Haas VF Series Service Manual

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HAAS AUTOMATION, INC.
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MECHANICAL SERVICE
SERVICE MANUAL
VF-SERIES
12. Refer to appropriate section, and install the spindle cartridge. The tool release piston will have to be reinstalled at
this time.
13. Install a tool holder with no cutter into the spindle taper.
14. Remove the tool release piston.
15. Install the snap ring on the spindle shaft.
16. Reinstall the tool release piston.
17. Finish installation of the spindle, beginning with "Spindle sweep adjustment".
18. Set the drawbar height, clamp and unclamp switches, as described in the following section.
CAUTION! Step 20 must be followed or damage to the ATC will result.
19. Refer to "Spindle Orientation" and set the spindle orientation.
20. Reinstall the head covers.
21. Test-run the machine and perform the necessary ATC adjustments in the "Automatic Tool Changer" section.
4.4 SPINDLE SWEEP ADJUSTMENT
NOTE: The machine must be properly leveled for the spindle sweep adjustment to be accurate.
1. To check spindle sweep, place a .0005 indicator on a suitable holder, place on spindle nose and jog the Z-axis in the
negative (-) direction enough so that you can adjust the indicator to sweep a 5" radius from the center of X and Y axes'
travels. Slowly jog Z-axis in the negative (-) direction to zero out indicator.
2. Establish reference zero at rear of the table. Sweep the three remaining points (left, front, and right) and record the
reading.

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)