USED HAAS VF2SS – 2012
The HAAS VF2SS 2012 is a high-speed CNC Super-Speed Vertical Machining Center designed for milling, drilling, tapping, boring, pocketing, contouring, profiling, and high-production precision machining. The VF-2SS combines a compact machine footprint with a 12,000 RPM inline direct-drive spindle, high-speed axis movement, and side-mount automatic tool changing, making it particularly well suited for manufacturers that need shorter cycle times and efficient production machining.
The 2012 HAAS VF2SS provides approximately 30″ (762 mm) of X-axis travel, 16″ (406 mm) of Y-axis travel, and 20″ (508 mm) of Z-axis travel. Its approximately 36″ × 14″ (914 × 356 mm) worktable supports a maximum evenly distributed load of approximately 1,500 lbs (680 kg). The machine uses a CAT40/BT40 spindle, 12,000 RPM maximum spindle speed, approximately 30 HP spindle motor, and side-mount automatic tool changer.
The Super-Speed configuration is designed around fast production, with X, Y, and Z rapid traverse rates of approximately 1,400 IPM (35.6 m/min) and a maximum cutting feed of approximately 833 IPM (21.2 m/min). Depending on the individual 2012 machine, it can also include rigid tapping, high-speed machining, fourth-axis drive and wiring, Renishaw WIPS probing, chip auger, programmable coolant, remote jog handle, macros, coordinate rotation and scaling, and through-spindle coolant.
The HAAS VF2SS 2012 is an excellent choice for manufacturers producing aerospace components, automotive parts, medical components, precision fixtures, mold components, hydraulic components, brackets, housings, and other workpieces requiring high-speed 3-axis CNC machining and short production cycles.
HAAS VF2SS 2012 – AXIS
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| X Axis | 762 mm (30″) |
| Y Axis | 406 mm (16″) |
| Z Axis | 508 mm (20″) |
| B Axis | Not Standard |
| C Axis | Not Standard |
| Machine Configuration | CNC Super-Speed Vertical Machining Center |
| Axis Configuration | 3-Axis |
| Fourth Axis | Configuration Dependent |
| Fifth Axis | Configuration Dependent |
HAAS VF2SS 2012 – AXIS TRAVELS / WORK ENVELOPE
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| X Axis Travel | 30″ (762 mm) |
| Y Axis Travel | 16″ (406 mm) |
| Z Axis Travel | 20″ (508 mm) |
| Spindle Nose to Table – Maximum | Approximately 24″ (610 mm) |
| Spindle Nose to Table – Minimum | Approximately 4″ (102 mm) |
| Table Length | 36″ (914 mm) |
| Table Width | 14″ (356 mm) |
| T-Slot Width | 0.626–0.630″ |
| T-Slot Center Distance | 4.92″ |
| Number of Standard T-Slots | 3 |
| Maximum Table Load | 1,500 lbs (680 kg) |
| Fourth-Axis Capability | Configuration Dependent |
HAAS VF2SS 2012 – CAPACITY
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Machine Type | CNC Super-Speed Vertical Machining Center |
| Table Size | 36″ × 14″ |
| Maximum Table Load | 1,500 lbs |
| X-Axis Travel | 30″ |
| Y-Axis Travel | 16″ |
| Z-Axis Travel | 20″ |
| Spindle Taper | CAT40 / BT40 |
| Spindle Speed | 12,000 RPM |
| Spindle Motor | 30 HP |
| Tool Capacity | 30+1 / Configuration Dependent |
| Number of Axes | 3 |
| Fourth Axis | Configuration Dependent |
| Fifth Axis | Configuration Dependent |
| Rigid Tapping | Yes |
| High-Speed Machining | Yes |
| Chip Auger | Configuration Dependent |
HAAS VF2SS 2012 – SPINDLE
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Main Spindle Speed | 12,000 RPM |
| Spindle Motor | 30 HP |
| Spindle Taper | CAT40 / BT40 |
| Spindle Configuration | Vertical |
| Drive System | Inline Direct Drive |
| Maximum Torque | Approximately 90 ft-lb |
| Bearing Lubrication | Air / Oil Injection |
| Spindle Cooling | Liquid Cooled |
| Spindle Orientation | Yes |
| Rigid Tapping | Yes |
| Through-Spindle Coolant | Configuration Dependent |
The 12,000 RPM inline direct-drive spindle is one of the main features of the Super-Speed configuration, providing the speed required for small-tool machining, aluminum work, drilling, finishing, and high-volume production.
