2007 BRIDGEPORT GX480 VERTICAL MACHINING CENTERS

Technical Description

The 2007 Bridgeport GX480 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 precision components. The machine features a 23.6-inch by 15.75-inch worktable with a table load capacity of 661 lbs and a 20-tool swing-arm automatic tool changer with a No. 40 spindle taper. The spindle motor delivers 10 HP at a maximum speed of 10,000 RPM, enabling efficient high-speed machining of aluminum, light alloys, and mild steel. X-axis travel is 18.9 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 1,417 IPM on all linear axes. The GX480 is the lightest and most compact machine in the GX series, featuring a C-frame design with linear roller guideways on all axes for high-speed accuracy in a small footprint. Standard equipment includes flood coolant, automatic lubrication, tool length measurement, and a chip conveyor. Machine weight is approximately 4,806 lbs, making the GX480 one of the most floor-space-efficient machining centers in its class. The overall footprint is approximately 60 inches wide by 87 inches deep. The 2007 Bridgeport GX480 is well suited for high-density shop layouts, electronics enclosure machining, and precision small-part production in aerospace, medical, and instrumentation applications.