Haas VF Series Service Manual

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MECHANICAL SERVICE
HAAS AUTOMATION, INC.
SERVICE MANUAL
VF-SERIES
1. HEAD COVERS REMOVAL / INSTALLATION
PLEASE READ THIS SECTION IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE OR REPLACE COVERS.
REMOVAL -
1. Power on the Vertical Machining Center (VMC).
2. Zero return (ZERO RET) all axes, then HANDLE JOG to center X- and Y-axes under spindle.
3. Protect table surface with a piece of cardboard.
4. Loosen the four SHCS that attach top cover to side covers, and remove.
5. Loosen the six SHCS that attach rear cover to side covers, and remove.
6. Loosen the eight SHCS that attach front cover to side covers, then carefully remove front cover from the bottom
until you can disconnect the tool release cable (quick disconnect).
7. Loosen the seven SHCS that attach each side cover, and remove from the top side. Jog Z-axis as necessary to make
screw removal easier.
CAUTION! Be careful not to run head covers into the enclosure.
Fig. 1-1 View of VMC head covers.

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)