BRIDGEPORT VMC1250, 1500P3 machines

HARDINGE-BRIDGEPORT VMC1250, 1500P3 machines 

Dimensional Drawings - GX 600, GX 1000

GX 600
Unit: mm

X x Y x Z: 600 x 540 x 540 mm

Spindle Nose to Table Surface: 145-685 mm

Table Dimensions: 750 x 540 mm

Table Front End to Door: 175 mm

Table Load Capacity: Max. 700 kg

T-Slots: Width 18 mm, 3 slots, 160 mm pitch

GX 1000

X x Y x Z: 1020 x 540 x 540 mm

Spindle Nose to Table Surface: 145-685 mm

Table Dimensions: 1120 x 540 mm

Table Load Capacity: Max. 700 kg

Shared Specifications for GX 600 and GX 1000

Performance

Rapid and Jog Feed: Max. 36 m/min

Cutting Feed Rate: Max. 12 m/min

Spindle Taper: No. 40

Speed: Max. 8000 rpm

Lubrication and Maintenance

Spindle Bearing Grease

Linear Guideways with Central Manual Grease Lubricator

Ball Screws with Central Manual Grease Lubricator

Coolant

Coolant Tank Capacity: GX 600 - 230 L, GX 1000 - 360 L

Coolant Through Spindle: 280 psi / 20 bar

Power Requirements

Compressed Air: Min. 70 psi (5 kg/cm²)

Power Supply:

Fanuc: 25 HP / 15 kW, 82A, 220V, 3-phase

Siemens: 40 HP / 30 kW, 45A, 400V, 3-phase

Heidenhain: 25 HP / 18.5 kW

Spindle Options

High-Torque 2-Speed Gearbox: 2000 / 8000 rpm

12000 rpm: Grease or Oil/Air Lubrication (PDS or Belt Drive)

15000 rpm: Oil/Air Lubrication, DDS or Belt Drive

20000 rpm: Built-in Motor with Auto Grease Lubrication

ATC (Automatic Tool Changer)

Tool Capacity: 20 (standard), 24 (swing arm), or 40 (twin ATC option)

Tool Change Time: Average 6 seconds

Tool Dimensions:

Diameter: Max. 69 mm (adjacent pockets empty)

Length: Max. 250 mm

Weight: Max. 6 kg

Chips and Coolant Management

Chip Conveyor: Hinge Type or Scraper Type

Coolant Flush System with Coolant Wash Gun

Additional Features

Tool Probe and Part Probe

Rotary Table and Tailstock: Diameter 40 mm Ball Screw

Controller Options:

Fanuc 18i-MB, Siemens 828D, Heidenhain iTNC 530

Accessories:

Ethernet Interface

Data Server + HPCC + NURBS Support

Tri-color Stack Light

Z-axis Column Raiser (180 mm)

Power Case Chiller and Spindle Chiller

VMC 480, 600, 800, and 1000 P3 Models

VMC 480P3

Travels (X, Y, Z): 480 x 400 x 330 mm

Work Table: 600 x 400 mm, Max Load: 300 kg

Rapid Traverse: 30 m/min

Feed Rate: 12 m/min

Spindle: 8000 rpm (13 kW / 11.5 HP, belt-driven)

ATC: 16-tool capacity (standard)

VMC 600P3

Travels (X, Y, Z): 600 x 510 x 510 mm

Work Table: 750 x 510 mm, Max Load: 700 kg

Rapid Traverse: 36 m/min

Spindle: 8000 rpm (13 kW belt-driven, standard)

VMC 1000P3

Travels (X, Y, Z): 1020 x 510 x 510 mm

Work Table: 1120 x 510 mm, Max Load: 700 kg

Rapid Traverse: 36 m/min

Spindle: 8000 rpm (13 kW belt-driven, standard)

General Notes

The machines are suitable for various applications, including general-purpose machining, heavy ferrous machining, high-speed non-ferrous machining, and complex 3D profiling.

Fanuc 0i-MC control is standard. Siemens 810D control is optional for higher-end models.

Specifications are subject to change for continuous improvement.

the Best of Both VMC1250 and VMC1500P3 Machines

The VMC1250P3 and VMC1500P3 machines are heavy-duty, all-purpose vertical machining centers, designed for demanding applications. These machines are equipped with advanced features to enhance their performance, particularly in reducing thermal growth caused by heat generation.

