Machine Comparison
Haas UMC-1250 vs Haas UMC-1500-Duo
Haas Automation vs Haas Automation · 5-Axis Machining Centers
Summary
The Haas UMC-1250 and Haas UMC-1500-Duo are 5-axis machining centers 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 900 ipm (22.9 m/min) rapids. They differ in envelope shape.
The UMC-1500-Duo is long and shallow, with 60 in (1,524 mm) of X travel against 50 in (1,270 mm), designed to combine 3-axis work on a T-slot table with 5-axis work in one machine. The UMC-1250 is deeper and taller, with 30 in (762 mm) of Y against 20 in (508 mm) and 28 in (711 mm) of Z against 20 in (508 mm). Haas lists the UMC-1250 at US$311,995 and the UMC-1500-Duo at US$286,995.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Haas UMC-1250 | Haas UMC-1500-Duo |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 50 in (1,270 mm) | 60 in (1,524 mm) ▲ |
| Y-Axis Travel | 30 in (762 mm) ▲ | 20 in (508 mm) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 28 in (711 mm) ▲ | 20 in (508 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 | 900 ipm (22.9 m/min) | 900 ipm (22.9 m/min) |
| Machine Weight | 18,820 lb (8,536 kg) | 20,100 lb (9,120 kg) |
| Published List Price | US$311,995 | US$286,995 |
Advantages
Haas UMC-1250
- 30 in (762 mm) of Y travel against 20 in (508 mm)
- 28 in (711 mm) of Z travel against 20 in (508 mm)
- Larger 5-axis work zone for oversized parts
Haas UMC-1500-Duo
- 60 in (1,524 mm) of X travel against 50 in (1,270 mm)
- 3-axis T-slot table and 5-axis work in one machine
- Lower published list price, US$286,995 against US$311,995
Verdict
Cycle times and spindle are identical, so buy on part shape and work mix. The UMC-1250 suits large 5-axis parts, such as aerospace structures, impellers and mold cores, that need 30 in (762 mm) of Y and 28 in (711 mm) of Z travel. The UMC-1500-Duo suits shops running both 3-axis vise work and 5-axis parts, where its 60 in (1,524 mm) X axis lets one machine do both at US$286,995.