2010 Haas VMC Brochure - Haas Automation, Inc.
2010 Haas VMC Brochure - Haas Automation, Inc.
2010 Haas VMC Brochure - Haas Automation, Inc.
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THE FOUNDATION FOR SUCCESS<br />
A Rigid Platform No matter what the project – a family house, a skyscraper, or a suspension bridge<br />
– the soundness of the structure is determined by the sturdiness of the foundation. The same principle applies to<br />
vertical machining centers. It all starts with the base and column structures. How well the machine cuts is tied to the<br />
sturdiness of the basic structure.<br />
Massive Cast-Iron Construction Cast iron provides up to ten times the damping<br />
capacity of steel. That’s why <strong>Haas</strong> uses cast iron for all major components. Our castings are reinforced with heavy<br />
ribs to resist flex and damp vibrations, and inspected thoroughly before and after machining to ensure they are free<br />
of flaws.<br />
Triangulated Wide-Stance Castings Our triangulated wide-stance castings allow<br />
maximum structural loading with efficient use of materials. They provide a rigid and stable machining platform that<br />
resists flex, distributes cutting forces effectively, and is very thermally stable.<br />
All structural components are optimized using finite element<br />
analysis (FEA) to produce the most rigid designs.<br />
Anti-Flex, Reinforced Base & Column<br />
Castings Our specially designed base and column castings<br />
feature anti-flex, vibration-absorbing ribs that transfer vibration away from<br />
the cutting area. The columns feature an internal torque-tube design that<br />
yields superior rigidity and provides the most anti-flex properties of any design.<br />
14 | America’s Leading Machine Tool Builder<br />
<strong>Haas</strong> <strong>Automation</strong>, <strong>Inc</strong>. 800-331-6746 www.<strong>Haas</strong>CNC.com | 15
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