DMG Mori NHX 8000

$600,000 - $850,000 Updated 2026-03-13

Key Specifications

X Travel

1,050 mm (41.3 in)

Y Travel

900 mm (35.4 in)

Z Travel

1,000 mm (39.4 in)

Max Spindle

6,000 RPM (8,000 RPM optional)

Spindle Taper

No. 50 / CAT 50

Tool Capacity

60 tools standard (120, 180 optional)

Overview

The DMG Mori NHX 8000 is an 800mm-class horizontal machining center engineered for heavy-duty production in energy, heavy equipment, and aerospace. With 1,050 x 900 x 1,000 mm (41.3 x 35.4 x 39.4 in) of travel on an 800 x 800 mm (31.5 x 31.5 in) pallet, it takes on workpieces that will not fit on 630mm platforms.

The speedMASTER spindle turns at 6,000 RPM through CAT 50, producing 45 kW (60 hp) and 700 Nm (516 ft-lb) of torque. An 8,000 RPM option is available. Maximum pallet load is 1,500 kg (3,307 lb). Standard 60-tool magazine expandable to 120 or 180. Thermo-symmetric platform with active cooling. Competitors include the Okuma MB-10000H, Mazak HCN-8800, and Makino A100e. New $600,000-$850,000. Specs sourced from DMG Mori published data.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X-Axis Travel	1,050 mm (41.3 in)
Y-Axis Travel	900 mm (35.4 in)
Z-Axis Travel	1,000 mm (39.4 in)
Max Spindle Speed	6,000 RPM (8,000 RPM optional)
Spindle Taper	No. 50 / CAT 50
Spindle Motor Power	45 kW (60 hp)
Spindle Torque	700 Nm (516 ft-lb)
Tool Capacity	60 tools standard (120, 180 optional)
Tool Change Time	4.0 sec tool-to-tool
Pallet Size	800 x 800 mm (31.5 x 31.5 in)
Pallet Change Time	15 sec
Max Workpiece Size	1,250 x 1,400 mm (49.2 x 55.1 in)
Max Work Weight	1,500 kg (3,307 lb)
Rapid Traverse Rate	50 m/min (1,969 ipm)
Table Indexing	0.001 deg increment (B-axis)
Machine Weight	26,000 kg (57,320 lb)
CNC Control	CELOS with Fanuc 31i-B5
1400 Mm	55.1 in.
1200 Mm	47.2 in.
1350 Mm	53.1 in.
1450 Mm	57.1 in.
2200 Kg	4850.2 lbs.
Customer Benefits	MPC Graph: aktuelle und angelernte Prozesswerte. / MPC Diagnostics: Lagerzustand, Anzahl von Stoß und Crash.
Customer Benefitsshorter Set Up Timesno Great Experience Necessary To Take Measurements	Left : Structured user notes for the measurement results. / Right : Toolsetter mode – length / diameter and wear measurement.

Specifications sourced from us.dmgmori.com — verified 2026-03-28

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

700 Nm spindle torque through CAT 50 enables aggressive hogging of cast iron and steel
1,500 kg pallet load handles the heaviest tombstone fixtures and large workpieces
800 x 800 mm pallet accommodates workpieces up to 1,250 mm diameter
Thermo-symmetric design with active cooling maintains accuracy during sustained heavy cutting
Roller guideways provide structural stiffness for interrupted cuts in large cast iron housings
CELOS with Fanuc 31i-B5 provides enterprise connectivity and production monitoring

Limitations

At 26,000 kg requires significant foundation engineering and heavy rigging
6,000 RPM max limits machine to ferrous material work
15-second pallet change time acceptable for long cycles but adds up on shorter parts
Floor space and cost difficult to justify unless consistently running 800mm work
Foundation and installation add $50,000-$100,000+

Best For

Energy sector machining large valve bodies and compressor housings on 800mm pallets Heavy equipment production running large cast iron housings and gear cases Aerospace structural components requiring extended travel and rigidity Mining and construction equipment machining heavy-duty steel and cast iron Shops consolidating multiple setups into single-pallet operations on 800mm platform Large-scale production cells using LPP for unattended heavy-component manufacturing