The Haas Automation VM-3 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 VM-3 mold machine: 40 x 26 x 25 in (1,016 x 660 x 635 mm) travels, 54 x 24 in table, 4,000 lb load, 12,000 rpm spindle.
| 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 | CT or BT 40 |
| Table / Platter / Chuck Size | 54 × 24 in (1,372 × 610 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 | 40 in (1,016 mm) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 26 in (660 mm) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 25 in (635 mm) |
| Spindle Nose To Table Max | 29.2 in (742 mm) |
| Spindle Nose To Table Min | 4.2 in (107 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 | CT or BT 40 |
| Table Size | 54 × 24 in (1,372 × 610 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 | 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 | 4,100 lbf (18,238 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 | 13 in (330 mm) |
| Max Tool Weight | 12 lb (5.4 kg) |
| Tool To Tool | 2.8 s |
| Chip To Chip | 3.6 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 | 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) |
Haas Automation publishes a list price of US$130,995 for the Haas VM-3 (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-vm-3#price; the request is passed to Haas Automation or an authorised dealer.
No. X travel is 40 in (1,016 mm) and the table is 54 in (1,372 mm) long, so the spindle covers only part of the length. Y travel is 26 in (660 mm) over a table 24 in (610 mm) deep, so depth is fully covered. The uncut length at the ends is still usable for clamps and fixtures.
X travel and the taper choices. The VM-5 has 50 in (1,270 mm) of X where the VM-3 has 40 in (1,016 mm), on the same 54 × 24 in (1,372 × 610 mm) table with the same 26 in (660 mm) of Y and 25 in (635 mm) of Z. The VM-5 lists CT40, BT40 or HSK-A63; the VM-3 lists CT or BT 40. Spindle speed, power, table load, feedrate and rapids are the same in Haas's figures.
The VM-3-50 has a CT or BT 50 spindle with 60 hp (44.7 kW), 350 ft-lbf (475 N·m) at 900 rpm and a 10,000 rpm top speed. The VM-3 has 30 hp (22.4 kW), 90 ft-lbf (122 N·m) at 2,000 rpm and 12,000 rpm. Travels are identical, and the VM-3-50 table is listed at 54 × 24.5 in (1,372 × 622 mm). Choose by the cut: the VM-3 for small tools at high speed, the VM-3-50 for large cutters in solid blocks.
Haas's shipping section gives one weight for this model: 15,600 lb (7,077 kg) with the 50+1 side-mount tool changer, which is an optional configuration. No separate weight is listed for the base 30+1 machine. The domestic pallet is 156 × 102 × 105 in (397 × 260 × 267 cm) for the base machine.
Each tool can be up to 13 in (330 mm) long and 12 lb (5.4 kg). Diameter is limited to 2.5 in (64 mm) with a full magazine and 5 in (127 mm) when the adjacent pockets are empty. The changer holds 30+1 tools and needs 2.8 s tool to tool, 3.6 s chip to chip.
