GX 1300-50, GX 1600-50

Hardinge Inc. announces the release of two new Bridgeport 50-taper vertical machining centers to its machine tool product line. These machining centers, the Bridgeport GX 1300-50 and the GX 1600-50, complement the company’s previously released 40-taper models. The new machines are for heavy cutting of the toughest materials, according to the company. In addition to a 50-taper spindle, they are manufactured with a heavy-duty cast iron base for added stiffness, damping characteristics and increased thermal stability. The standard Fanuc spindle motor provides 47 hp (35Kw). A 24-tool capacity, bidirectional automatic toolchanger is standard. Options include 4th and 5th axis drive packages, rotary tables, tool probe, part probe and spindle oil chiller.