Haas Automation Vertical Machining Centers

Haas TM-0

$42,000 - $55,000 Updated 2026-03-19

Key Specifications

X Travel

406 mm (16 in)

Y Travel

305 mm (12 in)

Z Travel

254 mm (10 in)

Max Spindle

4000 rpm

Spindle Taper

CT or BT 40

Tool Capacity

10-pocket carousel

Overview

The Haas TM-0 is the smallest and most affordable CNC vertical mill Haas makes, designed as a dedicated training and light-duty toolroom machine. With 406 x 305 x 254 mm (16 x 12 x 10 in) of travel, it occupies the space where manual Bridgeport-class mills meet CNC — giving schools, training centers, and small shops a real CNC mill in the smallest possible footprint.

The spindle is a belt-drive CT/BT 40 taper unit running at 6,000 RPM with 5.6 kW (7.5 hp) and 45 Nm (33 ft-lbf) of torque at 1,200 RPM. That is the same spindle used across the entire TM series — identical to the TM-1P and TM-2P. Grease-packed bearings and air cooling keep the maintenance profile simple and inexpensive.

The table measures 762 x 267 mm (30 x 10.5 in) with three T-slots on 102 mm (4 in) centers. Table load is 113 kg (250 lb). Rapids and cutting feedrate are both 10.2 m/min (400 ipm). The 10-pocket carousel tool changer posts 5.7-second tool-to-tool and 6.5-second chip-to-chip averages. These are toolroom numbers, not production numbers.

At approximately 1,588 kg (3,500 lb), the TM-0 is light enough to install on virtually any shop floor without foundation work. The key specification is the electrical requirement: 220 VAC single-phase at 30 amps. That means any building with a standard 30-amp circuit can run this machine — garages, basements, small shops, and schools.

The NGC control is the same production-grade control found on every Haas. Students and operators learn real G-code, real canned cycles, and real tool management on a platform that transfers directly to VF-series production machines. At a base price around $42,000, the TM-0 is the lowest-cost entry point into new Haas CNC milling. Specs sourced from Haas Automation published data.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X-Axis Travel	406 mm (16 in)
Y-Axis Travel	305 mm (12 in)
Z-Axis Travel	254 mm (10 in)
Spindle Nose To Table Max	356 mm (14 in)
Spindle Nose To Table Min	102 mm (4 in)
Max Spindle Speed	4000 rpm
Spindle Taper	CT or BT 40
Spindle Motor Power	7.5 hp
Spindle Torque Max	45 Nm (33 ft-lbf) @ 1,200 RPM
Spindle Drive	Direct Speed, Belt Drive
Spindle Cooling	Air Cooled
Spindle Bearings	Grease Packed
Tool Capacity	10-pocket carousel
Tool To Tool	5.7 sec (avg)
Chip To Chip	6.5 sec (avg)
Max Tool Diameter	89 mm (3.5 in)
Max Tool Weight	5.4 kg (12 lb)
Table Size	762 x 267 mm (30 x 10.5 in)
Table Load Max	113 kg (250 lb)
T Slots	3 slots, 102 mm (4.0 in) center distance
Max Cutting Feedrate	10.2 m/min (400 ipm)
Rapid Traverse X	10.2 m/min (400 ipm)
Rapid Traverse Y	10.2 m/min (400 ipm)
Rapid Traverse Z	10.2 m/min (400 ipm)
Max Thrust X	2000 lbf
Max Thrust Y	2000 lbf
Max Thrust Z	2000 lbf
Machine Weight	1,588 kg (3,500 lb)
CNC Control	Haas Next Generation Control (NGC)
Air Required	4 scfm @ 100 psi
Electrical Single Phase	220 VAC 1-phase, 30 A
Electrical Low	220 VAC 3-phase, 20 A
Electrical High	440 VAC 3-phase, 10 A
Travels	S.A.E
X Axis	20.00 in
Y Axis	12.00 in
Z Axis	16.00 in
Spindle Nose To Table	4.0 in
Spindle	S.A.E
Max Rating	7.5 hp
Max Speed	4000 rpm
Max Torque	33.0 ft-lbf @ 1200 rpm
Drive System	Direct Speed, Belt Drive
Taper	CT or BT 40
Bearing Lubrication	Grease Packed
Cooling	Air Cooled
Table	S.A.E
Length	30.50 in
Width	10.5 in
T Slot Width	0.626 in to 0.630 in
T Slot Center Distance	4.00 in
Number Of Std T Slots	3
Max Weight On Table	350 lb
Feedrates	S.A.E
Max Cutting	200 ipm
Rapids On X	200 ipm
Rapids On Y	200 ipm
Rapids On Z	200 ipm
Axis Motors	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	220 VAC
Full Load Amps	40 A
Input Ac Voltage Low	220 VAC
Full Load Amps Low	25 A
Input Ac Voltage High	440 VAC
Full Load Amps High	13 A
Dimensions Shipping	S.A.E
Domestic Pallet	99.5 in x 78.0 in x 100.0 in
Export Pallet	99.5 in x 78.0 in x 100.0 in
Machine Weight	3660 lb
Haas Rotary	HAAS MACHINE
Ha2ts	TM-0
Ha5c	TM-0
Ha5c T	TM-0
Ha5cs	TM-0
Hrt100	TM-0
Hrt160	TM-0
Hrt160 2	TM-0
Hrt160sp	TM-0
Hrt200hs	TM-0
Hrt210sp	TM-0
Trt100	TM-0
Trt160	TM-0
Trt70	TM-0

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Lowest-cost new Haas CNC mill at approximately $42K base price
Runs on 220 VAC single-phase at only 30 amps — installable in virtually any building with standard power
1,588 kg (3,500 lb) is light enough for any shop floor without special foundation work
NGC control is identical to production Haas machines, providing complete skill transfer for training
40-taper spindle accepts standard production tooling shared across the Haas mill lineup
Compact footprint fits in small shops, garages, and training lab spaces

Limitations

16x12x10-inch travel severely limits workpiece size compared to even the TM-1P
6,000 RPM max and 7.5 hp restrict material removal rates to light-duty work
400 ipm rapids and 6.5-second chip-to-chip make cycle times impractical for production
250 lb table load capacity limits fixture and workpiece weight
Belt-drive spindle with grease-packed bearings is less precise than direct-drive designs

Best For

Trade schools and technical training programs teaching CNC fundamentals on a real production-grade control Garage shops and home machinists wanting new-machine CNC capability on single-phase power Toolrooms making small one-off parts, fixtures, and gauges R&D departments prototyping small components in aluminum and plastics First CNC purchase for shops transitioning from manual milling on a minimal budget

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What does a Haas TM-0 cost?

Base price is approximately $42,000, making it the cheapest new Haas CNC mill. With basic options like probing, expect $48,000-$55,000. Used TM-0 machines are uncommon but trade in the $12,000-$25,000 range.

02 Can the TM-0 run on single-phase power?

Yes. It runs on 220 VAC single-phase at just 30 amps — even less than the TM-1P's 40-amp requirement. This makes it installable in garages and small shops with standard household-grade electrical service.

03 What is the difference between the TM-0 and TM-0P?

The TM-0P adds Haas's productivity enhancements including higher rapid rates. The TM-0 is the base model focused on the most affordable entry point. Both share the same travel, spindle, and control.

04 Is the TM-0 suitable for production work?

No. The 16x12x10-inch travel, 400 ipm rapids, and 7.5 hp spindle are training and toolroom specifications. For production work, step up to the Mini Mill or VF series. The TM-0 is purpose-built for education and light-duty toolroom applications.