1994 BRIDGEPORT VMC760-22 VERTICAL MACHINING CENTERS

Technical Description

The 1994 Bridgeport VMC760-22 is a 3-axis vertical machining center produced by Bridgeport Machines at its UK facility, featuring the 760mm X-axis platform with a 22-station automatic tool changer in place of the standard 16-station carousel. The machine features a 39.5-inch by 19-inch worktable with a CT 40 or BT 40 spindle taper and power drawbar. The spindle motor delivers 10 HP at a maximum speed of 6,000 RPM. X-axis travel is 30 inches (762mm), Y-axis travel is 20 inches (508mm), and Z-axis travel is 19.6 inches (498mm). The CNC control is a Bridgeport DX-32 or Heidenhain TNC 426, 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 axes. The table is rated to 1,323 lbs (600 kg) maximum load. Standard equipment includes flood coolant and automatic lubrication. Machine weight is approximately 8,000 lbs. The VMC760-22 designation distinguishes this machine from the VMC760-16 by its larger 22-tool carousel, which improves production flexibility for complex parts requiring more tooling variety. The 1994 production year represents the mature state of this platform before the mid-1990s spindle power upgrade. It remains a durable and well-regarded machine, widely available in the used equipment market with good parts and service support across the established Bridgeport VMC service network in North America and Europe.