USED HAAS MINI MILL – 2016
The HAAS MINI MILL – 2016 is a compact 3-axis CNC vertical machining center designed for precision milling, drilling, tapping, contouring, and general-purpose production machining. The Mini Mill was developed to provide many of the capabilities of a full-size 40-taper vertical machining center while occupying considerably less floor space. This makes the machine particularly suitable for job shops, small manufacturers, maintenance departments, prototype work, educational facilities, and production environments that need an additional CNC machining center without the footprint of a larger VMC. A documented 2016 HAAS Mini Mill is equipped with 16 inches of X-axis travel, 12 inches of Y-axis travel, 10 inches of Z-axis travel, a 6,000 RPM spindle, and a 10-position automatic tool changer.
The 2016 Mini Mill provides approximately 16 inches (406 mm) of X-axis travel, 12 inches (305 mm) of Y-axis travel, and 10 inches (254 mm) of Z-axis travel. The standard table is approximately 36 × 12 inches, with a maximum evenly distributed table load of approximately 500 lbs. Rapid traverse is approximately 600 IPM on all three axes, while maximum cutting feed is approximately 500 IPM. This compact work envelope is well suited to small and medium-sized components, fixtures, brackets, housings, plates, and other precision parts.
The standard 2016 machine uses a 7.5 HP spindle capable of 6,000 RPM with a 40-taper CAT-40 tool interface. The 10-position automatic tool changer provides automatic tool selection for milling, drilling, tapping, boring, and other operations. The machine is also equipped with a standard coolant system with approximately 40 gallons of coolant capacity. Individual 2016 machines may have additional options such as rigid tapping, high-speed machining, probing, programmable coolant, chip conveyors, tool presetters, 4th-axis drive preparation, and other accessories.
The HAAS MINI MILL is particularly useful when floor space, machine accessibility, and production flexibility are important. Its 40-taper spindle allows it to use a broad range of standard tooling, while the compact enclosure makes the machine relatively easy to integrate into existing production areas. With the appropriate options, a 2016 Mini Mill can also support 4th-axis machining and automated workholding, expanding its capabilities beyond standard 3-axis machining.
HAAS MINI MILL 2016 – AXIS
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| X Axis | 16″ (406 mm) |
| Y Axis | 12″ (305 mm) |
| Z Axis | 10″ (254 mm) |
| Number of Axes | 3 Standard |
| 4th Axis | Configuration Dependent |
| Machine Configuration | CNC Vertical Machining Center |
| X-Axis Rapid | 600 IPM |
| Y-Axis Rapid | 600 IPM |
| Z-Axis Rapid | 600 IPM |
| Rotary Axis | Configuration Dependent |
The standard 2016 HAAS Mini Mill is a 3-axis CNC vertical machining center. Some individual machines are equipped with 4th-axis drive preparation or rotary equipment, allowing additional multi-sided machining capability.
HAAS MINI MILL 2016 – AXIS TRAVELS / WORK ENVELOPE
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 16″ (406.4 mm) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 12″ (304.8 mm) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 10″ (254 mm) |
| Table Size | 36″ × 12″ |
| Published Table Surface | Approximately 28.75″ × 12″ on Some Configurations |
| Maximum Table Load | 500 lbs (227 kg) |
| X-Axis Rapid | 600 IPM |
| Y-Axis Rapid | 600 IPM |
| Z-Axis Rapid | 600 IPM |
| Maximum Cutting Feed | 500 IPM |
| Spindle Nose to Table | Configuration Dependent |
The Mini Mill’s compact 16 × 12 × 10 inch travel envelope is intended for smaller components and production work. The 500-lb table capacity provides sufficient support for a wide range of fixtures and workpieces within the machine’s size range.
HAAS MINI MILL 2016 – CAPACITY
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Machine Type | CNC Vertical Machining Center |
| Table Size | 36″ × 12″ |
| Maximum Table Load | 500 lbs |
| X Travel | 16″ |
| Y Travel | 12″ |
| Z Travel | 10″ |
| Number of Axes | 3 Standard |
| 4th Axis | Configuration Dependent |
| Spindle Taper | CAT-40 |
| High-Speed Machining | Configuration Dependent |
| Drilling | Yes |
| Tapping | Yes |
| Milling | Yes |
The Mini Mill is designed for general-purpose CNC machining of smaller components. Its 40-taper spindle and 500-lb table capacity provide a useful combination of tooling flexibility and workholding capacity in a compact machine.
HAAS MINI MILL 2016 – SPINDLE
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Spindle Speed | 6,000 RPM |
| Spindle Motor | 7.5 HP |
| Spindle Taper | CAT-40 |
| Tool Interface | 40 Taper |
| Spindle Type | Belt-Drive / Air-Cooled |
| Maximum Torque | Configuration Dependent |
| Spindle Cooling | Air Cooled |
| Bearing Lubrication | Grease Packed |
| Through-Spindle Coolant | Configuration Dependent |
The standard 2016 Mini Mill uses a 7.5 HP, 6,000 RPM, 40-taper spindle. This spindle configuration provides a practical balance between cutting capability and the compact design of the machine.
