Bridgeport Manual Mill
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Purpose
Milling machines use the rotational motion of a stationary cutter to remove material from a workpiece. The position of the workpiece can be moved along all 3 of the machines working axes (X, Y, and Z). By advancing the workpiece into the rotating cutter, material is removed, and it is brought to the desired size and shape.
Safety
- Remove the collet tightening wrench immediately after using it.
- Work must be clamped securely in a vise and vise clamped tightly to the table, or, work must be clamped securely to the table.
- Make sure cutter is rotating in the proper direction before cutting material.
- Before running machine the spindle should be rotated by hand to make sure it is clear for cutting.
- Make sure the power is off before changing cutters.
- Make sure that the machine is fully stopped before taking any measurements.
- Always use cutters which are sharp and in good condition.
- Always stay at the machine while it is running.
- Use the milling machine spindle brake to stop the spindle after the power has been turned off.
- Before cleaning the mill remove cutting tools from the spindle to avoid cutting yourself.
Specifications
- Work Area
X (front-back) 12.0 in 305 mm Y (left-right) 36.0 in 915 mm Z (up-down) 16.0 in 406 mm - Spindle: 2HP, 60-4200 rpm
- Spindle Taper Size: R8
- Table Size: 49" x 9" (equipped with 3 t-slots)
- Accessories: Equipped with a digital read out
Approved Materials
- Metals (ferrous and non-ferrous)
- Plastics
- Woods