Haas Automation Vertical Machining Centers

Haas VF-5/50TR

$200,000 - $260,000 Updated 2026-03-19

Key Specifications

X Travel

1,270 mm (50 in)

Y Travel

660 mm (26 in)

Z Travel

635 mm (25 in)

Max Spindle

7,500 RPM

Spindle Taper

CT50 / BT50

Tool Capacity

30+1 SMTC

Overview

The Haas VF-5/50TR is a 50-taper 5-axis vertical machining center that combines the large-travel VF-5/50 platform with a factory-integrated dual-axis trunnion table. The TR designation indicates the built-in trunnion rotary, giving simultaneous 5-axis capability on a machine with the torque and rigidity of a 50-taper spindle — a combination rarely found outside of purpose-built European 5-axis machines costing twice as much.

The base machine provides 1,270 x 660 x 635 mm (50 x 26 x 25 in) X/Y/Z travel with a 22.4 kW (30 hp) 2-speed gearbox spindle turning at up to 7,500 RPM through a CT50 taper. At 700 RPM, the spindle delivers 460 Nm (340 ft-lbf) of torque — the kind of low-end grunt needed for heavy roughing of steel, cast iron, and titanium that is the primary justification for choosing 50-taper over 40-taper. The trunnion adds A and B rotary axes with 80 deg/sec rapids on both axes, and the platter handles parts up to approximately 36 kg (80 lb).

The 30+1 SMTC is standard, providing 2.8-second tool-to-tool and 3.6-second chip-to-chip times that keep tool change overhead low on complex 5-axis programs. The large main table at approximately 1,321 x 584 mm (52 x 23 in) remains fully available for 3-axis work, making the VF-5/50TR a versatile dual-role machine.

At approximately $200,000-$260,000, the VF-5/50TR fills a unique niche: shops that need both 50-taper torque for heavy steel roughing AND 5-axis capability for complex geometry in a single machine. The VF-5 frame provides the larger envelope needed for medium-sized 5-axis parts, and the 50-taper spindle ensures cutting performance that 40-taper trunnion machines cannot match in ferrous materials.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X-Axis Travel	1,270 mm (50 in)
Y-Axis Travel	660 mm (26 in)
Z-Axis Travel	635 mm (25 in)
Max Spindle Speed	7,500 RPM
Spindle Taper	CT50 / BT50
Spindle Motor Power	30.0 hp
Spindle Torque Max	460 Nm (340 ft-lbf) @ 700 RPM
Spindle Drive	2-Speed Gearbox
Spindle Cooling	Liquid Cooled
Trunnion Platter Diameter	160 mm (6.3 in)
Trunnion Max Weight	36.3 kg (80 lb)
Trunnion Max Part Swing	445 mm (18 in)
Trunnion Rapids A	80 deg/sec
Trunnion Rapids B	80 deg/sec
Tool Capacity	30+1 SMTC
Tool To Tool	4.20 s
Chip To Chip	6.30 s
Max Tool Weight	30.0 lb
Table Size	1,321 x 584 mm (52 x 23 in)
Table Load Max	1,588 kg (3,500 lb)
Rapid Traverse X	18.0 m/min (710 ipm)
Rapid Traverse Y	18.0 m/min (710 ipm)
Rapid Traverse Z	18.0 m/min (710 ipm)
Machine Weight	7,484 kg (16,500 lb)
CNC Control	Haas Next Generation Control (NGC)
Coolant Capacity	95 gal
Travels	S.A.E
X Axis	50.00 in
Y Axis	26.00 in
Z Axis	25.00 in
A Axis Tilt	± 120 °
B Axis Rotation	360 °
Spindle Nose To Platter	4.1- in
Spindle Nose To Table	7.9 in
Trunnion	S.A.E
Platter Diameter	8.30 in
Max Weight On Platter	200 lb
Max Part Swing	24 in
T Slot Width	0.626 in to 0.630 in
Number Of Std T Slots	7
Pilot Bore Depth	4.90 in
Rapids On A	60 °/sec
Rapids On B	60 °/sec
Max Cutting A	33 °/sec
Max Cutting B	33 °/sec
Spindle	S.A.E
Max Rating	30.0 hp
Max Speed	7500 rpm
Max Torque	340.0 ft-lbf @ 700 rpm
Drive System	2-Speed Gearbox
Taper	CT or BT 50
Table	S.A.E
Length	24.00 in
T Slot Center Distance	3.15 in
Max Weight On Table	4000 lb
Feedrates	S.A.E
Max Cutting	500 ipm
Rapids On X	710 ipm
Rapids On Y	710 ipm
Rapids On Z	710 ipm
Axis Motors	S.A.E
Max Thrust X	3400 lbf
Max Thrust Y	4100 lbf
Max Thrust Z	5600 lbf
Tool Changer	S.A.E
Type	SMTC
Capacity	30+1
Max Tool Diameter	4.0 in
Max Tool Diameter Large	7.0 in
Max Tool Length	16.00 in
General	S.A.E
Air Requirements	S.A.E
Air Required	4 scfm @ 100 psi
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	70 A
Input Ac Voltage High	440 VAC
Full Load Amps High	35 A
Dimensions Shipping	S.A.E
Domestic Pallet	168.0 in x 102.0 in x 125.0 in
Export Crate	168.0 in x 102.0 in x 130.0 in
Machine Weight	16250 lb

