The Haas Automation VC-400SS 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 VC-400SS: twin-pallet VMC, 22 x 16 x 20 in (559 x 406 x 508 mm) travels, 12,000 rpm spindle, 1,200 ipm rapids, 2.4 s chip-to-chip.
| Standardized Parameters & Ratings | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Table / Platter / Chuck Size | 22 × 14.5 in (559 × 368 mm) |
| Max Table Load Capacity | 880 kg |
| Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) | 30 Tool Stations |
| Approx. Machine Weight | 17,520 kg |
| Industrial IoT Protocol | MTConnect ANSI/MTC1.4 Compliant (Ethernet/TCP) |
| X-Axis Travel | 22 in (559 mm) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 16 in (406 mm) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 20 in (508 mm) |
| Spindle Nose To Table Max | 24 in (610 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 | Liquid Cooled |
| Table Size | 22 × 14.5 in (559 × 368 mm) |
| T Slot Width | 0.626 in to 0.63 in (15.9 mm to 16 mm) |
| T Slot Center Distance | 2.76 in (70 mm) |
| T Slots | 3 |
| Max Table Load | 880 lb (399 kg) |
| Pallets | 2 |
| Pallet Size | 22 × 14.5 in (559 × 368 mm) |
| Max Pallet Load | 880 lb (399 kg) |
| Pallet Max Part Diameter | 22.5 in (572 mm) |
| Pallet Max Part Height | 20 in (508 mm) |
| Pallet Max Pallet Load With Pallet Pool | 500 lb (227 kg) |
| Pallet Change Time | 15 s |
| Max Cutting Feedrate | 833 ipm (21.2 m/min) |
| Rapid Traverse | 1,200 ipm (30.5 m/min) |
| Max Thrust X | 3,380 lbf (15,035 N) |
| Max Thrust Y | 3,380 lbf (15,035 N) |
| Max Thrust Z | 3,380 lbf (15,035 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 | 95 gal (360 L) |
| Air Required | 9 scfm @ 100 psi (255 L/min @ 6.9 bar) |
| Inline Air Hose | 1/2 in |
| Air Coupler | 1/2 in |
| Air Pressure Min | 100 psi (6.9 bar) |
| Shipping Domestic Pallet | 202 × 100 × 124 in (513 × 254 × 315 cm) |
| Shipping Export Pallet | 181 × 91.5 × 96 in (460 × 232 × 244 cm) |
| Machine Weight | 17,520 lb (7,947 kg) |
Haas Automation publishes a list price of US$180,995 for the Haas VC-400SS (verified 2026-10-02). Options, tooling, freight and installation are extra, so a dealer quote will differ. A specific price can be requested at https://machinetoolindex.com/machines/haas-vc-400ss#price; the request is passed to Haas Automation or an authorised dealer.
It depends on the share of the cycle spent not cutting. The VC-400SS has 12,000 rpm, 1,200 ipm (30.5 m/min) rapids and 833 ipm (21.2 m/min) feed; the VC-400 has 8,100 rpm, 800 ipm (20.3 m/min) and 500 ipm (12.7 m/min). Spindle power and torque, travels and pallets are identical on the VC-400SS and the VC-400. Parts dominated by long, heavy cuts gain little; parts with many moves and tool changes gain the most.
The side-mount tool changer takes 1.8 s tool-to-tool and 2.4 s chip-to-chip. A pallet change takes 15 s. Because the second pallet is loaded while the first is in the cut, the pallet change is the only loading time the spindle sees.
The magazine holds 30+1 tools. Each can be up to 12 in (305 mm) long and 12 lb (5.4 kg). Maximum diameter is 2.5 in (64 mm) with all pockets occupied, or 5 in (127 mm) when the adjacent pockets are left empty, which reduces the number of tools the magazine can carry.
Both have a 12,000 rpm, 30 hp (22.4 kW) spindle and 1,200 ipm (30.5 m/min) rapids. The PMC-500SS carries a 15.7 in (400 mm) platter with B and C rotary axes and 16 in (406 mm) of Z, where the VC-400SS has flat 22 × 14.5 in (559 × 368 mm) pallets and 20 in (508 mm) of Z.
Weight and air. The machine ships at 17,520 lb (7,947 kg) on a domestic pallet of 202 × 100 × 124 in (513 × 254 × 315 cm). It uses 9 scfm of air at 100 psi (255 L/min at 6.9 bar), with 100 psi (6.9 bar) as the minimum, through a 1/2 in hose. Haas's table for this model gives no electrical figures, so ask Haas for the supply requirement.
