Haas Automation Vertical Machining Centers (VMC)

Haas VM-3-50

List US$169,995 Specs verified 2026-10-02 · haascnc.com Updated 2026-10-02

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Key Specifications

X Travel

40 in (1,016 mm)

Y Travel

26 in (660 mm)

Z Travel

25 in (635 mm)

Max Spindle

10,000 rpm

Spindle Taper

CT or BT 50

Tool Capacity

30+1

How much does the Haas VM-3-50 cost?

Manufacturer list price

US$169,995

As published by Haas Automation, verified 2026-10-02. Options, tooling, freight and installation are extra.

Overview

The Haas VM-3-50 is the 50-taper version of the VM-3 mold machine: 60 hp (44.7 kW), 350 ft-lbf (475 N·m) at 900 rpm and 10,000 rpm through a 2-speed gearbox, on 40 × 26 × 25 in (1,016 × 660 × 635 mm) of travel. Haas lists a starting price of US$169,995.

Put the two spindles side by side. The VM-3 has 30 hp (22.4 kW) and 90 ft-lbf (122 N·m) at 2,000 rpm, with a 12,000 rpm top speed. The VM-3-50 has twice the power and close to four times the torque, and tops out at 10,000 rpm. That changes which part of a mold job the machine does well. Roughing a cavity out of a solid block with large inserted cutters is where 350 ft-lbf at 900 rpm earns its keep. The 10,000 rpm top end still leaves a workable speed for finishing with mid-sized ball mills, though the smallest cutters would want more.

Everything around the spindle is sized for heavier tooling. The side-mount changer takes 30+1 tools of up to 30 lb (13.6 kg) and 16 in (406 mm) in length, 4 in (102 mm) in diameter with the magazine full and 7 in (178 mm) with the adjacent pockets empty. Changes are slower as a result, 4.2 s tool to tool and 6.3 s chip to chip. Z thrust is 5,600 lbf (24,910 N), with 4,100 lbf (18,238 N) on X and Y. The spindle has a coolant jacket and air/oil injection bearing lubrication.

Two details need planning. The spindle nose comes no closer to the table than 7.9 in (200 mm) and rises to 32.9 in (836 mm), so a low part clamped directly to the table needs enough tool stick-out, or a riser, to be reached. And the electrical supply is 220 VAC at 105 A or 440 VAC at 53 A, three-phase. The table is 54 × 24.5 in (1,372 × 622 mm), rated for 4,000 lb (1,814 kg), and the coolant tank holds 55 gal (208 L).

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X-Axis Travel	40 in (1,016 mm)
Y-Axis Travel	26 in (660 mm)
Z-Axis Travel	25 in (635 mm)
Spindle Nose to Table (max)	32.9 in (836 mm)
Spindle Nose to Table (min)	7.9 in (200 mm)
Spindle Motor Power	60 hp (44.7 kW)
Max Spindle Speed	10,000 rpm
Spindle Torque	350 ft-lbf @ 900 rpm (475 N·m @ 900 rpm)
Spindle Drive	2-Speed Gearbox
Spindle Taper	CT or BT 50
Spindle Bearing Lubrication	Air / Oil Injection
Spindle Cooling	Coolant Jacket
Table Size	54 × 24.5 in (1,372 × 622 mm)
T-Slot Width	0.626 in to 0.63 in (15.9 mm to 16 mm)
T-Slot Center Distance	3.94 in (100 mm)
T-Slots	13 in Y and 6 in X
Max Table Load	4,000 lb (1,814 kg)
Max Cutting Feedrate	500 ipm (12.7 m/min)
Rapid Traverse Rate	710 ipm (18 m/min)
Max Thrust X	4,100 lbf (18,238 N)
Max Thrust Y	4,100 lbf (18,238 N)
Max Thrust Z	5,600 lbf (24,910 N)
Tool Changer Type	SMTC
Tool Capacity	30+1
Max Tool Diameter (full magazine)	4 in (102 mm)
Max Tool Diameter (adjacent pockets empty)	7 in (178 mm)
Max Tool Length	16 in (406 mm)
Max Tool Weight	30 lb (13.6 kg)
Tool Change (tool-to-tool)	4.2 s
Tool Change (chip-to-chip)	6.3 s
Coolant Capacity	55 gal (208 L)
Air Required	4 scfm @ 100 psi (113 L/min @ 6.9 bar)
Inline Air Hose	3/8 in
Air Coupler	3/8 in
Air Pressure Min	80 psi (5.5 bar)
Electrical Service (low voltage)	220 VAC 3-phase, 105 A
Electrical Service (high voltage)	440 VAC 3-phase, 53 A
Shipping Domestic Pallet	156 × 102 × 105 in (397 × 260 × 267 cm)
Shipping Export Pallet	164 × 91.5 × 101 in (417 × 233 × 257 cm)
Shipping Domestic Pallet with 50 plus 1 SMTC	156 × 102 × 125 in (397 × 260 × 318 cm)
Shipping Export Pallet with 50 plus 1 SMTC	164 × 92 × 101 in (417 × 233 × 257 cm)
Machine Weight with 50 plus 1 SMTC	15,600 lb (7,077 kg)

