Set lathe tool offsets with the Automatic Tool Presetter

Set your CNC lathe tool offsets faster with Haas Automation's Automatic Tool Presetter

Spindle Speed Variation - Stop chatter on your CNC lathe

SSV speeds up and slows down the spindle continually during cutting, and changing spindle speed in this manner can often keep the cut out of the chatter zone. This video gives an in-depth look at how the feature works, and shows examples of using SSV both with and without tailstock support. We conclude by taking a look at how SSV works in conjunction with two common G-codes: G96 and G50.

4 Steps to filling the coolant tank on your Haas CNC machine

Follow along as Mark shows us a 4-step method for mixing new coolant to fill the coolant tank on your Haas CNC machine.

The Tap Recovery Feature

Salvage both your tool and your part with just a few button pushes on the Haas Control, using the Tap Recovery feature.

Haas VMC: Chip Clearing and Tool Lubrication

How to use the Tailstock on a Haas Lathe

This video covers a wide array of topics related to using the tailstock on your CNC Turning Center. Some of the subjects we touch on are: length to diameter ratio, center drilling, choosing a tailstock pressure, dealing with fragile parts, and choosing and maintaining your live center. We also review the particular methods for commanding and controlling the Haas Tailstock with M-codes and Settings.

Machine Tool Coolant: Cleaning Your Tank

Is the cutting fluid in your coolant tank full of oil and chips? Worse yet, is it beginning to stink from the effects of bacterial infestation? In this video, we first look at cleaning out a marginally dirty tank. Then, we move onto a really dirty tank, and the steps involved in cleaning the machine's entire coolant system when it's been overrun by neglect and contamination.

Machine Tool Coolant: Topping Up a High Concentration

Check out this video if you've found that your cutting fluid has a high concentration. We'll show you the simple steps necessary to bring the coolant back to the proper concentration range.

Machine Tool Coolant: Topping Up a Low Concentration

f you just checked the concentration of your cutting fluid and found it to be on the low side, then this video will show you the steps necessary to bring it back up to the proper concentration range.

Machine Tool Coolant: Making a New Batch

Are you ready to fill your empty coolant tank with a fresh batch of cutting fluid? Take a look at this video for a simple explanation of the steps needed to make a new batch of machine tool coolant.

Machine Tool Coolant: Tools of Coolant

The first video in our Machine Tool Coolant Video Series takes a look at the tools most often used during the preparation of machine tool coolant and coolant tank maintenance.

Chuck Installation Guide

Follow along as we remove and then re-install a 10" power chuck on a Haas ST-30. In addition, we look at the installation of a collet chuck, and also review removing lighter weight 6" and 8" chucks, which can be lifted by hand. We also adjust the runout of a manual chuck fitted to a Haas TL-1 Toolroom Lathe, and finish with notes about removing a chuck suffering from a lack of maintenance.

How to Properly Cut Lathe Soft Jaws — Part 2

In the second of a two-part installment, a Haas certified machinist guides us through more advanced lathe soft jaw cutting/boring techniques, including ID gripping, re-cutting, and adding a taper to your soft jaws.

How to Properly Cut Lathe Soft Jaws — Part 1

In the first of a two-part installment, a Haas certified machinist explores our recommended lathe soft jaw cutting/boring techniques and the proper way to cut OD gripping jaws.

Haas DXF Import — How To

DXF Import is a component of the Intuitive Programming System (IPS). The IPS option must be enabled for DXF Import to work. This feature allows a programmer to import an already existing 2D DXF file into the control and use the geometry to generate tool paths. The tool paths can then be used to generate G-code.

Haas Control — GUI Setup, Run, and Edit

In this video, John Nelson guides us through the Setup, Operation, and Edit modes of the latest graphical user interface of the Haas control.

Haas Automatic Tool Presetter — How To

Our easy-to-use, automatic tool presetter option is a very efficient method for setting and checking tool offsets, as well as checking for excessive tool wear! In this video, we demonstrate three useful operation modes available on all Haas ST and DS series CNC turning centers.

Haas Setup and Run Modes — How To

Interested in learning more about the "setup and run switch" on the side of your Haas control? This video is an introduction to some of the new safety features now implemented in all Haas machines.

Haas Advanced Tool Management — How To

Haas Program Optimizer — How To

The Program Optimizer Function lets you capture program changes on the fly and incorporate the changes in your CNC program. This video takes you step-by-step through this new feature.

Haas Offset Filtering — How To

The Offset filtering function on the Haas Control makes it simple to display only active offsets. This video takes you through the process of filtering unused offsets.

Haas Wireless Intuitive Probing System — How To

John Saunders and Mark Terryberry Talk Machining

Back in February of 2017 John Saunders of NYC CNC fame stopped by to visit the Haas factory. Our Mark Terryberry sat down with John and had a conversation about a variety of topics. They talked about things to consider when purchasing a new machine, vendor relationships, choosing the right options, getting good service for your machine when you need it, and quite a bit more. We hope you enjoy it.

