1996 BRIDGEPORT VMC 760-16 VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

The 1996 Bridgeport VMC 760-16 is a 3-axis vertical machining center produced by Bridgeport Machines at its UK facility, featuring updated control electronics relative to early-1990s production while retaining the core mechanical platform. The machine features a 29.9-inch by 19.3-inch worktable with a 16-tool automatic tool changer and a BT 40 spindle taper. The spindle motor delivers 15 HP (an increase over earlier 10 HP production) with a maximum speed of 6,000 RPM. X-axis travel is 31.5 inches, Y-axis travel is 20.1 inches, and Z-axis travel is 19.7 inches. The CNC control is a Heidenhain TNC 426, providing conversational Klartext and ISO G-code programming with 3D contouring and comprehensive tool management. Machine construction features a precision cast-iron base and column with ballscrew drives and linear guideways. Standard equipment includes flood coolant, automatic lubrication, and a 16-tool carousel. Overall machine weight is approximately 7,700 lbs. The 1996 production year reflects the spindle power upgrade from 10 HP to 15 HP that was introduced on the VMC 760-series during the mid-1990s, along with the transition to the Heidenhain TNC 426 control. These updates significantly enhanced the machine's heavy-cutting capability and control sophistication compared to earlier production examples. The 1996 VMC 760-16 remains a widely available and well-supported machine in the used equipment market.