Specifications sourced from haascnc.com — verified 2026-10-02

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

60 hp (44.7 kW) and 350 ft-lbf (475 N·m) at 900 rpm, against 30 hp (22.4 kW) and 90 ft-lbf (122 N·m) on the VM-3
A 10,000 rpm top speed from a geared 50-taper spindle keeps finishing passes practical
Changer carries 30+1 tools up to 30 lb (13.6 kg) and 16 in (406 mm) long
Z-axis thrust of 5,600 lbf (24,910 N) for large drills and plunge roughing
54 × 24.5 in (1,372 × 622 mm) table with T-slots in both directions and a 4,000 lb (1,814 kg) rating

Limitations

Needs 105 A at 220 VAC or 53 A at 440 VAC three-phase
Minimum spindle nose to table distance is 7.9 in (200 mm), so short tools cannot reach low workpieces without a riser
Tool changes take 4.2 s tool to tool and 6.3 s chip to chip
Coolant capacity is 55 gal (208 L), modest for a 60 hp (44.7 kW) spindle
X travel is 40 in (1,016 mm) under a 54 in (1,372 mm) table; the VM-5-50 has 50 in (1,270 mm)

Best For

Roughing mold cavities from solid tool steel with large cutters Die blocks and mold bases that need 50-taper tooling Roughing and finishing in one setup, up to 10,000 rpm Heavy drilling and boring in parts up to 4,000 lb (1,814 kg)

Frequently Asked Questions

01 How much more spindle does the VM-3-50 have than the VM-3?

Power doubles and torque rises almost fourfold. The VM-3-50 is rated 60 hp (44.7 kW) and 350 ft-lbf (475 N·m) at 900 rpm; the VM-3 is rated 30 hp (22.4 kW) and 90 ft-lbf (122 N·m) at 2,000 rpm. Top speed goes the other way: 10,000 rpm on the VM-3-50 and 12,000 rpm on the VM-3. The VM-3-50 drives through a 2-speed gearbox and uses CT or BT 50 tooling.

02 What electrical service does the VM-3-50 need?

Three-phase power at either 220 VAC and 105 A or 440 VAC and 53 A. Check the panel and feeder against the higher current before ordering. Air demand is 4 scfm at 100 psi (113 L/min at 6.9 bar), with a minimum supply pressure of 80 psi (5.5 bar).

03 What is the largest tool the VM-3-50 can change automatically?

A tool can weigh 30 lb (13.6 kg) and measure 16 in (406 mm) long. With all 30+1 pockets occupied, the diameter limit is 4 in (102 mm). If the pockets next to the tool are kept empty, the limit is 7 in (178 mm). Each change takes 4.2 s tool to tool or 6.3 s chip to chip.

04 How close can the VM-3-50 spindle get to the table?

The spindle nose travels between 7.9 in (200 mm) and 32.9 in (836 mm) above the table, across 25 in (635 mm) of Z. A thin part clamped flat on the table therefore needs a tool long enough to span the gap, or a riser under the work. Tools up to 16 in (406 mm) long fit the changer.

05 Is the VM-3-50 table the same as the VM-3 table?

Nearly. Haas lists the VM-3-50 table at 54 × 24.5 in (1,372 × 622 mm) and the VM-3 table at 54 × 24 in (1,372 × 610 mm). Both are rated for 4,000 lb (1,814 kg). The VM-3-50 table has T-slots listed as 13 in Y and 6 in X on 3.94 in (100 mm) centers.