USED HAAS VF-11/50 – 2008
The HAAS VF-11/50 – 2008 is a large-frame CNC vertical machining center designed for machining oversized workpieces, large plates, molds, aerospace structures, fabricated components, and heavy industrial parts. With an exceptionally long 120-inch X-axis travel, 40-inch Y-axis travel, and 30-inch Z-axis travel, the VF-11/50 provides a large working envelope while maintaining the familiar operation and programming environment associated with HAAS vertical machining centers. The 50-taper spindle and two-speed gearbox make this machine particularly suitable for applications requiring higher torque and larger cutting tools.
The 2008 VF-11/50 features a 120″ x 28″ table, 4,000-pound maximum evenly distributed table load, and a 30 HP spindle rated at up to 7,500 RPM. The machine uses a CAT-50 spindle taper and provides 30+1 tool capacity through its side-mount automatic tool changer. These characteristics make the VF-11/50 a strong choice for shops that need to machine large components without moving the workpiece between multiple machines.
Documented 2008 machines have been equipped with options including 1,000 PSI through-spindle coolant, Renishaw probing, tool presetting, 4th-axis drive and wiring, high-speed machining, programmable coolant, rigid tapping, Ethernet, USB connectivity, chip auger, and a remote jog handle. One documented 2008 machine had only 4,555 spindle hours as of November 2023, demonstrating that individual machine condition and hours can vary significantly.
The HAAS VF-11/50 is particularly valuable for aerospace, defense, energy, heavy equipment, mold and die, transportation, and general industrial manufacturing. Its combination of long-axis travel, 50-taper tooling, substantial table capacity, and 30 HP spindle gives manufacturers the ability to handle large and heavy components while maintaining CNC production flexibility.
HAAS VF-11/50 2008 – AXIS
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Machine Type | CNC Vertical Machining Center |
| Number of Axes | 3 |
| 4th Axis | Drive & Wiring Available |
| X-Axis Travel | 120″ |
| Y-Axis Travel | 40″ |
| Z-Axis Travel | 30″ |
| X-Axis Rapid Traverse | 360 IPM |
| Y-Axis Rapid Traverse | 600 IPM |
| Z-Axis Rapid Traverse | 600 IPM |
| CNC Control | HAAS CNC |
| Spindle Orientation | Yes |
| Rigid Tapping | Yes |
The VF-11/50 is fundamentally a three-axis vertical machining center, with documented 2008 machines available with 4th-axis drive and wiring for rotary-table integration.
HAAS VF-11/50 2008 – AXIS TRAVELS / WORK ENVELOPE
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 120″ |
| Y-Axis Travel | 40″ |
| Z-Axis Travel | 30″ |
| Spindle Nose to Table – Maximum | 35″ |
| Spindle Nose to Table – Minimum | 5″ |
| Table Length | 120″ |
| Table Width | 28″ |
| Maximum Table Load | 4,000 lbs |
| X Rapid Traverse | 360 IPM |
| Y Rapid Traverse | 600 IPM |
| Z Rapid Traverse | 600 IPM |
| Maximum Cutting Feed | 360 IPM |
| X-Axis Maximum Thrust | 3,400 lbf |
| Y-Axis Maximum Thrust | 4,100 lbf |
| Z-Axis Maximum Thrust | 5,600 lbf |
The 120-inch X-axis is the defining feature of the VF-11/50, giving the machine an exceptionally large longitudinal machining envelope.
HAAS VF-11/50 2008 – CAPACITY
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Table Length | 120″ |
| Table Width | 28″ |
| Number of T-Slots | 5 |
| T-Slot Center Distance | 4.92″ |
| Maximum Table Load | 4,000 lbs |
| Spindle Nose to Table – Maximum | 35″ |
| Spindle Nose to Table – Minimum | 5″ |
| Tool Capacity | 30+1 |
| Maximum Tool Diameter – Full | 4″ |
| Maximum Tool Diameter – Adjacent Pocket Empty | 10″ |
| Maximum Tool Length | 16″ |
| Maximum Tool Weight | 30 lbs |
The large table and 4,000-pound load rating allow the VF-11/50 to accommodate substantial workpieces and fixtures.
HAAS VF-11/50 2008 – SPINDLE
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Spindle Type | Vertical |
| Spindle Taper | CAT-50 |
| Spindle Motor | 30 HP |
| Maximum Spindle Speed | 7,500 RPM |
| Drive System | 2-Speed Gearbox |
| Maximum Torque | Approximately 340 ft-lbs @ 700 RPM |
| Bearing Lubrication | Air / Oil Injection |
| Spindle Orientation | Yes |
| High-Speed Machining | Available |
| Rigid Tapping | Yes |
The 50-taper, two-speed geared spindle is designed to provide the rigidity and torque required for heavy cutting, particularly in tougher materials and with larger-diameter cutting tools.
