|  | The high-productivity features of the new Haas EC-500 HMC include a 32" x 20" x 28" work cube, dual 500 mm pallets, 1-degree indexing, an 80-gallon coolant system and triple-auger chip removal. The standard 8,000-rpm, 40-taper spindle is powered by the Haas 20-hp vector dual drive system; an optional 30-hp, 12K spindle is also available. Both spindles feature an inline, direct-drive system that couples the motor directly to the spindle. This results in less vibration, heat and noise than belt- or gear-driven systems - which means superior surface finishes, excellent thermal stability and quieter operation. A 40+1 side-mount tool changer and 500-ipm cutting feeds are also standard. The Haas control features advanced tool management, single-button features, 15-inch color LCD monitor and a USB port. |