The Haas TL‑2 Toolroom Lathe is a simple, versatile, and cost-effective CNC lathe designed for shops, schools, toolrooms, and prototyping environments. Unlike production-oriented CNC lathes, the TL‑2 is ideal for small-batch turning, one-off parts, and training applications.
It combines the flexibility of manual operation with the power of CNC control, making it perfect for machinists who want to quickly set up and run small jobs without complex programming or fixturing. The open-enclosure design, large work envelope, and intuitive Haas Next-Gen Control (NGC) make the TL‑2 an accessible and reliable choice for a variety of users.
This machine can be operated manually using the jog handwheels or automatically via G-code programs — offering a best-of-both-worlds solution for manual machinists transitioning to CNC or for shops that need fast prototyping capabilities without tying up production machines.
HAAS TL2SPECIFICATIONS
TRAVEL & CAPACITY
Max Turning Diameter: 406 mm (16 in)
Max Turning Length: 1,219 mm (48 in)
Swing Over Bed: 406 mm (16 in)
X-Axis Travel: 203 mm (8 in)
Z-Axis Travel: 1,219 mm (48 in)
Bar Capacity: Not designed for bar feeding (manual loading)
SPINDLE
Spindle Nose: A2‑5
Max Spindle Speed: 2,000 rpm
Spindle Power: 7.5 kW (10 hp) vector drive
Bore Diameter: 54 mm (2.13 in)
Chuck Size: Optional 8 in manual or power chuck
TOOLING & TAILSTOCK
Toolpost: Manual 4-way toolpost (standard)
Tailstock: Optional, manually operated
Live Tooling: Not supported
FEEDRATES
Rapids (X/Z): 15.2 m/min (600 ipm)
Cutting Feedrates: Programmable
COOLANT & CHIP MANAGEMENT
Flood Coolant System: Optional
Chip Tray: Standard
Enclosure Kit: Optional (recommended for coolant use)
CONTROL SYSTEM
Haas Next-Gen Control with USB, Wi-Fi, Ethernet
Manual and automatic operation modes
Optional conversational programming macros
POWER & AIR REQUIREMENTS
Electrical Power: ~7.5 – 10 kVA
Air Pressure: Not required (unless using optional chuck)
HAAS TL‑2 – GENERAL INFORMATION
Model: Haas TL‑2
Machine Type: CNC Toolroom Lathe
Control: Haas Next-Gen Control (NGC)
Operation Mode: Manual (jog handles) + Full CNC
Enclosure: Open front with optional enclosure kit
Application: Prototyping, training, small-batch jobs
HAAS TL‑2 – KEY CAPABILITIES
Full CNC functionality with simple G-code programming
Manual jog handles for traditional lathe operation feel
Large swing and generous travel capacity
Easy to learn and operate — ideal for schools and toolrooms
