Summary

The Haas EC-500 is a horizontal machining center engineered for high-volume production of larger components, with integrated automation for extended unattended operation. It performs CNC milling, drilling, and simultaneous 4-axis rotary operations on parts secured to 500 mm pallets. Key distinguishing features include a built-in pallet changer, full 4th-axis rotary motion, and high-speed side-mount tool changer.

Key Capabilities

• Simultaneous 4th-axis rotary motion for multi-face machining
• Automatic pallet changer with two 500 mm pallets for continuous production
• High-speed inline direct-drive spindle with up to 8100 rpm
• Standard 30+1 side-mount tool changer, with upgrade options to 50+1 or 100+1
• Rapid traverse rates up to 1400 ipm on major axes
• Rear-exit chip conveyor and variable flow coolant system for chip management
• Haas CNC control with Ethernet, WiFi, advanced tool management, and remote monitoring

Key Specifications