The Haas Automation PMC-500SS is an industrial-grade CNC Vertical Machining Centers (VMC) powered by the Standard CNC. a top spindle speed of 12,000 RPM, and a 3-axis kinematic layout. It supports standardized digital factory monitoring via MTConnect.
Haas PMC-500SS: 5-axis positioning VMC, 24 x 16 x 16 in (610 x 406 x 406 mm) travels, 15.7 in (400 mm) platter, 12,000 rpm, 30+1 tools.
| Standardized Parameters & Ratings | |
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| Manufacturer (Brand) | Haas Automation (United States) |
| Machine Type | CNC Vertical Machining Centers (VMC) |
| CNC Controller System | Standard CNC |
| Number of Controlled Axes | 3-Axis Simultaneous / Positioning |
| Maximum Spindle Speed | 12,000 RPM |
| Spindle Motor Rating | 30.0 kW |
| Spindle Taper Interface | CT40 / BT40 / HSK-A63 |
| Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) | 30 Tool Stations |
| Approx. Machine Weight | 11,900 kg |
| Industrial IoT Protocol | MTConnect ANSI/MTC1.4 Compliant (Ethernet/TCP) |
| X-Axis Travel | 24 in (610 mm) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 16 in (406 mm) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 16 in (406 mm) |
| Spindle Nose To Platter Max | 20 in (508 mm) |
| Spindle Nose To Platter 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 | Liquid Cooled |
| B Axis Travel | 120 ° to -35 ° |
| B Axis Max Speed | 179 °/sec |
| B Axis Torque | 1,854 ft-lbf (2,514 N·m) |
| B Axis Brake Torque | 900 ft-lbf (1,220 N·m) |
| B Axis Control Type | Positioning Only |
| C Axis Travel | 360 ° |
| C Axis Max Speed | 179 °/sec |
| C Axis Torque | 1,854 ft-lbf (2,514 N·m) |
| C Axis Brake Torque | 900 ft-lbf (1,220 N·m) |
| C Axis Max Part Swing | 18 in (457 mm) |
| C Axis Control Type | Positioning Only |
| Platter Diameter | 15.7 in (400 mm) |
| Max Platter Load | 500 lb (226.8 kg) |
| Max Platter Load With Pallet Pool | 200 lb (90.7 kg) |
| Platter T Slot Width | 0.626 in to 0.63 in (15.9 mm to 16 mm) |
| Platter T Slots | 5 |
| Platter T Slot Center Distance | 2.48 in (63 mm) |
| Max Cutting Feedrate | 833 ipm (21.2 m/min) |
| Rapid Traverse | 1,200 ipm (30.5 m/min) |
| Max Thrust X | 2,750 lbf (12,233 N) |
| Max Thrust Y | 2,750 lbf (12,233 N) |
| Max Thrust Z | 3,400 lbf (15,124 N) |
| Tool Changer Type | SMTC |
| Tool Capacity | 30+1 |
| Max Tool Diameter | 2.5 in (64 mm) |
| Max Tool Diameter Adjacent Empty | 5 in (127 mm) |
| Max Tool Length | 12 in (305 mm) |
| Max Tool Weight | 12 lb (5.4 kg) |
| Tool To Tool | 1.8 s |
| Chip To Chip | 2.4 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 Low | 220 VAC 3-phase, 70 A |
| Electrical High | 440 VAC 3-phase, 35 A |
| Shipping Domestic Pallet | 128 × 98 × 110 in (325 × 249 × 279 cm) |
| Shipping Export Pallet | 128 × 92 × 101 in (325 × 234 × 257 cm) |
| Shipping Export Crate | 128 × 101 × 123 in (325 × 257 × 312 cm) |
| Machine Weight | 11,900 lb (5,400 kg) |
| Shipping Domestic Pallet With Conveyor 50 Plus 1 Smtc | 128 × 98 × 110 in (325 × 249 × 279 cm) |
| Shipping Export Pallet With Conveyor 50 Plus 1 Smtc | 128 × 92 × 100 in (325 × 234 × 254 cm) |
| Shipping Domestic Pallet With 70 Plus 1 Smtc | 128 × 101 × 120 in (325 × 257 × 305 cm) |
| Shipping Export Crate With 70 Plus 1 Smtc | 128 × 101 × 141.5 in (325 × 257 × 359 cm) |
| Machine Weight With 70 Plus 1 Smtc | 13,320 lb (6,042 kg) |
| Machine Weight With Conveyor 50 Plus 1 Smtc | 11,941 lb |
| Shipping Domestic Pallet With Conveyor 120 Plus 1 Smtc | 131 × 120 × 108.5 in (333 × 305 × 276 cm) |
| Machine Weight With Conveyor 120 Plus 1 Smtc | 13,960 lb (6,332 kg) |
| Shipping Export Pallet With Conveyor 120 Plus 1 Smtc | 133.5 × 122.5 × 120 in (339 × 311 × 305 cm) |
Our best estimate for the Haas PMC-500SS is $135,000 - $175,000. This is an estimate for a vertical machining centers (vmc) in this class, not a quote from Haas Automation; configuration, tooling, automation and installation move the final price substantially. A specific price can be requested at https://machinetoolindex.com/machines/haas-pmc-500ss#price; the request is passed to Haas Automation or an authorised dealer.
It has five axes, but the B and C axes are both listed as Positioning Only. They rotate the part to an angle, B from +120° to -35° and C through 360°, and hold it there with 900 ft-lbf (1,220 N·m) of brake torque while the three linear axes cut. That is 3+2 machining, not simultaneous five-axis contouring.
The platter is 15.7 in (400 mm) in diameter with five T-slots at 2.48 in (63 mm) centers, and carries 500 lb (226.8 kg). Maximum part swing on C is 18 in (457 mm). Linear travels are 24 × 16 × 16 in (610 × 406 × 406 mm), with 4 in (102 mm) to 20 in (508 mm) between spindle nose and platter.
The PMC-750SS is the next size up: 30 × 20 × 20 in (762 × 508 × 508 mm) travels, a 19.7 in (500 mm) platter and a 660 lb (300 kg) platter load, at a shipping weight of 14,250 lb (6,463.8 kg). The PMC-500SS has 24 × 16 × 16 in (610 × 406 × 406 mm), a 15.7 in (400 mm) platter, 500 lb (226.8 kg) and 11,900 lb (5,400 kg). Spindle rating, rapids and the 30+1 tool changer are the same on both.
Haas lists a separate platter load for the pallet-pool configuration: 200 lb (90.7 kg), against 500 lb (226.8 kg) for the machine without it. Weigh the part and its fixture before planning unattended running around the pallet pool.
The base machine has a 30+1 side-mount tool changer. Haas's shipping table also has rows for 50+1, 70+1 and 120+1 changers, some with a conveyor, which are alternative configurations: the machine weight rises from 11,900 lb (5,400 kg) to 13,320 lb (6,042 kg) with the 70+1 changer and 13,960 lb (6,332 kg) with the conveyor and 120+1 changer.
