Streamlining the Production Process with Phillips Opto

🖥️ VM-3 with Versabuilt Machine Tending 

📌 Demo Overview: 
This demo highlights high-speed, precision milling on the Haas VM-3, paired with the Versabuilt automation platform. The machine will be cutting the second half of the vice speed handle, showcasing 3D surface machining, unattended operation, and process accuracy designed for mold and die or high-performance applications. 

 

🔍 OPTO Focus: 

• Machine tending automation using Versabuilt and UR10e Cobot 

• High-speed 3D surface machining and accuracy demonstration 

• Seamless robot-to-mill integration 

 

🛠️ Haas Tooling Featured: 

Tooling used in this demo is available through Haas Tooling: 
🔗 https://www.haascnc.com/haas-tooling.html 

 

🧩 Markforged Additive Workholding: 

• Cable management guides combining Markforged-printed and machined aluminum components to support automation 

• Fixtures positioned on or near the VM-3 demo cell 

 

📐 Machine Specs – Haas VM-3: 

The VM-3 is a high-performance vertical mold machine, fully equipped for automation and optimized for precise, complex work. 

Options on this mill include: 

• Thru-Spindle Coolant – Increases tool life and improves chip evacuation 

• Auxiliary Coolant Filter – Keeps coolant cleaner for longer 

• Auto-Doors – Enables lights-out automation with integrated tending 

• Auto Side Window – Improves visibility and accessibility 

• Probing System – For automatic part setup and in-process inspection 

• Thru-Tool Air Blast (TAB) – Clears chips from deep cavities and tool flutes 

• Programmable Air-Dual Vises – Automates part clamping with precision control