DN Solutions Horizontal Machining Centers (HMC)

DN Solutions HC 500 II

Est. $250,000 - $380,000 Specs verified 2026-10-02 · dn-solutions.com Updated 2026-10-02

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Key Specifications

X Travel

850 mm (33 in)

Y Travel

700 mm (28 in)

Z Travel

750 mm (30 in)

Max Spindle

8,000 rpm; option: 12,000 rpm

Spindle Taper

ISO 40

Tool Capacity

How much does the DN Solutions HC 500 II cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$250,000 - $380,000

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 500 II is a horizontal machining center with a 500 × 500 mm (20 × 20 in) pallet and travels of 850 mm (33 in) in X, 700 mm (28 in) in Y and 750 mm (30 in) in Z. X travel is well beyond the pallet width, which is the feature that defines this size: a fixture or part that overhangs the pallet can still be reached across its full length without re-clamping.

What does not grow with the envelope is the spindle. DN lists the same ISO 40 unit as on the HC 400 II: 8,000 rpm standard with 12,000 rpm as an option, 18.5/11 kW (25/15 hp) and 353 N·m (261 ft-lb). So the HC 500 II should be read as a larger work zone for 40-taper cutting. When the parts themselves call for bigger tools, the NHM 5000 is the 50-taper machine on the same 500 × 500 mm (20 × 20 in) pallet, listed at 1,034 N·m (763 ft-lb) with an 800 kg (1,764 lb) pallet load and a machine weight of 18,500 kg (40,786 lb).

Pallet load here is 500 kg (1,102 lb). Rapid traverse is 40 m/min (1,575 ipm), and the table lists 40 tools. For the series DN states tool storage from 40 to 262 tools and a high-speed automatic pallet changer, so magazine size is a choice to make at order.

The machine weighs 12,500 kg (27,558 lb). Its listed length and width are 5,320 × 2,680 mm (209 × 106 in) and it stands 3,000 mm (118 in) high. The table says nothing about maximum workpiece swing or height on the pallet, tool length or tool weight. Those four numbers decide whether a tall tombstone fits, so request them before designing fixtures.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X-Axis Travel	850 mm (33 in)
Y-Axis Travel	700 mm (28 in)
Z-Axis Travel	750 mm (30 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 N·m (261 ft-lb)
Spindle Taper	ISO 40
Pallet Size	500 × 500 mm (20 × 20 in)
Max Table Load	500 kg (1,102 lb)
Tool Capacity	40
Floor Space Required	5,320 × 2,680 × 3,000 mm (209 × 106 × 118 in)
Machine Weight	12,500 kg (27,558 lb)

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

850 mm (33 in) of X travel over a 500 × 500 mm (20 × 20 in) pallet, for long parts and overhanging fixtures
700 mm (28 in) of Y and 750 mm (30 in) of Z travel give room for tall tombstones
ISO 40 spindle with 353 N·m (261 ft-lb) and 18.5/11 kW (25/15 hp)
12,000 rpm spindle available as an option
Automatic pallet changer and tool storage from 40 to 262 tools listed for the series

Limitations

Pallet load of 500 kg (1,102 lb), where the NHM 5000 on the same pallet size is listed at 800 kg (1,764 lb)
Same spindle as the smaller HC 400 II, so the larger envelope does not bring more cutting power
40 m/min (1,575 ipm) rapids, against 60 m/min (2,362 ipm) on the NHP 5000
Maximum workpiece size on the pallet and tool length are not in the table

Best For

Long or overhanging parts that need 850 mm (33 in) of X travel Multi-part tombstones within the 500 kg (1,102 lb) pallet load Mixed steel and aluminium work with 40-taper tooling Shops that want a larger work zone than the HC 400 II and still run 40-taper tooling

Frequently Asked Questions

01 How much bigger is the HC 500 II than the HC 400 II?

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

02 Should I choose the HC 500 II or the NHM 5000?

It depends on the cut. The HC 500 II has an ISO 40 spindle with 353 N·m (261 ft-lb), 8,000 rpm and 40 m/min (1,575 ipm) rapids. The NHM 5000 has an ISO 50 spindle with 1,034 N·m (763 ft-lb), 6,000 rpm, 30 m/min (1,181 ipm) rapids, an 800 kg (1,764 lb) pallet load and 60 tools. Heavy roughing with large cutters points to the NHM 5000, lighter and faster work to the HC 500 II.

03 What is the pallet size and load of the HC 500 II?

The pallet is 500 × 500 mm (20 × 20 in) and the maximum load is 500 kg (1,102 lb). That load includes the fixture, so weigh the tombstone and clamps along with the parts when planning a job.

04 Is a faster spindle available on the HC 500 II?

Yes, 12,000 rpm is listed as an option in place of the standard 8,000 rpm. DN's table gives one power and torque figure, 18.5/11 kW (25/15 hp) and 353 N·m (261 ft-lb), and does not say whether they apply to the optional spindle, so ask for its ratings separately.

05 How does the HC 500 II differ from the NHC 5000?

Travels, pallet load and machine weight are the same in DN's tables. The NHC 5000 is listed with rapids of 48 m/min (1,890 ipm) in X and Z, a 12,000/15,000 rpm spindle option and a tool capacity option of 60 to 262. The HC 500 II is listed at 40 m/min (1,575 ipm) with a 12,000 rpm option and 40 tools.