COMPACT 50-TAPER MACHINE WITH EXTENDED Y-AXIS TRAVEL
The Haas Automation VF-3YT/50 vertical machining center is ideal for fixturing and heavy cutting of large parts made of stainless steel, cast iron and hard alloys.
Posted: October 29, 2010
To meet the needs of shops requiring the heavy-duty cutting capability of a 50-taper machine in a small footprint, Haas Automation (Oxnard, CA) offers 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 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-in color LCD monitor, USB port and the company's patented enhanced remote jog handle with color LCD.
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 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.
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