Haas Factory Outlet – A Division of CNC Servicing & Solutions presents the MUMBAI DEMO DAY, the first for the year 2016. With live demos & tours, the event will be conducted at the HAAS FACTORY OUTLET in Kopar Khairne, Navi Mumbai from May 05^th to 07^th 2016.

Visitors at the Demo Day will see the company’s latest generation CNC machines: VF-2SS & ST-35. The center of attraction would be the New Generation Control (NGC) from HAAS which will be showcased at this show.

The Haas NGC Control: Years of development have gone into designing the best control hardware and software in the industry. The new generation control packs even more innovation into what was already the industry’s greatest overall CNC control.

The popular Haas VF-2SS CNC vertical machining center has travels of 762 x 406 x 508 mm in the X, Y and Z axes. The machine uses a 40 taper spindle driven by a 22.4 kW vector drive motor delivering high torque through to a maximum speed of 12000 rpm. The VF-2SS boasts of a 24+1 station High Speed Servo Tool Changer and 35.6 m/min rapids on the three main axes.

The Haas ST-35 big bore CNC lathe can accommodate bars up to 102 mm in diameter and offers a capacity of 533 (dia) x 660 mm (length) with 806 mm of swing. The 29.8 kW, 2400 rpm spindle is served by a two-speed gearbox, while additional features include a 381 mm chuck, 12-station bolt-on turret and rigid tapping capability.

Visitors are invited to bring along components or drawings for a full evaluation of optimized machining solutions.

The Demo Day will also feature a number of the company’s industrial partners like:

ZEISS – ‘CONTURA G2’ the broad CMM platform from ZEISS for flexible, reliable and uncompromising quality assurance. The latest generation is even more precise and offers a large package of optical sensors on top of a larger measuring range.

Prime Industries – based in Nashik is India’s Largest & oldest Imported Graphite Machine shop. Prime is regarded as the premier quality Graphite Supplier in India offering highest quality products exclusively representing Tokai Carbon Co. Ltd, Japan since 1998.

SECO Tools – Seco will showcase a comprehensive portfolio of advanced metal cutting solutions at Mumbai Demo Day. The company will have its practical experts available to assist manufacturers in redefining their productivity and profitability.

DELCAM- Delcam will demonstrate the latest releases in its range of CAD/CAM software at the Haas Mumbai Demo Day. New releases will be on show of the modelling-for-manufacture CAD system, PowerSHAPE, the PowerMILL CAM system for high-speed and five-axis machining, and the PowerINSPECT inspection software.

Also present would be MMC Hardmetal India, all able to offer complementary technologies and advice.

MTU: What are the latest technologies offered by Haas Automation?

TM: We have launched several new products in the recent time and at this edition of HaasTec we are displaying 5-axis UMC 750. , which provides extremely good efficiency in a compact manner. This is a new product and we have sold over 700 such machines worldwide in two years. This number speaks about the quality and demand of this product.

I would say this is Haas’s way of making five-axis machines affordable. The machine is also very accurate and pricing is very aggressive.

MTU: Please tell us more about HaasTec?

TM: This is the 7^th HaasTec in India. The entire idea of the show is to present the full range of Haas machines to local customers where they can get the live demonstration of the machines. Since this show is in Pune, our focus in mainly on customers from Maharashtra. We have welcomed around 3000 visitors in these 4 days from in and around Pune.

Other important point of the show is that we have five technical experts from USA, along with our local technical persons to answer each and every query of the customer. The purpose of the show is not just sales but also to educate customers about latest innovations in the CNC industry.

We started HaasTec few years ago in Chennai and it has become a well-known show in India. We also organize it in cities like Manesar, Ahmedabad and Mumbai. The next HaasTec would be held in February in Bengaluru.

MTU: What are the other technologies that are shaping the CNC industry?

TM: Several customers across the globe are looking for more automated solutions. Making automation means loading and unloading of component in the machine automatically and other factors to reduce human intervention is growing. So this demand is pushing CNC manufacturer to make machine that are highly automated and smart in nature.  

MTU: We all know that automotive industry is the biggest consumer of machine tool, but for the last few years the industry is not in its best shape. What are the other avenues for CNC builders like Haas?

TM: Automotive is traditionally and even today the biggest consumer of machine tool. Since we are having a wide variety of product range, we cater to various other industries like aerospace, medical, power & energy, general engineering and die mould, among others. In India we see a good demand from aerospace industry.

Joins the conversation Chris Mchugh, Business Manager, Haas Automation, Inc.

MTU: How is your experience working with the Indian customers?

CM: So far it’s been pretty good, I find that Indians are an intelligent group of people and are well aware of the machining processes. Indians are also very particular about what they want; I get more questions from Indians than any other market.

MTU: Which continent contributes most to Haas sales?

CM: Around 53% of our sales are from the USA market and rest are exports. We really control the CNC machine industry in USA.

MTU: How is competition from Asia, as there are many cost effective machines coming from Taiwan and China among others?

