Haas Automation Vertical Machining Centers

Haas DT-1

$67,000 - $90,000 Updated 2026-03-12

Key Specifications

X Travel

508 mm (20 in)

Y Travel

406 mm (16 in)

Z Travel

394 mm (15.5 in)

Max Spindle

10,000 RPM

Spindle Taper

BT30

Tool Capacity

20+1 SMTC

Overview

The Haas DT-1 is a compact, high-speed drill/tap machine built for one thing: putting holes in parts as fast as possible. With 508 x 406 x 394 mm (20 x 16 x 15.5 in) of travel, a BT30-taper spindle running at 10,000 RPM, and rapids of 61 m/min (2,400 ipm), the DT-1 is the fastest machine in the Haas vertical mill lineup by a wide margin. It's designed for high-speed tapping, drilling, and light milling on small-to-medium aluminum and steel parts.

The BT30 taper is the key differentiator here. The smaller taper and lighter tooling allow the 11.2 kW (15 hp) inline direct-drive spindle to accelerate and decelerate much faster than any 40-taper machine. Torque is 62 Nm (46 ft-lbf) at 1,700 RPM, more than adequate for drilling and tapping. Max tapping speed is 5,000 RPM, which means rigid tapping through aluminum happens in a blink.

The 660 x 381 mm (26 x 15 in) table supports 113 kg (250 lb) at full rapids or 227 kg (500 lb) at half rapids, with 3 T-slots on 125 mm centers. The dual-load rating reflects the lighter table and BT30 platform. The 20+1 SMTC is standard with 1.75-second tool-to-tool and 2.0-second chip-to-chip times. Those are the fastest tool change numbers in the entire Haas catalog.

Max cutting feedrate is 30.5 m/min (1,200 ipm), and rapid traverse on all axes is 61 m/min (2,400 ipm). Those rapids are 4x faster than a standard VF-2 and nearly 2x the SS models. Axis thrust is 11,343 N (2,550 lbf) on X and Y, and 18,683 N (4,200 lbf) on Z, which gives the Z-axis serious push for drilling operations.

At 2,336 kg (5,150 lb) and starting around $67,000, the DT-1 is purpose-built for production environments where drill/tap cycles dominate. It's not a general-purpose milling machine; the BT30 taper and light construction limit heavy milling. But for valve bodies, manifolds, transmission housings, and any part that needs lots of holes drilled and tapped quickly, the DT-1 is hard to beat on cycle time per dollar. Specs sourced from Haas Automation published data.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X-Axis Travel	508 mm (20 in)
Y-Axis Travel	406 mm (16 in)
Z-Axis Travel	394 mm (15.5 in)
Spindle Nose To Table Max	546 mm (21.5 in)
Spindle Nose To Table Min	152 mm (6 in)
Max Spindle Speed	10,000 RPM
Spindle Taper	BT30
Spindle Motor Power	15.0 hp
Spindle Torque Max	62 Nm (46 ft-lbf) @ 1,700 RPM
Spindle Drive	Inline Direct-Drive
Spindle Cooling	Air Cooled
Max Tapping Speed	5,000 RPM
Tool Capacity	20+1 SMTC
Tool To Tool	1.75 s
Chip To Chip	2.00 s
Max Tool Diameter	2.0 in
Max Tool Weight	5.5 lb
Max Tool Length	7.00 in
Table Size	660 x 381 mm (26 x 15 in)
Table Load 100 Percent Rapids	113 kg (250 lb)
Table Load 50 Percent Rapids	227 kg (500 lb)
T Slots	3 slots, 125 mm (4.92 in) center distance
Max Cutting Feedrate	30.5 m/min (1,200 ipm)
Rapid Traverse X	61.0 m/min (2,400 ipm)
Rapid Traverse Y	61.0 m/min (2,400 ipm)
Rapid Traverse Z	61.0 m/min (2,400 ipm)
Max Thrust X	2550 lbf
Max Thrust Y	2550 lbf
Max Thrust Z	4200 lbf
Machine Weight	2,336 kg (5,150 lb)
CNC Control	Haas Next Generation Control (NGC)
Coolant Capacity	55 gal
Air Required	4 scfm @ 100 psi
Electrical Low	220 VAC 3-phase, 40 A
Electrical High	440 VAC 3-phase, 20 A
Travels	S.A.E
X Axis	20.00 in
Y Axis	16.00 in
Z Axis	15.50 in
Spindle Nose To Table	6.0 in
Spindle	S.A.E
Max Rating	15.0 hp
Max Speed	10000 rpm
Max Torque	46.0 ft-lbf @ 1700 rpm
Drive System	Inline Direct-Drive
Taper	BT30
Bearing Lubrication	Air / Oil Injection
Cooling	Air Cooled
Table	S.A.E
Length	26.0 in
Width	15.0 in
T Slot Width	0.626 in to 0.630 in
T Slot Center Distance	4.92 in
Number Of Std T Slots	3
Max Weight On Table 100 Rapids	250 lb
Max Weight On Table 50 Rapids	500 lb
Feedrates	S.A.E
Max Cutting	1200 ipm
Rapids On X	2400 ipm
Rapids On Y	2400 ipm
Rapids On Z	2400 ipm
Axis Motors	S.A.E
Tool Changer	S.A.E
Type	SMTC
Capacity	20+1
Tapping	S.A.E
General	S.A.E
Air Requirements	S.A.E
Inline Air Hose	3/8 in
Coupler	3/8 in
Air Pressure Min	80 psi
Electrical Specification	S.A.E
Input Ac Voltage Low	220 VAC
Full Load Amps Low	40 A
Input Ac Voltage High	440 VAC
Full Load Amps High	20 A
Dimensions Shipping	S.A.E
Domestic Pallet	100.0 in x 80.0 in x 98.0 in
Export Pallet	100.0 in x 80.0 in x 98.0 in
Machine Weight	5150 lb
Haas Rotary	HAAS MACHINE
Ha2ts	DT-1
Ha5c	DT-1
Ha5c T	DT-1
Ha5c2	DT-1
Ha5c2 T	DT-1
Ha5c3	DT-1
Ha5c3 T	DT-1
Ha5c4	DT-1
Ha5c4 T	DT-1
Ha5cs	DT-1
Hqda5	DT-1
Hrc160	DT-1
Hrc210	DT-1
Hrt100	DT-1
Hrt160	DT-1
Hrt160 2	DT-1
Hrt160sp	DT-1
Hrt160ss	DT-1
Hrt200hs	DT-1
Hrt210	DT-1
Hrt210 2	DT-1
Hrt210ht	DT-1
Hrt210sp	DT-1
Hrt210ss	DT-1
Hrta5	DT-1
Hrta6	DT-1
Lt260	DT-1
T5c	DT-1
Th240	DT-1
Trt100	DT-1
Trt70	DT-1

