Machining Centers work in five axes.
Press Release Summary:
VR Series 5-axis profiling vertical machining centers make complex shapes, undercuts, and difficult angles. Travels are 64 x 40 x 30 in. for VR-8, 64 x 40 x 30 in. for VR-9, and 120 x 40 x 30 in. for VR-11. Each has dual-axis spindle with fully enclosed gimbal to protect gears from chips and coolant. VR head provides +/-32 deg of travel on A and B axes for complex geometries and undercuts. All have 7,500 rpm, 40-taper spindle powered by 30 hp drive.
Original Press Release:
Haas VR Series Provides Cost Effective 5-Axis Machining
Many industries today, especially aerospace and automotive design, are turning to 5-axis machining to speed manufacturing processes and increase accuracy. The ability to machine complex shapes, undercuts and difficult angles in a single setup reduces tooling cost and labor time, resulting in a better cost per part, while maintaining conformity throughout the part run.
Haas Automation set the industry benchmark for affordable 5-axis machining centers with the VR-11 in 1998. Now, in response to requests for 5-axis capabilities in smaller machines, Haas has expanded its VR series to include two new models: the VR-8 and VR-9. Both feature shorter travels and smaller footprints than the VR-1 1, while offering the same high-performance capabilities.
The Haas VR series of 5-axis profiling vertical machining centers provides a cost-effective solution for large five-axis machining operations. Travels are 64" x 40" x 30" for the VR-8, 64" x 40" x 30" for the VR-9 and 120" x 40 x 30" for the VR-11. Each VR is equipped with a unique dual-axis spindle that features a fully enclosed gimbal design to protect gears from chips and coolant. The VR head provides an unheard-of ±32 degrees of travel on the A and B axes for complex geometries and undercuts.
VR series machines come standard with a 7,500-rpm, 40-taper spindle that is powered by a 30-hp vector drive for peak performance throughout the entire rpm range. Each machine also features a 32-pocket automatic tool changer that swings out of the enclosure for unobstructed machining. Other standard features include a programmable coolant nozzle, remote jog handle, 8 MB of program memory, rigid tapping, High-Speed Machining software with full look-ahead and Haas' Visual Quick Code conversational programming system. For high-speed machining work, optional 10,000-, 15,000- and 30,000-rpm spindles are available. Other high-productivity options include through-spindle coolant, linear scales and probe systems for checking tool and work offsets.
The VR series of five-axis profiling VMC from Haas Automation - true simultaneous, large-envelope, five-axis machining at affordable prices.
