Haas Automation Vertical Machining Centers (VMC)

Haas DT-1

List US$68,995 Specs verified 2026-10-02 · haascnc.com Updated 2026-10-02

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Key Specifications

X Travel

20 in (508 mm)

Y Travel

16 in (406 mm)

Z Travel

15.5 in (394 mm)

Max Spindle

10,000 rpm

Spindle Taper

BT30

Tool Capacity

20+1

How much does the Haas DT-1 cost?

Manufacturer list price

US$68,995

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

Overview

The Haas DT-1 is a BT30 drill/tap center, a small high-speed machine with 20 × 16 × 15.5 in (508 × 406 × 394 mm) of travel, a 10,000 rpm inline direct-drive spindle and rapids of 2,400 ipm (61 m/min). Its job is holes: drilled, tapped at up to 5,000 rpm, and surrounded by whatever light milling the part needs.

The spindle rating is not what holds this machine back. It is 15 hp (11.2 kW) with 46 ft-lbf (62 N·m) at 1,700 rpm, the same figures the 40-taper DM-1 carries. What limits the DT-1 is the tool. The 20+1 side-mount changer accepts tools up to 2 in (51 mm) in diameter, 7 in (178 mm) long and 5.5 lb (2.5 kg), so face mills and large drill bodies are out, and cutting forces have to stay within what a BT30 interface holds.

Speed between cuts is the reason to buy it. A tool change takes 1.75 s tool-to-tool or 2 s chip-to-chip, and cutting feed runs to 1,200 ipm (30.5 m/min). Z thrust is 4,200 lbf (18,683 N), well above the 2,550 lbf (11,343 N) of X and Y, which suits drilling.

The table is 26 × 15 in (660 × 381 mm) with three T-slots. Haas lists a maximum table load of 250 lb (113.4 kg) and 500 lb (226.8 kg) evenly distributed. If parts outgrow 20 in of X, the DT-2 offers 28 in (711 mm) and the DT-3 offers 36 in (914 mm) with the same spindle rating. The DT-1 ships at 5,150 lb (2,336 kg) and has a starting price of US$68,995.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X-Axis Travel	20 in (508 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	BT30
Spindle Bearing Lubrication	Air / Oil Injection
Spindle Cooling	Air Cooled
Table Size	26 × 15 in (660 × 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	20+1
Max Tool Diameter (full magazine)	2 in (51 mm)
Max Tool Length	7 in (178 mm)
Max Tool Weight	5.5 lb (2.5 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	100 × 80 × 98 in (254 × 203 × 249 cm)
Shipping Export Pallet	100 × 80 × 98 in (254 × 203 × 249 cm)
Machine Weight	5,150 lb (2,336 kg)

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

2,400 ipm (61 m/min) rapids with 1.75 s tool-to-tool and 2 s chip-to-chip tool changes
15 hp (11.2 kW) and 46 ft-lbf (62 N·m) at 1,700 rpm from a BT30 spindle, matching the rating of the DM-1
20+1 tool capacity, two more than the 18+1 of the DM-1
Tapping up to 5,000 rpm and 4,200 lbf (18,683 N) of Z thrust for hole-making
Ships at 5,150 lb (2,336 kg) and runs on 40 A at 220 VAC or 20 A at 440 VAC

Limitations

Tools are limited to 2 in (51 mm) in diameter and 5.5 lb (2.5 kg), which rules out most face mills
X travel is 20 in (508 mm); longer parts need the DT-2 at 28 in (711 mm) or the DT-3 at 36 in (914 mm)
Maximum table load is 250 lb (113.4 kg), or 500 lb (226.8 kg) evenly distributed
BT30 holders cannot be shared with the CT40 or BT40 tooling of the DM-1

Best For

Drilling and tapping small aluminium parts at production rates Parts with many small holes where 2 s chip-to-chip changes dominate the cycle Light milling with tools under 2 in (51 mm) in diameter Work that fits 20 × 16 × 15.5 in (508 × 406 × 394 mm)

Frequently Asked Questions

01 Is the DT-1 only for drilling and tapping?

No, but that is where it fits best. The spindle has 15 hp (11.2 kW) and 46 ft-lbf (62 N·m) at 1,700 rpm, enough for real milling with small cutters. The limit is the BT30 tooling: 2 in (51 mm) maximum diameter, 7 in (178 mm) maximum length and 5.5 lb (2.5 kg) maximum weight.

02 DT-1 or DM-1: which taper should I choose?

Both machines have the same travels, table, 10,000 rpm speed and 46 ft-lbf (62 N·m) of torque. The DT-1 has a BT30 spindle and 20+1 tools limited to 5.5 lb (2.5 kg). The DM-1 has a CT40 or BT40 spindle and 18+1 tools. Choose by the largest tool the work needs and by the holders already owned.

03 How fast can the DT-1 tap?

The table lists a maximum tapping speed of 5,000 rpm, half the 10,000 rpm spindle maximum. Combined with a 2 s chip-to-chip tool change and 2,400 ipm (61 m/min) rapids, hole-to-hole and tool-to-tool time is kept short on parts with several thread sizes.

04 What fits on the DT-1 table?

The table is 26 × 15 in (660 × 381 mm) with three T-slots on 4.92 in (125 mm) centres. Travels are 20 in (508 mm) in X and 16 in (406 mm) in Y. The spindle nose runs from 6 in (152 mm) to 21.5 in (546 mm) above the table. Load is listed as 250 lb (113.4 kg) maximum and 500 lb (226.8 kg) evenly distributed.

05 What utilities does the DT-1 need?

Three-phase power at 220 VAC, 40 A or 440 VAC, 20 A. Compressed air at 4 scfm and 100 psi (113 L/min at 6.9 bar), never below 80 psi (5.5 bar), through a 3/8 in line and coupler. Coolant capacity is 55 gal (208 L). The shipping pallet measures 100 × 80 × 98 in (254 × 203 × 249 cm).