Haas Apps Minute - Changing Languages

Andrew shows us how quickly you can change the language you see on both the HaasCNC.com website, and on the Haas control.

Mill or Lathe: M/L

Video Length: 1:19

Haas Apps Minute - The Devices Tab

In this Apps Minute video we look at the ways you can actuate and deploy the various mechanisms and devices on your machine using the Devices Tab.

Mill or Lathe: M/L

Video Length: 2:30

Apps Min - Diagnostics Page/Machine Hours

Andrew shows us how to quickly find important machine information like the serial number, number of tool changes, and total machine hours on the Haas control.

Mill or Lathe: M/L

Video Length: 0:52

Haas Apps Minute - Lathe Safe Power-Up/Restart

No, this isn't Haas' attempt at a new cooking show! Our Apps Minute isn't the new quickest ways to make your favorite appetizers. Nope, here "Apps" of course refers to Applications. And these short videos are designed to quickly answer your Haas machine applications questions.

Mill or Lathe: M/L

Video Length: 1:59

Apps Minute - Position Page

Product Specialist Milton Ramirez walks us through the various ways we can use the POSITION page on the Haas control. Milton reviews the Program, Distance To Go, Machine, and Operator screens, talks about when to use each one, and gives some additional helpful tips.

Mill or Lathe: M/L

Video Length: 3:13

Apps Minute - The Media Display Function


On this Haas Apps Minute, Product Specialist Milton Ramirez brings us up to speed on how the Media Display feature works on the Haas NGC Control. Easily place pictures and videos in your program to make sure your operator has all the information they need to run the job correctly.
 

Mill or Lathe: M/L

Video Length: 3:38

Haas Apps Minute - Rotary Settings

Orville shows us the quick way to enable a new rotary table, disable a disconnected rotary, or change the rotary configuration on the NGC control.

Video Length: 2:46

Apps Min - Download 3D Models

In this episode of Haas Apps Minute; Bryan walks us through the easy steps for downloading a 3D model of your machine from our website, /. Maybe you're working on shop layout, or figuring out how your CAD modeled parts will fit into your machine. Whatever the case, the machine models as well as all other pertinent information about your machine are readily accessible from the Product Definition Page on Haascnc.com

Video Length: 2:01

Apps Min - Linking Speed & Feed Overrides w/ Setting 144

Mark Terryberry answers a viewer question on this Haas Apps Minute. He takes a couple minutes actually, to delve into how you can link Speed and Feed overrides together using Setting 144 on the Haas control, or leave them independent of each other when you want to increase the chip load in the cut.

Video Length: 2:00

Apps Minute - Safe Mode

On this Haas Apps Minute; Product Specialist Marcus Imes introduces us to a new feature coming out on the Haas Next Gen control called Safe Mode. When activated, Safe Mode can protect the machine from crashes when running a new program for the 1st time. Watch the video to learn all about it.

Video Length: 2:49

Haas Apps Minute - Haas Control Settings 130 & 133

This Apps Minute is a little refresher on using Settings 130 and 133 in the Haas control. These two Settings control the Tap Retract Speed and Repeat Rigid Tap functions. As we mention in the video; Mark Terryberry has also made two great videos on these same subjects.

Video Length: 2:23

Haas Apps Minute - SFM & Chip Load Display

On this installment of Haas Apps Minute, Mark Terryberry takes a close look at how you can ensure the SFM and Chipload readouts on your control screen are always displaying the correct values. It all comes down to letting the control know the specifics of your tools.

Video Length: 2:13

Haas Apps Minute - VPS Run & Save Options

In this Haas Apps Minute, John shows you the different ways you can Run, Save, or Edit a program that you just created using the templates in the Haas Visual Programming System (VPS).

Video Length: 2:47

Rotary Maintenance - Haas Automation Service Video

In this Haas Service video, Manufacturing Engineer Mitchell O’Meara walks us through some of the important maintenance procedures you should be doing on your Haas rotary table.

Video Length: 0:30

Rotary Maintenance - Haas Automation Service Video

In this Haas Service video, Manufacturing Engineer Mitchell O’Meara walks us through some of the important maintenance procedures you should be doing on your Haas rotary table.

Video Length: 0:30

Rotary Cable Replacement - Haas Automation Service

If you have issues with the cable on your rotary table, indexer, or trunnion, there are options for troubleshooting and replacing the cable. Manufacturing Engineer Mitchell O'Meara walks us through these cable replacement steps.

Video Length: 6:38

Way Cover Wiper Replacement on Haas VMCs - Haas Automation Service

In this service video, Orville Collins walks us through the reasonably easy task of replacing the wipers on your VF way covers.

Video Length: 8:40

Apps Minute - HTS400 Minimizing Tool Runout

In this Apps Minute Mitchell reviews how best to minimize tool runout inside the tool sleeve on your HTS400 Presetter.

Video Length: 1:56

Lathe Automatic Tool Presetter - Sets Tool Offsets Accurately & Quickly

The Automatic Tool Presetter option is simple to use thanks to VPS templates on the Haas control that walk you through each step. Not only does the ATP allow you to quickly set tool offsets, it can also check for worn or broken tools, as well as adjust offsets for worn tools - all automatically. If you thought this was an option you didn't need, this video should change your mind.

Video Length: 5:02

Set Tools Quickly with the Haas Automatic Tool Presetter 

In this video, Andrew Harnett gives you a step-by-step tutorial on how to use the Haas Automatic Tool Presetter. The ATP is simple to use thanks to VPS templates on the Haas control that walk you through each step. Not only does the ATP allow you to quickly set tool offsets, it also checks for worn or broken tools, as well as adjust offsets for worn tools - all automatically. If you thought this was an option you didn't need, this video will change your mind.

