HAAS Mill Care & Feeding

Some of the items listed here will result in a procedural change as it relates to the usage of the HAAS. Other items here are things the HAAS team will need to work together to make sure gets done at the listed interval.


All HAAS Users

  • Beginning & End of Each use (Every 8 hrs for long running jobs)
    * Check coolant level - DO NOT ADD WATER, ALERT HAAS TEAM OF ISSUES
    * Check Way Lube lubrication tank level (prime ways every 2hrs of use)
    * Clean chips from way covers and bottom pan (move chips into the auger channel) - IF ANY
    * Clean chips from the tool changer - IF ANY
    * Wipe spindle taper with clean cloth
    * Wipe inside of front windows with clean cloth

HAAS Team Members only

  • Every 2 weeks - Checks and Procedures

    * Run chips out of HAAS into bin
    * Empty chip bin into metal drum
    * Check Coolant level and Concentration level, correct as needed
    * Check Way Lube lubrication tank level, correct as needed
    * Wipe spindle taper with clean cloth
    * Check / Clean coolant filter element (alert team if element is damaged and needs replacement)
    * Check air gauge/regulator for 85 psi.
  • Monthy - Checks and Procedures

    * Check oil level in gear box.
    * Clean exterior surfaces of chips and grim with mild cleaner (Do Not use Solvents)
    * Place grease on V-flange of DMS tools in ATC and outside edge of guide rails of tool changer. (T2-T9) Run program to complete 80 tool changes.
    * Check DMS tools for Damage/wear - Replace as needed
    * Check All tool holders for wear, remove worn holders from service
  • Annually

    * Replace coolant and clean coolant tank
    * Replace gearbox oil
    * Check oil filter and clean out residue at bottom of filter
    * Check ATC alignment and lubricate all tool holders
    * Check Axis tolerances

It’s important to note that these are things that should happen to the HAAS to make sure we keep it serviceable. The first section here are steps that need to be done with every use. If you find that this has not been done when you go to use the HAAS please let someone know by sending an e-mail to

[email protected]

So we can get with the last user and ensure they are aware of these needed steps.

Thoughts here???

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Wiki updated with this information as well

HAAS Mill Wiki page

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