Haas Auto Parts Loader - QUICK START GUIDE

In this quick video, Andrew walks us through the basic steps you'll need to follow when programming your Haas Automatic Parts Loader to load and unload your parts. You'll see right away that the APL is easy to program and get up and running.

Send Pictures and Videos to your Haas Control Easily with HaasDrop

The HaasDrop App for iOS and Android provides an easy way to send pictures and video files to your Haas machine. Once those files are transfered it's easy to use them in your programs to explain operations and provided important information to help your operator do things correctly every time.

Probing on the Lathe - WIPS-L Programming with VPS Templates

Probing on your turning center is just as beneficial and important as it is on your mill. But many times lathe probing seems to be more complicated and involved, with the end result being a lathe probe setup that ends up sitting inside a cabinet instead of mounted on the lathe being put to good use.

The Haas Desktop Mill - A Walk-Thru with Marcus Imes

That's right . . . It's CNC Time! And it's Desktop Mill time! In this video, Product Specialist Marcus Imes shows us the ins and outs of using the new Haas Desktop Mill. Aimed at the education sector as well as the benchtop machinist, the Desktop Mill brings a full-featured Haas control married to a desktop sized machine that makes it very easy to both teach and learn the basics of CNC programming and operation.

Broaching on a Haas Lathe: VPS + G156 = Broaching

We’re talking about broaching keyways and other similar forms using Z-axis motion. Bhop shows us how our newly developed VPS Broaching template makes programming the motion easy, and how G-code G156 keeps the code simple, so you can make changes to your broaching operation easily.

Part-Off Like a Pro! - Haas Automation, Inc.

Product Specialist Bhop Singh is back again. This time he gives us the inside scoop on parting off on your lathe using the tools available on HaasTooling.com. Bhop also gives several tips for getting the best out of your part-off operation, and even a recipe for dealing with those stubborn gummy materials that really don't want to chip correctly.

Torque Wrench Basics - Haas Automation, Inc.

This video provides an introduction to using click-type torque wrenches. Most of this will be quite familiar if you've been using a torque wrench for a while. But if you have someone in your shop that hasn't been introduced to torque wrenches yet this video might be helpful. This video is a version of one we use for training purposes at the factory.

Indicator Basics - Using a Test Indicator - Haas Automation, Inc.

This video gives an introduction to using dial test indicators. Whether you're measuring a part setup on your machine, or checking machine geometry as you build a machine tool, indicators are essential tools in the machinist's and machine builders toolbox.

Multimeter Basics - Using a Multimeter to Check Electrical Circuits - Haas Automation, Inc.

This video provides a general introduction to using a Multimeter to take measurements on electrical circuits. There are countless places these checks can be useful, from the machine shop to the garage; anywhere electrical circuits are involved.

Select the Right Chuck Jaws & Torque Them Correctly! - Haas Automation TOD Toolbox

Selecting chuck jaws and fastening them to our chucks might seem too simple a process to even be worth considering. But as usual, Mark is back to give us some insight into these topics we probably thought we knew through and through.

M-Code Time Savers - M06 Tool Change Command

Product Specialist John Nelson gives us some pointers on making sure the M06 Tool Change and M05 Spindle Stop commands are functioning optimally, so they don't slow down your programs unnecessarily.

Stay Competitive with a Haas Robot - Haas Automation, Inc.

Manufacturing Engineer Mallory Tevini is back again speaking about how robots can help address some of the most common concerns shops have these days.

M-Code Time Savers - M88 TSC and M73 TAB Commands - Haas Automation, Inc.

John Nelson tells us the best way to program your TSC and TAB activation M-codes to remove unnecessary dwells that can increase your cycle times.

M-Code Time Savers - M10 thru M13 Rotary Axis Brake Commands - Haas Automation, Inc.

John Nelson tells us the best way to program your 4th & 5th-axis rotation commands to minimize the time spent actuating the rotary brakes on each axis.

How Do Frames Work on a Haas Robot? - Haas Automation, Inc.

Manufacturing Engineer Mallory Tevini walks us through an in-depth tour of how these "frames" work and how to set them up to match your gripper and work table configurations.

Service - HSK Spindle Clamping Unit Maintenance - Haas Service

The Clamping Unit on your Haas HSK Spindle needs to be inspected and maintained at regular intervals. Orville shows us how to inspect this area on the spindle and also how to disassemble and lubricate the components that make up the clamping unit.

Form Timing Belt Teeth on Your Haas Lathe! New Inserts & VPS Templates on HaasTooling.com

Bhop is back to tell us all about how you can form timing belt teeth on your pulleys using the newest VPS templates and inserts you can find on HaasTooling.com.

New Probing Templates and In-Process Inspection on Your Haas Mill - Haas Automation, Inc.

John introduces us to the latest updates to the VPS Templates for the Mill Wireless Intuitive Probing System. You'll find added functionality on the Single Surface, Bore/Boss, X/Y Pocket, and X/Y Boss measuring cycles. Add tolerance adjustments, Create an alarm, Adjust Tool & Work Offsets, and Display the probe results. These newest VPS Templates are available starting in Software Version: 100.24.0000.1120