Designed specifically for mold makers, the VM-3 is a high-performance machine featuring a generous 40" x 26" x 25" work cube, a 54" x 25" table, a 12,000-rpm spindle powered by a 30-hp vector dual drive system, and a high-speed control with full look-ahead. The 40-taper spindle uses a unique inline, direct-drive system that couples the motor directly to the spindle rather than using belts (which are a major source of heat). The result isless vibration, less heat and less noise – which means excellent surface finishes,extreme thermal stability and quiet operation.

The VM-3’s 54"x25" cast-iron table features standard T-slots (13 in the Y direction and 6 in the X) as well as an array of drilled and tapped holes. It has a maximum weight capacity of 4000 lb. The VM-3 comes standard with a 24+1 side-mount tool changer

that swaps tools in 2.8 seconds. Also standard are an automatic chip auger system, programmable coolant nozzle, remote jog handle, automatic air gun, high-speed machining software with look-ahead, hard drive with Ethernet interface, floppy drive, Visual Quick Code programming, user-definable macros, coordinate rotation & scaling, spindle orientation and power failure detection module. The Haas control features advanced tool management, single-button features, 15-inch color LCD monitor and a USB port.

Available options include linear scales, Visual Quick Code probing and expanded program memory (up to 16 MB).

The Haas VF-6 vertical machining center has 64" x 32" x 30" (1626 x 813 x 762 mm) xyz travels and is built utilizing all American-made cast-iron components.

Like every Haas machine, the VF-6 represents years of ongoing refinement. Customer feedback coupled with the relentless pursuit of perfection sees advancements and design-enhancing changes incorporated directly into the production line every day.

The Haas VF-6 is a rugged, medium-sized VMC that yields reliability and accuracy in a moderately-sized machine. The VF-6 has a 40-taper cartridge spindle driven by a 20 hpvector Dual-Drive (Y-Delta) motor. The VF-6 produces either 75 ft-lb of torque at a low 1400 rpm, or 250 ft-lb at 450 rpm with the optional 2-speed gearbox -- and will also run up to 7500 rpm in 1.2 seconds for finishing aluminum. The Haas control features advanced tool management, single-button features, 15-inch color LCD monitor and a USB port. With a long list of standard features and high-productivity options (many sold in discounted packages), the Haas VF-6 is one of the best values available today.

To find out more about all the special things that make a Haas VMC perhaps the most popular machine tool in the world today, check out Options and Accessories.