To meet the needs of shops requiring the heavy-duty cutting capability of a 50-taper machine in a small footprint, Haas Automation, Inc., introduces the VF-3YT/50 vertical machining center with extended Y-axis travel. This versatile VMC is the most compact 50-taper machine ever built by Haas.
The VF-3YT/50 features a 40" x 26" x 25" work envelope -- an increase of 6" over the standard Haas VF-3 -- and a 54" x25" table. The extended Y-axis travel is achieved through a larger base casting, yet the new machine retains a footprint only slightly larger than the standard VF-3. Heavy cast-iron construction provides the rigidity and stability necessary for heavy cutting, and the wide T-slot table provides plenty of room for fixturing and large parts.
Like all Haas 50-taper VMCs, the VF-3YT/50 comes standard with a 30-pocket side-mount tool changer and a 30 hp, 7500-rpm, geared-head spindle system that delivers up to 450 ft-lb of torque. Standard features also include an automatic chip auger, programmable coolant nozzle, 15" color LCD monitor with USB port, remote jog handle and the Haas Visual Quick Code programming system.
A large selection of high-productivity options are available to tailor the VF-3YT/50 to the specific needs of each shop, including a 10,000-rpm spindle, 1000-psi through-spindle coolant and high-speed machining software with full look-ahead. Other options include an automatic air gun, automatic doors, a hard disk with Ethernet interface and much more.
The VF-3YT/50 continues the Haas tradition of building high-performance machine tools at affordable prices. It has the power of a large machine to easily cut stainless steel, cast iron and hard alloys, yet it takes up little space on the shop floor. And because the VF-3YT/50 is built by Haas, it is backed by a worldwide network of Haas Factory Outlets that provide the best service and support in the industry.