Long time no see. Even though I’m no longer a member with the Makerspace (not enough free time), I do want to inform you all (and especially the chairperson), my company wishes to donate 2 Bridgeport CNC’s, a 760 and TC 30.
So if this is something you are interested, please let me know. I and one of our setup guys would gladly volunteer to help you guys with training/setup.
EDIT: I forgot to mention. The 760 is operational, however, the TC 30 is suffering from issues currently it has a problem with the spindle motor.
I’ve spent a lot of time with both those machines and even though I’m not around, if you accept them I can help out if you have any questions regarding maintenance and/or service.
I also am highly suspect of those dimensions, that 760 certainly appears to be larger than any VF2, but maybe it is just an illusion.
4th axis will be a pain, BP was married to 4th axis that was basically manual rotary tables with motors, and they don’t seem to last.
You don’t have to be a member. We’ve had lots of non-members teach classes. A member must sponsor and sign-up for he class. Non-members have also received honorariums.