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

50-taper spindle with 460 Nm torque on a 5-axis platform is rare at any price — heavy roughing of steel and titanium in 5-axis setups
1,270 mm (50 in) X-travel provides a significantly larger work envelope than the VF-2TR for medium-sized 5-axis parts
Factory-integrated trunnion eliminates alignment issues of aftermarket 5-axis rotary solutions
Full 1,321 x 584 mm table remains available for 3-axis work alongside the trunnion
$200K-$260K price point is roughly half the cost of European 50-taper 5-axis machines
Same NGC control and programming environment as all Haas machines for easy operator transition

Limitations

36.3 kg (80 lb) platter capacity severely limits part weight for 5-axis work — large steel parts may exceed this limit
160 mm (6.3 in) platter diameter restricts 5-axis part size to relatively small components
7,500 RPM spindle limits high-speed finishing capability compared to 12K+ RPM 5-axis machines
Not a substitute for a purpose-built 5-axis machine for production 5-axis volumes
50-taper tooling is heavier and more expensive than 40-taper, adding to ongoing costs

Best For

Job shops needing both 50-taper torque for steel roughing and 5-axis capability for complex parts in a single machine Aerospace shops machining medium-sized structural components in titanium and Inconel requiring both high torque and multi-axis access Mold and die shops requiring 5-axis undercut access with the rigidity of 50-taper tooling Shops transitioning from 3-axis 50-taper work to 5-axis without investing in a dedicated 5-axis machine Medium-volume production of complex geometry parts in steel and cast iron under 36 kg

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What does a new Haas VF-5/50TR cost?

Base price starts around $200,000. With through-spindle coolant, probing, and common options, expect to spend $230,000-$260,000. This is significantly less than purpose-built 50-taper 5-axis machines from European builders.

02 What is the difference between the VF-5/50TR and VF-2TR?

The VF-5/50TR offers 50-taper spindle (vs 40-taper on VF-2TR), more X-travel (1,270 mm vs 762 mm), and significantly more torque (460 Nm vs 122 Nm). Both share the same TR160 trunnion with 36.3 kg capacity. Choose the VF-5/50TR for ferrous materials and larger parts; the VF-2TR for aluminum and smaller components.

03 Can the VF-5/50TR do production 5-axis work?

For small parts under 36 kg, the VF-5/50TR handles production 5-axis work capably. For higher volumes or larger parts, a purpose-built 5-axis like the Haas UMC-1000 or UMC-1250 provides larger trunnion capacity and higher spindle speed. The VF-5/50TR is best for shops mixing 3-axis and 5-axis work.

04 Why choose 50-taper over 40-taper for 5-axis?

50-taper provides roughly 3x the spindle torque of 40-taper at low RPM, critical for roughing steel, titanium, and cast iron in 5-axis setups where tool reach and chip load are limited by part geometry. If your 5-axis work is primarily aluminum, 40-taper with higher RPM is usually more productive.