HAAS MINI MILL 2016 – TOOL CHANGER
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Tool Changer | Automatic Tool Changer |
| Tool Capacity | 10 Tools |
| Tool Interface | CAT-40 |
| Tool Changer Type | Carousel |
| Maximum Tool Diameter | 3.5″ |
| Maximum Tool Weight | 12 lbs |
| Maximum Tool Length | Configuration Dependent |
| Tool-to-Tool Time | Approximately 4.5–5 Seconds |
| Tool Management | Automatic |
The standard 10-position carousel tool changer provides automatic tool selection during CNC machining cycles. The 40-taper tooling system allows the machine to use widely available CAT-40 tooling.
HAAS MINI MILL 2016 – CONTROL SYSTEM
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| CNC Control | Haas CNC Control |
| Control Type | CNC Milling Control |
| Programming | Haas G-Code / CNC |
| High-Speed Machining | Configuration Dependent |
| Rigid Tapping | Configuration Dependent |
| Ethernet | Configuration Dependent |
| USB | Configuration Dependent |
| Tool Offset Management | Standard |
| 4th-Axis Control | Configuration Dependent |
| Probing | Configuration Dependent |
2016 machines can be found with different control software and option packages. Individual used machines should be checked for control version, memory, communication options, probing, rigid tapping, and 4th-axis capabilities.
HAAS MINI MILL 2016 – COOLANT / CHIP MANAGEMENT
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Coolant System | Flood Coolant |
| Coolant Capacity | Approximately 40 Gallons |
| Chip Management | Standard Coolant / Chip Removal |
| Chip Conveyor | Configuration Dependent |
| Programmable Coolant | Configuration Dependent |
| Through-Spindle Coolant | Configuration Dependent |
| Coolant Filtration | Configuration Dependent |
| Automatic Lubrication | Standard |
| Air Blast | Configuration Dependent |
The standard Mini Mill uses a coolant system with approximately 40 gallons of capacity. Individual 2016 machines may include programmable coolant, chip conveyors, through-spindle coolant, or other chip-management options.
HAAS MINI MILL 2016 – POWER REQUIREMENTS
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Electrical Supply | Single or Three Phase Configuration Dependent |
| Standard Voltage | 220 VAC |
| Three-Phase Full Load Amps | Approximately 13–25 A Configuration Dependent |
| Spindle Motor | 7.5 HP |
| Air Supply | Required |
| Air Pressure | Approximately 100 PSI |
| Air Consumption | Configuration Dependent |
| Connected Load | Configuration Dependent |
A documented 2016 Mini Mill is specified for 220 V three-phase power, with full-load amperage dependent on the electrical configuration. Air supply is also required for machine operation.
HAAS MINI MILL 2016 – DIMENSIONS
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Length | Approximately 90″ |
| Width | Approximately 64″ |
| Height | Approximately 100″ |
| Machine Weight | Approximately 4,000 lbs |
| Shipping Footprint | Approximately 90″ × 64″ × 100″ |
| Chip Conveyor | Additional Clearance Required |
| Rotary Equipment | Additional Clearance Required |
A documented 2016 Mini Mill measures approximately 90 × 64 × 100 inches and weighs approximately 4,000 lbs. Other individual machines can differ depending on options and configuration.
HAAS MINI MILL 2016 – GENERAL INFORMATION
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Haas |
| Model | Mini Mill |
| Year | 2016 |
| Machine Type | CNC Vertical Machining Center |
| CNC Control | Haas CNC |
| Number of Axes | 3 Standard |
| X Travel | 16″ |
| Y Travel | 12″ |
| Z Travel | 10″ |
| Table Size | 36″ × 12″ |
| Maximum Table Load | 500 lbs |
| Spindle Speed | 6,000 RPM |
| Spindle Motor | 7.5 HP |
| Spindle Taper | CAT-40 |
| Tool Capacity | 10 Tools |
| Maximum Tool Diameter | 3.5″ |
| Maximum Tool Weight | 12 lbs |
| Coolant Capacity | 40 Gallons |
| Rapid Rate | 600 IPM |
| Maximum Cutting Feed | 500 IPM |
| 4th Axis | Configuration Dependent |
| Chip Conveyor | Configuration Dependent |
| Probing | Configuration Dependent |
| Rigid Tapping | Configuration Dependent |
The 2016 HAAS Mini Mill is a compact 40-taper VMC designed for general-purpose machining, drilling, tapping, and production work. Exact options should be confirmed against the individual machine’s serial number and inspection report.
INDUSTRIES THAT USE HAAS MINI MILL 2016
The HAAS Mini Mill is used across a wide range of manufacturing environments where compact CNC machining capability is required.
