, high-speed spindles, etc. Grinding machine options include C- or B-axis and gauging.

Capability needs are driven by material, hardness, part accuracy, surface finish, tolerance and throughput.

Users can find the Spectrum Analyzer at www.hardingespectrum.com. Pictures of the matching machine model(s) are displayed. Links to detailed specs, notes and technical data about each model can be accessed.

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