3-HP.
3-HP motor with a 2J head. Spindle speeds range from 60 to 4,200 rpm. Metered, one-shot lubrication system. Innovative, patented airflow cooling system – uses no external fans.
Is a Bridgeport mill 3 phase?
On the Bridgeport mill at work, the power feed motor,(X only ), coolant pump, lights and digital readout all come from a single phase supply. The 3phase is only for the spindle motor.
Do they still make Bridgeport Mills?
The Bridgeport knee mill is still made in the U.S.A. — by Hardinge Inc. Bridgeportarea-team members stand with the first machine to roll off the line at Hardinge.
How much does a Bridgeport Series 1 mill weigh?
between 1800-2400 pounds
Anyway, for the older machines, the standard Bridgeport Series 1 will usually weigh between 1800-2400 pounds, depending on which head is mounted to it and its age. A Series 2 Bridgeport is double that at 4,000 lbs (although they’re not nearly as common).
How big is a Bridgeport milling machine?
Additional information
| Table size | 9″ x 42″ |
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| Power requirements | 220 / 440 volts, 3 phase, 60 cycle |
| Amps | 3-Jun |
| Approximate dimensions | 57″ x 58″ x 82″ high |
| Approximate weight | 2,750 lbs. |
Can you use a VFD as a phase converter?
Yes, a VFD can power a three-phase motor with a single-phase input power supply, but phase conversion introduces many considerations that normally don’t factor in to buying a VFD.
What is the difference between a Series 1 and Series 2 Bridgeport mill?
The fact that the Series II weighs over twice as much as the Series I gives it the capability to handle larger and heavier work. Its extra weight adds stability, while the four-horsepower head allows the operator to use the cutting tools that lend themselves to deeper cuts and higher feed rates.
What can I do with a Bridgeport mill?
You could bolt parts off the edge of the table and drill bolt circles and mill keyseats, meaning that it could accommodate larger parts. Machinists could also handle much wider plates that a machine of this size could previously allow.
What is a Series 1 Bridgeport mill?
The Bridgeport Series I Standard Mill is the original milling, drilling and boring machine. The Bridgeport Series I Knee Mill is the most popular mill ever made with over 370,000 machines built over the past 70-plus years.
What does a million dollars weigh?
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing states that all US bills weigh a single gram. This means that $1,000,000 in $100 bills weighs around 10 kilograms (22.046 pounds). However, if you wanted your million in single dollar bills, that same amount of money would weigh a metric ton (2,204.623 pounds).
How do I identify my Bridgeport milling machine?
The machine serial number is located on the knee casting. Standing in front of the machine, crank the Y axis handle to move the saddle to the rear of its travel. The sliding guards will move to the rear exposing the stamped number.
How tall is a Bridgeport Series 1?
47.25"
The Bridgeport Series I Knee Mill is the most popular mill ever made with over 370,000 machines built over the past 70-plus years.
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| Series 1 KneeMill | |
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| Standard | 49″ x 9″ (1,245 x 299 mm) |
| T Slot center distance | 3 @ 2.5″ (64 mm) |
| T-Slot Size | 0.625″ (16 mm) |
| Height Above Floor (Max.) | 47.25″ (1,200 mm) |
Who makes Supermax milling machines?
Yeong Chin Machinery Industries Co. Ltd.
SUPERMAX precision machine tools are manufactured in Taiwan by one of the world’s leading machine tool manufacturers, Yeong Chin Machinery Industries Co. Ltd. (YCM), where cutting-edge technology and the highest quality standards are the performance benchmarks.
Can a VFD damage a motor?
2) VFDs can destroy motor bearings.
These arcs destructively cause pitting, frosting and fluting in motor bearings and bearing races, resulting in premature motor failure.
Can you run multiple motors on one VFD?
It is absolutely fine to run more than 1 motor on single VFD till the KW is matched and the parameters are set correctly. This is the key of any VFD application.
Can you put a VFD on a single-phase motor?
People often wanted to run the motors at reduced speeds so they asked, “Is it possible to add a VFD to my single phase motor?” In general, single-phase motors cannot be run with VFDs. However, it is possible to input a single-phase to a VFD and output variable voltage to a 3-phase induction motor.
Which VFD for Bridgeport?
A popular question we are often asked is which VFD we would recommend using with a Bridgeport Mill. Generally our go to answer is the SMV vector by AC TECH LENZE.
Are Acra Mills good?
Acra Mill Machines
An excellent alternative for about 1/3 of the cost, this machine can do all of the things an original Bridgeport machine can do. An Acra milling machine boasts exceptional quality, functionality, and dependability.
Where are Acra machines made?
Acra Machinery, Inc. located in California and in business for over 40 years, offers quality and value for manual machines and CNC flabed lathes. We honestly tell our customers if machines are made in China or Taiwan.
What is a metal mill?
A milling machine removes material from a work piece by rotating a cutting tool (cutter) and moving it into the work piece. Milling machines, either vertical or hori- zontal, are usually used to machine flat and irregularly shaped surfaces and can be used to drill, bore, and cut gears, threads, and slots.
What all can you do with a milling machine?
Milling machines are a type of machinery for removing material from a workpiece using rotary cutters. These machines can drill, bore, and cut an array of materials.