DMG Mori Horizontal Machining Centers (HMC)

DMG Mori NHX 5000 4th Generation

Est. $400,000 - $530,000 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

730 mm (28.7 in)

Z Travel

880 mm (34.6 in)

Max Spindle

20,000 rpm (speedMASTER, standard)

Max Workpiece ⌀

800 mm (31.5 in)

max workpiece height

1,000 mm (39.4 in)

How much does the DMG Mori NHX 5000 4th Generation cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$400,000 - $530,000

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

DMG MORI's NHX 5000 4th Generation is defined on paper by its spindle and axis drives. The speedMASTER spindle with 20,000 rpm is standard equipment, and the feed drives are quoted at up to 70,000 mm/min with up to 1.2 g of acceleration. The working envelope is 730 mm (28.7 in) in X and Y by 880 mm (34.6 in) in Z.

A 20,000 rpm spindle as the base fit says what the machine is aimed at. Small drills, small end mills and aluminium all want surface speed, and on parts with many short moves between features it is acceleration, more than top feed, that sets the cycle time. DMG MORI also tunes the table's acceleration and deceleration on the Z and B axes to the workpiece, a function it names Servo Sense for Workpiece. No figures are published for it.

The structure under those drives is a thick bed on a 3-point support, with stepped X-axis guideways. DMG MORI says the base was optimised by analysis from the early design stage. A bed that rests on three points keeps its geometry without relying on the levelling of many feet, which is the practical reason to care about that detail at installation.

Chip and coolant equipment is split between standard and optional. Stainless steel covers are standard. The ceiling shower coolant with a motor-driven nozzle is an option; on a horizontal it washes chips off the fixture and the enclosure roof, so it is worth adding for work that produces a high volume of chips.

For automation, DMG MORI states compatibility with pallet handling, tool handling and robot systems. The hydraulic and pneumatic interfaces that automated fixtures need are optional, as is the tool visualizer that automates tool measurement. Workpieces can be up to 800 mm (31.5 in) in diameter, 1,000 mm (39.4 in) tall and 500 kg (1,102.3 lb).

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	730 mm (28.7 in)
Z-Axis Travel	880 mm (34.6 in)
Max Spindle Speed	20,000 rpm (speedMASTER, standard)
Feed Rate Max	up to 70,000 mm/min
Axis Acceleration	up to 1.2 g

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

20,000 rpm speedMASTER spindle is the standard fit, not an upgrade
Up to 70,000 mm/min feed with up to 1.2 g of acceleration for short positioning moves
Table acceleration and deceleration on the Z and B axes are adjusted to the workpiece
Thick bed on a 3-point support with stepped X-axis guideways
Stainless steel covers as standard

Limitations

The 500 kg (1,102.3 lb) workpiece limit restricts how much steel fits in an envelope of 800 mm (31.5 in) diameter and 1,000 mm (39.4 in) height
Ceiling shower coolant is an extra, so chip wash-down from above is not part of the base machine
Automation interfaces (hydraulic and pneumatic) and the tool visualizer are options
DMG MORI's Highlights quote spindle speed only: no power, torque or tool shank is stated

Best For

High-speed machining of aluminium parts with small tools at up to 20,000 rpm Parts with many short moves, where up to 1.2 g of acceleration cuts non-cutting time Automated production with pallet handling, tool handling or robot loading Workpieces up to 800 mm (31.5 in) in diameter and 500 kg (1,102.3 lb)

Frequently Asked Questions

01 Is the 20,000 rpm spindle standard on the NHX 5000 4th Generation?

Yes. DMG MORI lists the speedMASTER spindle with 20,000 rpm as standard and mentions a 400 V specification alongside it. Power and torque are not stated in the Highlights, so request the spindle data sheet before judging the machine for heavy roughing.

02 How fast are the axes on the NHX 5000 4th Generation?

The feed drives are quoted at up to 70,000 mm/min and up to 1.2 g of acceleration. Both figures are upper limits. The table's acceleration and deceleration on the Z and B axes are adjusted to the workpiece, so a heavily loaded table will not necessarily move at the maximum values.

03 Which features of the NHX 5000 4th Generation are options?

Three items are marked as options in DMG MORI's Highlights: the ceiling shower coolant with motor-driven nozzle, the hydraulic and pneumatic interfaces for automation, and the tool visualizer that automates tool measurement. The stainless steel covers and the 20,000 rpm spindle are standard.

04 What are the travels and workpiece limits of the NHX 5000 4th Generation?

Travels are 730 mm (28.7 in) in X, 730 mm (28.7 in) in Y and 880 mm (34.6 in) in Z. The largest workpiece is 800 mm (31.5 in) in diameter and 1,000 mm (39.4 in) in height, with a maximum weight of 500 kg (1,102.3 lb).

05 How does it differ in size from the NHX 4000 4th Generation?

The NHX 4000 4th Generation has 560 mm (22 in) of travel in X and Y and 660 mm (26 in) in Z. The NHX 5000 4th Generation is larger on each axis, at 730 mm (28.7 in) in X and Y and 880 mm (34.6 in) in Z.