2017 HAAS VF3YT VERTICAL MACHINING CENTERS

Technical Description

The 2017 Haas VF3YT is a 5-axis vertical machining center combining the standard VF3 platform with an integrated Y-axis trunnion table, enabling full 5-axis simultaneous contouring and 3+2 indexed positioning in a single setup. The machine provides X-, Y-, and Z-axis travels of 40, 20, and 25 inches respectively. The 30 HP spindle drives a CAT40 taper at speeds up to 7,500 RPM, delivering the torque profile suited to steel, cast iron, and harder alloy work. The integrated trunnion adds A- and B-axis rotation, allowing complex geometries — undercuts, compound angles, and multi-face features — to be completed without re-fixturing, reducing setup time and improving geometric consistency across a part family. The Haas CNC control provides 5-axis motion management including simultaneous contouring, TCPC (tool center point control), and dynamic work offsets, alongside standard Haas G-code, macro, USB, and Ethernet capability. Standard equipment includes a 24-pocket side-mount tool changer, rigid tapping, through-spindle coolant preparation, and programmable coolant nozzle. At approximately 13,500 lbs, the VF3YT offers the structural mass needed for stable multi-axis contouring across a broad range of workpiece materials and geometries.