2014 BRIDGEPORT GX 710 VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

The 2014 Bridgeport GX 710 is a 3-axis vertical machining center produced by Hardinge Inc. under the Bridgeport brand, designed as a compact, high-speed production VMC for small to medium workpieces. The machine features a 31.5-inch by 15.8-inch worktable with a maximum table load of 550 lbs and a 20-tool carousel automatic tool changer. The spindle is powered by a 20 HP motor (30-minute rating) with a maximum speed of 10,000 RPM through a No. 40 taper interface. X-axis travel is 27.95 inches, Y-axis travel is 15.75 inches, and Z-axis travel is 16.93 inches. The machine is equipped with a Fanuc 0i-MC CNC control, providing high-speed contouring, rigid tapping, and full G-code compatibility. Rapid traverse rates reach 1,181 IPM on all linear axes. The GX 710 is constructed on a C-frame design with fixed column and linear roller guideways using three rails and five trucks on the X and Y axes, and two rails with six trucks on the Z axis, providing excellent stiffness and accuracy at high traverse speeds. Standard equipment includes flood coolant, automatic lubrication, tool length measurement, and a chip conveyor. The compact footprint of the GX 710 makes it suitable for high-density shop floor layouts, and its 10,000 RPM spindle enables efficient machining of aluminum, light alloys, and mild steel. Machine weight is approximately 6,420 lbs. The 2014 Bridgeport GX 710 is part of Hardinge's GX series, which was engineered to combine compact footprint with high-speed production capability at a competitive price point.