Bridgeport Vertical Milling Machine
Tool Info
Manufacturer: Bridgeport
Model: 2J
The Bridgeport 2J vertical milling machine is among the most iconic and popular metal working machines in the world. A vertical milling machine resembles a drill press, and can be used for drilling holes, but typically is used with a cutter that can remove metal when moved “sideways” into the work piece, not just down into the material like a drill press. To facilitate precise movement, the work piece is attached to a very rigid table that can be accurately moved to within thousandths of an inch. Maker Works has added a digital read out that is accurate to 0.0005″, and a precision Kurt vise with SnapJaws.
How to Use This Tool:
1. Take the Tool Training class
2. Purchase a membership
3. Reserve the tool, then come in
If you are an active member who has taken the Tool Training class, make your reservation below.
Specifications:
Spindle R8
Spindle motor 2 HP
Spindle speed ranges 60-500, 500-4,200 RPM
Table travel 27″ x 12″ x 16″ (Z)
Quill travel 5″
Benefits:
Precision movement
Digital read-out
Variable speed
Standard R-8 tooling
Tormach TTS quick-change tooling system
Acu-Rite digital read out (DRO)
Kurt 6″ precision vise
Limitations:
This machine currently does not have power X feed.
Operations:
Milling
Facing
Drilling
Boring (w/boring head)