1992 BRIDGEPORT VMC 760-16 VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

The 1992 Bridgeport VMC 760-16 is a 3-axis vertical machining center produced by Bridgeport Machines at its UK facility, continuing the proven 760-series VMC platform with refined manufacturing and updated control options. 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 10 HP with a maximum speed of 10,000 RPM. X-axis travel is 29.9 inches, Y-axis travel is 19.7 inches, and Z-axis travel is 18.9 inches. The CNC control is a Heidenhain TNC 370 or Bridgeport DX-32, providing ISO G-code and conversational programming with high-accuracy contouring. Rapid traverse and feed rate capabilities are typical of early-1990s Bridgeport VMC production. Machine construction features a precision cast-iron base, column, and saddle with ballscrew drives on all three axes. Standard equipment includes flood coolant, automatic lubrication, and a 16-tool random-access carousel. 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 1992 VMC 760-16 is a robust and well-regarded machine that benefits from Bridgeport's accumulated VMC manufacturing experience from the late 1980s onward, and was commonly employed in production environments across automotive, aerospace, and general engineering sectors in the UK and North American markets.