1996 BRIDGEPORT TC22 VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

The 1996 Bridgeport TC22, also known as the Torq-Cut 22, is a 3-axis vertical machining center produced by Bridgeport Machines, Inc., designed to deliver full VMC capability in a compact and economical package for job shop and production environments. The machine features a 45-inch by 16-inch worktable with a 750 lb table load capacity and a 22-position automatic tool changer with an NMTB No. 40 spindle taper and power drawbar. The spindle motor delivers 7.5 HP at a maximum speed of 6,000 RPM, providing adequate torque for milling and drilling operations in steel, aluminum, and cast iron. X-axis travel is 22 inches, Y-axis travel is 16 inches, and Z-axis travel is 20 inches. The machine is equipped with a Bridgeport DX-32 CNC control, which provides conversational and G-code programming with automatic feed rate and spindle speed control. Feed rates reach up to 472 IPM on all axes. Shipping dimensions are approximately 79 inches long by 79 inches wide by 96 inches tall, with a machine weight of approximately 6,500 to 7,000 lbs. Power requirements are 208V 3-phase 60 Hz. Standard equipment includes flood coolant, automatic lubrication, tool length measurement, and a 22-tool random-access carousel. The 1996 Bridgeport TC22 was positioned as an accessible, space-efficient VMC for shops transitioning from knee mill operations to full CNC machining center capability, and remains a recognized and well-supported platform in the North American used equipment market.