Haas to debut new CNC machine tools at MACH 2026

Haas-SB-28Y

Norwich-based Haas Automation UK will debut its latest CNC machine tools to the UK market at MACH 2026, which takes place 20-24 April, at the NEC, Birmingham. The new machines will all be displayed running live demonstrations and cutting metal, giving visitors a clear indication of how these new platforms perform in practical shopfloor conditions.

The line-up spans turning, vertical milling, five-axis machining, automation and compact systems, reflecting the breadth of modern manufacturing requirements. Together, the UK debut machines illustrate how productivity, flexibility and accessibility continue to influence CNC investment decisions across the UK manufacturing sector.

The new SB-28Y boxway lathe is aimed at heavy turning applications where rigidity and cutting stability are paramount. Built around traditional boxway construction, the machine is designed to deliver improved vibration damping and consistent accuracy during demanding cutting operations. The inclusion of Y-axis and C-axis capability, together with live tooling, allows milling, drilling and tapping operations to be carried out in the same set up. With a 254mm chuck and a 76mm bar capacity, the SB-28Y supports productive, multi-operation turning for a wide range of production applications.

Pictured right: Five-axis UMC-500 universal machining centre

The new five-axis UMC-500 universal machining centre (UMC) will feature an integrated RPL robot pallet loader. The machine offers X-, Y- and Z-axis travels of 610 x 406 x 406mm and is equipped with a direct-drive spindle running at 8,100rev/min. Full simultaneous five-axis motion allows complex geometries to be machined in fewer set-ups, while the RPL system automates pallet loading and unloading to keep the spindle running between cycles. By enabling queued jobs and unattended operation, the RPL supports longer run times and more consistent throughput, particularly for high-mix production where multiple parts or fixtures are required.

Automation on the stand features the HC-10 collaborative robot (cobot) working alongside the new UMC-400 five-axis machining centre. The HC-10 is shown performing machine tending tasks, illustrating how cobots can support flexible production with minimal floor space and straightforward integration.

Simultaneous five-axis machining
When paired with the cobot, the UMC-400 provides simultaneous five-axis machining within a compact footprint, offering X-, Y- and Z-axis travels of 432 x 279 x 330mm, a standard 10,000rev/min 40-taper spindle and a 30-plus one side mount toolchanger. Together, the combination demonstrates a practical approach to pairing five-axis capability with accessible automation for high-mix manufacturing environments.

Also making their UK debut at MACH 2026 will be the updated VF-2SSYT and VF-4SS vertical machining centres (VMCs), both new for 2026 and fitted with the latest Haas control featuring a carbon fibre front panel and a 19in display. The larger screen provides improved visibility for program editing, offsets and tool management, while retaining the familiar Haas control layout used across the range.

The VF-2SSYT offers X-, Y- and Z-axis travels of 762 x 508 x 508mm and is equipped with a 12,000rev/min inline spindle, making it well suited to high-speed milling, high-mix work and short to medium production runs. The larger VF-4SS extends the same high-speed capability to bigger components, with X-, Y- and Z-axis travels of 1,270 x 508 x 635mm and the same 12,000rev/min spindle, and is ideal for shops requiring greater capacity without sacrificing productivity. Both machines will be shown cutting metal live at the show.

Pictured left: Haas VF-2SSYT

Haas is also displaying its Desktop Mill and Lathe range, aimed at education, product development and small component manufacture. These compact machines use the same Haas control architecture as the full-size equipment, allowing skills and programs developed on desktop systems to transfer directly to larger production machines.

Meanwhile, multi-tasking capability is demonstrated by the DS-25Y dual-spindle turning centre. Featuring a secondary spindle, full Y-axis motion, live tooling and C-axis control, the machine supports complete part machining in a single set-up. A 76mm bar capacity and 254mm chuck size enable larger parts to be completed in fewer setups, helping to reduce handling and maintain accuracy by minimising reclamping.

Furthermore, Haas applications engineers and sales managers will be available throughout MACH 2026 to discuss technical requirements, machine selection and funding options with visitors.