HAAS VF2SS 2012 – TOOL CHANGER
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Tool Capacity | 30+1 / Configuration Dependent |
| Tool Changer | Side-Mount Automatic Tool Changer |
| Tool Interface | CAT40 / BT40 |
| Tool Changer Type | High-Speed Side-Mount |
| Maximum Tool Diameter | 2.5″ Full |
| Maximum Tool Diameter – Adjacent Empty | 5.0″ |
| Maximum Tool Length | 11″ |
| Maximum Tool Weight | 12 lbs |
| Tool-to-Tool Time | Approximately 1.8 sec |
| Chip-to-Chip Time | Approximately 2.4 sec |
| Tool Management | Automatic |
Some used 2012 VF-2SS listings identify a 24-position configuration, while Haas’s VF-2SS specification lists a 30+1 tool capacity. The actual machine should therefore be checked for its installed tool magazine.
HAAS VF2SS 2012 – FEEDRATES
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| X Rapid Traverse | 1,400 IPM / 35.6 m/min |
| Y Rapid Traverse | 1,400 IPM / 35.6 m/min |
| Z Rapid Traverse | 1,400 IPM / 35.6 m/min |
| Maximum Cutting Feed | 833 IPM / 21.2 m/min |
| X Maximum Thrust | Approximately 1,995 lbf |
| Y Maximum Thrust | Approximately 1,995 lbf |
| Z Maximum Thrust | Approximately 3,085 lbf |
| Feedrate Override | Yes |
| Rapid Override | Yes |
| High-Speed Positioning | Yes |
The approximately 1,400 IPM rapid traverse rate allows fast positioning between machining features and is particularly useful for short-cycle production programs.
HAAS VF2SS 2012 – CONTROL SYSTEM
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| CNC Control | Haas CNC Control |
| Control Generation | Configuration Dependent |
| Programming | ISO G-Code |
| Conversational Programming | Configuration Dependent |
| Rigid Tapping | Yes |
| High-Speed Machining | Configuration Dependent |
| Tool Offset Management | Yes |
| Work Offset Management | Yes |
| Macro Programming | Configuration Dependent |
| Coordinate Rotation & Scaling | Configuration Dependent |
| Spindle Orientation | Yes |
| Remote Jog Handle | Configuration Dependent |
| Probing | Renishaw WIPS / Configuration Dependent |
| USB / Data Transfer | Configuration Dependent |
| Ethernet | Configuration Dependent |
The Haas control provides a practical programming environment for job shops and production manufacturers, with additional functions depending on the installed control options.
HAAS VF2SS 2012 – FOURTH / FIFTH AXIS CAPABILITY
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Fourth-Axis Drive | Configuration Dependent |
| Fourth-Axis Wiring | Configuration Dependent |
| Fifth-Axis Wiring | Configuration Dependent |
| Rotary Table | Optional |
| Trunnion Table | Configuration Dependent |
| Indexed Rotary Machining | Yes, When Equipped |
| Continuous Rotary Machining | Configuration Dependent |
| Multi-Sided Machining | Yes |
| Simultaneous 4-Axis | Configuration Dependent |
| Simultaneous 5-Axis | Configuration Dependent |
A VF2SS equipped with fourth- or fifth-axis preparation can be paired with compatible Haas rotary equipment for multi-sided or rotary machining.
