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Haas VF-8/40
The industry-leading Haas VFs are the best-value, high-performance large-frame 40-taper VMCs available today.
Source · checked 2026-11-04Strengths & trade-offs
- Greater published x axis: 1626 mm. May accommodate larger work; setup and footprint still need checking.
- Greater published y axis: 1016 mm. May accommodate larger work; setup and footprint still need checking.
- Greater published z axis: 762 mm. May accommodate larger work; setup and footprint still need checking.
- Lower published max speed: 8100 rpm. Suitability depends on the material, tooling and application; not a measured performance advantage.
- Greater published max weight on table (evenly distributed): 1814 kg. Suitability depends on the material, tooling and application; not a measured performance advantage.
- Price, reliability, cycle time and exact installed options are not verified.

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Haas VF-2SS
Haas high-performance, high-speed VMC. The Super-Speed verticals provide the speeds and rapids for high-volume production.
Source · checked 2026-11-04Strengths & trade-offs
- Lower published x axis: 762 mm. Smaller travel envelope may constrain larger work.
- Lower published y axis: 406 mm. Smaller travel envelope may constrain larger work.
- Lower published z axis: 508 mm. Smaller travel envelope may constrain larger work.
- Greater published max speed: 12000 rpm. Suitability depends on the material, tooling and application; not a measured performance advantage.
- Lower published max weight on table (evenly distributed): 680 kg. Suitability depends on the material, tooling and application; not a measured performance advantage.
- Price, reliability, cycle time and exact installed options are not verified.
Published specification comparison
| Attribute | VF-8/40 | VF-2SS |
|---|---|---|
| TRAVELS · X Axis | 1626 mm | 762 mm |
| TRAVELS · Y Axis | 1016 mm | 406 mm |
| TRAVELS · Z Axis | 762 mm | 508 mm |
| SPINDLE · Max Speed | 8100 rpm | 12000 rpm |
| TOOL CHANGER · Capacity | 30+1 | 30+1 |
| TABLE · Max Weight on Table (evenly distributed) | 1814 kg | 680 kg |
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| Spindle | VF-8/40 | VF-2SS |
|---|---|---|
| Max Rating | 22.4 kW | 22.4 kW |
| Max Speed | 8100 rpm | 12000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 122 Nm @ 2000 rpm | 122 Nm @ 2000 rpm |
| Drive System | Inline Direct-Drive | Inline Direct-Drive |
| Max Torque w/opt Gearbox | 339 Nm @ 450 rpm | Not published |
| Taper | BT or CT 40 | BT or CT 40 |
| Bearing Lubrication | Air/Oil Injection | Air/Oil Injection |
| Cooling | Liquid Cooled | Liquid Cooled |
Values come from each manufacturer's published specifications; installed options on a real machine may differ.
Different generations and source-listed options may not be directly comparable. This is not a machine recommendation, safety approval or simulation.