Fidia BRIDGE 3
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Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
Table Size
Spindle Power
x axis travel
How much does the Fidia BRIDGE 3 cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
Three metres of table and 2,250 mm (88 in) of Y define the Fidia BRIDGE 3, the middle size of Fidia's fixed-portal 5-axis milling centres. X travel is 3,200 mm (126 in), Z is 1,000 mm (39 in), and the 3,000 x 1,600 mm (118 x 63 in) table takes up to 8,000 kg (17,637 lb).
Y travel is wider than the table. The table is 1,600 mm (63 in) across while the head travels 2,250 mm (88 in) in Y, so the bi-rotary head can move out past both table edges and reach the sides of a full-width part with the tool tilted. That is what the wide space between the columns is for.
The head is Fidia's M5A, a compact asymmetrical design in cast iron with A travel of -95° / +110° and C travel of ±360°. It comes with one of two spindles: 24,000 1/min, 55 kW and 89 Nm on HSK-A63 (M5A/55-24), or 15,000 1/min, 65 kW and 124 Nm on HSK-A100 (M5A/65-15). A tool magazine with up to 60 positions, integrated measurement systems and high-pressure cooling belong to the accessory range.
The BRIDGE 2 lists 2,200 mm (86 in) of X and 1,750 mm (69 in) of Y. The BRIDGE 4 keeps this machine's Y and Z and stretches X to 4,200 mm (165 in), with a 12,000 kg (26,455 lb) table load. Z does not change across the range. Choose by plan size and weight, not by height.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X Axis Travel | 3,200 mm (126 in) |
| Y Axis Travel | 2,250 mm (88 in) |
| Z Axis Travel | 1,000 mm (39 in) |
| Table Size | 3,000 x 1,600 mm (118 x 63 in) |
| Max Table Load | 8,000 kg (17,637 lb) |
| A Axis Range | -95° / +110° |
| C Axis Range | ±360° |
| Max Spindle Speed | 24,000 1/min (M5A/55-24); 15,000 1/min (M5A/65-15) |
| Spindle Motor Power | 55 kW (M5A/55-24); 65 kW (M5A/65-15), max continuous power |
| Spindle Torque | 89 Nm (M5A/55-24); 124 Nm (M5A/65-15) |
| Spindle Taper | HSK-A63 (M5A/55-24); HSK-A100 (M5A/65-15) |
| Tool Capacity | up to 60 positions |
Specifications sourced from fidia.it — verified 2026-10-05
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Y travel of 2,250 mm (88 in) over a table 1,600 mm (63 in) wide leaves the head room to work the sides of a part
- 3,000 x 1,600 mm (118 x 63 in) table with a maximum load of 8,000 kg (17,637 lb)
- Cast iron structures and a ram driven by two ballscrews with brushless motors in tandem
- M5A/65-15 spindle option with 65 kW and 124 Nm on HSK-A100 for larger cutters
- Stainless steel covers shield the axis kinematics from chips and coolant
Limitations
- Table width stays at 1,600 mm (63 in), the same as on the BRIDGE 2, although Y travel is larger
- Z travel of 1,000 mm (39 in) limits deep dies once tool length is accounted for
- The highest spindle torque listed is 124 Nm, modest for heavy roughing of large steel blocks
- Speed and torque are tied to the spindle: 24,000 1/min comes only with the 89 Nm unit
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
The table is 3,000 x 1,600 mm (118 x 63 in) and the maximum load is 8,000 kg (17,637 lb). It moves along X and has T-slots for clamping. Axis travels are 3,200 mm (126 in) in X, 2,250 mm (88 in) in Y and 1,000 mm (39 in) in Z.
02
The M5A bi-rotary head, which Fidia describes as compact and asymmetrical with a cast iron structure, suited to steel and cast iron as well as aluminum. A travel is -95° / +110° and C travel is ±360°. It is fitted with either the M5A/55-24 or the M5A/65-15 spindle.
03
The M5A/55-24 reaches 24,000 1/min with 55 kW and 89 Nm on HSK-A63, which suits finishing and small tools. The M5A/65-15 stops at 15,000 1/min but gives 65 kW and 124 Nm on HSK-A100, the better match for larger cutters. The two toolholder families are not interchangeable.
04
Fidia states a tool magazine with up to 60 positions for the BRIDGE series, alongside integrated measurement systems and a high-pressure cooling system. Maximum tool diameter, length and weight are not published, so ask for them when you specify the machine.
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