Haas Through-Tool Air Blast System

Haas Automation’s new Through-Tool Air Blast system provides high-pressure/high-flow air through the cutting tool to clear chips during dry machining. The system uses an all-new bearingless union that allows either air or coolant to be transmitted through the spindle to the tool. Because the Air Blast system uses the same plumbing as the Through-Spindle Coolant (TSC) system, the operator can easily switch between the two, based on their machining requirements.

Like through-spindle coolant, the Haas Through-Tool Air Blast cools the cutting edge of the tool, while also clearing chips from pockets to prevent recutting. Additional benefits include:

• Improved dry machining performance
• Faster chip removal
• Improved surface finish
• Longer tool life
• Cleaner machine
• Zero coolant usage and disposal
• Machine can still utilize Through-Spindle Coolant (TSC)

Available soon on most Haas 40-taper VMCS, the Through-Tool Air Blast system also requires the Through-Spindle Coolant option. Air requirements are dependent upon application and tooling.