1993 BRIDGEPORT VMC760 VERTICAL MACHINING CENTERS

Technical Description

The 1993 Bridgeport VMC760 is a 3-axis vertical machining center produced by Bridgeport Machines at its UK facility, representing the standard 760mm-class VMC platform and sharing its core mechanical specification with the VMC 760-16 series. The machine features a 29.9-inch by 19.3-inch worktable and a BT 40 or ISO 40 spindle taper with power drawbar. The spindle motor delivers 10 HP with a maximum speed of 10,000 RPM, enabling both robust ferrous cutting at lower speeds and efficient aluminum machining at higher spindle speeds. 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 capability. Machine construction features a precision cast-iron base and column with ballscrew drives and recirculating-ball guideways on all three axes. Standard equipment includes flood coolant and automatic lubrication. 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 VMC760 designation without the -16 suffix may indicate an automatic tool changer configuration other than the standard 16-station carousel, or may reflect regional naming conventions for what is mechanically the same machine. The 1993 Bridgeport VMC760 is a well-regarded and widely available platform in the used equipment market.