HAAS MILL CERTIFICATION LATEST 2026 CORE EXAMS
MANUAL QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GUARANTEE A+
✔✔Once you have the new workpiece loaded into the vise, and have verified it is in the
correct position, the next step is: - ✔✔While keeping an eye on the part in the vise, hit
the Cycle Start button. Keep your hands near the Feed Hold and E-Stop buttons in case
there is a problem. Watch and listen to the cutter engage with the part. If all seems OK,
you can take your hands off the keypad panel.
✔✔Watching the Haas Certification videos is a good first step to learning the basics
about CNC machines. However, there is nothing better than hands-on experience. Be
sure to contact _____________ to arrange time in front of a Haas CNC machine. -
✔✔Your local Haas Factory Outlet
✔✔The first number you will see in the program that is running in the control is: -
✔✔The program number, or O number. This can have 5 numerals following the letter O.
✔✔The second line of text and code in the program is commonly: - ✔✔The drawing
number and revision of the programmed part
✔✔Often, the list of cutting tools needed for this particular program will be listed. True or
False - ✔✔True
✔✔When the Operator is going to run the first part of a batch of parts, they should: -
✔✔Slow down the operation of the machine for the first part in the batch
✔✔What feature on the control panel allows you to slowly advance, one line at a time,
through the program? - ✔✔Single Block key
✔✔What keys on the control panel allow the Operator to change the speed of the rapid
movements in the program? - ✔✔The Rapid Override key
✔✔What is the preferred Rapid Override speed when you are running your first part in a
batch? - ✔✔25%
✔✔The Operator can make the necessary adjustments to the feedrate or the spindle
override keys without his Supervisor's approval or request. True or False - ✔✔False
✔✔At times, the Operator may need to turn off the coolant when reviewing the machine
setup. If you need to turn off the coolant, be sure to turn it back on when the machine
starts running production parts again. True or False - ✔✔True
,✔✔When the production parts start running, it is OK to walk away from the machine.
True or False - ✔✔False
✔✔Another important aspect of checking your machine when the tool is cutting the
workpiece is: - ✔✔The sound the cut is making on the part. In general, the tone of a
good cut should be a uniform, low tone.
✔✔It is important to look at the cut surface of the workpiece in the machine. A sudden
change in this surface finish appearance may be a sign that something is wrong. True
or False - ✔✔True
✔✔The Haas Control is the computer system that runs the Haas machine. True or
False - ✔✔True
✔✔The Reset key does the following: - ✔✔Clears alarms, clears text, and resets the
control for machine operation
✔✔Any time you have pressed the E-Stop button, you will need to rotate it clockwise to
disengage it, and then press Reset to exit the E-Stop state and reset the machine. True
or False - ✔✔True
✔✔When you start the machine, pressing the Power Up key does what? - ✔✔Zero
returns the axes and gets the control ready to go
✔✔If the machine gets interrupted during a tool change, the machine cannot run until
the tool change is completed. Pressing the Recover key allows the machine to complete
the tool change, and return the tool changer to Home position. True or False - ✔✔True
✔✔One of the tool release buttons is located on the control keypad. The other tool
release button is located: - ✔✔Right above the spindle and coolant line, on the spindle
head cover
✔✔The Display and Mode section of the control keypad is what you see in the upper
two quadrants of the display screen on the control. True or False - ✔✔True
✔✔The first button to review in the Display section is the Program Button. This button
shows the operator: - ✔✔Information related to the Active Program that is loaded into
Memory, and visible in the upper left side of the control window
✔✔The Offset button ___________? - ✔✔Opens a window that contains your work and
tool offsets in the control screen
, ✔✔The 4 keys to the right of the Mode keys control what you can do within each of the
Mode keys. True or False - ✔✔True
✔✔When you have chosen the Handle Jog button, the suggested button (increment) for
axis movement is: - ✔✔.001
✔✔The speed of the axis movement when using the Jog Lock key is controlled by the
last increment key that was pressed in the Hand Jog Mode section. True or False -
✔✔True
✔✔The last quadrant of the Control Keypad discussed in the video was the Override
Section. This section is important for both the Operator and the setup person. True or
False - ✔✔True
✔✔The last quadrant of the Control Keypad discussed in the video was the Override
Section.This section is important for both the Operator and the setup person. True or
False - ✔✔True
✔✔The Operator can use the keys in the Spindle and Axis Override Section whenever
he/she wants. True or False - ✔✔False
✔✔When we use the term "crash" on a machine tool, we are primarily speaking of: -
✔✔The spindle colliding with another object in the machine enclosure
✔✔Crashing a CNC machine results in downtime for the machine, and can be very
costly to the shop owner. Every shop is concerned about crashing their CNC machines.
True or False - ✔✔True
✔✔The quickest way to stop a machine in an emergency is: - ✔✔Press the Emergency
Stop button
✔✔If the cutting tool is in the middle of a cut, and you hear a noise that you are
unfamiliar with or do not like, and you need to stop the machine, it is best to press: -
✔✔Feed Hold
✔✔One of the differences between Emergency Stop and Feed Hold is that with Feed
Hold, all machine motion stops. True or False - ✔✔False
✔✔A benefit of using Feed Hold is: - ✔✔The machine does not return to the first line of
code in the program, but retains its position wherever you paused the machine motion
✔✔The use of Feed Hold puts the machine into a hold or pause mode, and remains in
that mode until you press Cycle Start. True or False - ✔✔True
MANUAL QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GUARANTEE A+
✔✔Once you have the new workpiece loaded into the vise, and have verified it is in the
correct position, the next step is: - ✔✔While keeping an eye on the part in the vise, hit
the Cycle Start button. Keep your hands near the Feed Hold and E-Stop buttons in case
there is a problem. Watch and listen to the cutter engage with the part. If all seems OK,
you can take your hands off the keypad panel.