Video Length: 2:10

Haas HTS400 Step-by-Step

This in-depth video dives deep into the inner workings of the HTS400 Tool Presetter. If you’re about to put one of these in your shop or you’re really interested in the exact details of this machine’s many capabilities, then you should definitely pull up a chair and give this exhaustive video a watch.

Video Length: 27:10

You Don't Need a Barfeeder to Feed Bars! - Haas Spindle Liner & Adapter Kits

Mark gives us the quick low-down on how Haas Spindle Liner Kits and Adapter Kits can get you feeding bars even when you don't have a barfeeder!

Video Length: 1:20

Programming the Mill Automatic Parts Loader (APL)

Andrew shows us how to setup the Mill version of the Haas Automatic Parts Loader, or APL, to load parts on a VF-2YT. Just like we did with the Lathe APL awhile back, Andrew demonstrates moving the Mill APL arm to pick up the part, load and unload it from the vise jaws, and then looks at how we record each of those positions so the APL can run automatically in conjunction with your milling program.

Video Length: 23:47

Lathe Parts Catcher - Adjustment and Operation

In this video Orville walks us through adjusting the Lathe Parts Catcher to properly catch your part and also looks at the three M-Codes you use to program the Parts Catcher for automatic operation.

Video Length: 1:58

HTS400 Tooling Presetter Setup

This Apps Minute video will walk you through HTS400 Tooling Presetter Setup.

Video Length: 2:32

Haas UMC Series MRZP & Safe Zone Calibration

In this video, Product Specialist John Nelson walks us through the latest process of setting values for the Machine Rotary Zero Point and Safe Zone positions for the UMC series 5-axis mills.

Video Length: 1:59

Haas VR Series MRZP & Safe Zone Calibration

In this video, Product Specialist John Nelson walks us through the latest process of setting values for the Machine Rotary Zero Point and Safe Zone positions for the VR series 5-axis mills.

Video Length: 9:31

Take a Reading with a Dial Height Gauge

In this video Andrew looks specifically at taking measurements with a Dial Height Gauge. This is an excerpt from our long form Height Gauge video where we cover taking measurements with both Dial and Digital Height Gauges and look at the entire lineup of height gauges available at HaasTooling.com.

Video Length: 0:30

Gauge Block Sets Now Available at HaasTooling.com

Many of us probably don't give gauge blocks that much attention day to day or think about the crucial role they can play ensuring our other measuring equipment is actually measuring with the accuracy we're hoping for. Mark Terryberry gives a thorough and compelling explanation for why gauge blocks should be an integral part of every shop's calibration toolbox.

Video Length: 7:58

Get Accurate Test Indicator Readings

In this video John Nelson takes a close look at properly setting up your test indicator to take the most precise readings possible. This is an excerpt from our long form "Indicator How-to" video where John covers taking measurements with travel and test indicators in a variety of setup scenarios.

Video Length: 3:26

Height Gauge + Indicator = More Accurate Readings 

Andrew looks at using a test indicator to get more accurate measurements with your height gauge. This is an excerpt from our long form Height Gauge video where we cover taking measurements with both Dial and Digital Height Gauges and look at the entire lineup of height gauges available at HaasTooling.com.

Video Length: 1:00

Maximize accuracy! Use Your Height Gauge as a Transfer Stand

We recently released our full length Height Gauge video where Andrew covers our new line of Height Gauges and looks at the various ways you can use them to measure your parts. This video is an excerpt from that longer video where we look at taking measurements with a test indicator and using the height gauge as a transfer stand for the indicator.

Video Length: 3:14

Take a Reading with a Dial Height Gauge

In this video Andrew looks specifically at taking measurements with a Dial Height Gauge. This is an excerpt from our long form Height Gauge video where we cover taking measurements with both Dial and Digital Height Gauges and look at the entire lineup of height gauges available at HaasTooling.com.

Video Length: 0:30

Gauge Block Sets Now Available at HaasTooling.com

Many of us probably don't give gauge blocks that much attention day to day or think about the crucial role they can play ensuring our other measuring equipment is actually measuring with the accuracy we're hoping for. Mark Terryberry gives a thorough and compelling explanation for why gauge blocks should be an integral part of every shop's calibration toolbox.

Video Length: 7:58

Get Accurate Test Indicator Readings

In this video John Nelson takes a close look at properly setting up your test indicator to take the most precise readings possible. This is an excerpt from our long form "Indicator How-to" video where John covers taking measurements with travel and test indicators in a variety of setup scenarios.

Video Length: 3:26

Height Gauge + Indicator = More Accurate Readings 

Andrew looks at using a test indicator to get more accurate measurements with your height gauge. This is an excerpt from our long form Height Gauge video where we cover taking measurements with both Dial and Digital Height Gauges and look at the entire lineup of height gauges available at HaasTooling.com.

Video Length: 1:00

Maximize accuracy! Use Your Height Gauge as a Transfer Stand

We recently released our full length Height Gauge video where Andrew covers our new line of Height Gauges and looks at the various ways you can use them to measure your parts. This video is an excerpt from that longer video where we look at taking measurements with a test indicator and using the height gauge as a transfer stand for the indicator.

Video Length: 3:14

Haas UMC Series MRZP & Safe Zone Calibration

In this video, Product Specialist John Nelson walks us through the latest process of setting values for the Machine Rotary Zero Point and Safe Zone positions for the UMC series 5-axis mills.

Video Length: 1:59

Haas VR Series MRZP & Safe Zone Calibration

In this video, Product Specialist John Nelson walks us through the latest process of setting values for the Machine Rotary Zero Point and Safe Zone positions for the VR series 5-axis mills.

Video Length: 9:31