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The spindle speed is adjusted manually with the crank on the right-hand face of the headstock.  '''Only adjust the spindle speed when the spindle is turning!''''
The spindle speed is adjusted manually with the crank on the right-hand face of the headstock.  '''Only adjust the spindle speed when the spindle is turning!'''
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This machine has a reversible motor drive on the long axis of the table.  Feeding in this direction can be done manually or with under power from the motor.
This machine has variable-speed motor drives (Not CNC) on the two axes of the table.


==Manual Draw-Bar==
==Manual Draw-Bar==


This machine has manual tool-changing with a wrench.
This machine has manual tool-changing with a wrench.

Revision as of 11:04, 12 March 2024

Link to: Machine Shop Main Page

Warning Safety glasses Eye protection required!



Bridgeport Milling Machine
The Bridgeport mill in the Asylum Machine Shop
General Info
Make Bridgeport
Model
Serial
Specs
Manual
Asylum Info
Location Machine Shop
Rubric N/A
Training
Testing Tool testing
Restrictions red

See the Milling Machines category for notes on using all 3-Axis Milling Machines


Safety

Link to: Safety notes on the Milling Machine Category page

Speed Adjustment

Tortoise and hare
The speed control on the Bridgeport mill.

The spindle speed is adjusted manually with the crank on the right-hand face of the headstock. Only adjust the spindle speed when the spindle is turning!

This machine has variable-speed motor drives (Not CNC) on the two axes of the table.

Manual Draw-Bar

This machine has manual tool-changing with a wrench.