Machine Comparison
Hardinge Bridgeport V710 vs Okuma GENOS M460-VE
Hardinge vs Okuma · Vertical Machining Centers
Summary
The Hardinge Bridgeport V710 and the Okuma GENOS M460-VE are both 40-taper vertical machining centers for small and medium prismatic parts. The headline difference is at the spindle: the Okuma GENOS M460-VE is listed at 22/18.5 kW (30/25 hp), the Hardinge Bridgeport V710 at 5.5 / 7.5 kW (continuous / 30 min) with the Fanuc control.
The Okuma GENOS M460-VE also runs to 15,000 rpm as standard, where the Hardinge Bridgeport V710 is a 10,000 RPM machine with 12,000 or 15,000 RPM as extra-cost options. The Okuma carries 32 tools against 20, and its table measures 1,000 × 460 mm (39.37 × 18.11 in) against 800 x 400 mm (31.49 x 15.74 in). The Hardinge is listed with a # 40 BIG-PLUS spindle nose, the Okuma with BT40.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Hardinge Bridgeport V710 | Okuma GENOS M460-VE |
|---|---|---|
| Table Size | 31.49 x 15.74in (800 x 400mm) | 1,000 × 460 mm (39.37 × 18.11 in) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 10,000 RPM (Up to 12,000/15,000 RPM optionally) | 15,000 rpm |
| Spindle Power | 5.5 / 7.5 kW (Fanuc) (Contin./ 30 min) | 22/18.5 kW (30/25 hp) ▲ |
| Spindle Taper / Nose | # 40 BIG-PLUS | BT40 |
| Tool Capacity | 20 Tools | 32 ▲ |
Advantages
Hardinge Bridgeport V710
- # 40 BIG-PLUS spindle nose listed, against BT40 on the Okuma GENOS M460-VE
- Spindle speed can be matched to the work: 10,000 RPM standard, with 12,000 or 15,000 RPM as options
- Available with either a Fanuc or a Siemens control
Okuma GENOS M460-VE
- 22/18.5 kW (30/25 hp) spindle against 5.5 / 7.5 kW
- 15,000 rpm as standard; the Hardinge Bridgeport V710 reaches that speed only as an option
- 32 tools against 20
- 1,000 × 460 mm table against 800 x 400 mm
Verdict
Choose the Okuma GENOS M460-VE for work that loads the spindle or the magazine: with 22/18.5 kW, 15,000 rpm as standard and 32 tools, it suits aluminum, small-tool work and jobs with many tools, and its 1,000 × 460 mm table takes larger fixtures. The Hardinge Bridgeport V710 fits lighter finishing, drilling and tapping on small parts at 10,000 RPM, and shops that want a # 40 BIG-PLUS spindle or a choice of Fanuc or Siemens control.