2000 BRIDGEPORT VMC1000 VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

The 2000 Bridgeport VMC 1000 is a 3-axis vertical machining center produced by Bridgeport Machines, Inc., representing the mature development of the company's flagship mid-size VMC platform. The machine features a 43-inch by 20-inch worktable with a 22-tool carousel automatic tool changer and a BT 40 or CAT 40 spindle taper. The spindle motor delivers 15 HP with a standard speed range of 40 to 8,000 RPM; a 10,000 RPM high-speed option was available. X-axis travel is 40 inches, Y-axis travel is 20 inches, and Z-axis travel is 20 inches. The machine is equipped with a Heidenhain TNC 426 CNC control, providing conversational Klartext and ISO G-code programming with advanced 3D contouring and Look Ahead processing. Rapid traverse rates are 394 IPM on all linear axes. The VMC 1000 is constructed with a precision-ground cast-iron base and column with recirculating-ball linear guideways and preloaded ballscrews on all three axes, providing excellent rigidity and accuracy for production machining. Standard equipment includes flood coolant, automatic lubrication, and coolant-through-spindle capability on selected configurations. Overall machine dimensions are approximately 118 inches long by 87 inches wide by 106 inches tall, with a machine weight of approximately 11,000 lbs. The 2000 Bridgeport VMC 1000 is a versatile production machining center well suited for automotive, aerospace, and general industrial component manufacturing.