DMG Mori Horizontal Machining Centers (HMC)

DMG Mori NHX 8000

Est. $600,000 - $850,000 Specs verified 2026-10-02 · dmgmori.com Updated 2026-10-02

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Key Specifications

X Travel

1,400 mm (55.1 in)

Y Travel

1,200 mm (47.2 in)

Z Travel

1,350 mm (53.1 in)

Max Spindle

12,000 rpm (powerMASTER, standard)

Spindle Taper

HSK-A100 (standard)

Spindle Power

85 kW (powerMASTER, standard)

How much does the DMG Mori NHX 8000 cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$600,000 - $850,000

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 8000 is a large horizontal machining center for heavy parts: 1,400 mm (55.1 in) of X, 1,200 mm (47.2 in) of Y and 1,350 mm (53.1 in) of Z, with a workpiece limit of 2,200 kg (4,850.2 lb). The powerMASTER spindle is standard at 12,000 rpm and 85 kW, with an HSK-A100 tool shank.

The tool interface says most about the intended work. HSK-A100 is a large shank, the size chosen for big face mills, long boring bars and heavy drills, and 85 kW is there to drive them. A top speed of 12,000 rpm still allows finishing with smaller cutters. DMG MORI's Highlights give no torque figure, and low-speed torque is what decides roughing in steel and cast iron, so ask for the torque curve.

The workpiece envelope is 1,450 mm (57.1 in) in diameter and 1,450 mm (57.1 in) high. Both figures are larger than the strokes that face them, 1,400 mm (55.1 in) in X and 1,200 mm (47.2 in) in Y. A part that fills the envelope cannot be covered edge to edge from one side, so plan which features are reached at which table position.

An automatic pallet changer is standard, which lets the next job be set up while the spindle is cutting. Pallet handling, tool handling and robot systems are available as options, and so are the hydraulic and pneumatic interfaces for automated fixtures. The table's acceleration and deceleration on the Z and B axes are adjusted to the workpiece.

DMG MORI describes the structure as DCG drive technology with a double-box frame, aimed at low vibration in heavy cutting. Stainless steel covers are standard, and the ceiling shower coolant with motor-driven nozzle is optional. In the range the machine sits between the NHX 6300, with 1,050 mm (41.3 in), 900 mm (35.4 in) and 1,030 mm (40.6 in) of travel, and the NHX 10000, with 1,700 mm (66.9 in), 1,400 mm (55.1 in) and 1,510 mm (59.4 in).

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Max Workpiece Diameter	1,450 mm (57.1 in)
Max Workpiece Height	1,450 mm (57.1 in)
Max Workpiece Weight	2,200 kg (4,850.2 lb)
X-Axis Travel	1,400 mm (55.1 in)
Y-Axis Travel	1,200 mm (47.2 in)
Z-Axis Travel	1,350 mm (53.1 in)
Max Spindle Speed	12,000 rpm (powerMASTER, standard)
Spindle Taper	HSK-A100 (standard)
Spindle Motor Power	85 kW (powerMASTER, standard)
Pallet Changer	Automatic pallet changer (standard)

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

powerMASTER spindle with 12,000 rpm and 85 kW as standard
HSK-A100 tool shank as standard
Automatic pallet changer included in the standard machine
Workpieces up to 2,200 kg (4,850.2 lb) within 1,450 mm (57.1 in) diameter and height
Travels of 1,400 × 1,200 × 1,350 mm (55.1 × 47.2 × 53.1 in)
Stainless steel covers standard, with increased chip conveyor capacity stated by DMG MORI

Limitations

No spindle torque figure is stated alongside the 85 kW rating
Y travel of 1,200 mm (47.2 in) is less than the 1,450 mm (57.1 in) workpiece height limit
Pallet handling, tool handling and robot systems are options, as are the hydraulic and pneumatic automation interfaces
Ceiling shower coolant with motor-driven nozzle is an option
Only the HSK-A100 shank is listed, so existing tooling in a smaller interface will not carry over

Best For

Large housings, frames and castings up to 2,200 kg (4,850.2 lb) Heavy milling and boring with HSK-A100 tooling and 85 kW Production that uses the standard automatic pallet changer to load during the cut Parts up to 1,450 mm (57.1 in) in diameter machined on several faces

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What spindle does the NHX 8000 have?

The standard spindle is the powerMASTER with 12,000 rpm and 85 kW, and the standard tool shank is HSK-A100. DMG MORI's Highlights do not state the torque, which is the figure that matters most for heavy roughing, so request the spindle's torque and power curves.

02 Does the NHX 8000 come with a pallet changer?

Yes. DMG MORI states that an automatic pallet changer is standard equipment. Further automation, namely pallet handling, tool handling and robot systems, is optional, and the hydraulic and pneumatic interfaces for automated fixtures are also an option.

03 How big and how heavy can the workpiece be on the NHX 8000?

Up to 1,450 mm (57.1 in) in diameter, 1,450 mm (57.1 in) in height and 2,200 kg (4,850.2 lb). Travels are 1,400 mm (55.1 in) in X, 1,200 mm (47.2 in) in Y and 1,350 mm (53.1 in) in Z, so the envelope is larger than the X and Y strokes.

04 How does the NHX 8000 compare with the NHX 10000?

The NHX 10000 is larger on each axis: 1,700 mm (66.9 in) in X, 1,400 mm (55.1 in) in Y and 1,510 mm (59.4 in) in Z. The NHX 8000 has 1,400 mm (55.1 in), 1,200 mm (47.2 in) and 1,350 mm (53.1 in).

05 Which coolant and chip features are standard on the NHX 8000?

Stainless steel covers are standard, and DMG MORI states an increased chip conveyor capacity. The ceiling shower coolant with a motor-driven nozzle is an option. On large parts that shed a lot of chips onto fixtures, that option is worth including in the quotation.