Haas VC-400 and VC-400SS VMCs include built-in pallet-changing capabilities for nearly continuous machining

Haas introduces its VC-400 and VC-400SS vertical machining centers. These machines combine the capabilities of a VF-1 with an HMC-style pallet changer to provide nearly continuous machining. Load and unload parts on the pallet waiting at the load station, while the spindle is making chips in the work envelope to keep the machine producing parts.

An operator can set up a new job on one pallet, while the machine is making parts on the other. A dedicated pallet-scheduling table in the Haas control allows the operator to check the status of each pallet.

The VC-400 includes standard 30+1 tool side-mount tool changer, with 50+1 available and built-in pallet changer with 22" x 14.5" T-slot pallets. It can also include an optional 6-station pallet pool.

The VC-400SS includes a 12,000-rpm inline direct-drive spindle and high-speed 30+1 tool side-mount tool changer, with 50+1 available. The machine also has a built-in pallet changer with 22" x 14.5" T-slot pallets. It can also include an optional 6-station pallet pool.

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