Haas GM-1-5AX
Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
Max Spindle
Tool Capacity
Spindle Power
Overview
The Haas GM-1-5AX is a gantry mill built for large, light work rather than heavy metal removal. Travels of 3,073 x 1,549 x 610 mm (121 x 61 x 24 in) sit over a table measuring 3,124 x 1,346 mm (123 x 53 in), and the spindle is a 24,000 RPM, 15 hp unit producing 14.9 Nm (11 ft-lbf).
That spindle tells you everything about the intended work. Eleven pound-feet is not a steel-roughing figure. It's a high-speed spindle for composites, aluminium panels, tooling board, foam patterns and trimming operations, where surface speed matters and cutting forces are low. Adding 5-axis capability turns it into a trimming and contouring machine for large formed parts.
Rapids of 20.3 m/min (800 ipm) are more than double what the VM mold machines manage, which fits the application. Light cuts across a big envelope mean a lot of the cycle is spent moving. The table carries 2,722 kg (6,000 lb) and clearance under the spindle reaches 737 mm (29 in).
At US$299,995 the comparison set is composite routers and gantry trim machines from builders like CMS, Belotti and Thermwood. Haas brings a dense service network and a familiar control. What it doesn't bring is the torque to treat this as a general-purpose large machining centre, and buying it for steel work would be a mistake.
Specs sourced from Haas published data.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 3073 mm (121.00 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 1549 mm (61.00 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 610 mm (24.00 in) |
| Spindle Nose To Table Max | 737 mm (29.0 in) |
| Spindle Nose To Table Min | 127 mm (5.0 in) |
| Spindle Motor Power | 11.2 kW (15.0 hp) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 24000 rpm |
| Spindle Torque Max | 14.9 Nm @ 5500 rpm (11.0 ft-lbf @ 5500 rpm) |
| B Axis Tilt Max Speed | 105 °/sec |
| B Axis Tilt Torque Continuous | 152 Nm (112 ft-lbf) |
| B Axis Tilt Brake Torque | 136 Nm (100 ft-lbf) |
| C Axis Rotation Travel | 245 ° to 245- ° |
| C Axis Rotation Max Speed | 100 °/sec |
| C Axis Rotation Torque Continuous | 285 Nm (210 ft-lbf) |
| C Axis Rotation Brake Torque | 258 Nm (190 ft-lbf) |
| Table Length | 3124 mm (123.0 in) |
| Table Width | 1346 mm (53.0 in) |
| Thickness | 25 mm (1.0 in) |
| Table Load Max | 2722 kg (6000 lb) |
| Between Columns | 1575 mm (62.0 in) |
| Max Cutting Feedrate | 20.3 m/min (800 ipm) |
| Rapid Traverse X | 20.3 m/min (800 ipm) |
| Rapid Traverse Y | 53.3 m/min (2100 ipm) |
| Rapid Traverse Z | 27.9 m/min (1100 ipm) |
| Max Thrust X | 11210 N (2520 lbf) |
| Max Thrust Y | 4537 N (1020 lbf) |
| Max Thrust Z | 9119 N (2050 lbf) |
| Tool Capacity | 30+1 |
| Max Tool Diameter | 51 mm (2.0 in) |
| Max Tool Diameter Large | 102 mm (4.0 in) |
| Max Tool Length | 177 mm (7.00 in) |
| Max Tool Weight | 2.5 kg (5.5 lb) |
| Coolant Capacity | 360 L (95 gal) |
| Air Required | 113.0 L/min @ 6.9 bar (4 scfm @ 100 psi) |
| Air Pressure Min | 5.5 bar (80 psi) |
| Electrical Low | 220 VAC 3-phase, 40 A |
| Electrical High | 440 VAC 3-phase, 20 A |
| CNC Control | Haas Next Generation Control (NGC) |
Specifications sourced from haascnc.com — verified 2026-08-31
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 24,000 RPM spindle is well matched to composites, aluminium panel work and pattern machining
- 20.3 m/min (800 ipm) rapids are more than double the VM series, which suits light cutting over a large envelope
- 3,073 x 1,549 mm (121 x 61 in) of travel covers large formed panels and full-size patterns
- 5-axis capability enables trimming and contouring of formed parts in one setup
- 2,722 kg (6,000 lb) table capacity handles large fixtures and trim tools
- Haas service network and NGC control against specialist gantry builders with thinner support
Limitations
- 14.9 Nm (11 ft-lbf) of spindle torque rules out steel roughing entirely
- 11.2 kW (15 hp) is modest for a machine of this physical size
- 610 mm (24 in) of Z-travel is shallow, limiting tall part and deep-cavity work
- Gantry structure with a light spindle means it's specialised; it won't double as a general machining centre
- Specialist composite builders offer vacuum tables and dust extraction packages that suit the application better
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Haas lists US$299,995 as of August 2026. Dust extraction, vacuum fixturing and probing are typical additions for composite work and can add substantially depending on specification.
02
Not in any meaningful production sense. At 11 ft-lbf the spindle is built for high surface speed in light materials. Occasional light steel finishing is possible; roughing is not what this machine is for.
03
The XT adds 21 inches of X-travel, going from 121 to 142 inches, with the same spindle, Y, Z and table width. It costs about US$40,000 more and only makes sense if your parts are longer than the standard machine handles.
04
For panel trimming, pattern work and flat-ish contouring, yes. For tall parts or deep pockets it isn't, and a VM-series machine or a different gantry with more Z would suit better.
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