The Haas Automation VM-6 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-6 mold machine: 64 x 32 x 30 in (1,626 x 813 x 762 mm) travels, 64 x 28 in table, 12,000 rpm 40-taper spindle, 24,000 lb.
| 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 | 64 × 28 in (1,626 × 711 mm) |
| Max Table Load Capacity | 4,000 kg |
| Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) | 30 Tool Stations |
| Approx. Machine Weight | 24,000 kg |
| Industrial IoT Protocol | MTConnect ANSI/MTC1.4 Compliant (Ethernet/TCP) |
| X-Axis Travel | 64 in (1,626 mm) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 32 in (813 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 | Liquid Cooled |
| Table Size | 64 × 28 in (1,626 × 711 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) |
| 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 | 2.5 in (64 mm) |
| Max Tool Diameter Adjacent 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 To Tool | 2.8 s |
| 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 Low | 220 VAC 3-phase, 70 A |
| Electrical High | 440 VAC 3-phase, 35 A |
| Shipping Domestic Pallet | 195 × 102 × 129 in (496 × 259 × 328 cm) |
| Shipping Export Crate | 195 × 105 × 130 in (496 × 267 × 331 cm) |
| Machine Weight | 24,000 lb (10,887 kg) |
| Shipping Domestic Pallet With 50 Plus 1 Smtc | 195 × 102 × 131 in (496 × 260 × 333 cm) |
| Shipping Export Crate With 50 Plus 1 Smtc | 195 × 105 × 133 in (496 × 267 × 338 cm) |
| Machine Weight With 50 Plus 1 Smtc | 24,000 lb (10,887 kg) |
Haas Automation publishes a list price of US$185,995 for the Haas VM-6 (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-6#price; the request is passed to Haas Automation or an authorised dealer.
The VM-6 is bigger in every axis and far heavier. It has 64 × 32 × 30 in (1,626 × 813 × 762 mm) of travel and ships at 24,000 lb (10,887 kg); the VM-5 has 50 × 26 × 25 in (1,270 × 660 × 635 mm) and ships at 12,700 lb (5,761 kg). Both carry 4,000 lb (1,814 kg) on the table and have a 12,000 rpm, 30 hp (22.4 kW) spindle. The VM-5 is quicker in rapid, 710 ipm (18 m/min) against 600 ipm (15.2 m/min).
Y travel and table depth. The VM-8 has 40 in (1,016 mm) of Y and a 64 × 36 in (1,626 × 914 mm) table; the VM-6 has 32 in (813 mm) of Y and a 64 × 28 in (1,626 × 711 mm) table. X and Z travel, spindle, table load and feedrates match. Haas lists the VM-8 at 24,800 lb (11,250 kg) shipped.
The spindle nose moves between 4 in (102 mm) and 34 in (864 mm) above the table across 30 in (762 mm) of Z. The tool takes its share of that space, and tools can be as long as 16 in (406 mm), so work out the tallest block from the longest tool in the job, not from the nose height alone.
Its figures point to finishing. The spindle makes 90 ft-lbf (122 N·m) at 2,000 rpm, tools are limited to 12 lb (5.4 kg), and the full-magazine tool diameter is 2.5 in (64 mm). For removing large volumes from solid, Haas lists the VM-6-50 on the same travels with 60 hp (44.7 kW) and 350 ft-lbf (475 N·m) at 900 rpm.
At 24,000 lb (10,887 kg), on a domestic pallet of 195 × 102 × 129 in (496 × 259 × 328 cm) or in an export crate of 195 × 105 × 130 in (496 × 267 × 331 cm). With the optional 50+1 side-mount changer the domestic pallet is listed at 195 × 102 × 131 in (496 × 260 × 333 cm). Power is 220 VAC at 70 A or 440 VAC at 35 A, three-phase.