HAAS VF-11/50 2008 – MILLING SPINDLE
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Milling Spindle | Vertical |
| Spindle Power | 30 HP |
| Maximum Speed | 7,500 RPM |
| Spindle Taper | CAT-50 |
| Drive Type | 2-Speed Gearbox |
| Maximum Torque | 340 ft-lbs @ 700 RPM |
| Spindle Orientation | Yes |
| Rigid Tapping | Yes |
| High-Speed Machining | Available |
| Through-Spindle Coolant | Available |
The VF-11/50’s milling spindle is designed around heavy-duty 50-taper machining rather than high-speed aluminum production. This makes the machine especially useful for large steel, cast-iron, tooling, structural, and industrial components.
HAAS VF-11/50 2008 – TOOL CHANGER
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Tool Changer Type | Side-Mount Automatic Tool Changer |
| Tool Capacity | 30+1 |
| Spindle Taper | 50 Taper |
| Maximum Tool Diameter – Full | 4″ |
| Maximum Tool Diameter – Adjacent Empty | 10″ |
| Maximum Tool Length | 16″ |
| Maximum Tool Weight | 30 lbs |
| Tool-to-Tool Time | Approximately 4.2 seconds |
| Chip-to-Chip Time | Approximately 6.3 seconds |
| Tool Presetter | Available |
| Automatic Tool Changer | Yes |
The side-mount tool changer provides 30 standard tool positions plus one tool in the spindle, while the large-pocket capability allows substantially larger tools when adjacent pockets are left empty.
HAAS VF-11/50 2008 – CONTROL SYSTEM
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| CNC Control | HAAS CNC Control |
| Control Type | HAAS CNC |
| Remote Jog Handle | Available |
| Ethernet | Available |
| USB | Available on documented machines |
| High-Speed Machining | Yes / Available |
| Rigid Tapping | Yes |
| Macros | Available |
| Coordinate Rotation | Available |
| Scaling | Available |
| Visual Quick Code | Available |
| Spindle Orientation | Yes |
| Intuitive Programming System | Available |
Documented 2008 VF-11/50 machines have been equipped with HAAS CNC controls and options including Ethernet, USB, macros, coordinate rotation and scaling, Visual Quick Code, and intuitive programming features.
HAAS VF-11/50 2008 – COOLANT / CHIP MANAGEMENT
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Coolant System | Yes |
| Coolant Tank Capacity | 95 gallons |
| Through-Spindle Coolant | Available |
| High-Pressure TSC | 1,000 PSI on documented machines |
| Programmable Coolant | Available |
| Multi-Stage Coolant Pump | Yes |
| Chip Auger | Yes |
| Chip Tray Filter | Yes |
| Automatic Air Gun | Available |
| Window Air Blast | Available |
| Auxiliary Coolant Filter | Available |
The VF-11/50 can be configured with substantial coolant and chip-management equipment. Documented 2008 machines include 95-gallon coolant tanks, 1,000 PSI through-spindle coolant, chip augers, automatic air guns, and coolant filtration.
HAAS VF-11/50 2008 – POWER REQUIREMENTS
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Spindle Motor | 30 HP |
| Spindle Power | 22.4 kW |
| Low Input Voltage | 220 VAC, 3 Phase |
| Low-Voltage Full Load Amps | 70 A |
| High Input Voltage | 440 VAC, 3 Phase |
| High-Voltage Full Load Amps | 35 A |
| Air Requirement | 4 SCFM @ 100 PSI |
| Minimum Air Pressure | 80 PSI |
| Air Hose | 3/8″ |
| Air Coupler | 3/8″ |
Haas publishes 220 VAC or 440 VAC three-phase configurations with corresponding full-load current requirements for the VF-11/50. Actual electrical requirements should be confirmed from the individual 2008 machine’s electrical documentation and nameplate before installation.
HAAS VF-11/50 2008 – DIMENSIONS
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Approximate Shipping Length | 288″ |
| Approximate Shipping Width | 120″ |
| Approximate Shipping Height | 131.5″ |
| Export Crate Length | 288″ |
| Export Crate Width | 123″ |
| Export Crate Height | 133.5″ |
| Approximate Shipping Weight | 35,700 lbs |
| Weight With EC Option | Approximately 36,000 lbs |
| Machine Footprint | Extra-Large |
| Installation Space | Additional clearance required |
The VF-11/50 is a very large machine, with published shipping dimensions of approximately 288 x 120 x 131.5 inches and a standard shipping weight of approximately 35,700 pounds.
HAAS VF-11/50 2008 – GENERAL INFORMATION
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HAAS |
| Model | VF-11/50 |
| Year | 2008 |
| Machine Type | CNC Vertical Machining Center |
| Machine Configuration | 3-Axis |
| 4th Axis Preparation | Available |
| X-Axis Travel | 120″ |
| Y-Axis Travel | 40″ |
| Z-Axis Travel | 30″ |
| Table Size | 120″ x 28″ |
| Table Load | 4,000 lbs |
| Spindle Taper | CAT-50 |
| Spindle Speed | 7,500 RPM |
| Spindle Motor | 30 HP |
| Drive System | 2-Speed Gearbox |
| Tool Changer | 30+1 Side-Mount |
| Coolant Tank | 95 Gallons |
| Through-Spindle Coolant | Available |
| Chip Auger | Yes |
| Renishaw Probing | Available |
| Tool Presetter | Available |
| High-Speed Machining | Available |
| Rigid Tapping | Yes |
| Remote Jog Handle | Available |
| Machine Weight | Approximately 35,700 lbs |
The 2008 HAAS VF-11/50 combines very long axis travel with a 50-taper, 30 HP geared spindle and large-capacity table. Documented examples have been equipped with probing, high-pressure coolant, 4th-axis wiring, chip augers, and other production-oriented options.
