The Haas VF-4SS is a Super Speed CNC vertical machining center with a reputation for simple operation and dependable output that has made it a staple in job shops, contract manufacturers, and production cells across the country. This 2019 Haas VF-4SS offers X 50 / Y 20 / Z 25 inch travels, giving it the work envelope to handle long plates, fixtures, multi-part setups, and larger housings in a single clamping. The 40-taper spindle is an inline direct-drive design rated for 12,000 RPM and 30 hp, built for high-speed aluminum work while still carrying the power to push through steel and stainless. Rapid traverse of 1,400 ipm on X, Y, and Z cuts non-cutting time between features, and a side-mount tool changer keeps tool changes quick and out of the work zone. The machine is controlled by a Haas control, known for its straightforward programming and wide familiarity among CNC operators. This unit is equipped with a Haas HRC-210 4th-axis rotary table for indexing and rotary work, and it comes with 30 toolholders. Electrical service is 220V, 3-phase.
Compared with the standard Haas VF-4, which tops out at 8,100 RPM with 1,000 ipm rapids, the VF-4SS is the clear upgrade for shops chasing cycle time. Its 12,000 RPM spindle reaches the higher surface speeds that small tools and aluminum work demand, while the 1,400 ipm rapids and side-mount tool changer trim seconds from every tool change and repositioning move. Over a full production run, those seconds add up to more parts per shift on the same 50 x 20 x 25 inch footprint. With the HRC-210 rotary already mounted, a buyer gets a 4-axis capable VF-4SS that can combine operations, reduce fixturing, and finish multi-sided parts in fewer setups than a 3-axis VF-4.