Y-axis lathes at IMTS

[Ydna]

Here's the ST-20SS version with Y. They also have the double-spindle non-SS version (DS-30Y) which has a very good demo going.

I'll try to film the demos tomorrow if we have time to go back....

The y-axis setup is interesting, it's an interpolation between the typical X-axis which is on the 45º, and the new cross Y-axis slide which is on the horizontal. There isn't a straight up "jog Y axis" ability, at least not on these controllers.
That is all

edit, here's the DS-30Y

[underthetire]

Old tech man..

Can't believe HAAS didn't put waycovers on that thing. Bad idea not to have them on a lathe.

[Ydna]

I don't think anyone was expecting ground shattering technology considering the machines run less than 150k (as little as 100k for the smaller ones). But they are a very nice compliment to the ST line, which has indeed started to phase out the SL's.

I added a picture of their DS-30Y to my first post. I have a video of it running though I'm not sure how much of it will look good, but probably upload it a little later, either way.

[Haas_Apps]

Just wanted to point out that you can jog the Y axis with the pulse handle. To do it select the letter Y from the alpha keyboard and then press Hand Jog.

[Ydna]

ah that makes sense. I figured there was a way, but the guys in the vicinity didn't know it.

I was telling the guy running the ST on thursday about how you came to the forum a few yonks ago looking for customer programs using XY CDC to test, and how we wanted to toy with the machines ever since that happened. He thought it was pretty funny

[CNCRim]

Finally Haas come out with Y axis mutiaxis lathe. Just my curious, what make American machine builder couple years behind counter part competitor? For example, Mazak and Mori had these machine configuration almost 10years before Haas, Fadel.......

We are the biggest economic country, what keep America machine builder ...... 10 years to catch up? I will make new post on this to see what people have to say.

[pit202]

I like haas machines , but I`m angry that they are not going with time , they still build same machines like in the 90`s , the whole frame in the VF series does not change ( much ?) , besides the control ( with is still in the C64-Atari age ) and sheet covers I don`t see any differences , no 3d graphics even 2d at all 2d lines ? bull sh**t.

I am very curious why ? Economic ?

Peter

[Ydna]

ahhh haas starts to make cutting videos once again, at long last
[nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avOVLmetjAs"]YouTube - The Versatile DS-30SSY Dual-Spindle Turning Center With Y Axis[/nomedia]

[underthetire]

Finally Haas come out with Y axis mutiaxis lathe. Just my curious, what make American machine builder couple years behind counter part competitor? For example, Mazak and Mori had these machine configuration almost 10years before Haas, Fadel.......

We are the biggest economic country, what keep America machine builder ...... 10 years to catch up? I will make new post on this to see what people have to say.

I agree, but it's been more like 20+ years.

[KenFoulks]

Haas will be releasing many more videos, the next will be on the ST-20SSY.

[Edster]

The y axis configuration isnt anything special. Just a wedge, been around for a while.

I also dont understand the reasoning behind the linear guides w/o way covers. Box ways sure, its easy for the way wiper to push chips away especially if the machine is a slant bed.

Another mystery, why doesnt haas use a slant bed? Seems like its the industry standard design.

Anyone know if the sub spindle has full c axis, or if the sub can be synced to the main spindle? Oh are they still using that cheesy servomotor on a pivot that engages a gear on the spindle to drive the c axis?

[KenFoulks]

Anyone know if the sub spindle has full c axis, or if the sub can be synced to the main spindle?

No, there is not a full C axis, yes the spindles can be synced.