Machine Specifications - VMC1250P3
Travels X, Y, Z: 1,270 mm x 660 mm x 635 mm

X = 50 in, Y = 26 in, Z = 25 in

Work Table

Dimensions: 1,370 mm x 660 mm

Max Load: 1,350 kg

Performance

Rapid Traverse: 30 m/min (1,181 in/min)

Feedrate: 12 m/min (472 in/min)

Spindle

40-Taper Spindle

Speed: 8,000 rpm

Power: 25 hp (belt-driven, standard)

Optional 50-Taper Spindle

Speed: 6,000 rpm

Power: 25 hp (gear-driven, standard)

Control

Fanuc Oi-MC (standard)

Siemens 810D (optional)

Automatic Tool Changer (ATC)

20 Tool Capacity (standard)

40 Tool Capacity (twin ATC option)

32 Tool Capacity (side mount/swing arm option)

24 Tool Capacity (swing arm on 50-Taper machines)

Machine Specifications - VMC1500P3

Travels: X, Y, Z = 1,500 mm x 800 mm x 635 mm

Work Table:

Dimensions: 1,700 mm x 800 mm

Max Load: 2,000 kg

Spindle Options:

40-Taper: 8,000 rpm, 25 hp (belt-driven)

50-Taper: 6,000 rpm, 25 hp (gear-driven)

Control Options:

Fanuc Oi-MC (standard)

Siemens 810D (optional)

Hardinge-Bridgeport DT480P3 Machines

Machine Specifications - DT480P3

Travels: X, Y = 480 mm x 400 mm, Z = 330 mm

Work Table:

Dimensions: 600 mm x 400 mm

Max Load: 250 kg

Rapid Traverse: 48 m/min (1,890 in/min)

Feedrate: 15 m/min (591 in/min)

Spindle

Speed: 15,000 rpm (direct-driven)

Control

Fanuc Oi-MC (standard)

Automatic Tool Changer (ATC)

14 Tool Capacity (standard, turret-type)

20 Tool Capacity (swing arm option)

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Hardinge-Bridgeport is committed to providing the best tools for your manufacturing needs. We offer a worldwide network of highly-qualified engineers and a range of pre- and after-sales support to maximize the value of your machine investment. From test cuts to consultancy and turnkey projects, we ensure you receive the latest technological advancements and assistance in solving manufacturing challenges. Whether you're facing production issues or looking to improve performance, Hardinge-Bridgeport provides practical, professional, and impartial guidance to meet your needs.

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PERFORMANCE P3 SERIES VMCs AND DRILL/TAP MACHINES

All machines in the P3 VMC range are built using FEA (Finite Element Analysis) techniques. As such, the machines are robust and structurally balanced, providing excellent rigidity and thermal and mechanical stability, resulting in improved accuracy, finish, and tool life.

To enable you to get down to business fast and help reduce cycle times, the VMCs have a rapid traverse of 1,181ipm on all axes and 1,418ipm on the VMC480. Automatic tool change capability ranges from a 16-tool carousel to 24/32 side-mounted or 40-tool capacity, depending on the ATC configuration.

The VMC P3 range is equipped with a spindle power range up to 15,000-rpm, belt-driven spindle for general-purpose machining. For high-speed machining operations, the VMCs can be supplied with a 15,000-rpm direct-drive spindle on the 600, 800, 1000, 1250, and 1500P3 models. The machines are equipped with chip and coolant management systems to ensure trouble-free machining. Coolant flow is directed via adjustable ports in the spindle face to deliver 40L/min to the cutting area.

The standard machines are ergonomically designed, user-friendly, and feature short block processing speeds with great look-ahead functionality. All VMCs are built using a rigid C-frame construction for enhanced rigidity and low center of gravity, providing excellent absorption of cutting forces and thermal stability.

For heavy-duty, high-metal removal machining, an 8,000rpm high-torque spindle with a 2-speed ZF planetary gearbox is available.

All VMC spindles are specified with high-quality cast iron CAT-V-40 or BT-40 capability, which can be supplied as an option.

Control:
The GE Fanuc Oi-MC control is standard on all P3 machines, delivering outstanding machining performance where and when it matters most.

