1999 BRIDGEPORT VMC100022 VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

The 1999 Bridgeport VMC100022 is a 3-axis vertical machining center produced by Bridgeport Machines, Inc., factory-designated as the VMC 1000/22, featuring a 22-station automatic tool changer on the proven VMC 1000 mechanical platform. The machine features a 39.5-inch by 19-inch worktable with a BT 40 spindle taper and power drawbar. The spindle motor delivers 15 HP at a maximum standard speed of 8,000 RPM. X-axis travel is 40 inches, Y-axis travel is 20 inches, and Z-axis travel is 20 inches. The CNC control is a Heidenhain TNC 426, providing conversational Klartext and ISO G-code programming with 3D contouring. Machine construction features a precision-ground cast-iron base and column with recirculating-ball linear guideways and preloaded ballscrews on all three axes. Standard equipment includes flood coolant, automatic lubrication, and a 22-tool random-access carousel. Machine weight is approximately 11,000 lbs and overall dimensions are approximately 118 inches long by 87 inches wide by 106 inches tall. The 1999 VMC100022 is mechanically identical to the 1998 production and shares the same robust platform that made the VMC 1000 series Bridgeport's best-selling machining center line. It is widely available in the used equipment market and benefits from strong parts and service support across North America and Europe.