[cutting edge]

Hello guys,

Looking to sell my TL-1 and move up to a turning center. My main concern is I have a job that has an aluminum part that is 6" diameter and about 6.5" long. I turn the majority of the O.D. down to 4". Will the small ST10 handle this? Hope everyone's business/life is doing well!

[txcncman]

I think the ST10 will handle the part size mentioned just fine.

[cutting edge]

Thanks! I wasn't sure what the smaller chuck could handle.

[txcncman]

Haas ST-10 | Haas Automation, Inc. | CNC Machine Tools

Chuck Size 6.5 "
Max Cutting Diameter 14.0 "
Max Cutting Length 14.0 "
Bar Capacity 1.75 "

[cutting edge]

I looked at the website before. I just wanted to see real world information. It may cut 14" but you may not want to try it type stuff.

[jreillycnc1]

I know you probably like the control, but if you are doing any sort of production, this would be a chance to look at some good quality lathes.

[KenFoulks]

6x6 is no problem. There is a video demo here: Haas Releases the ST-10Y: Small-Footprint Y-Axis Turning Center | Haas

I use almost 6 inch material in this demo. Are there any other considerations?

Since the video was made, I have tested the ST line extensively. At 150% spindle load you can achieve about 54 cubic inches of material removal using standard tooling on the ST-10. (2200 SFM, .085 DOC, .024 Feed at 3.0" Diameter)

[cutting edge]

Thanks Ken!

6x6 is no problem. There is a video demo here: Haas Releases the ST-10Y: Small-Footprint Y-Axis Turning Center | Haas

I use almost 6 inch material in this demo. Are there any other considerations?

Since the video was made, I have tested the ST line extensively. At 150% spindle load you can achieve about 54 cubic inches of material removal using standard tooling on the ST-10. (2200 SFM, .085 DOC, .024 Feed at 3.0" Diameter)

[double a-ron]

Ken, was that a widget or an actual part for something? Nice demo!

[Machineit]

Sweet Ken!