DMG Mori Horizontal Machining Centers (HMC)

DMG Mori NHX 5500

Est. $375,000 - $525,000 Specs verified 2026-10-02 · dmgmori.com Updated 2026-10-02

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Key Specifications

X Travel

800 mm (31.5 in)

Y Travel

800 mm (31.5 in)

Z Travel

880 mm (34.6 in)

Rapid Traverse

2,362.2 ipm (X, Y and Z)

Max Workpiece ⌀

800 mm (31.5 in)

max workpiece height

1,100 mm (43.3 in)

How much does the DMG Mori NHX 5500 cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$375,000 - $525,000

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 NHX 5500 is a horizontal machining center with a square 800 × 800 mm (31.5 × 31.5 in) X-Y stroke and 880 mm (34.6 in) of Z, built to carry workpieces of up to 1,000 kg (2,204.6 lb). The largest workpiece is 800 mm (31.5 in) in diameter and 1,100 mm (43.3 in) high.

The X stroke equals the largest permitted diameter: 800 mm (31.5 in) of travel for an 800 mm (31.5 in) part. A fixture face as wide as the machine allows therefore lies within X when it is turned square to the spindle. Height is a different matter. The 1,100 mm (43.3 in) limit is above the 800 mm (31.5 in) Y stroke, so the spindle cannot cover a full-height tombstone from top to bottom, and the position of the Y range above the table should be checked against the fixture drawing.

All three linear axes rapid at 2,362.2 ipm, and DMG MORI gives the same 2,362.2 ipm as the cutting feedrate, so programmed feed is not capped below the rapid rate. Acceleration is listed per axis: 0.73 G in X, 0.80 G in Y and 0.93 G in Z (23.6 / 25.6 / 29.9 ft/s2). Z is the quickest to accelerate, and Z is the axis that reverses most often in drilling and tapping cycles.

On rigidity, DMG MORI points to a thick bed and a 3-point support that keeps the installation stable. It also lists machining with shorter tools, and a shorter tool deflects less in the same cut. The precision equipment named is direct scale feedback and a draw-back function for the through-spindle coolant.

The NHX 5000 has the same 880 mm (34.6 in) of Z with 730 mm (28.7 in) in X and Y. The NHX 6300 moves up to 1,050 mm (41.3 in) in X, 900 mm (35.4 in) in Y and 1,030 mm (40.6 in) in Z.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Max Workpiece Diameter	800 mm (31.5 in)
Max Workpiece Height	1,100 mm (43.3 in)
Max Workpiece Weight	1,000 kg (2,204.6 lb)
X-Axis Travel	800 mm (31.5 in)
Y-Axis Travel	800 mm (31.5 in)
Z-Axis Travel	880 mm (34.6 in)
Rapid Traverse Rate	2,362.2 ipm (X, Y and Z)
Cutting Feed Rate	2,362.2 ipm (X, Y and Z)
Axis Acceleration	X 0.73 G / Y 0.80 G / Z 0.93 G (23.6 / 25.6 / 29.9 ft/s2)
Position Feedback	High-resolution direct scale feedback
Through Spindle Coolant	Draw-back function for through spindle coolant

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Square 800 × 800 mm (31.5 × 31.5 in) X-Y stroke, with X equal to the 800 mm (31.5 in) maximum workpiece diameter
Workpieces up to 1,000 kg (2,204.6 lb)
Rapid traverse of 2,362.2 ipm on X, Y and Z, with the cutting feedrate listed at the same 2,362.2 ipm
Axis acceleration of 0.73 / 0.80 / 0.93 G in X, Y and Z
Direct scale feedback is listed among the precision equipment
Draw-back function for through-spindle coolant

Limitations

The 800 mm (31.5 in) Y stroke is shorter than the 1,100 mm (43.3 in) maximum workpiece height, so a full-height fixture cannot be covered top to bottom
DMG MORI's listed data for this model gives no spindle speed, power or torque, so the spindle has to be specified from the quotation
No tool magazine capacity or pallet figures are stated in the listed data
Z travel is 880 mm (34.6 in), the same as the smaller NHX 5000, so the gain over that model is in X and Y only

Best For

Fixtures and parts up to 800 mm (31.5 in) wide that must be covered in X on one face Workpieces and tombstones up to 1,000 kg (2,204.6 lb) Drilling and tapping patterns that benefit from 0.93 G of Z acceleration Work that calls for direct scale feedback on the axes

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What is the largest workpiece the NHX 5500 can take?

800 mm (31.5 in) in diameter, 1,100 mm (43.3 in) in height and 1,000 kg (2,204.6 lb). X and Y travel are both 800 mm (31.5 in), so the diameter is fully within X, but the height limit is greater than the Y stroke and a full-height fixture will not be reachable over its whole height.

02 How fast does the NHX 5500 move?

Rapid traverse is 2,362.2 ipm on X, Y and Z, and the cutting feedrate is listed at the same 2,362.2 ipm. Maximum acceleration is 0.73 G in X, 0.80 G in Y and 0.93 G in Z, which DMG MORI also gives as 23.6 / 25.6 / 29.9 ft/s2.

03 What is the difference between the NHX 5500 and the NHX 5000?

Stroke in X and Y. The NHX 5500 has 800 mm (31.5 in) on both axes, and the NHX 5000 has 730 mm (28.7 in). Z travel is 880 mm (34.6 in) on both machines, so the two do not differ in how deep a part or fixture they can work.

04 What accuracy-related equipment does DMG MORI list for the NHX 5500?

Two items: high-resolution direct scale feedback, which measures axis position at the slide instead of inferring it from the drive, and a draw-back function for the through-spindle coolant. No positioning accuracy or repeatability figure is given in the listed data, so ask for the acceptance values.

05 When does the NHX 6300 make more sense than the NHX 5500?

When the part or fixture outgrows the 800 mm (31.5 in) X and Y strokes or the 880 mm (34.6 in) Z. The NHX 6300 has 1,050 mm (41.3 in) in X, 900 mm (35.4 in) in Y and 1,030 mm (40.6 in) in Z.