2018 BRIDGEPORT VMC1000 VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

The 2018 Bridgeport VMC1000 is a 3-axis vertical machining center produced by Hardinge Inc. under the Bridgeport brand, representing a late-production example of the VMC1000 platform with Hardinge-era manufacturing and control updates. The machine features a 43-inch by 20-inch worktable with a 22-tool automatic tool changer and a BT 40 or CAT 40 spindle taper. The spindle motor delivers 15 HP with a standard speed range up to 8,000 RPM, with a 10,000 RPM option 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 Fanuc 0i-MD or Heidenhain iTNC 530 CNC control depending on the customer configuration ordered. Rapid traverse rates are 394 IPM on all linear axes. The VMC1000 is constructed with a precision-ground cast-iron base and column with linear guideways and preloaded ballscrews on all three axes. Standard equipment includes flood coolant, automatic lubrication, coolant-through-spindle capability, and tool length measurement. 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 2018 Bridgeport VMC1000 is a thoroughly mature machine benefiting from decades of design refinement, Hardinge's global service infrastructure, and the proven reliability of its mechanical platform. It is well suited for automotive, aerospace, and general industrial production machining.