Haas Mini Mill

Precision Engineering in a Compact Footprint: The Haas Mini Mill

The Haas Mini Mill is a cornerstone of our precision machining capabilities, offering students and faculty a professional-grade platform for prototyping, part manufacturing, and specialized research instrumentation. Despite its compact size, this CNC (Computer Numerical Control) vertical machining center delivers the same high-accuracy performance found in large-scale industrial facilities.

Key Values for Research & Education

• Rapid Prototyping: Transition from a CAD (Computer-Aided Design) model to a physical aluminum or steel component in a fraction of the time required by traditional manual machining.

• High Precision & Repeatability: Ideal for creating custom laboratory housings, optical mounts, or mechanical assemblies that require tolerances within thousandths of an inch.

• Accessibility for Learners: The intuitive Haas control system provides an excellent entry point for students to learn modern manufacturing workflows, G-code programming, and tool-path optimization.

• Versatile Material Handling: While compact, the Mini Mill is rugged enough to handle a wide range of materials—from engineering plastics and composites to non-ferrous metals and stainless steel.

Advancing Innovation at Every Scale

Whether you are a student developing a senior design project or a faculty researcher building custom hardware for a high-vacuum chamber, the Haas Mini Mill provides the reliability and precision needed to turn complex theories into physical realities. It bridges the gap between digital design and physical experimentation, ensuring that our department remains at the forefront of technical innovation.

Technical Snapshot:

• Travels: $16" \times 12" \times 10"$ ($X, Y, Z$)

• Tooling: 10-station automatic tool changer for complex, multi-stage operations.

• Speed: High-speed spindle for efficient material removal and superior surface finishes.