Machine Comparison
Haas CL-1 vs Haas TL-2
Haas Automation vs Haas Automation · CNC Lathes
Summary
The Haas CL-1 and Haas TL-2 are both Haas lathes on the Next Generation Control, but they are built for opposite part shapes. The CL-1 is a compact chucker with a 5C collet nose for small, short parts; the TL-2 is a toolroom lathe with 48 in (1,219 mm) of Z travel and a 16 in (406 mm) turning diameter for long shafts.
The CL-1 is the production machine: 6,000 rpm against 1,800 rpm, 757 ipm (19.2 m/min) rapids against 450 ipm (11.4 m/min), and 12 in (305 mm) of X travel against 8 in (203 mm). The TL-2 has twice the spindle power, 10 hp (7.5 kW) against 5 hp (3.7 kW), adds the Intuitive Programming System, and has the lower list price, US$40,995 against US$54,995.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Haas CL-1 | Haas TL-2 |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 12 in (305 mm) ▲ | 8 in (203 mm) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 8 in (203 mm) | 48 in (1,219 mm) ▲ |
| Max Turning Diameter | 4.95 in (126 mm) | 16 in (406 mm) ▲ |
| Max Spindle Speed | 6,000 rpm ▲ | 1,800 rpm |
| Spindle Power | 5 hp (3.7 kW) | 10 hp (7.5 kW) ▲ |
| Spindle Taper / Nose | 5C (collet) Type Nose | A2-5 |
| Rapid Traverse | 757 ipm (19.2 m/min) ▲ | 450 ipm (11.4 m/min) |
| Machine Weight | 1,940 lb (917 kg) | 4,480 lb (2,032 kg) |
| Published List Price | US$54,995 | US$40,995 |
Advantages
Haas CL-1
- 6,000 rpm spindle against 1,800 rpm
- 757 ipm (19.2 m/min) rapids against 450 ipm (11.4 m/min)
- 12 in (305 mm) X travel against 8 in (203 mm)
- Compact machine at 1,940 lb (917 kg) against 4,480 lb (2,032 kg)
Haas TL-2
- 48 in (1,219 mm) Z travel against 8 in (203 mm)
- 16 in (406 mm) turning diameter against 4.95 in (126 mm)
- 10 hp (7.5 kW) spindle against 5 hp (3.7 kW)
- Lower list price, US$40,995 against US$54,995, with IPS conversational programming
Verdict
Pick by part shape. The Haas CL-1 is for high-volume small parts such as dental screws, fasteners and fittings, where 6,000 rpm and fast rapids keep cycle times short. The Haas TL-2 is for long shafts, barrels, rollers and one-off repair work up to 48 in long and 16 in in diameter, run by machinists who prefer conversational programming over G-code.