Machine Comparison
Haas CM-1 vs Makino F5 Professional 6
Haas Automation vs Makino · Vertical Machining Centers
Summary
The Haas CM-1 and the Makino F5 Professional 6 are both vertical machining centers, but they sit in different size classes and serve different jobs. The CM-1 is a compact machine with 12 in (305 mm) of X travel, an ISO 20 taper and a 150 lb (68 kg) table limit. The F5 travels 900 mm (35.4 in) in X, carries 1,000 kg (2,204 lb) and uses an HSK-A63 taper.
The CM-1 runs its spindle to 30,000 rpm as standard; the F5 reaches 20,000 rpm, with 30,000 rpm as an option. The Makino leads on the other rows: 500 mm (19.7 in) of Y travel against 10 in (254 mm), a 1,000 x 500 mm table against 22.5 × 10 in, 30 tools against 20, and rapids of 20,000 mm/min (787 ipm) against 757 ipm (19.2 m/min).
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Haas CM-1 | Makino F5 Professional 6 |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 12 in (305 mm) | 900 mm (35.4 in) ▲ |
| Y-Axis Travel | 10 in (254 mm) | 500 mm (19.7 in) ▲ |
| Z-Axis Travel | 14 in (356 mm) | 450 mm (17.7 in) ▲ |
| Table Size | 22.5 × 10 in (572 × 254 mm) | 1,000 x 500 mm (39.4 in x 19.7 in) |
| Max Table / Workpiece Load | 150 lb (68 kg) | 1,000 kg (2,204 lb) ▲ |
| Max Spindle Speed | 30,000 rpm ▲ | 20,000 rpm (Optional: 30,000 rpm) |
| Spindle Taper / Nose | ISO 20 | HSK-A63 (Optional HSK-F63) |
| Tool Capacity | 20 | 30 ▲ |
| Rapid Traverse | 757 ipm (19.2 m/min) | 20,000 mm/min (787 ipm) ▲ |
Advantages
Haas CM-1
- 30,000 rpm spindle as standard; the F5 needs an option to reach the same speed
- ISO 20 taper sized for micro-milling and engraving with small cutters
- Compact 12 × 10 × 14 in (305 × 254 × 356 mm) envelope for small parts
Makino F5 Professional 6
- 900 mm (35.4 in) of X travel against 12 in (305 mm)
- 1,000 kg (2,204 lb) table load against 150 lb (68 kg)
- 1,000 x 500 mm (39.4 in x 19.7 in) table against 22.5 × 10 in (572 × 254 mm)
- 30 tools against 20
Verdict
These machines fit different shops. The Haas CM-1 suits micro-milling, engraving and fine-detail work on small parts under 150 lb (68 kg), where its standard 30,000 rpm spindle and ISO 20 taper match small cutters. The Makino F5 Professional 6 suits hard milling of die and mold cavities and tight-tolerance medical parts up to 1,000 kg (2,204 lb), with 900 mm (35.4 in) of X travel, 30 tools and an optional 30,000 rpm spindle.