Ultra-compact CNC milling machines will fit through a 36in (1m) doorway, can be moved with a pallet jack, can be rolled from one location to another and run on single-phase, 240V AC.

More and more industries are discovering the advantages of CNC machining, but many are unable to fit a 'normal' CNC machine into their facility. The new OM series Office Mills from Haas Automation, provide the solution. These ultra-compact machines are small enough to fit through a 36in (1m) doorway, and can easily be moved with a pallet jack or equipment dolly.

With their small size and light weight, the OM machines fit into most freight elevators, and with the optional caster kit, they can be rolled from one location to another.

The machines run on single-phase power (240V AC).

The OM-1 features a work envelope of 8in x 8in x 8in (X, Y and Z), while the OM-2 has a work envelope of 12in x 10in x 12in, providing more capacity in the same footprint.

Both machines feature a 20in x 10in T-slot table, and come equipped with a 50,000 rev/min brushless micro motor spindle that accepts tools up to 1/4in shank size.

For higher-production work and added flexibility, the OM-1A and OM- 2A are available, which feature a Haas-designed and -built ISO 20 spindle (40,000 rev/min) and 20-pocket automatic tool changer.

Maximum cutting feeds for all OM models are 500in/min, with rapids up to 757in/min for reduced cycle times.

The user-friendly Haas control makes set up and operation simple.

Standard equipment includes a floppy disk drive, 1MB of program memory, a coolant system, automatic lubrication and high-speed machining software with full look-ahead.

A number of high-productivity options are also available.

For full 4- and/or 5-axis operation, Haas has designed a pair of ultra-compact rotary tables that fit easily into the work envelope of the Office Mills.

The HRT110 is a single-axis rotary table, and the TR110 is a dual-axis trunnion table.

Both units index at up to 300 deg/s, and provide 65 ft.lb of spindle torque for simultaneous 4- or 5-axis machining.

They each feature a 110mm (4.33in) faceplate that accepts a variety of workholding and fixturing options.

* 'Office' CNC lathe - for 'office' shops needing turning capabilities, Haas offers the equally compact OL-1 Office Lathe.

It features a 5HP (peak) spindle that spins to 6,000 rev/min.

The 5C threaded spindle accepts a number of optional chucks, and is equipped with a pneumatic collet closer.

The machine's high-speed cross slide features travels of 12in x 8in (X, Z), and accepts a variety of gang-style tooling.

MACH 2006 witnessed several brand new machines from Haas Automation, the largest CNC machine tool manufacturer in the world.

Haas demonstrated machines and metal cutting technology for aerospace, automotive, medical, mould and die and general machining industries.

More than 25 CNC technology products were on show demonstrating vertical and horizontal machining and turning applications.

Toolroom milling machine combines the simplicity of a manual mill with the power and flexibility of an easy-to-use CNC system in an affordable machine that offers a competitive advantage.

Prototypes, one-off parts and tooling often require quick turn-around and need modifications mid-stream. Rather than set up and program a machining centre for simple operations, many machinists find it easier - and faster - to do them on a manual mill. The new TM-1 Toolroom Mill from Haas Automation combines the simplicity of a manual mill with the power and flexibility of the easy-to-use Haas CNC system in an affordable machine that gives the user an advantage over competition.

The Toolroom Mill features a 7.5HP (5.6kW) spindle that uses standard 40-taper tooling and spins to 4,000 rev/min.

A push-button tool-release system makes tool changes fast and easy, and a 10-pocket tool changer is available for automatic operation.

All axes feature brushless servo-motors for precise positioning, and a one-piece cast-iron base/column damps vibration and provides rigidity for heavy cuts.

The machine runs on either single- or three-phase power.

For extreme flexibility, the Toolroom Mill operates in three modes.

In full CNC, all axes are controlled by the Haas control via a G-code program.

In manual mode, X and Y-axes are moved via handwheels and the Z-axis is controlled via the jog handle, with the Haas control providing an accurate (displayed to 0.0025mm) digital read-out of position.

In combined manual/CNC mode, the Toolroom Mill provides jog travel limits, motorized feeds and index jogging, again with an accurate, easy-to-read digital display of position.

Unlike knee mills, the Toolroom Mill provides a full 406mm of Z-axis travel, so there is no need to manually raise and lower the table to machine tall parts or adjust for tool length.

With generous travels of 762 x 305 x 508mm, the TM-1 provides plenty of room for machining larger work, yet it takes up very little floor space and is easily moved with a pallet jack.

The large table accommodates multiple vices and/or chucks, as well as 5C indexers and small rotary tables.

The non-enclosed format and standard T slots make clamping oversized and odd-shaped parts 'a breeze' ('easy to do' - Ed).

MACH 2006 witnessed several brand new machines from Haas Automation, the largest CNC machine tool manufacturer in the world.

Haas demonstrated machines and metal cutting technology for aerospace, automotive, medical, mould and die and general machining industries.

More than 25 CNC technology products were on show demonstrating vertical and horizontal machining and turning applications.

Designed for light and medium duty metal cutting applications, a range of CNC bridge-type milling machines offer an economical alternative to using routers and large milling machines.

Ideally suited to light and medium duty metal cutting applications, XYZ Machine Tools' new BRM CNC bridge mills offer an economical alternative to routers and large milling machines. Control is by way of the easy-to-use XYZ CNC-7, with Siemens' 810D Shopmill conversational or G Code programming systems available as an option. Each of the six models in the BRM range is equipped as standard with a 24HP high-torque, vector drive, spindle with a BT40 taper.

This provides speeds of 50-8000 rev/min as standard, with options of 12,000 rev/min, 15,000 rev/min or 24,000 rev/min.

Table sizes vary from 1220mm by 2440mm to 2030mm by 3810mm, while X, Y and Z axes maximum travels are 3810mm, 2030mm and 760mm, respectively.

Rapid traverse rates of 25m/min and a positioning accuracy of +/-0.025mm over 300mm (+/-0.12mm over full travel) combine with a maximum component weight of 2270kg to provide extremely cost-effective large machine performance.

Repeatability on all three axes is 0.01mm, and machine construction features linear ways with axes protected by steel way covers.

Versatility is the hallmark of the BRM range, with options including a 24-station toolchanger, 4th/5th axis, electronic spindle, digitising and thermal compensation.

Extended warranty and collision protection insurance can also be provided and, as with all XYZ machines, operator training is provided free-of-charge.