Milling Head & Drive System
Brand Identification: The Bridgeport name is prominently cast into the top front of the head housing.
Variable Speed Head: Features a top-mounted circular speed selector dial indicating speed ranges (RPMs) for high and low belt/gear settings.
Power Switch: A heavy-duty forward/reverse drum switch is mounted directly to the left side of the motor/head assembly.
Right-Angle Attachment: A black right-angle milling head attachment is currently mounted to the spindle nose, allowing horizontal or angled milling operations without changing the orientation of the workpiece.
2. Digital Readout System (DRO)
Brand & Display: Fitted with an Anilam Digital Readout (DRO) system, mounted on an adjustable swing arm to the right of the machine head for easy operator viewing.
Function: Provides real-time position feedback for precise linear measurements along the X and Y axes.
3. Knee, Saddle & Worktable
T-Slot Table: Features a standard long horizontal worktable equipped with T-slots for clamping workpieces or vices.
Manual Controls:
Left and right handwheels for X-axis table travel.
Front-mounted crank for adjusting the knee (Z-axis vertical position).
Front cross-feed handwheel for Y-axis depth control.
Quill Controls: Front-mounted mechanical depth stop rod and scale, with manual feed controls and lock levers.