HAAS VF2SS 2012 – COOLANT / CHIP MANAGEMENT
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Flood Coolant | Standard |
| Coolant Capacity | 55 Gallons / 208 L |
| Coolant Pump | Standard |
| Chip Auger | Configuration Dependent |
| Through-Spindle Coolant | Configuration Dependent |
| High-Pressure Coolant | Configuration Dependent |
| Programmable Coolant | Configuration Dependent |
| Mist Collector | Configuration Dependent |
| Washdown | Configuration Dependent |
| Automatic Lubrication | Yes |
The chip auger and coolant system help maintain clean machining conditions during continuous production, while optional through-spindle coolant can improve chip evacuation and tool performance.
HAAS VF2SS 2012 – POWER REQUIREMENTS
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Electrical Supply | Three Phase |
| Low Voltage | 220 VAC |
| High Voltage | 440 VAC |
| Low-Voltage Full Load Amps | Approximately 70 A |
| High-Voltage Full Load Amps | Approximately 35 A |
| Frequency | 50/60 Hz |
| Air Requirement | 4 SCFM at 100 PSI |
| Minimum Air Pressure | 80 PSI |
| Connected Load | Configuration Dependent |
| Transformer | Configuration Dependent |
HAAS VF2SS 2012 – DIMENSIONS
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Shipping Length | Approximately 101″ |
| Shipping Width | Approximately 99″ |
| Shipping Height | Approximately 101″ |
| Machine Weight | Approximately 7,800 lbs |
| Approximate Metric Weight | 3,539 kg |
| With Conveyor Weight | Approximately 8,380 lbs |
| Floor Space | Configuration Dependent |
The exact footprint can vary depending on the chip conveyor, rotary equipment, coolant configuration, and other installed accessories.
HAAS VF2SS 2012 – GENERAL INFORMATION
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Haas Automation |
| Model | VF2SS |
| Year | 2012 |
| Machine Type | CNC Super-Speed Vertical Machining Center |
| CNC Control | Haas CNC Control |
| X-Axis Travel | 30″ |
| Y-Axis Travel | 16″ |
| Z-Axis Travel | 20″ |
| Table Size | 36″ × 14″ |
| Maximum Table Load | 1,500 lbs |
| Spindle Taper | CAT40 / BT40 |
| Spindle Speed | 12,000 RPM |
| Spindle Motor | 30 HP |
| Drive System | Inline Direct Drive |
| Tool Capacity | 30+1 / Configuration Dependent |
| Maximum Cutting Feed | 833 IPM |
| Rapid Traverse | 1,400 IPM |
| Rigid Tapping | Yes |
| High-Speed Machining | Configuration Dependent |
| WIPS Probing | Configuration Dependent |
| Chip Auger | Configuration Dependent |
| Through-Spindle Coolant | Configuration Dependent |
| Fourth Axis | Configuration Dependent |
| Fifth-Axis Wiring | Configuration Dependent |
| Coolant Capacity | 55 Gallons |
INDUSTRIES THAT USE HAAS VF2SS 2012
The HAAS VF2SS 2012 is well suited for industries requiring high-speed and repeatable CNC milling, including:
- Aerospace
- Automotive
- Medical
- Electronics
- Defense
- Robotics
- Industrial machinery
- Precision engineering
- Tool and die
- General manufacturing
- Job shops
- Contract manufacturing
Its combination of 30″ X-axis travel, 16″ Y-axis travel, 20″ Z-axis travel, 12,000 RPM spindle, and fast 1,400 IPM rapid traverse makes it particularly useful for high-volume drilling, tapping, pocketing, contouring, and finishing applications.
