To meet the needs of shops requiring the heavy-duty cutting capability of a 50-taper machine in a small footprint a vertical machining center is compact and has an extended Y-axis travel.

To meet the needs of shops requiring the heavy-duty cutting capability of a 50-taper machine in a small footprint, Haas Automation has introduced 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 40in x 26in x 25in work envelope - an increase of 4in over the standard Haas VF-3 - and a 52in x 23in 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 30HP, 7500 rev/min, geared-head spindle system that delivers up to 450ft.lb of torque.

Standard features also include an automatic chip auger, programmable coolant nozzle, floppy drive, 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 rev/min spindle, 1,000 lb/in2 through-spindle coolant and high-speed machining software with full look-ahead.

Other options include an automatic air gun, automatic doors, a hard disk drive with Ethernet interface and USB support, 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.

* Haas Automation at IMTS 2006, Chicago, USA, September 6 -13, South Hall, Booth A8000.