GX-Series

The Bridgeport® GX-Series Performance Vertical Machining Centers and Drill/Tap centers are designed for flexibility and throughput and built for a production environment. Ideal for both job shops and OEMs, these high-quality, highly-specified and rugged machines were developed for applications that require speed as well as accuracy. The unique design allows the machines to literally overlap one another to better utilize valuable floor space and to promote cell manufacturing and perfect for automation. Add some robots or a gantry system and you can increase your productivity with virtually no labor costs.

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GX710 GX1000 GX1600
Travel
X/Y/Z Axes 710 x 400 x 430 1020 x 540 x 540 1600 x 700 x 635
Spindle Nose to Table 150 - 580 145 - 685 133 - 768
Y-Throat Distance 429 548 725
Table
Table Size 800 x 400 1120 x 540 1700 x 700
Load Capacity 300 Kg 700 Kg 1500 Kg
T-Slots (Width x No. x Size) 14 x 3 x 125 18 x 5 x 100 18 x 5 x 125
Spindle
Taper No. 40 (BBT 40) No. 40 No. 40
Transmission DDS DDS DDS
Spindle Speed RPM STD: 12000 (Grease)
OPT: 12000 (Oil-Air)
OPT: 15000 (Oil-Air)		 STD: 12000 (Grease)
OPT: 12000 (Oil-Air)
OPT: 15000 (Oil-Air)		 STD: 12000 (Grease)
OPT: 12000 (Oil-Air)
OPT: 15000 (Oil-Air)
Motor Power 5.5kW/11kW (Cont./S3-15%) Fanuc 11kW/18.5kW (Cont./S3-15%) Fanuc 22kW/35kW (Cont./S3-25%) Fanuc
Max. Torque at Base Speed 35N-m/70N-m (Cont./S3-15%) Fanuc 52.5N-m/118N-m (Cont./S3-15%) Fanuc 140N-m/180.5N-m (Cont./S3-25%) Fanuc
Automatic Tool Changer
Tool Capacity STD: 24
OPT: 30		 STD: 24
OPT: 30		 STD: 30
OPT: 40
Type/Tool Selection Swing Arm/Bi-Directional Swing Arm/Bi-Directional Swing Arm/Bi-Directional
Pull Stud Type BT/CAT/SK/ANSI 40 BT/CAT/SK/ANSI 40 BT/CAT/SK/ANSI 40
Max. Tool Dia. 80/150 80/150 75/150 (non-CE) or 130 (CE)
Max. Tool Length 200 300 350 (non-CE) or 340 (CE)
Max. Tool Weight 7 Kg 7 Kg 7 Kg
Tool Change Time (T-T) 2.5 seconds 1.6 seconds 2.5 seconds
Axes Drives (X/Y/Z Axes)
Fanuc 1.8kW/1.8kW/1.8kW 1.8kW/1.8kW/1.8kW 4kW/4kW/7kW
Siemens 2.29kW/2.29kW/2.29kW 3.05kW/3.05kW/3.05kW 5.7kW/5.7kW/7.2kW
Ball Screws (X/Y/Z Axes)
Size 25/25/30 40/40/40 45/45/45
Pitch 12/12/12 12/12/12 12/12/12
Lubrication Grease Central Lubrication Manual Grease Central Lubrication Manual Grease Central Lubrication
Linear Guideway (X/Y/Z Axes)
Type Ball Guide Ball Guide Roller Guide
Size 25/25/25 30/30/30 45/45/45
Linear Ways 2/2i/2 3/3/2 2/2/2
Linear Guide Trucks 4/4i/4 5/5/6 4/4/6
Lubrication Grease Central Lubrication Grease Central Lubrication Grease Central Lubrication
Rapid Traverse Rate 36 m/min 36 m/min 36 m/min
Accuracy (ISO 230-2) (X/Y/Z Axes)
Positioning 0.01 0.01 0.014
Repeatability 0.005 0.005 0.007
Positioning (w/ Scales) 0.005 0.005 0.005
Repeatability (w/ Scales) 0.004 0.004 0.004
General Specifications
Machine Overall Size
(Width x Depth x Height)		 1975 x 2445 x 1945 - 2515 2955 x 2190 x 2713 3898 x 2754 x 2878
Machine Weight 3907 5500 9800
Coolant Tank Capacity 170 L 360 L 500 L
Air Requirement 6 Kg/cm² 6 Kg/cm² 6 Kg/cm²
Power Requirement 64 FLA/220V/3-Phase (Fanuc)
37 FLA/400V/3-Phase (Siemens)		 82FLA/220V/3-Phase (Fanuc) 43 FLA/400V/3-Phase (Siemens)
43 FLA/400V/ 3-Phase (Heidenhain)		 100 FLA/220V/3-Phase (Fanuc)
52 FLA/400V/3-Phase (Siemens) 65FLA/400V/3-Phase (Heidenhain)

