DN Solutions DHF 8000

Est. $500,000 - $750,000 Specs verified 2026-10-02 · dn-solutions.com Updated 2026-10-02

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Key Specifications

X Travel

1,450 mm (57 in)

Y Travel

1,200 mm (47 in)

Z Travel

1,500 mm (59 in)

Max Spindle

6,000 rpm

Spindle Taper

BT 50/CAT580/DIN50/ HSK-A100

Tool Capacity

How much does the DN Solutions DHF 8000 cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$500,000 - $750,000

Our best estimate for a 5-axis machining center in this class — not a quote from DN Solutions. Configuration moves it a long way.

Overview

The DN Solutions DHF 8000 is a twin-pallet 5-axis horizontal machining center with a nodding A-axis spindle head, 800 × 800 mm (31 × 31 in) pallets and a 2,000 kg (4,409 lb) load rating. Travels are 1,450 mm (57 in) in X, 1,200 mm (47 in) in Y and 1,500 mm (59 in) in Z. Because the tilt comes from the head and not from a trunnion under the part, the workpiece stays upright on its pallet through 5-axis work.

The spindle is built for torque. It tops out at 6,000 rpm and delivers 960 N·m (708 ft-lb), with power listed as 22/35 kW (29/47 hp). Tooling is 50-taper: the table names BT 50 and DIN50 alongside HSK-A100. Large face mills, long boring bars and big drills in steel, cast iron and titanium are what those figures describe. Small end mills in aluminium, which want far more spindle speed, are not.

Rapids are 40 m/min (1,575 ipm) on X and Y and 50 m/min (1,969 ipm) on Z, quick for axes of this length, and DN states that dual ball screws are used for stability and responsiveness in heavy cutting. Chips go to a central removal system. The magazine holds 60 tools.

The DHF 8000 ST shares the travels, rapids, torque and 31,000 kg (68,343 lb) weight but is listed with an HSK-T100 spindle, so choosing between the two starts with the tool interface. Either way the installation is substantial: 11,835 × 5,830 mm (466 × 230 in) of floor and 4,075 mm (160 in) of height.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Rapid Traverse X	40 m/min (1,575 ipm)
Rapid Traverse Z	50 m/min (1,969 ipm)
X-Axis Travel	1,450 mm (57 in)
Y-Axis Travel	1,200 mm (47 in)
Z-Axis Travel	1,500 mm (59 in)
Rapid Traverse Y	40 m/min (1,575 ipm)
Max Spindle Speed	6,000 rpm
Spindle Motor Power	22/35 kW (29/47 hp)
Spindle Torque	960 N·m (708 ft-lb)
Spindle Taper	BT 50/CAT580/DIN50/ HSK-A100
Pallet Size	800 × 800 mm (31 × 31 in)
Max Table Load	2,000 kg (4,409 lb)
Tool Capacity	60
Floor Space Required	11,835 × 5,830 × 4,075 mm (466 × 230 × 160 in)
Machine Weight	31,000 kg (68,343 lb)

Specifications sourced from dn-solutions.com — verified 2026-10-02

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

960 N·m (708 ft-lb) of spindle torque on 50-taper or HSK-A100 tooling for heavy milling and boring
Twin 800 × 800 mm (31 × 31 in) pallets rated at 2,000 kg (4,409 lb), so one can be loaded while the other is in the cut
Nodding A-axis head gives multi-face and simultaneous 5-axis access without tilting the workpiece
Rapids of 40 m/min (1,575 ipm) on X and Y and 50 m/min (1,969 ipm) on Z
Dual ball screws and a central chip removal system are part of DN's description of the series

Limitations

Spindle speed stops at 6,000 rpm, which rules out efficient work with small-diameter tools
Takes 11,835 × 5,830 mm (466 × 230 in) of floor and weighs 31,000 kg (68,343 lb)
The table gives no tilt range for the A axis and no rotary speeds, so head reach on undercut features has to be checked with DN
Only a 60-tool magazine figure is listed, and two pallets of different parts can use that up quickly

Best For

Heavy 5-axis milling in steel, cast iron and titanium with up to 960 N·m (708 ft-lb) Multi-face parts up to 2,000 kg (4,409 lb) on 800 × 800 mm (31 × 31 in) pallets Large housings and frames within 1,450 × 1,200 × 1,500 mm (57 × 47 × 59 in) of travel Production where the second pallet is set up while the first is being machined

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What is the difference between the DHF 8000 and the DHF 8000 ST?

The spindle interface, first of all. The DHF 8000 takes 50-taper tooling or HSK-A100 and lists power as 22/35 kW (29/47 hp). The DHF 8000 ST is listed with an HSK-T100 spindle at 35 kW (47 hp). Travels, rapids, the 960 N·m (708 ft-lb) torque, the 60-tool magazine, the 2,000 kg (4,409 lb) load and the 31,000 kg (68,343 lb) machine weight are the same in both columns.

02 What kind of work is the 6,000 rpm spindle meant for?

Cuts that need torque more than speed. With 960 N·m (708 ft-lb) available and a 6,000 rpm ceiling, the DHF 8000 spindle fits large face mills, boring bars and big drills in steel, cast iron and titanium. It is a poor match for small cutters in aluminium, which need several times that speed to reach a sensible cutting speed.

03 How large and heavy a part can the DHF 8000 take?

Each pallet is 800 × 800 mm (31 × 31 in) and the load rating is 2,000 kg (4,409 lb). The axes travel 1,450 mm (57 in) in X, 1,200 mm (47 in) in Y and 1,500 mm (59 in) in Z. A part can overhang the pallet, but the fixture and the part together must stay inside the load rating and clear the nodding head as it tilts.

04 How is the fifth axis arranged on the DHF 8000?

DN describes the machine as a twin-pallet 5-axis HMC with a nodding A-axis: the spindle head tilts instead of the part. DN presents this arrangement for multi-face work and simultaneous 5-axis machining. The spec table does not state the tilt range of the head, so ask for it if the part has undercuts or steep walls.

05 How much space does the DHF 8000 need?

DN lists it at 11,835 mm (466 in) long, 5,830 mm (230 in) wide and 4,075 mm (160 in) high, with a machine weight of 31,000 kg (68,343 lb). Add room in front of the pallet station for loading parts of up to 2,000 kg (4,409 lb), and check the floor and the rigging route for the machine weight before ordering.