Machine Comparison
Haas HDC-3-5AX vs Haas UMC-1000
Haas Automation vs Haas · 5-Axis Machining Centers
Summary
The Haas HDC-3-5AX and Haas UMC-1000 serve different jobs. The HDC-3-5AX is a large double-column 5-axis machine with 150 in (3,810 mm) of X, 106 in (2,692 mm) of Y and 43 in (1,092 mm) of Z travel. The UMC-1000 is a trunnion-table 5-axis machining center with 40 in (1,016 mm), 25 in (635 mm) and 25 in (635 mm).
The HDC-3-5AX has a 60 hp (44.7 kW) HSK-A100 spindle with 110 ft-lbf @ 3,000 rpm against 30 hp (22.4 kW) and 90 ft-lbf @ 2,000 rpm, and 50+1 tools against 30+1. The UMC-1000 spins faster, 8,100 rpm against 6,000 rpm, and rapids at 900 ipm (22.9 m/min) against 360 ipm (9.1 m/min). Haas lists the HDC-3-5AX at US$1,102,995 and the UMC-1000 at US$251,995.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Haas HDC-3-5AX | Haas UMC-1000 |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 150 in (3,810 mm) ▲ | 40 in (1,016 mm) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 106 in (2,692 mm) ▲ | 25 in (635 mm) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 43 in (1,092 mm) ▲ | 25 in (635 mm) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 6,000 rpm | 8,100 rpm ▲ |
| Spindle Power | 60 hp (44.7 kW) ▲ | 30 hp (22.4 kW) |
| Spindle Torque | 110 ft-lbf @ 3,000 rpm (149 N·m @ 3,000 rpm) ▲ | 90 ft-lbf @ 2,000 rpm (122 N·m @ 2,000 rpm) |
| Spindle Taper / Nose | HSK-A100 | CT40 / BT40 / HSK-A63 |
| Tool Capacity | 50+1 ▲ | 30+1 |
| Rapid Traverse | 360 ipm (9.1 m/min) | 900 ipm (22.9 m/min) ▲ |
| Published List Price | US$1,102,995 | US$251,995 |
Advantages
Haas HDC-3-5AX
- 150 in (3,810 mm) of X and 106 in (2,692 mm) of Y travel against 40 in (1,016 mm) and 25 in (635 mm)
- 60 hp (44.7 kW) spindle against 30 hp (22.4 kW)
- HSK-A100 taper and 50+1 tools against 30+1
Haas UMC-1000
- 8,100 rpm spindle against 6,000 rpm
- 900 ipm (22.9 m/min) rapids against 360 ipm (9.1 m/min)
- Lower published list price, US$251,995 against US$1,102,995
Verdict
Pick by part size. The HDC-3-5AX is for aerospace, defense, energy and mold shops with large parts in titanium, Inconel or steel that will not fit on a trunnion table and need 150 in (3,810 mm) of X travel and 60 hp. The UMC-1000 is for job shops and production cells doing 5-axis and 3+2 work on parts that fit 40 in (1,016 mm) of X travel, at a list price of US$251,995.