CMTS 2015 Preview: Haas Automatoin

Haas Automation Inc will be showcasing several different machine tools at CMTS 2015 in booth 2376.

The DM-1 is a high-speed, lean-style machining center with a compact footprint that allows multiple machines to be placed side-by-side to make the most efficient use of valuable shop floor space. Its high acceleration rates, fast axis speeds, and short tool change times, combined with a 40-taper inline spindle, make the DT-1 an attractive high-productivity machining center.

The DM-1 has a 20" x 16" x 15.5" work cube and a 26" x 15" T-slot table. The 40-taper inline direct-drive spindle turns to 15,000 rpm, and allows high-speed rigid tapping, with up to four times retract speed. The spindle is coupled directly to the motor to reduce heat, increase power transmission, and provide excellent surface finishes. A 15-hp vector drive system provides 46 ft-lb (peak) of cutting torque for milling and boring operations.

The DM-1 provides cutting feedrates to 1200 ipm for high-speed milling, and the machine’s 18+1 side-mount tool changer swaps tools quickly to reduce non-cutting time. High-speed 2400 ipm rapids combine with high acceleration rates to shorten cycle times and increase throughput.

For efficient chip removal, the DM-1 features steeply sloped internal sheet metal. Optional twin chip augers transport chips to exit at the rear of the machine, allowing multiple machines to be placed close together. A 45-gallon flood coolant system is standard, with options for a programmable coolant nozzle and high-pressure through-spindle coolant systems. A wide selection of options are available to further boost productivity, including high-speed machining software, wireless tool and work probing, 4th- and 5th-axis capability, and much more.

For more information, visit www.HaasCNC.com,