Haas VF Series Service Manual

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MECHANICAL SERVICE
SERVICE MANUAL
VF-SERIES
5. TOOL CLAMP/UNCLAMP SWITCH ADJUSTMENT
PLEASE READ THIS SECTION IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE ADJUSTING CLAMP/UNCLAMP SWITCHES OR SETTING DRAW-
BAR HEIGHT.
TOOLS REQUIRED:
MACHINED ALUMINUM BLOCK (2" x 4" x 4")
6" FLEXIBLE RULER or .020" SHIM
1" DIA. PIPE (APPROX. 1' LONG)
5.1 TOOL CLAMP/UNCLAMP SWITCH ADJUSTMENT - INITIAL PREPARATION
1. Remove cover panels, as described in "Head Covers Removal".
2. Place a sheet of paper under the spindle for table protection, then place a machined block of aluminum (approxi-
mately 2" x 4" x 4") on the paper.
Fig. 5-1 Placement of aluminum block under spindle.
3. Power on the VMC.
4. Insert a tool holder WITHOUT ANY TYPE OF CUTTER into the spindle taper.
5. Go to the HANDLE JOG mode. Choose Z-axis and set jog increments to .01.
6. Jog Z-axis in the negative (-) direction until the tool holder is approximately .03 from the block. At this point, stop
jogging the spindle and push the tool release button (top left). You will notice that the tool holder comes out of the
taper.
NOTE: The clearance from the tool holder to the block should be zero (0).

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)