Haas 5 axis

[Kool Parts]

Who here is working with a Haas and 5-axis trunnion? Also did you buy the machine with the trunnion, or install after the fact.
Gary

[timf]

in march of 2005 i got 2 new vf3 ss with b160 trunions full 4th and 5th hooked up.

so far i love them and they have saved me a ton of set up and handling.

what would your question be?

[Kool Parts]

timf,
Thanks for the reply. My app would be full simultaneous 5-axis motion. I would like to add a 5-axis trunnion to one of the existing VF4's rather that buy a new machine right now. I am sure I will need the latest software upgrade. The machine I want to use is a 2000. I guess the question is are you using simultaneous 5-axis motion and how do you like it?
Gary

[Dan B]

Hi Gary,

We looked into the Haas 5-axis machines. Currently we own a Hermle C800U high speed 5-axis machine. We would like to increase our 5-axis capability, and considered this option (less than 1/2 the price of the Hermle). Depending on your accuracy requirements, the Haas trunnion may be okay. However, I was informed by a former Haas technician, that the accuracy of the trunnion will deteriorate over time, and that the Haas service fellas that come on location do not service trunnions.

Hope this is of use to you,

Dan

[Kool Parts]

Dan,
Thanks for the reply. Last time I had a encoder go out under warranty, the same thing. Since the new rotaries came out in ...2000? or so the tecks cant normally work on them. There is a big shop about a hour from here that is getting a new 5-axis machine with the trunnion. So I have been invited to watch it work. We shall see.
Gary

[Gandalf]

What software are you using to program full 5-axis?

[Dan B]

WorkNC.

www.sescoi.com


Dan