Instrument Description

Type:

Milling

Make:

Bridgeport

Model:

Vertical Milling Machine with Acurite NC

Usage Info

Availability:
Internal and external researchers

Training Requirements:

Request training via iLab.

*Safety related prerequisite trainings may be required.

SRA-approved rates:
Yes

Location

Campus:

Evansdale

College:

Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources

Department:

Innovation Hub

Address:

Engineering Sciences Building G86

Bridgeport Vertical Milling Machine with Acurite NC

The Bridgeport Vertical Milling Machine with Acurite NC is the most popular milling, drilling, and boring machine on the market. The variable speed drive system offers high and low speeds for cutting various types of materials while maintaining accuracy and surface finish. The MillPWR G2 control allows for conversational CNC machining for the introductory users to learn the basic operations of CNC machining.

USB and Ethernet compatible, it features a bright, 12.1" high-resolution display, 1 GHz processor, and plenty of programming capabilities: estimated runtimes, expanded tool/datum offsets, enhanced tool paths, plus a DFX converter.

Capabilities/Specifications

Working Area (in): 48" x 10" x 6"
Resolution (in): 0.0005"
Materials:Ferrous and non-ferrous metals, plastics, woods
Capabilities: 2.5 axis milling with Acurite Conversational CNC control

Contact

Kelsey Crawford

(304) 293-3427

kelsey.crawford@mail.wvu.edu

ESB G86