TYPICAL PARTS HAAS VF2SS 2012 CAN PRODUCE
The HAAS VF2SS 2012 can manufacture:
- Aerospace brackets
- Automotive components
- Medical components
- Electronic housings
- Precision fixtures
- Mounting plates
- Tooling components
- Hydraulic components
- Robotics components
- Small machine housings
- Mold components
- Precision brackets
- Prototype components
- Production-machined parts
The machine can perform face milling, pocket milling, drilling, boring, tapping, reaming, contouring, profiling, slotting, chamfering, engraving, and high-speed finishing operations.
WHY CHOOSE HAAS VF2SS 2012
The HAAS VF2SS 2012 is an excellent choice for manufacturers looking for a compact high-speed CNC vertical machining center with the ability to handle both production and job-shop work.
Its combination of 30″ X-axis travel, 16″ Y-axis travel, 20″ Z-axis travel, 12,000 RPM spindle, 30 HP motor, and high-speed side-mount tool changer provides a strong balance between machining capacity and production speed.
The Super-Speed architecture is particularly useful for parts with numerous holes, short toolpaths, and frequent tool changes. The approximately 1,400 IPM rapid traverse rate minimizes non-cutting movement, while the inline direct-drive spindle provides high-speed machining capability.
The machine can also be expanded with probing, fourth-axis equipment, through-spindle coolant, chip auger, rigid tapping, and other options, making it adaptable to a broad range of production requirements.
WHY BUY USED HAAS VF2SS 2012
Purchasing a used HAAS VF2SS 2012 allows manufacturers to acquire a high-speed Super-Speed vertical machining center while reducing the capital investment compared with purchasing a new VMC.
Many used machines may include valuable options such as:
- Haas CNC control
- 30″ X-axis travel
- 16″ Y-axis travel
- 20″ Z-axis travel
- 36″ × 14″ table
- 1,500 lb table capacity
- CAT40 / BT40 spindle
- 12,000 RPM spindle
- 30 HP spindle motor
- Inline direct-drive spindle
- 24+1 or 30+1 tool changer configuration
- High-speed side-mount ATC
- Renishaw WIPS probing
- Rigid tapping
- High-speed machining
- Chip auger
- Through-spindle coolant
- Fourth-axis drive and wiring
- Fifth-axis preparation
- Programmable coolant
- Remote jog handle
- Coordinate rotation and scaling
- Macro programming
- Complete CAT40 tooling
A documented 2012 VF-2SS configuration is listed with Haas CNC control, high-speed machining, WIPS touch and work probes, and an auger, demonstrating the type of production options that can be found on used examples.
Before purchasing, buyers should inspect the spindle, spindle bearings, CAT40 taper, drawbar, X/Y/Z-axis movement, ballscrews, linear guides, automatic tool changer, CNC control, probing equipment, coolant system, chip auger, lubrication system, electrical cabinet, and overall machine geometry.
Spindle hours, cutting hours, alarm history, previous crash history, maintenance records, tooling, and rotary-axis equipment should also be reviewed.
HOW MUCH DOES A USED HAAS VF2SS 2012 COST?
The value of a used HAAS VF2SS 2012 depends heavily on spindle hours, machine condition, spindle configuration, tool changer condition, probing, fourth-axis equipment, through-spindle coolant, chip-management system, tooling package, and maintenance history.
A 2012 VF-2SS with 30″ × 16″ × 20″ travels, 12,000 RPM spindle, 30 HP motor, CAT40 tooling, Super-Speed side-mount tool changer, chip auger, and probing represents a well-equipped configuration.
For used-equipment listing purposes, a used HAAS VF2SS 2012 can typically be expected to sell in the approximately $25,000 to $45,000 USD range, with the actual value depending heavily on condition, spindle hours, options, tooling, and location.
A low-hour machine with a healthy 12,000 RPM spindle, accurate X/Y/Z positioning, functioning high-speed tool changer, WIPS probing, fourth-axis capability, chip auger, through-spindle coolant, complete CAT40 tooling, and documented maintenance may command a premium. A higher-hour machine requiring spindle, ballscrew, servo, control, tool-changer, or electrical repairs may sell for considerably less.
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