1985 BRIDGEPORT VMC 760-16 VERTICAL MACHINING CENTERS

Technical Description

The 1985 Bridgeport VMC 760-16 is a 3-axis vertical machining center produced by Bridgeport Machines at its UK facility, representing an early production example of the company's 760mm-class VMC platform. The machine features a 29.9-inch by 19.3-inch worktable with a 16-tool automatic tool changer and a BT 40 or ISO 40 spindle taper. The spindle motor delivers approximately 10 HP with a maximum speed of 10,000 RPM, enabling both heavy ferrous cutting at low speed and high-speed aluminum machining. X-axis travel is 29.9 inches, Y-axis travel is 19.7 inches, and Z-axis travel is 18.9 inches. The machine is equipped with a Heidenhain TNC 370 CNC control or Bridgeport's own Interact control, providing ISO G-code and conversational programming capability. Machine construction features a precision cast-iron base and column with ballscrew drives on all three axes. Standard equipment includes flood coolant and automatic lubrication. Overall machine dimensions are approximately 122 inches wide by 100 inches deep by 101 inches tall, with a machine weight of approximately 7,920 lbs. The 1985 VMC 760-16 was an early entrant in the British-built Bridgeport VMC range and set the dimensional template for the 760-series models that would continue in production through the 2010s with progressive control and spindle updates. Due to its age, buyers should verify all specifications against the machine nameplate and confirm control system and tooling compatibility prior to purchase.