DMG Mori Horizontal Machining Centers (HMC)

DMG Mori NH 5000 DCG

Est. $400,000 - $550,000 Specs verified 2026-10-02 · dmgmori.com Updated 2026-10-02

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Key Specifications

X Travel

730 mm (28.7 in)

Y Travel

760 mm (29.9 in)

Z Travel

850 mm (33.5 in)

Max Workpiece ⌀

800 mm (31.5 in)

max workpiece height

1,000 mm (39.4 in)

max workpiece weight

500 kg (1,102.3 lb)

How much does the DMG Mori NH 5000 DCG cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$400,000 - $550,000

Our best estimate for a horizontal machining centers (hmc) in this class — not a quote from DMG Mori. Configuration moves it a long way.

Overview

The DMG MORI NH 5000 DCG is a mid-size horizontal machining center: 730 mm (28.7 in) of X, 760 mm (29.9 in) of Y and 850 mm (33.5 in) of Z travel, for workpieces up to 800 mm (31.5 in) in diameter, 1,000 mm (39.4 in) high and 500 kg (1,102.3 lb).

Z is the longest axis. With 850 mm of stroke toward the pallet there is room for long boring bars and deep reaches into a fixture, and the spindle can back away far enough for a workpiece near the 800 mm diameter limit to index. Weight is the tighter constraint. The 500 kg has to cover tombstone, fixtures and parts, and a tombstone sized for an 800 mm swing uses a good share of it before anything is clamped on.

In the NH range it sits between two models. The NH 4000 DCG has 560 mm (22 in) of X and Y and 630 mm (24.8 in) of Z. The NH 6300 DCG II has 1,050 mm (41.3 in), 900 mm (35.4 in) and 980 mm (38.6 in). The NHX 5000 overlaps it closely, with the same 730 mm (28.7 in) of X, 730 mm (28.7 in) of Y and 880 mm (34.6 in) of Z, so a choice between those two rests on spindle, magazine and automation data that DMG MORI's Highlights for the NH 5000 DCG do not give.

What the Highlights do describe is the drive concept. DCG is credited with longer tool life, improved surface quality and roundness, and acceleration. The rotary axis has a Direct Drive Motor, which DMG MORI states achieves zero backlash.

Installation figures are given for the type 40 machine: 123.5 in. high and 107.3 × 181.5 in. in width and depth. DMG MORI states that the NH5000 DCG type 40 needs 10% less floor space than existing machines. Dimensions for any other type are not listed.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Max Workpiece Diameter	800 mm (31.5 in)
Max Workpiece Height	1,000 mm (39.4 in)
Max Workpiece Weight	500 kg (1,102.3 lb)
X-Axis Travel	730 mm (28.7 in)
Y-Axis Travel	760 mm (29.9 in)
Z-Axis Travel	850 mm (33.5 in)
Machine Height	123.5 in. (type 40)
Machine Width Depth	107.3 × 181.5 in. (width × depth, type 40)

Specifications sourced from dmgmori.com — verified 2026-10-02

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

850 mm (33.5 in) of Z travel, the longest axis, for long tools and deep fixtures
Workpieces up to 800 mm (31.5 in) in diameter and 1,000 mm (39.4 in) high
Rotary axis with a Direct Drive Motor that DMG MORI states achieves zero backlash
Type 40 machine measures 107.3 × 181.5 in. in width and depth, with floor space reduced by 10% compared to existing machines
760 mm (29.9 in) of Y travel, against 730 mm (28.7 in) on the NHX 5000

Limitations

Workpiece weight is limited to 500 kg (1,102.3 lb), which is modest for an 800 mm (31.5 in) diameter envelope
Y travel of 760 mm (29.9 in) covers only part of a workpiece at the 1,000 mm (39.4 in) height limit
Machine dimensions are stated for the type 40 only
Spindle speed, power and tool capacity are not stated in DMG MORI's Highlights

Best For

Medium tombstone work within 730 mm (28.7 in) of X and 760 mm (29.9 in) of Y Deep boring and long-reach tooling that needs 850 mm (33.5 in) of Z Multi-face parts indexed on a zero-backlash rotary axis Loads up to 500 kg (1,102.3 lb) including tombstone and fixtures

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What size workpiece fits the NH 5000 DCG?

Up to 800 mm (31.5 in) in diameter, 1,000 mm (39.4 in) high and 500 kg (1,102.3 lb). Travels are 730 mm (28.7 in) in X, 760 mm (29.9 in) in Y and 850 mm (33.5 in) in Z, so on a part at the full height limit the upper features can lie beyond the Y stroke.

02 How does the NH 5000 DCG compare with the NHX 5000?

The NHX 5000 has 730 mm (28.7 in) of X, 730 mm (28.7 in) of Y and 880 mm (34.6 in) of Z. The NH 5000 DCG has the same X, 760 mm (29.9 in) of Y and 850 mm (33.5 in) of Z. The envelopes are close, so compare the spindle, tool magazine and automation of each in the quotations.

03 What does type 40 mean in the NH 5000 DCG dimensions?

DMG MORI gives its installation figures for the type 40 machine: a height of 123.5 in. and a width × depth of 107.3 × 181.5 in., with a 10% reduction in required floor space compared to existing machines. The Highlights do not explain the type designation further or list figures for another type, so confirm which type is being quoted.

04 What do DCG and the Direct Drive Motor contribute?

DMG MORI credits DCG technology with longer tool life, improved surface quality and roundness, and acceleration. The Direct Drive Motor drives the rotary axis and is stated to achieve zero backlash, with high-speed rotation, high-precision indexing and less maintenance. No numeric values are attached to these claims.

05 Where does the NH 5000 DCG sit among the NH models?

Between the NH 4000 DCG, with 560 mm (22 in) of X and Y and 630 mm (24.8 in) of Z, and the NH 6300 DCG II, with 1,050 mm (41.3 in) of X, 900 mm (35.4 in) of Y and 980 mm (38.6 in) of Z.