VF-Series Upgrades

The Updated VF-Series

Prototype only the final design may vary from this example

Enhancements

Overview:

This presentation shows the upcoming features planned for the next generation of VF line machines.

The specifications and features themselves may vary as they are developed for full production.

This information is based on prototypes that are currently being developed.

Changes will be implemented in 2009 with a completion by 2010

FeaturesOn the following pages you will see some of the

features that will improve the VF line.

Solid Coupler – Used on the X & Y-axesSigma 5 Servo Motors – 1 million line encodersZ-axis Motor – With 3 electrical connectionsHome Switch – New style connector Spindle Housing – Cut to accommodate new head coversMinimum Lube System – Grease/OilPlug Box – Coolant Level Sensor, Coolant, Aux. Coolant,

Wash Down & ConveyorChip Removal – 4 Auger chip pan & belt-type conveyorNew Side Windows, front doors, sheet metal Maincon – Combines MOCON and ProcessorVF-5/50 with In-line Spindle

Vertical Cut

Locking Screws

Solid CouplerSolid in the fact that it doesn’t have any flexable shims

Prototype only, the final design may vary from this example

Encoder Connection

Z-Axis Motor

Brake Connection

Motor Connection

The X, Y & Z – Axes are equipped with Sigma 5 motors with 1 million line encoders (Better Resolution & Finish)

Prototype only, the final design may vary from this example

Home Switch

X-Axis Motor

Motor Connection

Prototype only, the final design may vary from this example

Encoder Connection

Home Switch PlugNew style “Home Switch” plug

Prototype only, the final design may vary from this example

Spindle HousingNote the groove cut in the casting to accommodate the new style Head Covers

Prototype only, the final design may vary from this example

Spindle Head Cover

Prototype only, the final design may vary from this example

Minimal Lube System

•Precision oil injection to spindles

•Grease lubricated linear guides and ball screws

•Elimination of oil contamination tramp oil strainer

Oil

Grease

Plugs Box & Coolant Hose Manifold

Prototype only, the final design may vary from this example

Washdown Hoses

Coiled style hoses

Prototype only, the final design may vary from this example

Chip RemovalThe VF-5 uses 4 augers to pull the chips to the front of the machine and a belt-type conveyor to pull them out.May incorporate smaller motors

Prototype only, the final design may vary from this example

Augers

Prototype only, the final design may vary from this example

Chip Removal & Coolant Flow

Drawing shows VF-2with 3 augers

VF-5 has 4 augers

Prototype only, the final design may vary from this example

MAINCON

Combines Mocon

and Processo

r

Prototype only, the final design may vary from this example

In-Line 50 Taper Spindle

Similar to the EC-550 Spindle

SOFTWARE

•16.06B released 9/4/09•L09.06A released 8/20/09•Fadal-Haas translator•FNC Edit•HTML Help•Live Image Improvements•IPS tool selection box•M-net, e-mail alerts•New hardware support

•Maincon•Sigma 5•DT-1

Prepared by Haas AutomationService Training Department

Oxnard, CA 93030