1997 HAAS VF3 VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

The 1997 Haas VF3 is a 3-axis vertical machining center designed for mid- to large-size workpieces requiring extended travel and high spindle power. The machine provides X/Y/Z travels of 40 x 20 x 25 inches and mounts workpieces on a 48 x 18 inch T-slot table capable of supporting substantial part weights. The CAT40 gearhead spindle delivers a continuous rating of 30 HP and reaches a maximum speed of 7,500 RPM, providing the torque and rigidity required for aggressive cuts in steel, cast iron, aluminum, and other structural materials. The 20+1 side-mount automatic tool changer holds a broad range of tooling for multi-operation setups, and full-travel servo-driven axes with high-speed rapids reduce non-cutting time between operations. The Haas CNC control provides conversational G-code programming, rigid tapping, cutter radius compensation, tool-length measurement, and comprehensive machine diagnostics via a color CRT or LCD operator panel. Programmable coolant nozzles and a chip auger manage swarf effectively in high-volume cutting environments. The fully enclosed work envelope with interlocked doors meets standard safety requirements for production settings. Weighing approximately 13,000 lbs and with a footprint of roughly 160 x 98 x 106 inches, the VF3 is well-suited to tooling, mold, die, and general machining shops requiring a versatile large-travel VMC with proven Haas reliability.