The VM-6 from Haas Automation, Inc. is a large frame VMC designed for the moldmaking, tool and die and medical industries. According to the company, it provides the accuracy, rigidity and thermal stability required for high-precision work. The VM-6 has 64" x 32" x 30" travels, a 12,000 RPM inline direct drive spindle, a 30 HP vector dual drive system, a 24-pocket side-mount tool changer and a high-speed control with full look ahead capability.
"The VM-6 features massive cast iron construction with extensive internal ribbing to increase rigidity and damp vibrations," said a company spokesperson. "High-precision linear guides on all axes further increase rigidity while offering low friction and long term reliability. High-speed brushless servos, combined with fine pitch ballscrews and high-resolution encoders, ensure precise positioning and repeatability."
The VM-6's 40-taper spindle uses an inline direct drive system that couples the motor directly to the spindle to provide smooth, quiet operation and extreme thermal stability. On-the-fly wye delta switching provides low-end torque, as well as high RPM for high-speed machining.
To further ensure thermal stability, coolant is circulated through the VM-6's head casting to remove heat generated by the spindle. To prevent radiated heat from affecting the casting, the headstock is insulated and cool air is circulated through the entire assembly. An electronic thermal compensation algorithm in the Haas control accurately models ballscrew heating from high-duty cycles and automatically corrects for any expansion that could cause positioning errors.
For fixturing versatility, the VM-6's 64" x 28" cast iron table features standard T-slots in both the X and Y directions, as well as precision dowel pin bores and an array of drilled and tapped holes. The table has a 4,000 lb. weight capacity.
The VM-6 comes standard with a 24-pocket side-mount tool changer that swaps tools in 2.8 seconds. Also standard are an automatic chip auger, remote jog handle, automatic air gun, programmable coolant nozzle, high-speed machining software with look ahead, 750 MB expanded memory, Ethernet interface, USB port and more.
For more information contact:
Haas Automation, Inc.
2800 Sturgis Road
Oxnard, CA 93030
800-331-6746
www.HaasCNC.com
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ECTS Building, Room ET 137
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800-833-0246
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Suite 100
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402-758-9143
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319-734-3408
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310-381-0750
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208-345-9600
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888-735-9290
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Salt Lake City, UT 84104
801-886-2221
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4108 B Place NW #A
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866-844-5400
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