Haas VF Series Operator's Manual

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TECHNICAL REFERENCE
June 1999
96-8000
SHUTTLE I N/OUT M OTOR
A DC brush motor is used to move the tool changer assembly towards and away from the spindle. This is
called the shuttle. The motor is geared down to a low RPM and then connected to an arm that rotates through
180
o
and pushes the shuttle in and out.
Note: This motor should never be disassembled.
TURRET R OTATION M OTOR
A DC brush motor is used to rotate the tool turret between tool changes. This motor is geared down to a low
RPM and connected to a Geneva mechanism. Each 1/2 revolution of the Geneva mechanism moves the tool
turret one tool position forward or backward.
Note: This motor should never be disassembled.

Haas VF Series Specifications

General

Machine Type	Vertical Machining Center
Control	Haas CNC Control
Z-Axis Travel	20-30 inches (varies by model)
Y-Axis Travel	16 - 30 inches (varies by model)
Spindle Motor	20-30 hp (depending on model)
Tool Capacity	20-40 tools (varies by model)