Available at Auction 07/17/2025 The Hardinge HC Precision Lathe is a highly regarded manual toolroom lathe, renowned for its rigidity, smooth operation, and high-precision turning. Unlike engine lathes, the HC uses a fixed headstock and preloaded bearings to ensure high concentricity during workpiece rotation, making it particularly suitable for small-diameter turning, secondary operations, and close tolerance work. This lathe typically features a 5C collet spindle nose, ideal for repetitive operations on bar stock and short part runs. With its flat belt or variable-speed drive system and a lever-operated cross-slide and tailstock, the HC is engineered for rapid production without compromising precision. Most models boast Dovetail ways, a hardened and ground bed, and dual-feed cross slide, allowing for both longitudinal and transverse movements. Its precision is such that it is often used for gauging fixtures, delicate threading, and aerospace tooling setups. MakeHardinge ModelHC Lathe Year1995 or older Product #15322 Price Please view the auction View Auction Share About This Machine The Hardinge HC Lathe stands as a testament to American craftsmanship, embodying over a century of excellence in toolroom turning technology. Designed for the utmost precision, its hardened bed and hand-scraped carriage ensure years of dependable accuracy! **All descriptions and specifications are preliminary and must be confirmed by buyer prior to purchase.** Live Tooling / Milling Specifications Distance Between Centers: 18" Max Swing Over Bed: 9.00" Max Swing Over Cross Slide: 5" Spindle Spindle Speed: 3,000 RPM Spindle Motor: 2 HP Chuck Type: Collet Spindle Bore: 1.06" Spindle Nose: 5C Second Spindle Tool Changer Turret Control Tailstock / Steadyrest Options Product Description: Spindle Center to Flat Way: 6.5" Spindle Nose Diameter: 2.189 Max Fixture Diameter: 9" Max Diameter for Threading: 5-6" Max Threading Length: 13" Cross Slide Power Feed Range: 0.344 - 6.25 ipm Carriage Power Feed Range: 10 ipm Dovetail Bed 8-Station Cross Feeding Tool Turret Coolant Spindle Brake Worklight Large Assortment of 5C Collets (2) Drill Tool Holders (2) Turning Tool Holders