Hardinge DV-59 high-precision plain-turning lathe. This was the basic machine of the range shown on this page (all used the same, bed headstock and type of drive system) and could be equipped with a variety of accessories for specific tasks. One of the most popular conversions was as a second-operation or capstan production version, such as the DSM-59 shown immediately below.
In some catalogs lathe the description "Five-Nine Super-Precision Model Shop Lathe" was used.
9" swing
11/16" collet capacity
6" step chuck capacity
5" jaw chuck capacity

Hardinge DSM 59 capstan/turret production machine
9" fixture diameter
11/16" collet capacity
6" step chuck capacity
5" jaw chuck capacity
6 position turret
Speeds to 3500 rpm

Hardinge TFB-H high-speed, non-screwcutting but infinitely-variable speed power sliding feed
Capacity 11" x 18"
1 1/16" collet capacity
6" step chuck capacity
5" jaw chuck capacity

Hardinge HC-AT with power sliding and surfacing feeds, the typical Hardinge low-profile indexing capstan head and the (very rare) automatic thread chasing head mounted on the back of the headstock
9" fixture capacity
1 1/16" collet capacity
6" step chuck capacity
8 station turret
Speeds to 3000 rpm
Maximum diameters for threading:
6" external,  5" internal

Hardinge HSL 59 "Simple Operation Lathe" designed for the economical production of very components to a high standard of accuracy
9" swing
11/16" collet capacity
spindle speeds to 3000 rpm
cross slide travel 3",

Hardinge HC high-precision production lathe
9" fixture capacity
1 1/16" collet capacity
6" step chuck capacity
8 station turret
Speeds to 3000 rpm