Machine Comparison
DMG Mori NH 5000 DCG vs DMG Mori NHX 10000
DMG Mori vs DMG Mori · Horizontal Machining Centers
Summary
The DMG Mori NH 5000 DCG and the DMG Mori NHX 10000 are both horizontal machining centers, but they are different size classes and serve different jobs. The DMG Mori NH 5000 DCG is a medium machine for tombstone work with a 500 kg (1,102.3 lb) load limit. The DMG Mori NHX 10000 is a large machine for housings and frames up to 3,000 kg (6,613.9 lb).
The DMG Mori NHX 10000 is larger on every row of the table: 1,700 x 1,400 x 1,510 mm (66.9 x 55.1 x 59.4 in) of X/Y/Z travel against 730 x 760 x 850 mm (28.7 x 29.9 x 33.5 in), and six times the workpiece load. The table for this pair covers travels and load only, so the case for the DMG Mori NH 5000 DCG is fit: it suits medium parts that do not need the larger envelope.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | DMG Mori NH 5000 DCG | DMG Mori NHX 10000 |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 730 mm (28.7 in) | 1,700 mm (66.9 in) ▲ |
| Y-Axis Travel | 760 mm (29.9 in) | 1,400 mm (55.1 in) ▲ |
| Z-Axis Travel | 850 mm (33.5 in) | 1,510 mm (59.4 in) ▲ |
| Max Table / Workpiece Load | 500 kg (1,102.3 lb) | 3,000 kg (6,613.9 lb) ▲ |
Advantages
DMG Mori NH 5000 DCG
- Sized for medium tombstone work within 730 mm (28.7 in) of X and 760 mm (29.9 in) of Y
- 850 mm (33.5 in) of Z travel for deep boring and long-reach tooling on medium parts
DMG Mori NHX 10000
- 1,700 mm (66.9 in) of X travel against 730 mm (28.7 in)
- 1,400 mm (55.1 in) of Y and 1,510 mm (59.4 in) of Z against 760 mm (29.9 in) and 850 mm (33.5 in)
- 3,000 kg (6,613.9 lb) workpiece load against 500 kg (1,102.3 lb)
Verdict
Part size decides this. The DMG Mori NH 5000 DCG is the choice for medium multi-face parts and tombstone fixtures that fit within 730 x 760 x 850 mm and weigh no more than 500 kg (1,102.3 lb) with fixtures. The DMG Mori NHX 10000 is for very large housings, frames and tall workpieces that need 1,700 mm (66.9 in) of X travel and a 3,000 kg (6,613.9 lb) load. A shop sized for one will rarely be shopping for the other.