Haas Automation Vertical Machining Centers (VMC)

Haas VM-8

List US$227,995 Specs verified 2026-10-02 · haascnc.com Updated 2026-10-02

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Key Specifications

X Travel

64 in (1,626 mm)

Y Travel

40 in (1,016 mm)

Z Travel

30 in (762 mm)

Max Spindle

12,000 rpm

Spindle Taper

CT40 / BT40 / HSK-A63

Tool Capacity

30+1

How much does the Haas VM-8 cost?

Manufacturer list price

US$227,995

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

Overview

The Haas VM-8 is a 40-taper mold machine with a wide table: 64 × 36 in (1,626 × 914 mm), under 64 × 40 × 30 in (1,626 × 1,016 × 762 mm) of travel. The spindle is a 12,000 rpm inline direct-drive unit rated 30 hp (22.4 kW). Haas lists a starting price of US$227,995.

The table is the difference from the VM-6. The VM-6 has the same X and Z travel but 32 in (813 mm) of Y over a 64 × 28 in (1,626 × 711 mm) table. The VM-8 adds Y travel and adds table depth with it, so a square or near-square mold base up to 36 in deep sits fully on the table instead of hanging over the front and back edges. The T-slots, listed as 7 in X and 12 in Y on 4.92 in (125 mm) centers, give clamping positions across the whole surface.

What does not grow is the load rating. The limit is 4,000 lb (1,814 kg), and a steel block covering much of this table would pass it at quite modest thickness. Large aluminium molds, inserts set in a frame, pattern and model work and wide plates are the natural fit. Solid steel bases need weighing first.

The spindle delivers 90 ft-lbf (122 N·m) at 2,000 rpm, is cooled by a coolant jacket, and comes in CT40, BT40 or HSK-A63. Cutting feedrate is up to 500 ipm (12.7 m/min) and rapids are 600 ipm (15.2 m/min). X and Y thrust are both 4,100 lbf (18,238 N), and Z is 5,600 lbf (24,910 N). The side-mount changer holds 30+1 tools at 2.8 s tool to tool and 3.6 s chip to chip. Haas also lists shipping figures for a 50+1 changer and for an EC option, both optional configurations, and gives the weight as 24,800 lb (11,250 kg) in each case.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X-Axis Travel	64 in (1,626 mm)
Y-Axis Travel	40 in (1,016 mm)
Z-Axis Travel	30 in (762 mm)
Spindle Nose to Table (max)	34 in (864 mm)
Spindle Nose to Table (min)	4 in (102 mm)
Spindle Motor Power	30 hp (22.4 kW)
Max Spindle Speed	12,000 rpm
Spindle Torque	90 ft-lbf @ 2,000 rpm (122 N·m @ 2,000 rpm)
Spindle Drive	Inline Direct-Drive
Spindle Taper	CT40 / BT40 / HSK-A63
Spindle Bearing Lubrication	Air / Oil Injection
Spindle Cooling	Coolant Jacket
Table Size	64 × 36 in (1,626 × 914 mm)
T-Slot Width	0.626 in to 0.63 in (15.9 mm to 16 mm)
T-Slot Center Distance	4.92 in (125 mm)
T-Slots	7 in X and 12 in Y
Max Table Load	4,000 lb (1,814 kg)
Max Cutting Feedrate	500 ipm (12.7 m/min)
Rapid Traverse Rate	600 ipm (15.2 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)	2.5 in (64 mm)
Max Tool Diameter (adjacent pockets empty)	5 in (127 mm)
Max Tool Diameter Extra Large Adjacent Empty	6 in (152 mm)
Max Tool Length	16 in (406 mm)
Max Tool Weight	12 lb (5.4 kg)
Tool Change (tool-to-tool)	2.8 s
Tool Change (chip-to-chip)	3.6 s
Coolant Capacity	95 gal (360 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, 70 A
Electrical Service (high voltage)	440 VAC 3-phase, 35 A
Shipping Domestic Pallet	193 × 120 × 130 in (491 × 305 × 331 cm)
Shipping Export Crate	193 × 123 × 134 in (491 × 313 × 341 cm)
Machine Weight	24,800 lb (11,250 kg)
Shipping Domestic Pallet with Ec Option	193 × 120 × 135 in (491 × 305 × 343 cm)
Shipping Export Crate with Ec Option	193 × 123 × 139 in (491 × 313 × 354 cm)
Machine Weight with Ec Option	24,800 lb (11,250 kg)
Shipping Domestic Pallet with 50 plus 1 SMTC	193 × 120 × 138 in (491 × 305 × 351 cm)
Shipping Export Crate with 50 plus 1 SMTC	193 × 123 × 142 in (491 × 313 × 361 cm)
Machine Weight with 50 plus 1 SMTC	24,800 lb (11,250 kg)
Shipping Domestic Pallet with Ec Option 50 plus 1 SMTC	193 × 120 × 143 in (491 × 305 × 364 cm)
Shipping Export Crate with Ec Option 50 plus 1 SMTC	193 × 123 × 147 in (491 × 313 × 374 cm)
Machine Weight with Ec Option 50 plus 1 SMTC	24,800 lb (11,250 kg)

