2001 HAAS VC400 VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

The 2001 Haas VC400 is a 3-axis vertical machining center designed for compact, cost-effective precision machining of small-to-medium workpieces in job shop, toolroom, and light production environments. The VC400 occupies the entry-level segment of the Haas vertical machining center lineup, offering a capable and reliable platform at a size and price point accessible to smaller shops and educational facilities. Axis travels measure 16" in X, 16" in Y, and 16" in Z, providing a proportional working envelope well-suited to die sets, fixtures, small mechanical components, and prototype work. The worktable measures 20" x 16" and accepts standard T-slot fixturing and vise systems. The spindle operates on a CAT40 taper with a maximum speed of 7,500 RPM, suited to general-purpose milling, drilling, boring, and tapping of steel, cast iron, aluminum, and non-ferrous materials. Linear axes are servo-driven for repeatable positioning and smooth contouring performance. The machine is controlled by the Haas CNC control, providing conversational and G-code programming, a built-in tool path display, and a full library of standard machining cycles including rigid tapping, helical interpolation, and canned drilling routines. The compact footprint and relatively low machine weight of approximately 6,000 lbs make the VC400 straightforward to install and position within a shop floor layout, requiring minimal site preparation. The VC400 is well-suited to light-duty production, secondary operations, and apprentice training environments where full-size VMC capability is not required.