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News Release from: Haas Automation | Subject: Toolroom CNC miller
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 03 July 2006
Toolroom CNC miller has larger travels
A versatile CNC milling machine combines the functionality and simplicity of a manual milling machine with the power and flexibility of CNC suits toolrooms and shops transitioning to CNC.
A versatile CNC milling machine combines the functionality and simplicity of a manual milling machine with the power and flexibility of CNC suits toolrooms and shops transitioning to CNC Haas expands its line of toolroom products with the new TM-3 Toolroom Mill, a versatile machine that combines the functionality and simplicity of a manual mill with the power and flexibility of the Haas CNC control, making it the perfect machine for toolrooms and shops transitioning to CNC
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 17 Jul 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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The TM-3 provides all the advantages of the Haas TM-2 Toolroom Mill, plus a larger table and extended Y-axis travel.
And the Haas Intuitive Programming System makes the TM-3 extremely easy to set up and operate - without knowledge of G-code programming.
The TM-3's 40in x 20in x 16in (X,Y and Z-axis) travels provide plenty of room for machining larger workpieces, and the large table accommodates multiple vises and/or chucks, as well as 5C indexers and rotary tables.
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The non-enclosed format and standard T-slots simplify clamping of oversized and odd-shaped parts.
The machine runs on either single- or three-phase power.
The TM-3 features a 7.5HP (peak) vector drive spindle that uses standard 40-taper tooling and spins to 4,000 rev/min.
A push-button tool-release system makes tool changes fast and easy, and either a 10- or 20-pocket tool changer can be added for automatic operation.
Programming and setups are simplified with the Haas Intuitive Programming System.
Operations such as setting tool and work offsets, drilling and tapping cycles, engraving and pocket milling are easily accomplished without knowledge of G-code programming.
Select the desired machining operation, and the control prompts you for basic machining information - tool type, coordinates, feedrate, spindle speed, depth of cut, etc Once the information is entered, just push the Cycle Start button and the TM-3 performs the desired operation.
A Recorder function allows multiple operations to be saved, so that a part can be duplicated.
A wide assortment of options are available for the TM-3, including a 10- or 20-pocket automatic tool changer, a coolant system, a CE-compliant chip and coolant guard, 4th- and 5-th axis drives, chip-pan extensions, a hard-disk drive with Ethernet, and many more.
Another important standard feature of the TM-3 is confidence: Built in the USA by Haas, the TM-3 backed by the worldwide network of Haas Factory Outlets - the most extensive system of support and service in the industry.
* Haas Automation at IMTS 2006, Chicago, USA, September 6 -13, South Hall, Booth A8000.
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