INDUSTRIES THAT USE HAAS VF-11/50
The HAAS VF-11/50 is designed for manufacturers that need to machine unusually large components while maintaining the flexibility of a CNC vertical machining center. Its 120-inch X-axis and 4,000-pound table capacity make it particularly valuable for large components that cannot be accommodated by conventional VMCs.
Common industries include:
- Aerospace
- Defense
- Heavy Equipment
- Oil and Gas
- Energy
- Transportation
- Automotive
- Mold and Die
- Industrial Machinery
- Mining Equipment
- Fabricated Components
- General Manufacturing
The large work envelope and 50-taper spindle are especially useful for large plates, structural components, molds, fixtures, tooling, aerospace structures, and heavy industrial components.
TYPICAL PARTS HAAS VF-11/50 CAN PRODUCE
The large work envelope of the VF-11/50 allows manufacturers to machine components that would normally require extended-travel equipment or multiple setups.
Typical parts include:
- Large aerospace components
- Aircraft structural components
- Large aluminum plates
- Steel base plates
- Heavy machinery components
- Mold bases
- Large dies
- Industrial frames
- Machine bases
- Hydraulic manifolds
- Energy-sector components
- Heavy equipment parts
- Large fixtures
- Welding fixtures
- Custom tooling
- Large precision brackets
The 120-inch X travel is particularly advantageous when machining long components, while the CAT-50 spindle provides the rigidity needed for heavy milling, drilling, boring, and tapping operations.
WHY CHOOSE HAAS VF-11/50
The HAAS VF-11/50 stands out because of its combination of large travel, heavy-duty spindle capability, and substantial table capacity. The 120 x 40 x 30-inch work envelope gives manufacturers considerably more machining space than standard vertical machining centers, while the 30 HP CAT-50 spindle and two-speed gearbox provide the torque necessary for aggressive material removal.
The machine also offers a familiar HAAS control platform and can be equipped with probing, high-speed machining, through-spindle coolant, rigid tapping, 4th-axis preparation, tool presetting, and automatic chip removal. These features allow the VF-11/50 to serve as both a large-part job-shop machine and a production machining center.
WHY BUY USED HAAS VF-11/50?
Buying a used HAAS VF-11/50 – 2008 can give manufacturers access to an extremely large machining envelope without the investment required for a new large-frame vertical machining center. For shops machining long plates, aerospace structures, molds, fixtures, and large industrial components, the 120-inch X-axis can be more valuable than simply purchasing several smaller VMCs.
Many used machines include valuable options such as:
- 30 HP CAT-50 spindle
- 2-speed gearbox
- 30+1 side-mount tool changer
- 1,000 PSI through-spindle coolant
- Renishaw probing
- Tool presetter
- 4th-axis drive and wiring
- High-speed machining
- Programmable coolant
- Remote jog handle
- Chip auger
- 95-gallon coolant tank
- Rigid tapping
- Ethernet
- USB connectivity
- Macros
- Coordinate rotation and scaling
- Spindle orientation
A documented 2008 VF-11/50 was equipped with 1,000 PSI through-spindle coolant, Renishaw probing, 4th-axis drive and wiring, high-speed machining, programmable coolant, chip auger, Ethernet, USB, and rigid tapping. That machine had approximately 4,555 spindle hours as of November 2023.
When purchasing a used VF-11/50, buyers should inspect spindle condition, gearbox operation, ballscrews, linear guides, table condition, axis backlash, coolant system, chip auger, tool changer, probing system, electrical components, and actual spindle and cutting hours. Because of the machine’s size, transportation, rigging, electrical installation, and floor requirements should also be evaluated before purchase.
HOW MUCH DOES A USED HAAS VF-11/50 COST?
The current asking prices for used HAAS VF-11/50 machines vary significantly according to year, condition, spindle hours, options, and location. A current 2008 VF-11/50 listing in Tennessee is advertised at approximately $120,000, while another current listing for a 2008 machine is available on a request-for-price basis.
Another current market listing shows a 2008 HAAS VF-11/50 at approximately $135,000, while historical listings and sold machines demonstrate that asking prices can vary considerably depending on equipment and condition.
A reasonable current reference for a well-equipped 2008 HAAS VF-11/50 is therefore approximately $120,000–$135,000, although the final selling price can be substantially different. Machines equipped with 1,000 PSI through-spindle coolant, Renishaw probing, low spindle hours, 4th-axis preparation, high-speed machining, and extensive tooling can command stronger prices. Buyers should compare spindle hours, machine condition, included accessories, and service history rather than relying solely on the 2008 model year.
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