TM: Competition is everywhere but what makes us different is our expertise when it comes to CNC machines. We have huge experience backed with some of the most skilled technical manpower in our factory, where we only focus on innovations. Also, we have good number of sales support team who can serve customer at any given point.

MTU: What are your plans for Indian market?

CM: Growth! We believe India has a lot of potential and we are very much focused on the Indian market.

To compete in today’s economy, machine shops must produce parts quickly and accurately, while optimising their floor space. Whether you are a high-mix production business looking to increase throughput, or a sub-contract machine shop looking for a small, fast 40-taper machine, the DM-1 from Haas Automation is the solution.

The DM-1 is a high-speed, lean-style machining center with a compact footprint that allows multiple machines to be placed side-by-side to make the most efficient use of valuable shop floor space. Its high acceleration rates, fast axis speeds, and short tool change times – combined with a 40-taper inline spindle – make the DT-1 an attractive high-productivity machining center.

The DM-1 has a 508 x 406 x 394 mm work cube and a 660 mm x 381 mm T-slot table. The 40-taper inline direct-drive spindle turns to 15,000 rpm, and allows high-speed rigid tapping, with up to four times retract speed. The spindle is coupled directly to the motor to reduce heat, increase power transmission, and provide excellent surface finishes. A 15-hp vector drive system provides 62 Nm (peak) of cutting torque for milling and boring operations.

The DM-1 provides cutting feed rates to 30.5 m/min for high-speed milling, and the machine’s 18+1 side-mount tool changer swaps tools quickly to reduce non-cutting time. High-speed 61 m/min rapids combine with high acceleration rates to shorten cycle times and increase throughput.

For efficient chip removal, the DM-1 features steeply sloped internal sheet metal. Optional twin chip augers transport chips to exit at the rear of the machine, allowing multiple machines to be placed close together. A 170 L flood coolant system is standard, with options for a programmable coolant nozzle and high-pressure through-spindle coolant systems. A wide selection of options are available to further boost productivity, including high-speed machining software, wireless tool and work probing, 4th- and 5th-axis capability, and much more.

Built in the USA by Haas, the DM-1 Drill/Mill Center is backed by the worldwide network of Haas Factory Outlets – the most extensive system of support and service in the industry. 

It is now confirmed that the India Machine Tools Show (IMTOS) 2015 will be attended by Haas Factory Outlet – A division of CNC Servicing and Solutions. Taking place from July 4^th to July 7^th at the Pragati Maidan venue in New Delhi, visitors will be able to enjoy a good selection of popular models from the US-based machine tool manufacturer.

Machine tools form the backbone of many if not most of the major sectors of industrial activity in India, which is on the threshold of becoming a global manufacturing and economic force. With this in mind, the country must have access to strong, well-developed, reliable and precise machine tools.

Those planning to visit IMTOS 2015, of which HFO CNCSSIPL is a platinum sponsor, will be pleased to learn that no less than six Haas CNC models will be on display: an ST-10Y lathe with Y-axis; a VF-2SS Super-Speed vertical machining centre; a DT-1 drill/tap centre with HRT160SS Super-Speed servo rotary table; a VF-3YT/40 vertical machining centre with 40-taper spindle; a VF-6/50 large vertical machining centre with 50-taper spindle; and an ST-35 lathe.

Haas ST-10Y CNC lathe with Y-axis

The Haas ST-10Y is a latest generation, high productivity machine from the Haas ST range of completely redesigned CNC turning centres. Ideal for all types of round-part turning, the machine is equipped with C-axis and live tooling so that customers can turn and mill complex parts in a single set-up. The machine also features a 12-station turret that indexes tools in 0.5 seconds, helping to further reduce cycle times. The maximum cutting capacity is 228 x 355 mm, while the Y-axis boasts 101 mm of travel (±50.8 mm from the centerline) for off-centre milling, drilling and tapping.

VF-2SS Super-Speed vertical machining centre

For visitors seeking prismatic machining solutions, the impressive VF-2SS offers 762 x 406 x 508 mm in the X, Y and Z axes, along with a 40 taper, 22.4 kW vector drive and a 12,000 rpm, inline direct-drive spindle. Rapid traverse rates are 35.6 m/min in all three axes. The machine also features a high-speed 24+1 side-mount tool changer, 1 MB program memory, 15″ color LCD monitor, USB port, memory lock keyswitch, rigid tapping and 208 litre flood coolant system.

DT-1 drill/tap centre with 4^th axis rotary table

Any complex component machining demands can met in a cost effective manner using the Haas DT-1 drill/tap centre fitted with a 4^th axis in the form of a HRT160SS Super-Speed servo rotary table. The DT-1 is a compact, high speed drill and tap machine featuring a generous 508 x 406 x 394 mm work cube yet maintaining a very small footprint. The spindle spins to 15,000 rpm, while high speed 61 m/min rapids combine with high acceleration rates to shorten cycle times. Adding the Haas HRT160SS delivers a Super-Speed servo rotary table with 570 deg/sec indexing capability.

A team of experts from HFO CNCSSIPL will be on hand at IMTOS 2015 to discuss visitor applications and outline the benefits of using Haas machine tool technology.