The Haas Automation VM-8 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-8 mold machine: 64 x 36 in (1,626 x 914 mm) table, 64 x 40 x 30 in travels, 12,000 rpm 40-taper spindle, 4,000 lb table load.
| 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 × 36 in (1,626 × 914 mm) |
| Max Table Load Capacity | 4,000 kg |
| Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) | 30 Tool Stations |
| Approx. Machine Weight | 24,800 kg |
| 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 | 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 | Coolant Jacket |
| Table Size | 64 × 36 in (1,626 × 914 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) |
| T Slots | 7 in X and 12 in Y |
| 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 | 4,100 lbf (18,238 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 | 193 × 120 × 130 in (491 × 305 × 331 cm) |
| Shipping Export Crate | 193 × 123 × 134 in (491 × 313 × 341 cm) |
| Machine Weight | 24,800 lb (11,250 kg) |
| Shipping Domestic Pallet With Ec Option | 193 × 120 × 135 in (491 × 305 × 343 cm) |
| Shipping Export Crate With Ec Option | 193 × 123 × 139 in (491 × 313 × 354 cm) |
| Machine Weight With Ec Option | 24,800 lb (11,250 kg) |
| Shipping Domestic Pallet With 50 Plus 1 Smtc | 193 × 120 × 138 in (491 × 305 × 351 cm) |
| Shipping Export Crate With 50 Plus 1 Smtc | 193 × 123 × 142 in (491 × 313 × 361 cm) |
| Machine Weight With 50 Plus 1 Smtc | 24,800 lb (11,250 kg) |
| Shipping Domestic Pallet With Ec Option 50 Plus 1 Smtc | 193 × 120 × 143 in (491 × 305 × 364 cm) |
| Shipping Export Crate With Ec Option 50 Plus 1 Smtc | 193 × 123 × 147 in (491 × 313 × 374 cm) |
| Machine Weight With Ec Option 50 Plus 1 Smtc | 24,800 lb (11,250 kg) |
Haas Automation publishes a list price of US$227,995 for the Haas VM-8 (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-8#price; the request is passed to Haas Automation or an authorised dealer.
The VM-8 table is 64 × 36 in (1,626 × 914 mm) and the VM-6 table is 64 × 28 in (1,626 × 711 mm). Y travel rises with it, from 32 in (813 mm) on the VM-6 to 40 in (1,016 mm) on the VM-8. Both tables are rated for 4,000 lb (1,814 kg). Haas lists the VM-8 at 24,800 lb (11,250 kg) shipped and the VM-6 at 24,000 lb (10,887 kg).
Only if the base, its clamps and any plates under it total 4,000 lb (1,814 kg) or less. The table is 64 × 36 in (1,626 × 914 mm), so a steel block that covers much of it reaches that weight while still fairly thin. Weigh the block before planning the job. Aluminium bases of the same size leave far more margin.
The spindle. The VM-8 has a 40-taper inline direct-drive spindle: 12,000 rpm, 30 hp (22.4 kW), 90 ft-lbf (122 N·m) at 2,000 rpm. The VM-8-50 has a CT or BT 50 spindle with 60 hp (44.7 kW), 350 ft-lbf (475 N·m) at 900 rpm and 10,000 rpm. Travels, the 64 × 36 in (1,626 × 914 mm) table and the 4,000 lb (1,814 kg) table load are shared.
The spec table gives a 30+1 side-mount changer, 2.8 s tool to tool and 3.6 s chip to chip. The shipping section also has rows for a 50+1 side-mount changer, an optional configuration: its domestic pallet is 193 × 120 × 138 in (491 × 305 × 351 cm), against 193 × 120 × 130 in (491 × 305 × 331 cm) for the base machine.
Power is three-phase: 220 VAC at 70 A or 440 VAC at 35 A. Air is 4 scfm at 100 psi (113 L/min at 6.9 bar), with 80 psi (5.5 bar) as the lowest acceptable supply pressure. The coolant tank holds 95 gal (360 L). Shipping weight is 24,800 lb (11,250 kg).
