2024 Haas CL-1 CNC Lathe

The Haas CL-1 is a compact, dedicated chucker lathe built on a reputation for consistency and low-maintenance operation that has made it a trusted choice in high-mix, short-part production environments. This 2024 model features X-axis travel of 12" and Z-axis travel of 8", a 6,000 RPM spindle driven by a 5 HP motor, and a 4" collet chuck as standard — making it well-suited for bar-fed chucking and short-workpiece cycles without the overhead of a full-length turning center. The 8-station turret supports live tooling, and the integrated C-axis enables milling, cross-drilling, and contour operations in a single setup. Machine options on this unit include a Barfeed Interface and Parts Catcher, while control options include Rigid Tapping, Spindle Orientation, Early Power Failure Detection, and Ethernet/LAN — all running on the Haas Next Generation Control (NGC).

Compared to the Haas GT-20 gang-tool lathe that many short-part shops relied on before Haas introduced the purpose-built CL series, the CL-1 represents a significant leap in capability and flexibility. The GT-20 was limited to fixed tooling in a linear gang-style layout with no live tooling capability and a conventional control that lacked the conversational programming and connectivity of today's NGC. The CL-1 brings a full 8-station turret with live tooling, C-axis contouring, and the same Next Generation Control platform found across Haas's premium turning lineup — meaning shops that once had to secondary-op their chucked parts for milling features can now complete them in a single setup. For buyers running short, high-volume parts, this machine isn't just newer than a GT-20 — it's a fundamentally more capable machine at a used price.