Description
Number of Pages: 47+4 foldouts
This is a reproduction, not a photocopy, of an original Bridgeport Series II Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual. This manual covers the operations of the full milling machine. It includes detailed information on installing and adjusting all of the major parts. This manual goes into detail on the variable speed in the 4hp Head, the variable speed on the quill, and removing the motor and changing the variable speed belts. This manual also covers proper lubrication instructions. If you own one of these machines this manual would be a great help.
Contents:
LEADING PARTICULARS...........................................5
PREPARING THE MACHINE
Uncrating.....................................................8
Shortages.....................................................8
Cleaning......................................................8
Installation on Solid Foundation..............................9
Leveling......................................................9
Lubrication...................................................9
Inspection....................................................9
Alignment of Head.............................................9
Parts List................................................10&11
TABLE AND SADDLE WITHOUT POWER (X-Y AXIS
)Operating Instructions.......................................12
Servicing Instructions........................................13
KNEE WITHOUT POWER (Z-AXIS)
Operating Instructions.......................................16
Servicing Instructions.......................................16
OPTIONAL TABLE DRIVE
Operating Instructions.......................................18
Servicing Instructions.......................................18
TABLE AND SADDLE WITH POWER (X-Y AXIS)
Operating Instructions.......................................20
Servicing Instructions.......................................24
KNEE WITH POWER (Z-AXIS)
Operating Instructions.......................................26
Servicing Instructions.......................................26
4J MILLING, DRILLING & BORING HEAD
Operating Instructions.......................................30
Servicing Instructions.......................................32
POWER QUILL FEED
Operating Instructions.......................................37
Servicing Instructions.......................................40
CUTTING FLUIDS...............................................41
SUGGESTED FEEDS FOR MILLING CUTTERS..........................42
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
Fig. 1 - Series II with parts identified....................3
Fig. 2 - Left and front views...............................6
Fig. 3 - Floor Plan.........................................7
Fig. 4 - Lifting machine....................................8
Fig. 5 & 6 - Aligning.......................................9
Fig. 9 - Side View - Basic Machine........................11A
Fig. 10 - Front View - Basic Machine........................10A
Fig. 11 - Table Clamping.....................................12
Fig. 12 - Saddle Clamping....................................12
Fig. 13 - Adjusting Table Gib................................13
Fig. 14 - Adjusting Saddle Gib...............................13
Fig. 15 - Backlash Take-up...................................14
Fig. 17 - Clamping Knee......................................16
Fig. 18 - Knee Gib Adjustment................................17
Fig. 19 - Optional Handwheel Bracket.........................19
Fig. 20 - Operators Control Panel............................20
Fig. 21 - Table Feed Bracket.................................21
Fig. 22 - Front View - Power Operated.......................23A
Fig. 23 - Side View - Power Operated........................22A
Fig. 23A - Saddle Gear Housing..............................22A
Fig. 23B - Saddle Transmission..............................22A
Fig. 23C - Saddle Motor.....................................22A
Fig. 24 - Saddle Control Shifter.............................24
Fig. 25, 26 & 27 - Knee Assembly - Power Operated............29
Fig. 28 & 29 - Belt Housing..................................33
Fig. 32 - Brake Actuator.....................................35
Fig. 33 - Hi-Lo Shifter......................................35
Fig. 34 - Vari-Drive Actuator................................35
Fig. 35 - Head Adjusting.....................................35
Fig. 36 - Speed Changer Chain Assembly.......................35
Fig. 37 - 4J Head Identification.............................36
Fig. 38 - Power Quill Feed Controls..........................37
Fig. 39 - Power Quill Assembly - Side View...................38
Fig. 40 - Power Quill Assembly - Front View..................39
Overview:
I have collected this information for many years and have found the information they contain to be priceless in using and setting up the machines properly. I believe this manual will be a valuable resource of knowledge that will provide a lot of helpful information that is often hard to find. My manuals are not photocopies. I maintain a high standard of quality in my reproductions. Most of the manuals I reproduce look better than their originals. I have professionally digitally edited every page, and removed stains, wrinkles and handwriting. All of the manuals are printed on thick white paper to withstand shop wear and tear.
