Haas Automation Vertical Machining Centers (VMC)

Haas DM-2

List US$80,995 Specs verified 2026-10-02 · haascnc.com Updated 2026-10-02

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Key Specifications

X Travel

28 in (711 mm)

Y Travel

16 in (406 mm)

Z Travel

15.5 in (394 mm)

Max Spindle

10,000 rpm

Spindle Taper

CT or BT 40

Tool Capacity

18+1

How much does the Haas DM-2 cost?

Manufacturer list price

US$80,995

As published by Haas Automation, verified 2026-10-02. Options, tooling, freight and installation are extra.

Overview

With 28 in (711 mm) of X travel and a 34 × 15 in (864 × 381 mm) table, the Haas DM-2 is the middle size of the DM drill/mill range. The DM-1 has 20 in (508 mm) of X and the DM-3 has 36 in (914 mm), while Y and Z stay at 16 in (406 mm) and 15.5 in (394 mm) throughout.

What the added length buys over the DM-1 is setup room: two vises side by side, or one longer part, on a table 34 in long where the DM-1 has 26 in (660 mm). The load rating does not grow with it. Haas gives 250 lb (113.4 kg) as the maximum table load, with a second figure of 500 lb (226.8 kg) for an evenly distributed load, so a second vise eats into the same allowance.

The cutting end is a CT40 or BT40 inline direct-drive spindle, 15 hp (11.2 kW) and 10,000 rpm, with 46 ft-lbf (62 N·m) of torque at 1,700 rpm. An 18+1 side-mount changer swaps tools in 1.75 s, or 2 s chip-to-chip, and each tool can be up to 2.5 in (64 mm) across, 7 in (178 mm) long and 12 lb (5.4 kg). Rapids of 2,400 ipm (61 m/min) keep non-cutting time short on parts with many features.

A shop choosing between tapers should look at the DT-2, which has the same travels and table with a BT30 spindle and 20+1 tools. The DM-2 ships at 5,350 lb (2,427 kg) on a 91 × 100 × 98 in (231 × 254 × 249 cm) pallet, and Haas's starting price is US$80,995.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X-Axis Travel	28 in (711 mm)
Y-Axis Travel	16 in (406 mm)
Z-Axis Travel	15.5 in (394 mm)
Spindle Nose to Table (max)	21.5 in (546 mm)
Spindle Nose to Table (min)	6 in (152 mm)
Spindle Motor Power	15 hp (11.2 kW)
Max Spindle Speed	10,000 rpm
Spindle Torque	46 ft-lbf @ 1,700 rpm (62 N·m @ 1,700 rpm)
Spindle Drive	Inline Direct-Drive
Spindle Taper	CT or BT 40
Spindle Bearing Lubrication	Air / Oil Injection
Spindle Cooling	Air Cooled
Table Size	34 × 15 in (864 × 381 mm)
T-Slot Width	0.626 in to 0.63 in (15.9 mm to 16 mm)
T-Slot Center Distance	4.92 in (125 mm)
T-Slots	3
Max Table Load	250 lb (113.4 kg)
Max Table Load Evenly Dist	500 lb (226.8 kg)
Max Cutting Feedrate	1,200 ipm (30.5 m/min)
Rapid Traverse Rate	2,400 ipm (61 m/min)
Max Thrust X	2,550 lbf (11,343 N)
Max Thrust Y	2,550 lbf (11,343 N)
Max Thrust Z	4,200 lbf (18,683 N)
Tool Changer Type	SMTC
Tool Capacity	18+1
Max Tool Diameter (full magazine)	2.5 in (64 mm)
Max Tool Length	7 in (178 mm)
Max Tool Weight	12 lb (5.4 kg)
Tool Change (tool-to-tool)	1.75 s
Tool Change (chip-to-chip)	2 s
Max Tapping Speed	5,000 rpm
Coolant Capacity	55 gal (208 L)
Air Required	4 scfm @ 100 psi (113 L/min @ 6.9 bar)
Inline Air Hose	3/8 in
Air Coupler	3/8 in
Air Pressure Min	80 psi (5.5 bar)
Electrical Service (low voltage)	220 VAC 3-phase, 40 A
Electrical Service (high voltage)	440 VAC 3-phase, 20 A
Shipping Domestic Pallet	91 × 100 × 98 in (231 × 254 × 249 cm)
Shipping Export Pallet	91 × 100 × 98 in (231 × 254 × 249 cm)
Machine Weight	5,350 lb (2,427 kg)

