DN Solutions Horizontal Machining Centers (HMC)

DN Solutions HM 1250 W

Est. $650,000 - $950,000 Specs verified 2026-10-02 · dn-solutions.com Updated 2026-10-02

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Key Specifications

X Travel

2,100 mm (83 in)

Y Travel

1,400 mm (55 in)

Z Travel

1,400 mm (55 in)

Max Spindle

3,000 rpm

Spindle Taper

ISO 50

Tool Capacity

How much does the DN Solutions HM 1250 W cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$650,000 - $950,000

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 HM 1250 W is the heavy-part, low-speed member of DN's HM box guideway horizontals. Its 1,250 × 1,250 mm (49 × 49 in) pallet carries 5,000 kg (11,023 lb), and its ISO 50 spindle turns at no more than 3,000 rpm with 45/37 kW (60/50 hp) behind it.

Three rows of the table separate it from the HM 1250, which has the same pallet and the same 2,100 mm (83 in) of X travel. Pallet load is 5,000 kg (11,023 lb) where the HM 1250 takes 3,000 kg (6,614 lb). Spindle power is 45/37 kW (60/50 hp) against 26/22 kW (35/30 hp) on the HM 1250, and maximum speed is 3,000 rpm against the HM 1250 figure of 6,000 rpm. Y and Z travel are 1,400 mm (55 in), not the 1,500 mm (59 in) of the HM 1250. The table itself does not explain the W, so judge the machine by those rows.

In practice a 3,000 rpm limit rules out small drills, taps and end mills run at efficient cutting speeds, and it rules out most aluminium work. What remains is the job the power and the pallet rating describe: large-diameter face mills, boring bars and heavy drilling in iron and steel parts weighing several tonnes. Spindle torque is 1,910 N·m (1,409 ft-lb), and DN describes the series spindle as gearbox-driven. Rapid traverse is 24 m/min (945 ipm) and the magazine holds 60 tools.

It also needs a large bay. Length and width are 11,526 × 5,822 mm (454 × 229 in), height is 4,581 mm (180 in), and the weight is 33,000 kg (72,753 lb) before a loaded pallet is added. A shuttle-type pallet changer is the standard pallet change system for the series.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X-Axis Travel	2,100 mm (83 in)
Y-Axis Travel	1,400 mm (55 in)
Z-Axis Travel	1,400 mm (55 in)
Rapid Traverse Rate	24 m/min (945 ipm)
Max Spindle Speed	3,000 rpm
Spindle Motor Power	45/37 kW (60/50 hp)
Spindle Torque	1,910 N·m (1,409 ft-lb)
Spindle Taper	ISO 50
Pallet Size	1,250 × 1,250 mm (49 × 49 in)
Max Table Load	5,000 kg (11,023 lb)
Tool Capacity	60
Floor Space Required	11,526 × 5,822 × 4,581 mm (454 × 229 × 180 in)
Machine Weight	33,000 kg (72,753 lb)

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

5,000 kg (11,023 lb) pallet load, against 3,000 kg (6,614 lb) on the HM 1250
45/37 kW (60/50 hp) spindle power, against the 26/22 kW (35/30 hp) standard rating of the HM 1250
1,910 N·m (1,409 ft-lb) of spindle torque on an ISO 50 taper
2,100 mm (83 in) of X travel with 1,400 mm (55 in) in both Y and Z
Box guideways and a shuttle-type pallet changer, as DN lists for the series

Limitations

Maximum spindle speed is 3,000 rpm, with no faster option in the table
Y and Z travel are 1,400 mm (55 in), shorter than the 1,500 mm (59 in) of the HM 1250
Listed torque of 1,910 N·m (1,409 ft-lb) is below the 3,687 N·m (2,719 ft-lb) optional figure of the HM 1000
The machine is 11,526 mm (454 in) long and 4,581 mm (180 in) high, so it needs a long, tall bay
Rapids of 24 m/min (945 ipm)

Best For

Iron and steel parts up to 5,000 kg (11,023 lb) with fixture Large-diameter face milling and boring at low spindle speeds Heavy housings and frames on a 1,250 × 1,250 mm (49 × 49 in) pallet Shops that do not need more than 3,000 rpm at the spindle

Frequently Asked Questions

01 How is the HM 1250 W different from the HM 1250?

The HM 1250 W carries 5,000 kg (11,023 lb) on the pallet, has a 3,000 rpm spindle with 45/37 kW (60/50 hp) and 1,400 mm (55 in) of Y and Z travel, and weighs 33,000 kg (72,753 lb). The HM 1250 carries 3,000 kg (6,614 lb), has a 6,000 rpm spindle with 26/22 kW (35/30 hp) and 1,500 mm (59 in) of Y and Z, and weighs 31,000 kg (68,343 lb).

02 Why is the spindle speed only 3,000 rpm?

DN's table lists 3,000 rpm as the maximum for this model and gives no optional speed. Combined with 45/37 kW (60/50 hp) and 1,910 N·m (1,409 ft-lb), it describes a spindle meant for large cutters at low speed. If the work includes small tools, the HM 1250 with 6,000 rpm, or its 8,000 rpm option, is the closer fit.

03 How heavy a part can the HM 1250 W machine?

Maximum pallet load is 5,000 kg (11,023 lb), which includes the fixture. The pallet is 1,250 × 1,250 mm (49 × 49 in) and the travels are 2,100 mm (83 in), 1,400 mm (55 in) and 1,400 mm (55 in) in X, Y and Z. The table does not give a maximum workpiece swing or height.

04 What does the HM 1250 W need for installation?

A floor area of 11,526 × 5,822 mm (454 × 229 in) and 4,581 mm (180 in) of height, according to the listed dimensions. The machine weighs 33,000 kg (72,753 lb), and each loaded pallet can add up to 5,000 kg (11,023 lb), so the foundation has to be engineered for the combined load.

05 How many tools does the HM 1250 W hold?

The magazine holds 60 tools, the same as the HM 1000 and the HM 1250. The table gives no maximum tool diameter, length or weight, which matter on a machine intended for large face mills and boring bars, so ask DN for the magazine's tool limits.