Machine Comparison
Haas CM-1 vs Spinner VC 1150
Haas Automation vs Spinner · Vertical Machining Centers
Summary
The Haas CM-1 and the Spinner VC 1150 are both vertical machining centers, but they serve different jobs. The Haas CM-1 is a compact mill with 12 in (305 mm) of X travel and an ISO 20 spindle; the Spinner VC 1150 has 1,150 mm of X travel and takes HSK63, SK40, BT40 or BBT40 tooling.
The Spinner VC 1150 is far larger in every axis: 620 mm of Y against 10 in (254 mm) and 600 mm of Z against 14 in (356 mm). Its magazine holds 32 - 60 tools depending on version, against 20 on the Haas CM-1. The Haas CM-1 has the faster spindle, 30,000 rpm against the 5,000 - 18,000 rpm span of the Spinner VC 1150 spindle options.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Haas CM-1 | Spinner VC 1150 |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 12 in (305 mm) | 1,150 mm ▲ |
| Y-Axis Travel | 10 in (254 mm) | 620 mm ▲ |
| Z-Axis Travel | 14 in (356 mm) | 600 mm ▲ |
| Max Spindle Speed | 30,000 rpm ▲ | 5,000 - 18,000 rpm |
| Spindle Taper / Nose | ISO 20 | HSK63, SK40, BT40, BBT40 |
| Tool Capacity | 20 | 32 - 60 |
Advantages
Haas CM-1
- 30,000 rpm spindle, above the whole 5,000 - 18,000 rpm span of the Spinner VC 1150
- Suited to micro-milling and engraving with small cutters on an ISO 20 spindle
- Compact machine for small parts in workshops and labs
Spinner VC 1150
- 1,150 mm of X travel against 12 in (305 mm)
- 620 mm of Y and 600 mm of Z against 10 in (254 mm) and 14 in (356 mm)
- 32 - 60 tools in the magazine against 20
- HSK63, SK40, BT40 or BBT40 tooling for larger cutters
Verdict
Choose by part size; these machines do not overlap. The Haas CM-1 suits micro-milling, engraving and fine-detail finishing on small parts that fit within 12 in (305 mm) of X, where 30,000 rpm is what the cutters need. The Spinner VC 1150 suits general machining of long and tall workpieces, with 1,150 mm of X, 600 mm of Z and room for 32 - 60 tools on jobs with long tool lists.