Bridgeport Milling Machines & Bridgeport Lathes

If you're looking for a used lathe machine for sale in Pennsylvania or Bridgeport machines, R.R.I.C. Associates has you covered.

We pride ourselves on offering you the best used CNC machinery — that's why we proudly sell Bridgeport CNC lathes and turning machines. Our goal is to provide you with the highest-quality machining products at the best price so that you can deliver top-of-the-line work to your clients.

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Bridgeport Mill Machines: Quality Milling Machines

For the past 80 years, the Bridgeport name has been synonymous with high-precision turning machines.

Founded in 1938 in Bridgeport, Connecticut by Swedish-born Rudolph Bannow, Bridgeport Machines Inc. was originally known as Bridgeport Pattern and Model Works. It was here that Bannow worked his way up to foreman, and eventually bought the company with a partner.

While on a delivery, Bannow sketched the idea for a turret milling machine on a paper bag in his truck, and two years later, Bridgeport began shipping turret milling machines around the country — and earning a reputation as a leader in the machine tool industry.

When Hardinge Inc. acquired Bridgeport 2002, they kept the Bridgeport name — because when it comes to high-performance lathes and turning machines, it's hard to beat a Bridgeport.

Due to their incredible durability, precision and versatility, Bridgeport lathes can be found in a multitude of industries today, including aerospace, automotive, electronics fabrication and sporting goods. Their ability to precisely shear away almost any material is invaluable to shops working with metal, wood and even glass.

Bridgeport has created a variety of machines to cover all your machining needs. Contact us or view our inventory to see what we have available.

• The Bridgeport V Series offers rapid traverses on X, Y and Z-axes to meet the needs of the metal-cutting market.
• The Bridgeport GX-Series provides exceptional stacking, saving you floor and operator interface space while providing powerful horsepower and spindle torque.
• The Bridgeport Vertical Pallet Changer gives you accuracy and speed in all applications.
• The Bridgeport 5-Axis Models provide digitally precise cutting solutions with high-end features, including a coupled spindle and oil chiller.

Bridgport Milling Machines for Sale From R.R.I.C Associates

At R.R.I.C. Associates, nothing makes us prouder than helping our customers succeed. That is why we offer a wide selection of Bridgeport machines including popular CNC machines like Bridgeport milling machines and Bridgeport lathes. Our staff has a combined 35 years of professional manufacturing experience spanning multiple areas, so we know what it takes to be successful in this competitive environment.

That's why we take our commitment your satisfaction so seriously during each step of the buying process. From initial consultation, to developing innovative ways to improve tool life, decrease machine downtime and increase productivity, we are dedicated to adding value to your shop and business.

This focus has not only earned us a large number of wonderful and loyal customers, but also a reputation as the best CNC lathe dealer in Pennsylvania and one of the leading CNC machine dealers throughout the nation.

Use the link below to browse our Bridgeport CNC lathe inventory, and let us help you discover why so many turn to R.R.I.C. Associates for their professional machining needs. Contact us today!

   

Bridgeport Machinery FAQ

Bridgeport is a famous name in many machine shops. Often called the original multipurpose mill, the Bridgeport vertical knee mill is a storied machine with a long, widely renowned history.

 

What Is a Bridgeport Milling Machine?

The Bridgeport is a manual knee-type vertical milling machine. The original firm began in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and the milling machines entered production in 1938. Over the years, the company's milling machines became such as success among machinists that the name Bridgeport was used to refer to any vertical milling machine regardless of the manufacturer.

 

Bridgeport Series I Standard Mill

Bridgeport milling machines revolutionized the production of modern milling machines. Each mill combined a rigid structure with innovative features that allowed companies to increase their operational speed. Part of the Bridgeport mill's success was also due to its unique design features.

The Ram

The ram gave machinists the opportunity to handle wider plates than previous milling machines due to its ability to unclamp for extension and withdrawal on the Y axis. This more extensive range of motion allowed machinists to bolt parts off the table's edge to drill bolt circles or mill keyseats.

Turret

Before the creation of the turret, machinists had to reposition the part for some operations, which was time-consuming and slowed production. With the turret in place, machinists can unclamp and position it to mill features at any angle while keeping the part securely clamped to the table.

Rigidity

One of the many benefits of the Bridgeport milling machine is its superior rigidity. Bridgeport milling machines consist of a solid cast iron frame for stability, allowing machinists the option to cut dense material and take heavy cuts with less risk of chatter. 

Quill

The Bridgeport milling machine was one of the first machines with a quill, a piece that enables users to raise and lower the milling cutter much as they would with a drill press. Machinists can use this feature to work much more quickly, saving time and money. 

 

Who Makes Bridgeports Today?

The company Hardinge bought Bridgeport in 2002 and continued production of the Series I machine. After Hardinge purchased the company, the Bridgeport milling machine's production increased, which has only continued to grow the Bridgeport legacy.

 

Find High-Quality Used Bridgeport Machinery for Sale With R.R.I.C. Associates

R.R.I.C. Associates is a family-owned business specializing in buying and selling metalworking machinery. We have over 35 years of experience and are always looking to add to our inventory and connect buyers with high-quality machines. If you are looking for a Bridgeport mill for sale or want to sell one yourself, we invite you to complete our online contact form today.