Haas VF Series Service Manual

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MECHANICAL SERVICE
HAAS AUTOMATION, INC.
SERVICE MANUAL
VF-SERIES
2 . TOOL RELEASE PISTON ASSEMBLY
PLEASE READ THIS SECTION IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO REPLACE TOOL RELEASE PISTON
ASSEMBLY.
NOTE: If machine is equipped with the TSC option, refer to the "Through the Spindle Coolant" section for TRP Assem-
bly procedures.
2.1 REMOVAL
1. Remove cover panels from the headstock area in accordance with "Head Covers Removal and Installation".
2. Remove the four 3/8-16 x 1¾" SHCS holding the tool release piston assembly to the head casting.
3. Disconnect the air line at the lube/air panel.
4. Disconnect the clamp/unclamp cables (quick disconnect) and the assembly's solenoid wiring located on the sole-
noid bracket.
5. Remove the tool release air hose at the fitting shown in Fig. 2-2.
6. Remove entire tool release piston assembly.
Fig. 2-1 Spindle and headstock area shown with covers removed. VF-0 will have no transmission.

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)