Haas Automation, Inc., America’s largest machine tool builder, will race into IMTS this year with 18 machines in 10,000 square feet of booth space. There will be plenty of exciting things to see in Booth S-8119 in the South Hall of McCormick Place, including the No. 41 Haas Automation Chevrolet SS that Kurt Busch drove to victory at Martinsville Speedway in March.

Of the 18 machines on display and cutting parts in the Haas booth, eight will be all-new since the last IMTS, with four products actually debuting at this year’s show: the DM-1 40-taper drill/mill center, the ST-55 large-through-bore turning center, the UMC-750SS high-speed universal machining center, and the TRT100 high-speed dual-axis rotary table. A number of new options and operator convenience features will also debut at the show, including a coolant tank oil skimmer, a mist extractor, a minimum-quantity lubrication system, and more.

In addition to checking out the wide selection of high-value Haas machines running demos, visitors to the Haas booth can also pick up a collector’s pack of limited-edition Haas trading cards, featuring special Haas machine cards, and all of the Stewart-Haas Racing NASCAR drivers. Some of the packets will contain special winner cards that can be redeemed for a variety of collectible items, like an actual race suit worn by Kurt Busch during the 2014 Cup Series, one of Kurt’s race helmets, die cast models of the No. 41 Haas Automation Chevrolet, and limited-edition No. 41 T-shirts and hats. One lucky visitor will even win an on-track ride-along with Kurt Busch! All told, Haas will give away 1700 T-shirts, 1200 hats, 20 die-cast cars, 2 race suits, 2 helmets, and 1 ride-along during the show. That’s a lot swag!

To ensure there’s enough NASCAR to go around, a second Stewart-Haas Racing No. 41 Haas Automation Chevrolet SS will be on display in the Today’s Technology Center in West Hall. Visitors will see how Stewart-Haas Racing is implementing the latest advancements in manufacturing technology to gain the winning edge. SHR drivers Kurt Busch, Tony Stewart, Kevin Harvick, and Danica Patrick make up the most intriguing team competing in Sprint Cup racing, and show attendees can get up close and personal with one of the racecars they routinely drive at more than 200 mph!

For 2014, Haas Automation has boosted the spindle speed of its very successful DT-1 Drill/Tap center from 12,000 rpm to 15,000 rpm, giving customers the ability to run higher feedrates for small tools and high-speed machining operations. The DT-1 is a compact, high-speed drill and tap machine with full milling capabilities. The machine features a generous 508mm x 406mm x 394mm work cube and 660mm x 381mm T-slot table, while maintaining a very small footprint.

The powerful BT-30 taper spindle now spins to 15,000 rpm, and allows rigid tapping to 5000 rpm, with up to four times retract speed. The spindle is coupled directly to the motor for smooth, quiet operation and extreme thermal stability. An 11.2kW vector drive system provides 62Nm (peak) of cutting torque for milling and boring operations.

The DT-1 provides cutting feedrates to 30.5m/min for high-speed milling, and the machine’s 20+1 side-mount tool changer swaps tools quickly to reduce non-cutting time. High-speed 61m/min rapids combine with high acceleration rates to shorten cycle times and increase throughput. 

For efficient chip removal, the DT-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 170L flood coolant system is standard, 

With options for a programmable coolant nozzle and high-pressure through-spindle coolant systems.
Built in the USA by Haas, the DT-1 Drill/Tap Center is backed by the worldwide network of Haas Factory Outlets – the most extensive system of support and service in the industry.