DN Solutions Horizontal Machining Centers (HMC)

DN Solutions HC 400 II

Est. $200,000 - $320,000 Specs verified 2026-10-02 · dn-solutions.com Updated 2026-10-02

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Key Specifications

X Travel

600 mm (24 in)

Y Travel

560 mm (22 in)

Z Travel

565 mm (22 in)

Max Spindle

8,000 rpm; option: 12,000 rpm

Spindle Taper

ISO 40

Tool Capacity

How much does the DN Solutions HC 400 II cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$200,000 - $320,000

Our best estimate for a horizontal machining centers (hmc) in this class — not a quote from DN Solutions. Configuration moves it a long way.

Overview

The DN Solutions HC 400 II is a compact horizontal machining center built around a 400 × 400 mm (16 × 16 in) pallet, with travels of 600 × 560 × 565 mm (24 × 22 × 22 in) and an ISO 40 spindle. It is the smaller of the two HC II models. The HC 500 II puts the same spindle behind a 500 × 500 mm (20 × 20 in) pallet.

The three travels are nearly equal, so the working envelope is close to a cube. That shape suits prismatic parts machined on several faces from a tombstone or angle plate, where no one axis needs to be long. Pallet load is 400 kg (882 lb), and the figure has to cover the fixture as well as the parts, so a steel tombstone uses up a good share of it before any workpiece is clamped.

The standard spindle runs to 8,000 rpm with 18.5/11 kW (25/15 hp) and 353.4 N·m (261 ft-lb) of torque. That is more torque than the 230 N·m (170 ft-lb) listed for the 15,000 rpm NHP 4000, which shows where this machine is pointed: steel and cast iron parts cut with mid-sized tools, not high-speed aluminium work. A 12,000 rpm spindle is an option, and the table gives no separate torque figure for it. Rapids are 40 m/min (1,575 ipm).

DN lists a high-speed automatic pallet changer for the series and tool storage from 40 to 262 tools; the table figure for this model is 40. The machine weighs 11,000 kg (24,251 lb), takes up 4,630 × 2,260 mm (182 × 89 in) of floor and is 2,830 mm (111 in) high. A buyer comparing it with the NHC 4000 will find the same travels, pallet load and weight there, with 48 m/min (1,890 ipm) rapids in X and Z and a 15,000 rpm spindle option.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X-Axis Travel	600 mm (24 in)
Y-Axis Travel	560 mm (22 in)
Z-Axis Travel	565 mm (22 in)
Rapid Traverse Rate	40 m/min (1,575 ipm)
Max Spindle Speed	8,000 rpm; option: 12,000 rpm
Spindle Motor Power	18.5/11 kW (25/15 hp)
Spindle Torque	353.4 N·m (261 ft-lb)
Spindle Taper	ISO 40
Pallet Size	400 × 400 mm (16 × 16 in)
Max Table Load	400 kg (882 lb)
Tool Capacity	40
Floor Space Required	4,630 × 2,260 × 2,830 mm (182 × 89 × 111 in)
Machine Weight	11,000 kg (24,251 lb)

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

353.4 N·m (261 ft-lb) of spindle torque on an ISO 40 spindle with 18.5/11 kW (25/15 hp)
Near-cubic 600 × 560 × 565 mm (24 × 22 × 22 in) envelope over a 400 × 400 mm (16 × 16 in) pallet
A 12,000 rpm spindle is available as an option over the standard 8,000 rpm
Automatic pallet changer listed for the series, so parts can be loaded while the spindle is cutting
Tool storage is offered from 40 to 262 tools across the series
2,260 mm (89 in) wide, which helps when several machines stand side by side

Limitations

Pallet load is 400 kg (882 lb) including the fixture
The table lists 40 tools for this model; the larger magazines in DN's 40 to 262 range have to be specified
Rapids of 40 m/min (1,575 ipm) are lower than the 48 m/min (1,890 ipm) X and Z rapids of the NHC 4000
No torque figure is given for the optional 12,000 rpm spindle

Best For

Small prismatic parts machined on several faces from a tombstone Steel and cast iron work that uses the 353.4 N·m (261 ft-lb) spindle Fixtures and parts within the 400 kg (882 lb) pallet load Production cells where a 2,260 mm (89 in) machine width matters

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What is the difference between the HC 400 II and the HC 500 II?

Size. The HC 400 II has a 400 × 400 mm (16 × 16 in) pallet, 600 × 560 × 565 mm (24 × 22 × 22 in) travels, a 400 kg (882 lb) pallet load and weighs 11,000 kg (24,251 lb). The HC 500 II has a 500 × 500 mm (20 × 20 in) pallet, 850 mm (33 in), 700 mm (28 in) and 750 mm (30 in) of travel, a 500 kg (1,102 lb) load and weighs 12,500 kg (27,558 lb). Spindle speed, power and rapids are the same.

02 How does the HC 400 II compare with the NHC 4000?

Travels, pallet load and machine weight match. The NHC 4000 is listed with rapids of 48 m/min (1,890 ipm) in X and Z and 40 m/min (1,575 ipm) in Y, a spindle option of 12,000/15,000 rpm and a tool capacity option of 60 to 262. The HC 400 II is listed at 40 m/min (1,575 ipm), with a 12,000 rpm spindle option and 40 tools.

03 What spindle does the HC 400 II have?

An ISO 40 taper spindle with a standard maximum of 8,000 rpm, 18.5/11 kW (25/15 hp) and 353.4 N·m (261 ft-lb) of torque. DN lists the two power ratings as a pair. A 12,000 rpm spindle is an extra-cost option, and DN's table does not state its torque.

04 How many tools does the HC 400 II hold?

The table lists 40 tools for this model. For the series DN gives tool storage capacity from 40 to 262 tools, so larger magazines exist, but they need to be named in the order. Check the maximum tool diameter and length with DN as well, since the table does not give them.

05 How much room does the HC 400 II take up?

Length, width and height are listed as 4,630 × 2,260 × 2,830 mm (182 × 89 × 111 in), and the machine weighs 11,000 kg (24,251 lb). Those figures are for the machine as listed. A larger tool magazine may change them, so confirm the layout drawing for the configuration being bought.