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.

	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	Grease Central Lubrication	Grease Central Lubrication
Linear Guideway (X/Y/Z Axes)
Type	Ball Guide	Ball Guide	Ball 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