Machine Comparison
Haas EC-400 vs Haas EC-500 Horizontal Machining Center
Haas Automation vs Haas Automation · Horizontal Machining Centers
Summary
The Haas EC-400 and EC-500 are 40-taper pallet horizontals that share their spindle and tool changer: 8,100 rpm, 30 hp (22.4 kW), 90 ft-lbf @ 2,000 rpm, 30+1 tools, 2.8 s tool changes, 3.6 s chip-to-chip and 1,400 ipm (35.6 m/min) rapids. The difference is size.
The EC-500 takes 19.69 × 19.69 in (500 × 500 mm) pallets against 15.75 × 15.75 in (400 × 400 mm), and has 32 in (813 mm) of X travel against 22 in (559 mm) and 28 in (711 mm) of Z against 22 in (559 mm). Y travel is 25 in (635 mm) on both. The EC-500 weighs 20,120 lb (9,126 kg) against 17,520 lb (7,947 kg). Haas lists the EC-400 at US$244,995 and the EC-500 at US$310,995.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Haas EC-400 | Haas EC-500 Horizontal Machining Center |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 22 in (559 mm) | 32 in (813 mm) ▲ |
| Y-Axis Travel | 25 in (635 mm) | 25 in (635 mm) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 22 in (559 mm) | 28 in (711 mm) ▲ |
| Pallet Size | 15.75 × 15.75 in (400 × 400 mm) | 19.69 × 19.69 in (500 × 500 mm) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 8,100 rpm | 8,100 rpm |
| Spindle Power | 30 hp (22.4 kW) | 30 hp (22.4 kW) |
| Spindle Torque | 90 ft-lbf @ 2,000 rpm (122 N·m @ 2,000 rpm) | 90 ft-lbf @ 2,000 rpm (122 N·m @ 2,000 rpm) |
| Spindle Taper / Nose | CT40 / BT40 / HSK-A63 | CT40 / BT40 / HSK-A63 |
| Tool Capacity | 30+1 | 30+1 |
| Tool Change (tool-to-tool) | 2.8 s | 2.8 s |
| Chip-to-Chip Time | 3.6 s | 3.6 s |
| Rapid Traverse | 1,400 ipm (35.6 m/min) | 1,400 ipm (35.6 m/min) |
| Machine Weight | 17,520 lb (7,947 kg) | 20,120 lb (9,126 kg) |
| Published List Price | US$244,995 | US$310,995 |
Advantages
Haas EC-400
- Lower published list price, US$244,995 against US$310,995
- Lighter machine at 17,520 lb (7,947 kg) against 20,120 lb (9,126 kg)
Haas EC-500 Horizontal Machining Center
- 500 × 500 mm pallets against 400 × 400 mm
- 32 in (813 mm) of X travel against 22 in (559 mm)
- 28 in (711 mm) of Z travel against 22 in (559 mm)
Verdict
Cycle times are identical, so buy on part and fixture size. The EC-400 suits a first horizontal for mid-volume aluminum and mild steel parts that fit a 400 × 400 mm pallet, at a list price of US$244,995. The EC-500 suits shops running larger tombstones or prismatic parts in steel and cast iron that need its 500 × 500 mm pallet, 32 in (813 mm) of X and 28 in (711 mm) of Z travel.