2018 Haas TL-1 Toolroom CNC Lathe

Haas’s TL-1 bridges the gap between manual craftsmanship and CNC repeatability. Hand-wheels at the front apron let seasoned machinists dial moves intuitively, while the Haas Intuitive Programming System turns DXF sketches or conversational menus into code in minutes. An A2-5 spindle with a true 2.3" bore spins to 1,800 rpm, backed by a 10 HP vector drive that delivers 108 ft-lb of torque—plenty to rough chromoly shafts or thread inch-pitch pipes without chatter. Eight-inch chuck work up to 20" in diameter or 30" between centres fits comfortably inside the TL-1’s compact enclosure.

Setup is equally painless: level the 4,200-lb frame, plug into 220V, and you’re cutting chips. Rapid feeds of 450 ipm slash approach times, and the MT-4 tailstock supports long runs without deflection. Whether you’re an R&D lab turning prototypes, a repair shop tackling one-off shafts, or a job shop needing quick fixture mods, the TL-1’s blend of manual feel and CNC muscle keeps spindles turning and profits climbing—without the learning curve of a full production lathe.