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

64 × 36 in (1,626 × 914 mm) table, against 64 × 28 in (1,626 × 711 mm) on the VM-6
40 in (1,016 mm) of Y travel with 64 in (1,626 mm) of X and 30 in (762 mm) of Z
X and Y thrust of 4,100 lbf (18,238 N), with 5,600 lbf (24,910 N) on Z
12,000 rpm spindle in CT40, BT40 or HSK-A63, with a coolant jacket
T-slots run in both directions, listed as 7 in X and 12 in Y on 4.92 in (125 mm) centers

Limitations

A 4,000 lb (1,814 kg) table load on a 64 × 36 in (1,626 × 914 mm) table restricts solid steel blocks
30 hp (22.4 kW) and 90 ft-lbf (122 N·m) at 2,000 rpm; the VM-8-50 has 60 hp (44.7 kW) and 350 ft-lbf (475 N·m) at 900 rpm
Tool limits of 12 lb (5.4 kg) and 2.5 in (64 mm) diameter with a full magazine
Rapid traverse of 600 ipm (15.2 m/min) on a machine with 64 in (1,626 mm) of X

Best For

Square and wide mold bases up to 36 in (914 mm) deep Large aluminium molds, patterns and models finished at 12,000 rpm Wide plates and multi-fixture layouts using the full 64 × 36 in (1,626 × 914 mm) table Light parts with a large plan area, within 4,000 lb (1,814 kg)

Frequently Asked Questions

01 How big is the VM-8 table compared with the VM-6?

The VM-8 table is 64 × 36 in (1,626 × 914 mm) and the VM-6 table is 64 × 28 in (1,626 × 711 mm). Y travel rises with it, from 32 in (813 mm) on the VM-6 to 40 in (1,016 mm) on the VM-8. Both tables are rated for 4,000 lb (1,814 kg). Haas lists the VM-8 at 24,800 lb (11,250 kg) shipped and the VM-6 at 24,000 lb (10,887 kg).

02 Can the VM-8 carry a solid steel mold base?

Only if the base, its clamps and any plates under it total 4,000 lb (1,814 kg) or less. The table is 64 × 36 in (1,626 × 914 mm), so a steel block that covers much of it reaches that weight while still fairly thin. Weigh the block before planning the job. Aluminium bases of the same size leave far more margin.

03 What separates the VM-8 from the VM-8-50?

The spindle. The VM-8 has a 40-taper inline direct-drive spindle: 12,000 rpm, 30 hp (22.4 kW), 90 ft-lbf (122 N·m) at 2,000 rpm. The VM-8-50 has a CT or BT 50 spindle with 60 hp (44.7 kW), 350 ft-lbf (475 N·m) at 900 rpm and 10,000 rpm. Travels, the 64 × 36 in (1,626 × 914 mm) table and the 4,000 lb (1,814 kg) table load are shared.

04 Which tool changer configurations appear in the VM-8 table?

The spec table gives a 30+1 side-mount changer, 2.8 s tool to tool and 3.6 s chip to chip. The shipping section also has rows for a 50+1 side-mount changer, an optional configuration: its domestic pallet is 193 × 120 × 138 in (491 × 305 × 351 cm), against 193 × 120 × 130 in (491 × 305 × 331 cm) for the base machine.

05 What services does the VM-8 need?

Power is three-phase: 220 VAC at 70 A or 440 VAC at 35 A. Air is 4 scfm at 100 psi (113 L/min at 6.9 bar), with 80 psi (5.5 bar) as the lowest acceptable supply pressure. The coolant tank holds 95 gal (360 L). Shipping weight is 24,800 lb (11,250 kg).