Specifications sourced from haascnc.com — verified 2026-03-28

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

61 m/min (2,400 ipm) rapids are the fastest in the entire Haas vertical mill lineup, 4x faster than standard VF models
2.0-second chip-to-chip is the fastest tool change time in the Haas catalog, cutting non-cutting time to a minimum
BT30 taper with 5,000 RPM rigid tapping makes it one of the fastest tapping machines available at this price point
Starting at $67K, it delivers production-level drill/tap speed at a fraction of the cost of dedicated tapping centers
Compact footprint and 5,150 lb weight make installation and floor planning straightforward
Same NGC control as all Haas machines means operators can switch between the DT-1 and other Haas VMCs without retraining

Limitations

BT30 taper severely limits milling capability; not suited for heavy face milling, slotting, or aggressive roughing
250 lb table load at full rapids requires careful fixture planning for heavier parts
2-inch max tool diameter restricts the size of face mills, shell mills, and large-diameter tooling
7-inch max tool length limits deep-reach applications
Air-cooled spindle may see thermal drift during extended high-speed cutting sessions
20+1 tool capacity is lower than the 30+1 on other Haas machines

Best For

High-volume drill/tap operations on aluminum automotive and aerospace components Valve body and manifold production where dozens of holes per part drive cycle time Transmission and hydraulic housing manufacturing with extensive tapping requirements Medical device production shops drilling and tapping small stainless and titanium components Second-operation cells running after a primary VMC handles the milling before the DT-1 does all the holes Any production environment where drill/tap cycle time is the primary constraint on throughput

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What's the difference between the DT-1 and DT-2?

The DT-2 uses a CT/BT40 taper with a 15,000 RPM spindle, and offers 26 x 16 x 15.5-inch travel (6 more inches of X). The DT-1 uses BT30 with 10,000 RPM but achieves faster rapids at 2,400 ipm. The DT-2 is better for milling operations alongside drilling; the DT-1 is pure speed for drill/tap-dominant work.

02 Can the DT-1 do real milling or just drilling?

The DT-1 can do light milling. The 15 hp spindle and 46 ft-lbf of torque handle aluminum profiling and light steel finishing. But the BT30 taper limits tool size and clamping force. For milling-intensive parts, use a VF-series or DM-2 machine and send the parts to the DT-1 for holes and taps.

03 How does the DT-1 compare to a Brother Speedio?

The Brother Speedio S300X2 is the DT-1's direct competitor. The Brother typically offers faster spindle acceleration and slightly faster rapids, but costs more. The DT-1 wins on price and HFO service network availability. Both are excellent drill/tap machines; the choice often comes down to dealer support in your area.

04 Is the DT-1 a good machine for a startup shop?

Only if your work is drill/tap-dominated. The BT30 taper limits general-purpose milling too much for a one-machine shop. A VF-2 or DM-2 gives you much more flexibility as a first machine. The DT-1 is best as a second or third machine in a shop that has identified drill/tap as a bottleneck.

05 What kind of parts is the DT-1 best suited for?

Parts with lots of holes: valve bodies, manifold blocks, hydraulic housings, electronics enclosures, automotive brackets, and medical instruments. Anything where the machining time is dominated by drilling, tapping, and light chamfering rather than heavy material removal.