Brand new US made Bridgeport

[jwmay]

Well this article is 16 years old, so I can’t say this is need. But I’ve read many articles about US made machine tools, with Index being the only manufacturer named as still producing milling machines in the US. So I thought it might be worth posting.

Hardinge Resumes Production of Bridgeport Milling Machine

Hardinge’s rapid re-introduction of the Bridgeport milling machine may well become a textbook case history of how the principles of lean manufacturing can be applied.

www.mmsonline.com

Bridgeport Machine Goes To Market On The Internet With Special Series 1 Milling

Bridgeport Machine Goes To Market On The Internet With Special Series 1 Milling

www.mmsonline.com

I went to the Hardinge website and they’re still selling them. I don’t know if they’re still made in America though.

18k without DRO. FWIW..

 

[ddickey]

The Index I think is cheaper. At least it says starting at $15,950 on their website.