Hardinge CNC Tool Post Turret Assembly BL000000802A

You must provide your machine's full model designation (e.g., Conquest T42 SP) and serial number to an authorized Hardinge technical support representative or distributor. The turret assembly is specific to the machine's control generation, bed size, and hydraulic/pneumatic system specifications. The serial number allows access to the factory build record to confirm the exact turret variant originally installed. Using an incompatible unit will result in mechanical fitment issues, control communi

Technically, yes, but it is a specialized and often impractical field repair. Replacing just the Curvic coupling requires extremely precise alignment during installation to ensure both halves mesh perfectly. This typically involves custom jigs and grinding equipment. For most end-users and even many service shops, replacing the entire pre-assembled and factory-aligned unit is more reliable, cost-effective in terms of labor, and guarantees performance. It also addresses wear in all internal compo

Absolutely. Turret installation is not a simple bolt-on procedure. It requires precise alignment to the machine's Z-axis slide, correct adjustment of hydraulic pressure and flow controls (if applicable), calibration of the home position sensor, and setting of critical parameters in the CNC control. Incorrect installation can lead to immediate damage, poor performance, or unsafe operation. Most suppliers require professional installation by a certified technician to validate the product warranty.

Key parameters that must be verified or set include the turret's home position offset, the number of tool stations, the index acceleration/deceleration rates, and the lock/unlock delay timers. The control needs to know the precise angular position of the turret when the home sensor is triggered. These parameters are often found in the machine's keep-relay or specific turret parameter pages. The values must be entered according to the installation manual or as provided by the technician performin

Repeatability is verified using a test indicator. A high-accuracy test bar is mounted in a tool holder in one station. The indicator is fixed to the machine bed and positioned to touch the test bar. The turret is indexed away and then back to the same station multiple times. The variation in the indicator reading (should be within 0.0001" - 0.0002" at the tool tip) is the positional repeatability. This test should be performed for several stations to ensure consistency across the entire turret.