2018 Haas DM-1 CNC Vertical Mill

The 2018 Haas DM-1 CNC Vertical Mill stands out as a compact and fast production machine designed for tight tolerance work in a high-efficiency footprint. With X, Y, and Z travels of 20 inch, 16 inch, and 15.5 inch respectively, it supports a 26 inch by 15 inch table with a 500 pound weight capacity. The spindle delivers 15000 RPM from a 15 horsepower motor via a CAT 40 taper, offering ample cutting performance for aluminium and light steels. Backed by a high-speed 18+1 tool changer, rigid tapping, tool and touch probing, and programmable coolant nozzles, it’s designed for lights-out, high-mix part runs with exceptional repeatability.

When compared to standard VF series vertical mills, the DM-1 offers dramatically faster spindle and tool change cycles with reduced space requirements and faster table positioning. While it lacks the expansive envelope of a VF-2 or VF-3, the DM-1 excels in applications where small-part cycle time and setup speed are paramount, especially in multi-pallet or automated cells. Its 4th axis drive and high-speed machining make it an optimal choice for prototyping, production, and lights-out jobs alike.