USED HAAS VF2SS – 2010
The HAAS VF2SS is a Super-Speed 40-taper vertical machining center designed for high-speed production, precision machining, job-shop work, prototyping, and general manufacturing. The 2010 HAAS VF2SS offers approximately 30″ x 16″ x 20″ of X-, Y-, and Z-axis travel, providing a useful machining envelope for small- and medium-sized components, fixtures, tooling, and production parts.
The VF2SS uses a 12,000 RPM inline direct-drive spindle rated at approximately 30 HP, with approximately 90 ft-lb of maximum torque at 2,000 RPM. It is equipped with a 40-taper spindle and high-speed side-mount tool changer. The VF2SS platform is designed around fast spindle performance, rapid axis movement, and quick tool changes to reduce production cycle times. Haas lists the current VF2SS specification at 30+1 tool capacity and 1,400 IPM rapid traverse rates on X, Y, and Z.
The machine has a 36″ x 14″ table and approximately 1,500 lb maximum evenly distributed table load. Its compact design makes it suitable for manufacturers looking for high-speed machining capability without the footprint of a larger VMC.
Because this is a 2010 machine, individual examples can vary considerably in control configuration, options, hours, and condition. Buyers should verify the actual machine configuration, spindle hours, axis accuracy, control condition, tool changer, coolant system, and maintenance history before purchase.
HAAS VF2SS – AXIS
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Machine Type | Super-Speed Vertical Machining Center |
| Axis Configuration | 3-Axis |
| X-Axis Travel | 30″ |
| Y-Axis Travel | 16″ |
| Z-Axis Travel | 20″ |
| 4th-Axis Capability | Available / Configuration Dependent |
| 5th-Axis Capability | Available with Optional Rotary Equipment |
| CNC Interpolation | 3-Axis Standard |
HAAS VF2SS – AXIS TRAVELS / WORK ENVELOPE
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 30″ |
| Y-Axis Travel | 16″ |
| Z-Axis Travel | 20″ |
| Spindle Nose to Table Maximum | Approx. 24″ |
| Spindle Nose to Table Minimum | Approx. 4″ |
| Work Envelope | 30″ x 16″ x 20″ |
| Rotary Compatibility | Available |
The VF2SS’s 30″ x 16″ x 20″ travel range provides practical capacity for many small- and medium-sized production parts.
HAAS VF2SS – CAPACITY / TABLE
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Table Type | Fixed T-Slot Table |
| Table Length | 36″ |
| Table Width | 14″ |
| Number of Standard T-Slots | 3 |
| T-Slot Center Distance | Approx. 4.92″ |
| T-Slot Width | Approx. 0.626″ to 0.630″ |
| Maximum Table Load | Approx. 1,500 lbs |
| Workholding | Vises, Fixtures, and Custom Tooling |
| Rotary Compatibility | Available |
HAAS VF2SS – SPINDLE
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Spindle Type | Inline Direct-Drive |
| Spindle Motor Power | 30 HP |
| Maximum Spindle Speed | 12,000 RPM |
| Maximum Torque | Approx. 90 ft-lb @ 2,000 RPM |
| Spindle Taper | 40-Taper |
| Bearing Lubrication | Air / Oil Injection |
| Spindle Cooling | Liquid Cooled |
| Rigid Tapping | Available / Configuration Dependent |
| High-Speed Machining | Available / Configuration Dependent |
| Through-Spindle Coolant | Optional / Configuration Dependent |
The 12,000 RPM direct-drive spindle is particularly useful for high-speed aluminum machining, finishing, drilling, and other applications requiring elevated spindle speeds.
HAAS VF2SS – TOOL CHANGER
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Tool Changer Type | Side-Mount Automatic Tool Changer |
| Tool Capacity | 30+1 |
| Tool Taper | 40-Taper |
| Maximum Tool Diameter, Full | Approx. 3″ |
| Maximum Tool Diameter, Adjacent Pocket Empty | Approx. 5″ |
| Maximum Tool Length | Approx. 11″ from Gage Line |
| Maximum Tool Weight | Approx. 12 lbs |
| Average Tool-to-Tool Time | Approx. 1.6 Seconds |
| Average Chip-to-Chip Time | Approx. 2.2 Seconds |
The high-speed side-mount tool changer reduces tool-change time and helps improve overall production efficiency.
