2018 HAAS TM1 VERTICAL MACHINING CENTERS

Technical Description

The 2018 Haas TM1 is a 3-axis vertical machining center designed for toolroom operations, low-volume production, and prototype work. It is built on a rigid cast-iron frame and provides 28" x 12" x 16" (X/Y/Z) of travel with a 30" x 12" T-slot worktable that supports a broad range of workholding configurations. The inline direct-drive spindle delivers 7.5 HP continuous and reaches a maximum speed of 7,500 RPM, accepting CAT40 toolholders for compatibility with standard shop tooling libraries. Rapids and feed rates are well-suited to aluminum, mild steel, stainless, and engineering plastics, covering the majority of toolroom and prototype applications. The machine handles milling, drilling, boring, and rigid tapping without auxiliary equipment. The Haas NGC control provides both conversational and full G-code programming, a built-in tool offset library, macro programming capability, and USB connectivity for program transfer and data storage. The interface is consistent across the Haas toolroom mill product line, reducing the operator learning curve for shops already familiar with Haas equipment. Positioning accuracy and repeatability are in line with typical CNC toolroom expectations. The machine's compact footprint — approximately 70" long by 60" wide — makes installation practical in shops with limited floor space. Overall machine weight is approximately 3,100 lbs. The 2018 Haas TM1 is a practical, cost-effective platform for shops seeking reliable 3-axis vertical machining capability without the complexity or footprint of a full-production VMC.