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Below is a list of our most popular productivity-enhancing options for Haas CNC turning centers – for more info, just click on the name of the option.

Auto Door	High-Speed Spindles
Auto Jet Blast	Hoist Boom
Automatic Parts Loader	Intuitive Programming System
Auxiliary Coolant Filter	Live Tooling
Big Bore Capability	Parts Catcher
Chip Removal Systems	Programmable Tailstock
Extra-Performance Option	Rear Chuck
C-Axis Motion	Remote Jog Handle
Haas-Made Gearbox	Spindle Orientation
Haas Servo Bar 300	Steady Rest Provision
Hard Drive/Ethernet/USB	Storage Options
High-Intensity Lighting	Tool Presetter
High-Pressure Coolant	Work Probing

Live Tooling The live tooling option for Haas lathes allows you to use standard VDI 40 axial or radial driven tools to perform secondary operations such as milling, drilling, flatting and tapping – both on the face of the part and around the diameter. This option includes a full C axis, which provides interpolated bidirectional motion at precise speeds and feeds for part positioning and repeatability. A powerful hydraulic brake locks the main spindle during secondary operations, and disengages for turning and indexing. Live tooling is not available with a standard bolt-on style tool turret. It is only available with the VDI or VB Hybrid turret.

Automatic Parts Loader (APL) Programmed directly through the lathe's control, the Haas APL operates in the background of normal turning operations to deliver near-continuous unattended machining. The double-sided rotating gripper loads and unloads parts with a single trip to the spindle, or flips parts for double-ended turning. The APL comes with six template programs, designed to help the operator position parts in and out of the spindle by following step-by-step instructions. As the system becomes familiar, the programs may be modified to suit individual needs. Want to know more about the Haas Auto Parts Loader? Click Here

C-Axis Motion Eliminate secondary operations and increase your productivity by adding the ability to mill parts on your turing center. The C axis provides high-precision (±0.01 degree) bidirectional spindle motion that is fully interpolated with X and/or Z motion. It is servo driven through a back-gear reduction to provide outstanding torque for precision milling. Speeds are programmable from 0.1 to 60 rpm, and Cartesian-to-polar interpolation allows programming of face machining operations using traditional X and Y coordinates. Cartesian-to-polar coordinate programming converts X,Y position commands into rotary C-axis and linear X-axis moves, which greatly reduces the amount of code required to command complex moves. In the polar coordinate system, milling a straight line on the face of the part would require many points to define the path, but in Cartesian, only the end points are necessary.

Steady Rest Provision The Haas steady rest platform provides increased support for turning and boring long shafts on SL-30 and SL-40 lathes. It features industry-standard mounting holes to accept a variety of aftermarket automatic hydraulic steady rests. Hydraulic power is provided by the lathe, and the gripper is activated by M code. *The steady rest provision does not include the gripper. Minimum and maximum part diameters are dependent on the size and style of gripper unit mounted on the platform. Minimum and maximum travel limits are measured from the spindle bulkhead, and do not include chuck dimensions or other workholding. Click to view the Steady Rest and Tailstock Travels

Spindle Orientation This option enables orientation of the main spindle for automatically loading non-round bar stock (hex, square, etc.) via a bar feeder. An M19 specified in the part program orients the spindle to within ±0.1 degree, with a repeatability of ±0.045 degree. Spindle orientation is included in the Live Tooling option, and is standard on APL and dual-spindle models.

Programmable Hydraulic Tailstock The Haas fully programmable hydraulic tailstock can be activated via the part program or controlled directly by the operator with the standard foot switch. Closed-loop positioning allows you to stop anywhere along the tailstock’s travel. Massive ribbed castings provide superior rigidity, and a two-piece design simplifies realignment if required. (The optional tailstock for the SL-10 features manual coarse adjustment and a hydraulic quill.)

Haas Servo Bar 300 Designed to boost productivity and streamline turning operations, this servo-driven bar feeder is built by Haas exclusively for Haas CNC lathes. It runs directly from the Haas control, making it the only “smart” bar feeder on the market. Unique features make setup and operation simple, like a large access door for spindle liner change-out and a single adjustment for setting bar diameter. All bar feed parameters are set at the lathe control. Click for details on the Haas Servo Bar 300 *Servo Bar available with SL-10, -20, -30 and -40.

Parts Catcher For bar feed applications, or when using a bar puller, the parts catcher rotates into position to catch the finished part and direct it into a bin located on the front door. There’s no need to stop the machine and open the door to retrieve parts.

Auto Door This option opens the machine's door automatically via the part program. This reduces operator fatigue during repetitive machining operations, increases operator productivity by up to 25%, and allows for unattended operation when used with a robotic loader.

Rear Chuck The SL-40BB and SL-40LBB models are available with optional rear chuck capability for gripping long, tubular parts at both ends of the spindle. Chuck not included.

Auto Jet Blast M-code activated air blast clears chips and coolant from the chuck and workpiece.

High-Pressure Coolant Our high-pressure coolant systems provide up to 300 psi or 1,000 psi of coolant to the cutting edge for deep-hole drilling, heavy cuts, faster feedrates and better surface finishes. The standard HPC option provides up to 300 psi at a flow rate of 1.5 gallons per minute, and 250 psi at 4 gpm. The 1,000-psi option (shown at right) has a max flow rate of 6 gpm, and requires separate (customer-supplied) 3-phase power. In both systems, actual pressure will vary with the diameter of the coolant passages in the tool.