HAAS VF2SS – CONTROL SYSTEM
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| CNC Control | Haas CNC Control |
| Control Generation | Configuration Dependent |
| Display | Color LCD / Configuration Dependent |
| Program Memory | Configuration Dependent |
| USB Connectivity | Configuration Dependent |
| Ethernet Connectivity | Configuration Dependent |
| Wi-Fi Connectivity | Configuration Dependent |
| Rigid Tapping | Available / Configuration Dependent |
| High-Speed Machining | Available / Configuration Dependent |
| User-Definable Macros | Configuration Dependent |
| Coordinate Rotation & Scaling | Available / Configuration Dependent |
| Advanced Tool Management | Configuration Dependent |
| Remote Monitoring | Configuration Dependent |
For a 2010 VF2SS, the exact control generation should be confirmed before purchase, since older machines can have substantially different control capabilities from later-generation Haas machines.
HAAS VF2SS – FEEDRATES
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| X-Axis Rapid Traverse | Approx. 1,400 IPM |
| Y-Axis Rapid Traverse | Approx. 1,400 IPM |
| Z-Axis Rapid Traverse | Approx. 1,400 IPM |
| Maximum Cutting Feedrate | Approx. 833 IPM |
| X-Axis Maximum Thrust | Approx. 1,995 lbf |
| Y-Axis Maximum Thrust | Approx. 1,995 lbf |
| Z-Axis Maximum Thrust | Approx. 3,085 lbf |
| High-Speed Machining | Available / Configuration Dependent |
Haas lists 1,400 IPM rapid traverses on all three axes for the VF2SS platform.
HAAS VF2SS – COOLANT / CHIP MANAGEMENT
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Flood Coolant System | Standard / Configuration Dependent |
| Coolant Capacity | Approx. 55 Gallons |
| Coolant Pump | Multi-Stage |
| Programmable Coolant | Available / Configuration Dependent |
| Chip Auger | Available / Configuration Dependent |
| Chip Conveyor | Optional / Configuration Dependent |
| Through-Spindle Coolant | Available / Configuration Dependent |
| High-Pressure Coolant | Available / Configuration Dependent |
| Chip Washdown | Available |
| Window Air Blast | Available |
The VF2SS platform uses approximately 55 gallons of coolant capacity and can be equipped with additional chip and coolant-management systems.
HAAS VF2SS – PROBING & AUTOMATION OPTIONS
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Work Probe | Available / Configuration Dependent |
| Tool Setter | Available / Configuration Dependent |
| Wireless Intuitive Probing System | Available / Configuration Dependent |
| Renishaw Probing | Configuration Dependent |
| 4th-Axis Drive | Available / Configuration Dependent |
| 4th-Axis Wiring | Available / Configuration Dependent |
| Rotary Table Integration | Available |
| Robotic Integration | Possible |
| Automation Compatibility | Configuration Dependent |
HAAS VF2SS – POWER REQUIREMENTS
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Standard Input Voltage | 220 VAC, 3 Phase |
| High-Voltage Option | Configuration Dependent |
| Electrical Requirement | 3 Phase |
| Minimum Air Pressure | Approx. 80 PSI |
| Air Requirement | Approx. 4 SCFM @ 100 PSI |
| Electrical Configuration | Verify Machine Nameplate |
The actual electrical requirements should be confirmed using the individual 2010 machine’s nameplate and electrical documentation.
HAAS VF2SS – DIMENSIONS
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Machine Construction | Super-Speed Vertical Machining Center |
| Shipping Dimensions | Configuration Dependent |
| Approximate Machine Weight | Approx. 7,800 lbs |
| Installation Type | Industrial Installation Recommended |
| Floor Space Requirement | Configuration Dependent |
| Chip Conveyor Space | Additional Space Required if Equipped |
Actual dimensions and weight can vary according to coolant equipment, chip conveyors, rotary equipment, and other options.
HAAS VF2SS – GENERAL INFORMATION
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Haas Automation |
| Model | VF2SS |
| Year | 2010 |
| Machine Category | Super-Speed Vertical Machining Center |
| Spindle Taper | 40-Taper |
| Spindle Speed | 12,000 RPM |
| Spindle Motor | 30 HP |
| Tool Capacity | 30+1 |
| X-Axis Travel | 30″ |
| Y-Axis Travel | 16″ |
| Z-Axis Travel | 20″ |
| Table Size | 36″ x 14″ |
| Maximum Table Load | Approx. 1,500 lbs |
| Primary Application | High-Speed Precision Machining |
| Production Environment | Job Shop to Production Manufacturing |
INDUSTRIES THAT USE HAAS VF2SS
The HAAS VF2SS is suitable for aerospace, automotive, medical, electronics, defense, industrial equipment, energy, mold and die, automation, and general contract manufacturing.
Aerospace manufacturers can use the machine for brackets, housings, fixtures, tooling, and smaller structural components. Automotive manufacturers can use the VF2SS for production components, prototypes, fixtures, and specialized tooling.
