Productivity Inc - HFO Training Center
8402 South 117th Street
Omaha, NE 68128
Driving Directions
PARKING: When you arrive for class, you will want to enter through the HFO (Haas Factory Outlet) Entrance. You will see a sign as you pull into the parking lot that says TRAINING ENTRANCE with an arrow (left). There is designated parking for training.
You are on your own for lunch. We have many restaurants within a few miles from our facility.
When coming to class from out of town, you may want to stay at a nearby hotel. You are responsible for hotel costs.
You may stay at the Hampton Inn & Suites for a rate of $104/room/night. Just mention you are coming for Productivity training to receive the special rate. Hot breakfast is included at the hotel. You may call them at 402-895-2900.
Hampton Inn & Suites
12331 Southport Parkway
La Vista, NE 68128
We also have a Best Western Plus Kelly Inn with a special rate of $84.99/night. They have a Perkins Restaurant in the hotel. You may call them at 402-339-7400.
Best Western Plus Kelly Inn
4706 South 108th Street
Omaha, NE 68137
We also have a Courtyard Omaha La Vista with a rate of $99/night, with hot breakfast included and there is a restaurant - The Bistro - inside the hotel. You may call them at 402-339-4900.
Courtyard Omaha La Vista
12560 Westport Parkway
La Vista, NE 68128
Click HERE for PDF of Hotel info.
The Haas Mill classes are Basic Classes intended for individuals that will setup and run a Haas Mill (VF/VM/MiniMill/EC/UMC/TM Series). Below are brief descriptions of the courses and what is covered in each class.
Classroom Training is included with a new machine purchase and you may register up to (3) operators per class. NOTE: If you have purchased a Used machine, please contact the Training Coordinator for more information on purchasing Classroom Training.
Operators should have general machining knowledge prior to taking any of the classes.
Classes run from 9 am to 4 pm each day with an hour for lunch (on your own).
FOR MOP Classes: The class also covers the IPS (Intuitive Programming System) and the new Next Generation (NG2) Control with VPS (Visual Programming System). It is recommended if you have both the old style and new NG2 Control that you watch this short video Haas NG2 Control from Haas prior to attending the class.
MOP (**For VF/VM/UMC/EC/Mini Mill/GR Series Models): The 1-day Basic Operator Class is intended for individuals that will setup and run a Haas mill. The course covers use of the Haas control panel, download and upload of programs, the setting of tool length offsets, the setting of work coordinate offsets and production set up and operation of the machine tool.
(SEE NOTE ABOVE REGARDING NEW NEXT GENERATION CONTROL)
MPRO (For all Haas Mills): This 2-day Basic Programming Class is intended for individuals that use G-code to program Haas mills. The course covers program format, linear and circular interpolation, tool nose radius compensation and various canned cycles used for drilling, tapping, boring, pocket milling and threading.
PRE-REQUISITE: Operator must have completed the Basic Mill Operator Class or equivalent training/experience prior to taking the Mill Programming Class.
Please call or email the Omaha Training Coordinator at 402-330-2323 or ashleelewis@productivity.com with any questions.