Bridgeport’s high quality, highly specified GX-Series Vertical Machining Centers (VMCs) are extremely compact and rugged mills; developed for applications that require both the utmost in speed and accuracy.  V-Series machines are equipped with industry-leading features that enable speed, power, accuracy, and durability–all in a compact design and at an affordable price.  GX-Series Vertical Machining Centers are rigid and reliable, consisting of a robust, one-piece cast iron base, heavy-duty linear guideways and ball screws, and many value-added standard features.

FANUC Control Features

  • 10.4” Color LCD Display
  • Linear/Circular/Helical Interpolation
  • Programmable Data Input
  • PCMCIA Card Slot
  • Workpiece Coordinate System
  • Manual Pulse Generator (Handwheel)
  • Coordinate System Rotation
  • Rigid Tapping
  • Tool Life Management
  • Tool Length Compensation
  • Background Editing
  • Ethernet Ready/USB Slot
  • Additional Workpiece Coordinate System
  • Manual Guide i

SIEMENS Control Features

  • 10.4″ Color Display
  • RJ45 Ethernet Port/Network Drive
  • USB 2.0
  • Compact Flash (CF) Interface
  • Intuitive Jog Mode
  • Tool and Workpiece Measurement
  • Intuitive and Transparent tool Management
  • Graphical Interactive Programming and Operation
  • Mold Making Quick Viewer
  • Transformation – Cycle800
  • MDynamics – Mold and Die

Conversational programming features offered on the CNC control is the CNC control builder’s standard product, which may not fully support all machine functions. It is recommended the end user reference the control system documentation, or contact the control manufacturer, for further details of use or customization.

FANUC Control Features

  • 10.4” Color LCD Display
  • Linear/Circular/Helical Interpolation
  • Programmable Data Input
  • PCMCIA Card Slot
  • Workpiece Coordinate System
  • Manual Pulse Generator (Handwheel)
  • Coordinate System Rotation
  • Rigid Tapping
  • Tool Life Management
  • Tool Length Compensation
  • Background Editing
  • Ethernet Ready/USB Slot
  • Additional Workpiece Coordinate System
  • Manual Guide i

SIEMENS Control Features

  • 10.4″ Color Display
  • RJ45 Ethernet Port/Network Drive
  • USB 2.0
  • Compact Flash (CF) Interface
  • Intuitive Jog Mode
  • Tool and Workpiece Measurement
  • Intuitive and Transparent tool Management
  • Graphical Interactive Programming and Operation
  • Mold Making Quick Viewer
  • Transformation – Cycle800
  • MDynamics – Mold and Die

Heidenhain Control Features

  • Contour Approach and Departure
  • FK Free Contour Programming
  • Program Jumps
  • Fixed Cycles
  • Coordinate Transformations
  • Q Parameters
  • Programming Aids
  • Actual Position capture
  • Verification Graphics
  • Program Run Graphics
  • Machining Time
  • Returning to the Contour
  • Datum Tables
  • Preset Table
  • Data Interfaces
  • Tool Compensation
  • Cutting Data Tables
  • Constant Contouring Speed
  • Parallel Operation

Conversational programming features offered on the CNC control is the CNC control builder’s standard product, which may not fully support all machine functions. It is recommended the end user reference the control system documentation, or contact the control manufacturer, for further details of use or customization.

GX-Series Vertical Machining Centers can be found serving countless industries, including:

  • Aerospace
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Automotive
  • Large job shops & OEM

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