Big-Bore Capacity The Haas Big Bore option provides larger bar capacity and more power without moving up to a larger machine. For the SL-10, SL-20 and SL-30, this is done by taking the spindle and drive system off the next larger machine and putting it on the smaller platform. The SL-20 Big Bore, for example, gets the SL-30’s drive system, and the SL-30 Big Bore gets the SL-40’s drive system. The SL-40 Big Bore maintains the same drive system, but with higher ratio gearing plus upgrades to an A2-11 spindle and up to 7.0" bar capacity (6.5" with a draw tube). Click to view the Bar Capacity Chart

SL-40 Extra-Performance Option Available for the SL-40 and SL-40L long bed, this option boosts spindle power to 55 hp, and includes a larger (12 hp) servo motor on the Z axis for increased Z-axis thrust.

Tool Presetter The manual tool-probe arm swings down for fast tool setting. Touch the tool tip to the probe and offsets are automatically entered.

Chip Removal Systems Chip Auger (shown right) - Most people buy a CNC machine to make money by making parts faster. Yet those same people will spend up to an hour per shift removing chips. Our auger-style chip conveyor automatically removes chips from the machine while at the same time compressing them and wringing out the coolant. For added reliability, our intelligent system senses torque loads and reverses automatically if a jam should occur. Chip Conveyor (below) - For high-production work using harder materials (such as tool steel or cast iron), a belt-type conveyor is available to clear chips from your machine’s interior. Chips may be discharged into a standard 55-gallon (208 liter) drum.

High-Performance Gearbox An optional Haas-made gearbox is available for the SL-30 and TL-25. Designed and built entirely in-house to ensure superior quality and precision, the gearbox provides 850 ft-lb (1152 Nm) of cutting torque at 250 rpm for low-speed cutting, yet also allows speeds to 3400 rpm for finish cuts and turning aluminum. (A gearbox is standard on the SL-40 models, SL-30 Big Bore and TL-25 Big Bore; it provides 1400 ft-lb (1898 Nm) of torque.).

High-Speed Spindles Two optional spindles are available for the SL-20 and TL-15. For high-speed turning of smaller parts, the 5000-rpm, 30-hp option reduces cycle times and provides high surface feedrates. The 30-hp vector drive spindle provides faster acceleration to full speed, and yields more torque at higher rpm.  For even higher spindle speeds, there's the 7000-rpm, 20-hp option, which comes with a 5" chuck, 1.3" bar capacity and A2-5 spindle nose. It also accelerates quickly to top speed and yields high surface feedrates.

Door-Activated High-Intensity Lighting Dual halogen lights provide bright, even illumination of the work area for part inspection, job setup and changeovers. Lights turn on and off automatically when doors open and close, or can be operated via a manual switch.

Convenient Storage Options • Storage Box (below) - This covered box provides convenient storage for toolholders, cutting tools and accessories right at the machine, eliminating the need for a separate tool cart. • Notepad and Disk Storage (pictured right) - This handy bracket on the side of the control pendant holds a pad of paper for jotting notes, and has slots for holding pencils and storing up to 6 floppy disks. • Pendant Tray (below) - Another operator-focused Haas feature is this handy storage area and tool rack just under the pendant. Store items for easy access on the no-roll-away shelf, and use the rack to hold your air gun and other hand tools.

Auxiliary Coolant Filter System This 25-micron, #2 bag-type filter system removes contamination and minute particles from the coolant before they can be recirculated through the coolant pump. The filter is mandatory for HPC-equipped machines, but may be used on non-HPC machines as well. It is included with the 1,000 psi coolant option.

Remote Jog Handle Extend your reach into the work envelope to simplify setup when working on our larger turning centers. Can be used to move all axes, as well as override spindle speeds and feedrates, single-block scroll through programs – and more.

Hoist Boom This convenient crane arm allows the operator to easily load raw materials and unload finished parts. It has a 300 lb (136 kg) capacity. *For TL-25, SL-30, SL-40 and SL-40L only. Hoist and trolley not included.

Work Probing The Haas work probing option incorporates a turret probe, receiver and macros. This option can be used to perform rapid first-off part inspection, in-process reporting and unattended machining operations. It can also be used to update work offsets to ensure ultimate part accuracy and keep tool wear in check.

Hard Drive & Ethernet Interface w/USB Support Store and transfer data between your Haas and a network or PC with the Ethernet connection. Program files are easily transferred to and from memory or the internal hard drive, and large files can be accessed by multiple machines. High-speed data transfers allow DNC of large files at up to 1,000 blocks per second. USB support allows the use of customer-supplied Zip™ drives or flash memory devices. Compatible with Windows 95, 98, ME, 2000 and XP. Also works with server versions NT 4.0, 2000 and 2003. IPX/SPX or TCP/IP protocol. Easily set up from the control screen.

Intuitive Programming System The Haas Intuitive Programming System is a proprietary conversational operating system that makes cutting parts and creating part programs nearly effortless. Using an easy-to-read format with full-color graphics, the IPS guides the operator through the steps necessary to machine a part. The operator simply chooses an operation, touches off the X and Z surfaces, and is then prompted to enter basic dimension information. Default values for feed per revolution, spindle speed and depth of cut are entered automatically by the control. Once all necessary information is entered, a push of the Cycle Start button performs the desired operation. More on Haas' Intuitive Programming System

Control Options In addition to HSM, HD/ENET and VQC, the wide range of Haas software options includes memory upgrades to 16 MB, additional user-definable M functions, coordinate rotation and scaling, user-definable macros, spindle orientation and more.