The Haas Automation VR-8 is an industrial-grade CNC Vertical Machining Centers (VMC) powered by the Standard CNC. a top spindle speed of 20,000 RPM, and a 3-axis kinematic layout. It supports standardized digital factory monitoring via MTConnect.
Haas VR-8 5-axis: 64 x 40 x 42 in (1,626 x 1,016 x 1,067 mm) travels, B ±120°, C ±245°, 20,000 rpm HSK-A63 spindle, 64 x 36 in fixed table.
| 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 | 20,000 RPM |
| Spindle Motor Rating | 29.0 kW |
| Spindle Taper Interface | HSK-A63 |
| Table / Platter / Chuck Size | 64 × 36 in (1,626 × 914 mm) |
| Max Table Load Capacity | 4,000 kg |
| Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) | 50 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 | 42 in (1,067 mm) |
| Spindle Motor Power | 29 hp (21.6 kW) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 20,000 rpm |
| Spindle Torque | 20 ft-lbf @ 7,500 rpm (27 N·m @ 7,500 rpm) |
| Spindle Drive | Integral Spindle/Motor |
| Spindle Taper | HSK-A63 |
| Spindle Bearing Lubrication | Grease Packed |
| Spindle Cooling | Liquid Cooled |
| B Axis Travel | 120 ° to -120 ° |
| B Axis Max Speed | 112 °/sec |
| B Axis Torque | 470 ft-lbf (639 N·m) |
| B Axis Brake Torque | 454 ft-lbf (616 N·m) |
| C Axis Travel | 245 ° to -245 ° |
| C Axis Max Speed | 208 °/sec |
| C Axis Torque | 285 ft-lbf (386 N·m) |
| C Axis Brake Torque | 442 ft-lbf (600 N·m) |
| 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 |
| 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 | 3,400 lbf (15,124 N) |
| Max Thrust Z | 5,600 lbf (24,910 N) |
| Tool Changer Type | SMTC |
| Tool Capacity | 50+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 | 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 × 120 × 142 in (495 × 305 × 361 cm) |
| Shipping Export Crate | 195 × 123 × 144 in (495 × 313 × 366 cm) |
| Machine Weight | 24,800 lb (11,250 kg) |
| Shipping Domestic Pallet With Ec Option | 195 × 120 × 143 in (495 × 305 × 363 cm) |
| Shipping Export Crate With Ec Option | 195 × 123 × 147 in (495 × 312 × 373 cm) |
| Machine Weight With Ec Option | 25,100 lb (11,385 kg) |
Haas Automation publishes a list price of US$418,995 for the Haas VR-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-vr-8#price; the request is passed to Haas Automation or an authorised dealer.
Haas's table lists B (±120°) and C (±245°) alongside a fixed 64 × 36 in (1,626 × 914 mm) T-slot table with a 4,000 lb (1,814 kg) load rating, and no platter. Haas's documentation for the model also covers G253, Orient Spindle Normal to Feature Coordinate System. Taken together, the rotary axes orient the spindle and the workpiece stays still on the table.
The VR-8 has an HSK-A63 spindle rated 29 hp (21.6 kW), 20,000 rpm and 20 ft-lbf (27 N·m) at 7,500 rpm. The VR-5 has a BT30 spindle rated 15 hp (11.2 kW), 24,000 rpm and 11 ft-lbf (14.9 N·m) at 5,500 rpm. The larger machine gives up some top speed for nearly twice the power and torque, and it takes a larger tool interface.
Haas's material for the VR-8 names G268 Feature Coordinate System, G253 Orient Spindle Normal to Feature Coordinate System and Vector Jogging. The spec table itself does not cover the control, so confirm with Haas which of these are included on the machine you are quoted.
Haas's table lists the HSK-A63 integral motor spindle as grease packed and liquid cooled, rated 29 hp (21.6 kW) at up to 20,000 rpm with 20 ft-lbf (27 N·m) of torque at 7,500 rpm. The table gives no maintenance intervals, so take the warm-up routine and service schedule from Haas's operator documentation for the machine.
2.8 s tool-to-tool and 3.6 s chip-to-chip, from a 50+1 side-mount changer. Tools can be up to 12 in (305 mm) long and 12 lb (5.4 kg), and 2.5 in (64 mm) in diameter with every pocket full or 5 in (127 mm) with the adjacent pockets empty.
Three-phase power at 220 VAC and 70 A or at 440 VAC and 35 A. Air consumption is 4 scfm at 100 psi (113 L/min at 6.9 bar), and the supply must stay above 80 psi (5.5 bar). The coolant tank holds 95 gal (360 L).
