Haas VF-7/40

The Haas VF-7/40 is a large-format 40-taper vertical machining center built for shops that need serious X-axis reach without stepping up to a 50-taper platform. With 2,134 mm (84 in) of X-travel, 813 mm (32 in) of Y, and 762 mm (30 in) of Z, this machine covers a work envelope that handles long parts, multi-part fixtures, and tombstone setups that smaller VF-series machines simply can't reach.

The spindle is the same 22.4 kW (30 hp) inline direct-drive unit found across the large VF 40-taper lineup, turning at 8,100 RPM with 122 Nm (90 ft-lbf) of torque at 2,000 RPM. An optional gearbox bumps torque to 339 Nm (250 ft-lbf) at 450 RPM for heavy face milling in steel and cast iron. The spindle is liquid-cooled and accepts CT40, BT40, or HSK-A63 tooling from the factory.

Haas equips the VF-7/40 with an upgraded standard features package that includes a side-mount tool changer (SMTC) with 30+1 capacity, chip auger, programmable coolant nozzle, and remote jog handle. The SMTC posts 2.8-second tool-to-tool and 3.6-second chip-to-chip times, which is noticeably faster than the carousel changers on the smaller VF models. The 2,134 x 711 mm (84 x 28 in) T-slot table handles up to 1,814 kg (4,000 lb) of evenly distributed load across 5 T-slots.

Rapid traverse runs at 15.2 m/min (600 ipm) on all three axes, with a max cutting feedrate of 12.7 m/min (500 ipm). Axis thrust is substantial at 15,124 N (3,400 lbf) on X and Y, and 24,910 N (5,600 lbf) on Z. At 11,612 kg (25,600 lb), the VF-7/40 has the mass to back up aggressive cuts in steel without walking across the floor.

The machine runs on the Haas Next Generation Control with all the standard connectivity features: widescreen monitor, Ethernet, WiFi, and the large touchscreen remote jog handle. Starting at around $165,000, the VF-7/40 competes against machines like the Okuma GENOS M660-V and Mazak VTC-300C, but at a significantly lower entry price. Specs sourced from Haas Automation published data.