- General manufacturing
- Automotive components
- Aerospace components
- Medical equipment
- Electronics
- Robotics
- Automation equipment
- Tool and fixture manufacturing
- Job shops
- Prototype manufacturing
- Maintenance and repair
- Educational institutions
- Small-batch production
- High-volume secondary operations
Its compact footprint also makes it suitable for shops that need an additional CNC machine without allocating the floor space required by a larger VMC.
TYPICAL PARTS HAAS MINI MILL 2016 CAN PRODUCE
The HAAS Mini Mill can perform face milling, pocketing, contouring, drilling, tapping, boring, slotting, and other standard CNC milling operations.
Typical parts include:
- Aluminum brackets
- Machine housings
- Fixtures
- Tooling plates
- Automotive brackets
- Small aerospace components
- Medical components
- Electrical housings
- Robotics components
- Prototype parts
- Small molds
- Machine components
- Mounting plates
- Flanges
- Precision brackets
- Drilled and tapped components
When equipped with a rotary table or 4th-axis system, the Mini Mill can also machine multiple sides of a component without manually repositioning the workpiece.
WHY CHOOSE HAAS MINI MILL 2016
The HAAS Mini Mill provides a combination of compact size, 40-taper tooling, automatic tool changing, and CNC-controlled 3-axis machining. Its 16 × 12 × 10 inch travel envelope is large enough for many small and medium components while keeping the overall machine footprint relatively small.
The 6,000 RPM, 7.5 HP spindle is suitable for a wide range of milling, drilling, and tapping applications. The CAT-40 spindle also gives users access to a large selection of standard tooling, making it easier to source holders, cutters, drills, and other accessories.
The 10-position automatic tool changer allows multiple tools to be used within a single CNC program. This is particularly useful for parts requiring several operations, such as facing, roughing, finishing, drilling, and tapping.
Another advantage is the machine’s relatively small footprint. A documented 2016 Mini Mill measures approximately 90 × 64 × 100 inches and weighs about 4,000 lbs, allowing it to fit into facilities where a larger VMC may not be practical.
The availability of 4th-axis preparation and rotary equipment on individual machines can also expand the Mini Mill’s capabilities for multi-sided machining and production work.
WHY BUY USED HAAS MINI MILL 2016
Buying a used HAAS MINI MILL – 2016 can provide manufacturers with a relatively recent CNC vertical machining center without the acquisition cost of a new machine. The 2016 model combines a compact design with a 40-taper spindle, automatic tool changer, 6,000 RPM spindle, and useful travel for smaller production components.
Used machines can also be found with valuable options already installed. Depending on the individual machine, buyers may find rigid tapping, probing, programmable coolant, chip conveyors, tool presetters, high-speed machining functions, and 4th-axis preparation included with the machine. A documented 2016 example has Haas Next Generation Control, probing, chip conveyor, programmable coolant, tool presetter, and rigid tapping.
Machine hours can vary dramatically between individual 2016 Mini Mills. One current example has approximately 3,592 hours, while another documented 2016 machine has only 594 feed cutting hours, and another listing reports just a few total runtime hours. This makes spindle hours, cutting hours, maintenance records, and actual machine condition important factors when comparing used machines.
Before purchasing, buyers should inspect spindle condition, axis backlash, ballscrews, linear guides, tool changer operation, spindle taper condition, coolant system, control operation, probing equipment, and any included rotary equipment. An inspection under power is recommended to verify positioning, spindle operation, tool changes, and cutting performance.
HOW MUCH DOES A USED HAAS MINI MILL 2016 COST?
The price of a used HAAS MINI MILL – 2016 depends on spindle hours, cutting hours, machine condition, control configuration, options, tooling, probing, chip management, and whether a 4th-axis system is included. Current 2016 machines are available on the used market with prices often provided directly by the seller rather than publicly displayed.
As a general used-market estimate, a 2016 HAAS Mini Mill may sell for approximately $25,000–$40,000 USD in normal running condition. Very low-hour machines with probing, chip conveyors, tool presetters, rigid tapping, additional tooling, and 4th-axis equipment can command prices toward or above the upper end of this range. Higher-hour machines with fewer options or required repairs may trade below this range.
For comparison, a documented 2016 Mini Mill was originally purchased new for approximately $38,605 and reportedly had only a few hours of use, while another 2016 machine with approximately 3,592 hours is currently being offered without a publicly displayed price.
When evaluating a used Mini Mill, buyers should compare spindle hours, cutting hours, axis condition, spindle condition, ATC operation, control condition, table condition, coolant system, probing, chip conveyor, tooling, 4th-axis equipment, and maintenance history rather than relying only on the machine year.
For an individual machine, the serial number, spindle hours, cycle hours, cutting hours, exact control version, installed options, included tooling, and current operating condition should be confirmed before establishing a final purchase price.