Specifications sourced from haascnc.com — verified 2026-10-02

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

28 in (711 mm) of X travel on a 34 × 15 in (864 × 381 mm) table, against 20 in (508 mm) of X on the DM-1
2,400 ipm (61 m/min) rapids and cutting feed up to 1,200 ipm (30.5 m/min)
CT40 or BT40 spindle at 10,000 rpm and 15 hp (11.2 kW), taking tools up to 12 lb (5.4 kg)
18+1 side-mount tool changer: 1.75 s tool-to-tool, 2 s chip-to-chip
Z thrust of 4,200 lbf (18,683 N) and tapping up to 5,000 rpm for hole-making cycles

Limitations

Table load stays at 250 lb (113.4 kg), 500 lb (226.8 kg) evenly distributed, despite the longer table
46 ft-lbf (62 N·m) at 1,700 rpm is the torque ceiling, so heavy roughing in steel is outside its range
Y travel is 16 in (406 mm) and Z is 15.5 in (394 mm), no more than on the DM-1
Maximum tool length is 7 in (178 mm) and maximum tool diameter is 2.5 in (64 mm)

Best For

Two-vise setups along a 34 in (864 mm) table Aluminium parts up to 28 in (711 mm) long with many drilled and tapped holes Fast light milling with CT40 or BT40 tools at up to 10,000 rpm Short cycles that depend on 2,400 ipm (61 m/min) rapids

Frequently Asked Questions

01 How does the DM-2 differ from the DM-1 and DM-3?

Mainly in X travel and table length. The DM-2 has 28 in (711 mm) of X and a 34 × 15 in (864 × 381 mm) table. The DM-1 has 20 in (508 mm) and a 26 × 15 in (660 × 381 mm) table, and the DM-3 has 36 in (914 mm) and a 38 × 15 in (965 × 381 mm) table. All three share the 15 hp (11.2 kW), 10,000 rpm spindle, 18+1 tools and 2,400 ipm (61 m/min) rapids.

02 Should I pick the DM-2 or the DT-2?

They have the same travels, 28 × 16 × 15.5 in (711 × 406 × 394 mm), the same 34 × 15 in (864 × 381 mm) table and the same 15 hp (11.2 kW), 46 ft-lbf (62 N·m) spindle rating. The DM-2 has a CT40 or BT40 taper with 18+1 tools. The DT-2 has a BT30 taper with 20+1 tools. The choice comes down to the size of tooling the work needs and the holders already in the shop.

03 What is the table load of the DM-2?

Haas publishes two numbers: 250 lb (113.4 kg) maximum table load and 500 lb (226.8 kg) evenly distributed. The table has three T-slots on 4.92 in (125 mm) centres, each 0.626 in to 0.63 in (15.9 mm to 16 mm) wide. Ask Haas which figure governs a concentrated load such as a single heavy vise.

04 How much room is there under the spindle of the DM-2?

Z travel is 15.5 in (394 mm). The spindle nose sits 6 in (152 mm) above the table at its lowest and 21.5 in (546 mm) at its highest. A short tool cannot reach the table surface itself, so thin parts are normally raised on a vise or riser. Tools can be up to 7 in (178 mm) long.

05 What supply does the DM-2 need?

Three-phase power, either 220 VAC at 40 A or 440 VAC at 20 A, and 4 scfm of air at 100 psi (113 L/min at 6.9 bar) with a minimum of 80 psi (5.5 bar). The coolant tank holds 55 gal (208 L). Spindle bearings use air/oil injection lubrication and the spindle is air cooled.