✔✔Watching the Haas Certification videos is a good first step to learning the basics
about CNC machines. However, there is nothing better than hands-on experience. Be
sure to contact _____________ to arrange time in front of a Haas CNC machine. -
✔✔Your local Haas Factory Outlet
✔✔The first number you will see in the program that is running in the control is: -
✔✔The program number, or O number. This can have 5 numerals following the letter O.
✔✔The second line of text and code in the program is commonly: - ✔✔The drawing
number and revision of the programmed part
✔✔Often, the list of cutting tools needed for this particular program will be listed. True or
False - ✔✔True
✔✔When the Operator is going to run the first part of a batch of parts, they should: -
✔✔Slow down the operation of the machine for the first part in the batch
✔✔What feature on the control panel allows you to slowly advance, one line at a time,
through the program? - ✔✔Single Block key
✔✔What keys on the control panel allow the Operator to change the speed of the rapid
movements in the program? - ✔✔The Rapid Override key
✔✔What is the preferred Rapid Override speed when you are running your first part in a
batch? - ✔✔25%
✔✔The Operator can make the necessary adjustments to the feedrate or the spindle
override keys without his Supervisor's approval or request. True or False - ✔✔False
✔✔At times, the Operator may need to turn off the coolant when reviewing the machine
setup. If you need to turn off the coolant, be sure to turn it back on when the machine
starts running production parts again. True or False - ✔✔True
,✔✔When the production parts start running, it is OK to walk away from the machine.
True or False - ✔✔False
✔✔Another important aspect of checking your machine when the tool is cutting the
workpiece is: - ✔✔The sound the cut is making on the part. In general, the tone of a
good cut should be a uniform, low tone.
✔✔It is important to look at the cut surface of the workpiece in the machine. A sudden
change in this surface finish appearance may be a sign that something is wrong. True
or False - ✔✔True
✔✔The Haas Control is the computer system that runs the Haas machine. True or
False - ✔✔True
✔✔The Reset key does the following: - ✔✔Clears alarms, clears text, and resets the
control for machine operation
✔✔Any time you have pressed the E-Stop button, you will need to rotate it clockwise to
disengage it, and then press Reset to exit the E-Stop state and reset the machine. True
or False - ✔✔True
✔✔When you start the machine, pressing the Power Up key does what? - ✔✔Zero
returns the axes and gets the control ready to go
✔✔If the machine gets interrupted during a tool change, the machine cannot run until
the tool change is completed. Pressing the Recover key allows the machine to complete
the tool change, and return the tool changer to Home position. True or False - ✔✔True
✔✔One of the tool release buttons is located on the control keypad. The other tool
release button is located: - ✔✔Right above the spindle and coolant line, on the spindle
head cover
✔✔The Display and Mode section of the control keypad is what you see in the upper
two quadrants of the display screen on the control. True or False - ✔✔True
✔✔The first button to review in the Display section is the Program Button. This button
shows the operator: - ✔✔Information related to the Active Program that is loaded into
Memory, and visible in the upper left side of the control window
✔✔The Offset button ___________? - ✔✔Opens a window that contains your work and
tool offsets in the control screen
, ✔✔The 4 keys to the right of the Mode keys control what you can do within each of the
Mode keys. True or False - ✔✔True
✔✔When you have chosen the Handle Jog button, the suggested button (increment) for
axis movement is: - ✔✔.001
✔✔The speed of the axis movement when using the Jog Lock key is controlled by the
last increment key that was pressed in the Hand Jog Mode section. True or False -
✔✔True
✔✔The last quadrant of the Control Keypad discussed in the video was the Override
Section. This section is important for both the Operator and the setup person. True or
False - ✔✔True
✔✔The last quadrant of the Control Keypad discussed in the video was the Override
Section.This section is important for both the Operator and the setup person. True or
False - ✔✔True
✔✔The Operator can use the keys in the Spindle and Axis Override Section whenever
he/she wants. True or False - ✔✔False
✔✔When we use the term "crash" on a machine tool, we are primarily speaking of: -
✔✔The spindle colliding with another object in the machine enclosure
✔✔Crashing a CNC machine results in downtime for the machine, and can be very
costly to the shop owner. Every shop is concerned about crashing their CNC machines.
True or False - ✔✔True
✔✔The quickest way to stop a machine in an emergency is: - ✔✔Press the Emergency
Stop button
✔✔If the cutting tool is in the middle of a cut, and you hear a noise that you are
unfamiliar with or do not like, and you need to stop the machine, it is best to press: -
✔✔Feed Hold
✔✔One of the differences between Emergency Stop and Feed Hold is that with Feed
Hold, all machine motion stops. True or False - ✔✔False
✔✔A benefit of using Feed Hold is: - ✔✔The machine does not return to the first line of
code in the program, but retains its position wherever you paused the machine motion
✔✔The use of Feed Hold puts the machine into a hold or pause mode, and remains in
that mode until you press Cycle Start. True or False - ✔✔True
