2016 BRIDGEPORT CONQUESTV 1000 VERTICAL MACHINING CENTERS

Technical Description

The 2016 Bridgeport Conquest V 1000 is a 3-axis vertical machining center produced by Hardinge Inc. under the Bridgeport brand, representing the company's high-performance large-format VMC offering. The machine features a 47.2-inch by 23.6-inch worktable with a maximum table load of 1,760 lbs and a 30+1 side-mount automatic tool changer. The spindle is powered by a 20 HP motor (30-minute rating) delivering a maximum speed of 10,000 RPM through a CAT 40 Big-Plus dual-contact interface. X-axis travel is 41.6 inches, Y-axis travel is 24.0 inches, and Z-axis travel is 24.0 inches. The machine is equipped with a Mitsubishi M70V 64-bit CNC control, providing high-speed contouring, rigid tapping, and advanced tool management functions. Rapid traverse rates reach 1,417 IPM on all linear axes. The Conquest V 1000 is built on a rigid cast-iron base and column with linear roller guideways on all axes for high-speed accuracy. Standard equipment includes through-spindle coolant capability, automatic lubrication, flood coolant, and a chip conveyor. The machine is suitable for high-volume production of aluminum, steel, and titanium components across aerospace, automotive, and general manufacturing sectors. Overall machine dimensions are approximately 105 inches long by 112 inches wide by 120 inches tall, with a machine weight of approximately 15,400 lbs. The 2016 Bridgeport Conquest V 1000 is also marketed as the Hardinge Conquest V1000 and represents the premium tier of the Bridgeport VMC lineup under Hardinge ownership.