V-Series (V480 APC, V480)

Fully Digital, Next Generation Vertical Machining Centers

The Bridgeport® V-Series Vertical Machining Centers are new generation machines. These machines are fully digital, high- quality machine tools, designed to achieve maximum capacity and performance in the Job Shop, OEM, Aerospace, Automotive energy and other demanding markets.

	V480 APC (#30 Taper)	V480 APC (#40 Taper)	V480 (#30 Taper)	V480 (#40 Taper)
Travel
X/Y/Z Axes	480 x 400 x 430	480 x 400 x 430	480 x 400 x 430	480 x 400 x 430
Spindle Nose to Table	150 - 580	150 - 580	150 - 580	150 - 580
Y-Throat Distance	420	429	420	429
Table
Table Size	-	-	600 x 400	600 x 400
Load Capacity	-	-	250 Kg	300 Kg
T-Slots (Width x No. x Size)	-	-	14 x 3 x 125	14 x 3 x 125
Automatic Pallet Changer
Table Size	600 x 400	600 x 400	-	-
Load Capacity (Each Table)	200 Kg	200 Kg	-	-
Table Tap Holes (Mx x Nos.)	M12 x 35	M12 x 35	-	-
APC Change Time	8 - 10 seconds	8 - 10 seconds	-	-
APC Change Type (2 Tables)	180° Clockwise or Counter Clockwise	180° Clockwise or Counter Clockwise	-	-
Clamping Force	2200 Kg @35 Kg/cm²	2200 Kg @35 Kg/cm²	-	-
Max. Part Height	400	400	-	-
Spindle
Taper	30	40	30	40
Transmission	DDS	DDS	DDS	DDS
Spindle Speed (RPM)	STD: 15000 (Grease) OPT: 20000 (Grease)	STD: 12000 (Grease) OPT: 12000 (Oil-Air) OPT: 15000 (Oil-Air)	STD: 15000 (Grease) OPT: 20000 (Grease)	STD: 12000 (Grease) OPT: 12000 (Oil-Air) OPT:15000 (Oil-Air)
Motor Power	3.7kW/9kW (Cont./S3-25%) Fanuc 4.1kW/6.8kW (PS1/S6-40%)	5.5kW/11kW (Cont./S3-25%) Fanuc 4.3kW/6.5kW (PS1/S6-40%) Siemens	3.7kW/9kW (Cont./S3-25%) Fanuc 4.1kW/6.8kW (PS1/S6-40%)	5.5kW/11kW (Cont./S3-25%) Fanuc 4.3kW/6.5kW (PS1/S6-40%) Siemens
Maximum Torque at Base Speed	11.8N-m/28.7N-m (Cont./S3-25%) Fanuc 21N-m/31N-m (MS1/S6-40%) Siemens	35N-m/70N-m (Cont./S3-25%) Fanuc 27N-m/40N-m (MS1/S6-40%) Siemens	11.8N-m/28.7N-m (Cont./S3-25%) Fanuc 21N-m/31N-m (MS1/S6-40%) Siemens	35N-m/70N-m (Cont./S3-25%) 27N-m/40N-m (MS1/S6-40%) Siemens
Tapping Speed (max.)	6000 RPM	3000 RPM	6000 RPM	3000 RPM
Automatic Tool Changer
Tool Capacity	STD: 20	STD: 20 OPT: 30	STD: 20	STD: 20 OPT: 30
Type/Tool Selection	Swing Arm/ Bi-Directional	Swing Arm/ Bi-Directional	Swing Arm/ Bi-Directional	Swing Arm/ Bi-Directional
Pull Stud Type	BT/CAT/SK/ANSI 30	BT/CAT/SK/ANSI 40	BT/CAT/SK/ANSI 30	BT/CAT/SK/ANSI 40
Max. Tool Dia. (Full Drum/Adj. Pocket Empty)	75/100	75/100	80/150	80/150
Max. Tool Length	185	185	190	190
Max. Tool Weight	4	7	4	7
Tool Change Time (T-T)	0.8 seconds	1.6 seconds	0.8 seconds	1.6 seconds
Axes Drives (X/Y/Z Servo Motors)
Fanuc	1.6kW/1.6kW/3kW	2.3kW/2.3kW/2.3kW	1.6kW/1.6kW/3kW	2.3kW/2.3kW/2.3kW
Siemens	2.3kW/2.3kW/2.3kW	1.8kW/1.8kW/1.8kW	1.8kW/1.8kW/1.8kW	2.3kW/2.3kW/2.3kW
Ballscrews (X/Y/Z Axes)
Size	32/32/32	32/32/32	32/32/32	32/32/32
Pitch	16/16/16	12/12/12	16/16/16	12/12/12
Lubrication	Grease Central Lubrication	Grease Central Lubrication	Grease Central Lubrication	Grease Central Lubrication
Linear Guideway (X/Y/Z Axes)
Type	Ball Guide	Ball Guide	Ball Guide	Ball Guide
Size	25/25/30	25/25/30	25/25/30	25/25/30
Linear Ways	2/2/2	2/2/2	2/2/2	2/2/2
Linear Guide Trucks	4/4/4	4/4/4	4/4/4	4/4/4
Lubrication	Grease Central Lubrication	Grease Central Lubrication	Grease Central Lubrication	Grease Central Lubrication
Rapid Traverse Rate	48m/min	36m/min	48m/min	36m/min
Accuracy (ISO-230-2) (X/Y/Z Axes)
Positioning	0.01	0.01	0.01	0.01
Repeatability	0.005	0.005	0.005	0.005
Positioning (w/ Scales)	0.005	0.005	0.005	0.005
Repeatability (w/ Scales)	0.003	0.003	0.003	0.003
General Specifications
Machine Overall Size (Width x Depth x Height)	1800 x 2778 x 2226~2523	1800 x 2778 x 2226~2732	1975 x 2445 x 1945~2122	1975 x 2445 x 1945~2322
Machine Weight	4460	4460	3800	3800
Coolant Tank Capacity	170 L	170 L	170 L	170 L
Air Requirement	5 Kg/cm²	5 Kg/cm²	5 Kg/cm²	5 Kg/cm²
Power Requirement	64FLA/220V/3-Phase (Fanuc) 31FLA/400V/3-Phase (Siemens)	64FLA/220V/3-Phase (Fanuc) 31FLA/400V/3-Phase (Siemens)	52FLA/220V/3-Phase (Fanuc) 29FLA/400V/3-Phase (Siemens)	52FLA/220V/3-Phase (Fanuc) 29FLA/400V/3-Phase (Siemens)

Bridgeport’s high quality, highly specified V-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. V-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 including:

Heavy-duty dual-wound spindle motor
40-PSI coolant supplied through circular flushing coolant ring at spindle face offering 360º coverage of the cutting tool
Chip conveyor interface
Swing-out CNC control panel

Choose from the numerous productivity options for a truly versatile machine–all with the level of quality that you would expect from any Bridgeport product.

FANUC Control Features

8.4″ Color LCD Display
Card Slot
512KB memory
Graphic Display
Manual Guide Oi
Tool Life Management
Standard Versatile Operators panel
Cycle StartFeed Hold
Option Stop
Feed/Rapid
Spindle Override, Machine Mold Selection Switches
Manual Pulse Generator

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.

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