Precision Lathes & Grinders
Used Hardinge Cobra 42: Sell or Buy at Auction
Hardinge is an American precision machine tool manufacturer specializing in high-accuracy lathes, grinding machines, and workholding systems. Known for superior precision and the Hardinge Super-Precision® lathe line, Hardinge machines are common in aerospace, defense, and medical device manufacturing.
The Hardinge Cobra 42 is a CNC turning center in Hardinge's value-oriented Cobra line, built around a 42 mm bar capacity and an 8-inch chuck class for small-to-mid precision turned parts. It pairs Hardinge's reputation for rigidity and turning accuracy with a Fanuc control and a compact footprint that suits high-mix precision shops, which is why used Cobra 42 lathes hold interest among job shops and medical, aerospace, and fittings manufacturers. KD Auctions markets each Cobra 42 to its 500,000+ industry contacts, reaching the precision-turning shops that specifically value Hardinge accuracy in a compact bar-fed lathe.
Buying a Used Cobra 42
Precision machining shops, aerospace component manufacturers, defense contractors, medical device producers, and toolmakers. Hardinge's precision heritage attracts buyers who require superior accuracy and repeatability.
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Hardinge precision lathes and grinders sell to a focused buyer base: precision machining operations that demand accuracy. Super-Precision lathes with proven accuracy records and Bridgeport Series I mills (Hardinge-acquired) sell reliably at auction.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who buys a used Hardinge Cobra 42 at auction?
The Cobra 42 appeals to precision job shops and medical, aerospace, and fittings manufacturers that turn small-diameter, high-accuracy parts from bar stock. Because Hardinge's turning accuracy draws a specific kind of buyer, KD Auctions markets each one nationally to its 500,000+ industry contacts rather than a local-only pool.
What is a used Hardinge Cobra 42 worth at auction?
Value depends on age, spindle hours, control generation, and tooling such as live tooling, a sub-spindle, or a bar feeder, more than the model designation. KD Auctions provides a free AMEA-accredited, USPAP-compliant appraisal covering orderly liquidation value (OLV) and forced liquidation value (FLV) so you have a realistic figure before selling.
About Hardinge
Hardinge is an American precision machine tool manufacturer specializing in high-accuracy lathes, grinding machines, and workholding systems.
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