2011 HARDINGE GX1000 VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

The 2011 Hardinge GX1000 is a 3-axis vertical machining center marketed under the Bridgeport by Hardinge brand, providing a solid mid-range VMC platform with Hardinge's emphasis on precision construction and reliable performance for production and job shop environments. The GX1000 delivers axis travels of 40 inches in X, 21.25 inches in Y, and 21.25 inches in Z, supported by a 44.1-by-21.25-inch table suitable for a wide variety of part sizes in general precision machining applications. A 20 HP continuous spindle reaches a maximum speed of 10,000 RPM, providing adequate power and speed for aluminum, steel, and engineering plastic machining across a broad range of operations including milling, drilling, tapping, and boring. The CAT40 spindle interface is compatible with the broad range of toolholding systems available in the North American market. An automatic tool changer supports multi-operation programs, reducing setup time and enabling longer unmanned production runs. The GX1000's cast-iron construction provides the rigidity and vibration damping needed for consistent surface finish and dimensional accuracy across production volumes. Options including through-spindle coolant and a chip management system support efficient high-volume production. The machine is controlled by a Fanuc i-Series CNC system, one of the most widely supported and broadly compatible control platforms in the global machining industry, offering extensive G-code flexibility and broad availability of programming and service support. At approximately 12,408 pounds, the GX1000 is a well-proportioned mid-size VMC suited to precision contract manufacturers, toolrooms, and production shops requiring a dependable machine with a universally supported control.