SPINDLE

Maximum spindle speed: 15,000 rpm direct-driven
10,800 rpm belt-driven
8,000 rpm belt-driven
8,000 rpm 8,000 rpm belt-driven

Torque Fanuc: 153-404b Nm 8 1,500 rpm Nm 35R-16 1,500 rpm Nm 689Y8-16 1,500 Nm 619ftλ6 8 1,600 rpm Nm Φ.9/t-16 8 1,500 rpm
Torque Siemens: 56-404 Nm 6ı.OR-16 1,500 rpm Nm 1,500 rpm Nm 8 1,500 rpm
Spindle power Fanuc peak kW kW 10hp 13 kW 17.5hp 13 kW 13 kW
Spindle power Siemens peak kW 17.5hp 13 kW 13 kW 12.5hp

HIGH-SPEED SPINDLE OPTION

Maximum spindle speed peak: 12,000 rpm 15,000 optional direct-driven rpm
15,000 optional direct-driven rpm
15,000 optional belt-driven rpm
Torque Fanuc: 53-409k Nm 45.4R-16 2,000 rpm Nm 454R-16 2,000 rpm Nm 454ft-16 2,000 rpm
Torque Siemens: 156-40 ro Nm 2,000 rpm 68 Nm 49.1R8-16 2,000 rpm Nm 49,1ff-16 2,000 rpm
Spindle power: 13 kW 115hp 13 kW 13 kW 125hp

HIGH-TORQUE SPINDLE OPTION

Maximum spindle speed peak: 8,000 rpm
Transmission: 2-speed ZF Planetary Type Gear-box
Torque Fanuc: 153-40Ø Nm 375 rpm Nm 129.8ftλ6 315 rpm Nm 375 rpm
Torque Siemens: 56-40 Ø Nm 375 rpm Nm 375 rpm Nm 315 rpm
Spindle power: 13 kW 13 kW 13 kW

ATC

Tool shank: No. 30 No. 40 No. 40 No. 40
Standard Carousel capacity: 14 turret-type 16 20 20 20
Twin ATC Option capacity: 40 40 40
Side-Mount Swing Arm Option capacity: 20 24 24 24
Shank Type: CAT-V or BT CAT-V or BT CAT-V or BT CAT-V or BT CAT-V or BT
Tool Diameter Max: 90 mm turret-type 94 mm 3.1in carousel-type 89 mm 3.5in 89 mm 3.5in 89 mm
Tool Weight Max: 3 kg 3 kg 6kg 6kg 6kg 13.2lbs
Tool Length Max: 200 mm turret-type 250 mm 9.84in carousel-type 250 mm 9.84in carousel-type 250 mm 9.84in
Tool change times:

Chip-to-chip/Tool-to-tool Seconds turret-type Seconds carousel-type Seconds carousel-type 8.5 Seconds carousel-type

Seconds swing arm Seconds swing arm option Seconds swing arm Seconds swing arm

ACCURACY

Evaluation Standard: ANSI ASME B5S4 ANSI ASME ANSI ASME ANSI ASME ANSI ASME
Positioning - Full Stroke xyz: ±0.0001in ±0.015mm ±0.0015in ±0.025mm ±0.01mm ±0.001in
Repeatability - Full Stroke x0: 0.00008in 0.0002mm 0.00008in 0.0002mm 0.00008in 0.0002mm
Repeatability - Full Stroke y0: 0.00008in 0.0002mm 0.00008in 0.0002mm 0.00008in 0.0002mm
Repeatability - Full Stroke z0: 0.00008in 0.0002mm 0.00008in 0.0002mm 0.00008in 0.0002mm

SLIDES

Way Construction x,y,z: Linear Guides Linear Guides Linear Guides Linear Guides Linear Guides
Way Size: 25, 30, 30 A 25, 30, 30 A 30 A 30 A 30 A
Number of Linear Guides: x-axis 2 Double Ball 3 Double Ball 3 Double Ball 3 Double Ball
Number of Linear Guides: z-axis 2 Double Ball 2 Double Ball 2 Double Ball 1 Double Ball
Number of Guide Trucks: x-axis 4 4 5 5
Number of Guide Trucks: z-axis 4 6 6 6

Diameter x pitch xyz: 32mm x 16mm x 0.6293in 32mm x 16mm x 0.6293in 32mm x 16mm x 0.6293in 32mm x 16mm

Please note that the design and specifications of the machines illustrated herein are subject to change without notice in line with our policy of continuous improvement.