2016 BRIDGEPORT GX1600 VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

The 2016 Bridgeport GX1600 is a 3-axis vertical machining center produced by Hardinge Inc. under the Bridgeport brand, representing the largest machine in the GX series and engineered for heavy-duty production of large workpieces. The machine features a 63.93-inch by 27.55-inch worktable with a maximum table load of 3,300 lbs and a 30-tool automatic tool changer (40-tool optional) with a No. 50 Big-Plus spindle taper. The spindle motor delivers 25 HP (18.5 kW) at a maximum speed of 10,000 RPM as standard, with a 12,000 RPM high-speed option available. X-axis travel is 62.99 inches, Y-axis travel is 27.55 inches, and Z-axis travel is 25.00 inches. The machine is equipped with a Fanuc i-Series CNC control providing high-speed contouring, rigid tapping, and Look Ahead processing for complex multi-surface work. Rapid traverse rates reach 1,417 IPM on all linear axes. The GX1600 is built on a rigid box-way construction with a hardened and ground cast-iron base and column, providing the mass and stiffness required for heavy material removal in steel and cast iron. Standard equipment includes flood coolant, automatic lubrication, chip conveyor, and through-spindle coolant capability. Machine weight is approximately 20,700 lbs. The 2016 Bridgeport GX1600 is designed for aerospace structural components, large mold bases, and heavy industrial machining applications where table area, Z-clearance, and spindle torque are primary requirements.