2013 BRIDGEPORT GX1000SP VERTICAL MACHINING CENTERS

Technical Description

The 2013 Bridgeport GX1000SP is a 3-axis vertical machining center produced by Hardinge Inc. under the Bridgeport brand, sharing the same mechanical platform as the GX1000 with the Okuma OSP control package as the distinguishing feature. The SP designation denotes the Okuma OSP (Open System Platform) CNC control configuration. The machine features a 44.09-inch by 21.25-inch worktable with a 1,760 lb table load capacity and a 30-tool automatic tool changer with a No. 40 Big-Plus dual-contact spindle taper. The spindle motor delivers 20 HP at a maximum speed of 10,000 RPM, suitable for production machining of aluminum, cast iron, and steel alloys. X-axis travel is 40.16 inches, Y-axis travel is 21.25 inches, and Z-axis travel is 21.25 inches. The machine is equipped with an Okuma OSP-P200MA CNC control, providing advanced contouring, Machining Navi intelligent control, and comprehensive process management. Rapid traverse rates reach 1,417 IPM on all linear axes. The rigid cast-iron base and column with linear roller guideways on all axes provide the stiffness and damping required for high-speed production work. Standard equipment includes flood coolant, automatic lubrication, through-spindle air blast, and a chip conveyor. Overall machine dimensions are approximately 116 inches long by 84 inches wide by 107 inches tall, with a machine weight of approximately 12,980 lbs. The GX1000SP is mechanically identical to the GX1000 and is differentiated primarily by its control specification.