The Haas Automation VF-8/50 is an industrial-grade CNC Vertical Machining Centers (VMC) powered by the Standard CNC. a top spindle speed of 7,500 RPM, and a 3-axis kinematic layout. It supports standardized digital factory monitoring via MTConnect.
Haas VF-8/50: 64 x 40 x 30 in travels, 64 x 36 in table, 50-taper geared spindle with 340 ft-lbf at 700 rpm. Specs checked against Haas.
| 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 | 7,500 RPM |
| Spindle Motor Rating | 30.0 kW |
| Spindle Taper Interface | CT or BT 50 |
| Table / Platter / Chuck Size | 64 × 36 in (1,626 × 914 mm) |
| Max Table Load Capacity | 4,000 kg |
| Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) | 30 Tool Stations |
| Industrial IoT Protocol | MTConnect ANSI/MTC1.4 Compliant (Ethernet/TCP) |
| 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 | 35 in (889 mm) |
| Spindle Nose To Table Min | 5 in (127 mm) |
| Spindle Motor Power | 30 hp (22.4 kW) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 7,500 rpm |
| Spindle Torque | 340 ft-lbf @ 700 rpm (460 N·m @ 700 rpm) |
| Spindle Drive | 2-Speed Gearbox |
| Spindle Taper | CT or BT 50 |
| Spindle Bearing Lubrication | Air / Oil Injection |
| Spindle Cooling | Liquid Cooled |
| Table Size | 64 × 36 in (1,626 × 914 mm) |
| T Slot Width | 0.626 in to 0.63 in (15.9 mm to 0.63 mm) |
| T Slot Center Distance | 4.92 in (125 mm) |
| T Slots | 7 |
| Max Table Load | 4,000 lb (1,814 kg) |
| Max Cutting Feedrate | 500 ipm (12.7 m/min) |
| Rapid Traverse | 600 ipm (15.2 m/min) |
| Max Thrust X | 3,400 lbf (15,124 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 | 4 in (102 mm) |
| Max Tool Diameter Adjacent Empty | 10 in (254 mm) |
| Max Tool Length | 16 in (406 mm) |
| Max Tool Weight | 30 lb (13.6 kg) |
| Tool To Tool | 4.2 s |
| Chip To Chip | 6.3 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 Low | 220 VAC 3-phase, 70 A |
| Electrical High | 440 VAC 3-phase, 35 A |
| Shipping Domestic Pallet | 194.5 × 120 × 131 in (494 × 305 × 333 cm) |
| Shipping Export Crate | 194.5 × 123 × 133.5 in (494 × 313 × 339 cm) |
| Shipping Domestic Pallet With Ec Option | 195 × 120 × 140 in (494 × 305 × 356 cm) |
| Shipping Export Crate With Ec Option | 195 × 123 × 141 in (494 × 313 × 359 cm) |
| Machine Weight With Ec Option | 29,000 lb (13,155 kg) |
Haas Automation publishes a list price of US$239,995 for the Haas VF-8/50 (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-vf-8-50#price; the request is passed to Haas Automation or an authorised dealer.
Y travel and table depth. The VF-8/50 has 40 in (1,016 mm) of Y and a 64 × 36 in (1,626 × 914 mm) table, and the VF-6/50 has 32 in (813 mm) of Y and a 64 × 28 in (1,626 × 711 mm) table. Both use the CT or BT 50 spindle with 340 ft-lbf (460 N·m) at 700 rpm and both are limited to 4,000 lb (1,814 kg) on the table.
For heavy cuts in steel the VF-8/50 has the stronger figures: 340 ft-lbf (460 N·m) at 700 rpm against 90 ft-lbf (122 N·m) at 2,000 rpm on the VF-8/40. The VF-8/40 runs faster, to 8,100 rpm against 7,500 rpm. Travels, table size and table load are the same on the two machines.
Haas's shipping table does not give a weight for the base machine. It lists 29,000 lb (13,155 kg) for the machine with the EC option. The domestic pallet is 194.5 × 120 × 131 in (494 × 305 × 333 cm), so plan the route into the building around a 120 in width.
A tool can be 4 in (102 mm) in diameter with all 30+1 pockets filled, 10 in (254 mm) with the adjacent pockets empty, 16 in (406 mm) long and 30 lb (13.6 kg). Tool-to-tool time is 4.2 s and chip-to-chip time is 6.3 s.
Rapids are 600 ipm (15.2 m/min) and the maximum cutting feedrate is 500 ipm (12.7 m/min). Those rates suit the heavy cutting the 50-taper spindle is meant for; a job made up of light, fast passes across the full 64 in (1,626 mm) of X would spend much of its time traversing.