The Super-Speed design is especially valuable in production environments where cycle time is important. The high-speed spindle, rapid axis movement, and automatic tool changer allow manufacturers to reduce non-cutting time and improve throughput.
The VF2SS is also particularly useful for aluminum machining, where high spindle speeds and rapid feedrates can help improve material removal and finishing efficiency.
TYPICAL PARTS HAAS VF2SS CAN PRODUCE
The HAAS VF2SS can produce aerospace brackets, automotive components, aluminum housings, electronics enclosures, industrial components, tooling plates, production fixtures, mold components, automation parts, repair parts, and custom-engineered products.
The 30″ X-axis travel and 16″ Y-axis travel provide useful capacity for small- and medium-sized components. The 36″ x 14″ table can accommodate production vises, fixtures, custom workholding, and rotary equipment.
Typical operations include high-speed roughing, finishing, drilling, tapping, pocketing, contouring, face milling, engraving, fixture machining, and repeat production.
WHY CHOOSE HAAS VF2SS
The primary advantage of the HAAS VF2SS is its combination of 12,000 RPM spindle speed, 30 HP spindle power, fast axis movement, and 30+1 side-mount tool capacity.
The Super-Speed configuration is designed to reduce cycle times compared with conventional-speed VMCs. The high-speed spindle is particularly useful for aluminum, plastics, and applications requiring high-RPM cutting.
The compact footprint also makes the VF2SS practical for shops that need high production capability without the floor space required by a larger VMC.
Fourth-axis integration, probing, through-spindle coolant, chip removal equipment, and other options can further increase the machine’s production capabilities.
For a 2010 machine, however, the specific control and condition are especially important. Buyers should not evaluate an older VF2SS solely by its spindle speed and travel specifications.
WHY BUY USED HAAS VF2SS
Purchasing a used 2010 HAAS VF2SS can provide manufacturers with Super-Speed machining capability at a considerably lower acquisition cost than newer equipment.
The machine’s 30 HP, 12,000 RPM spindle, 30+1 tool changer, 30″ x 16″ x 20″ travels, and 40-taper tooling make it suitable for job shops, contract manufacturers, production facilities, and manufacturers machining aluminum and other common materials.
The biggest advantage of a used 2010 VF2SS is its relatively low entry price compared with newer VF2SS models. It can be a practical choice for a shop that needs additional machining capacity but does not require the latest Haas control or connectivity features.
However, age is a major consideration. Buyers should inspect the spindle, ballscrews, linear guides, axis backlash, machine geometry, tool changer, coolant system, lubrication system, electrical components, and CNC control.
The control generation deserves particular attention because older Haas controls may have limitations compared with newer systems. Recent used-machine discussions also highlight that control support and upgrade considerations can materially affect the value of older VF2SS machines.
A well-maintained 2010 VF2SS with low hours, good spindle condition, accurate axes, and desirable options can still be a productive machine for many years.
HOW MUCH DOES A USED HAAS VF2SS COST?
A used 2010 HAAS VF2SS can generally be estimated at approximately $18,000 to $30,000, depending on spindle hours, control generation, machine condition, factory options, tooling, maintenance history, and location.
A very clean, low-hour machine with a healthy 12,000 RPM spindle, good axis geometry, WIPS probing, fourth-axis preparation, TSC, chip conveyor, and additional tooling can command a price toward the upper end of this range.
Older VF2SS machines can sell for considerably less when they have high hours, outdated controls, spindle wear, ballscrew or linear-guide problems, missing options, or significant cosmetic and mechanical wear. Current used-machine discussions show that older VF2SS machines can have substantial price variation based on age, condition, control support, and included equipment.
As a broader market reference, a 2025 discussion comparing used Haas machines cited approximately $20,000 per machine for 2007–2008 VF2SS models, while a 2014-era VF2SS was discussed around $35,000. This suggests that a 2010 machine in good condition would reasonably fall between those market points, although individual machines can sell outside the range.
For a 2010 VF2SS, the control generation can be almost as important as the mechanical condition when establishing value. Buyers should verify the control, spindle hours, power-on hours, axis accuracy, spindle condition, tool changer, coolant system, probing, fourth-axis equipment, and maintenance records.
Transportation, rigging, installation, electrical connection, tooling, inspection, and repairs should also be considered separately when calculating the total acquisition cost.
A used 2010 HAAS VF2SS can therefore be an attractive option for shops seeking 12,000 RPM Super-Speed machining capability at a lower investment, provided the machine passes a thorough mechanical and control inspection.
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