DN Solutions Horizontal Machining Centers (HMC)

DN Solutions NHC 5000

Q: How much does the DN Solutions NHC 5000 cost?

Our best estimate for the DN Solutions NHC 5000 is $220,000 - $350,000. This is an estimate for a horizontal machining centers (hmc) in this class, not a quote from DN Solutions; configuration, tooling, automation and installation move the final price substantially. A specific price can be requested at https://machinetoolindex.com/machines/dn-solutions-nhc-5000#price; the request is passed to DN Solutions or an authorised dealer.

Est. $220,000 - $350,000 Specs verified 2026-10-02 · dn-solutions.com Updated 2026-10-02

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Key Specifications

X Travel

850 mm (34 in)

Y Travel

700 mm (28 in)

Z Travel

750 mm (30 in)

Max Spindle

8,000 rpm; option: 12,000/15,000 rpm

Tool Capacity

40; option: 60 to 262

Spindle Power

18.5/11 kW

How much does the DN Solutions NHC 5000 cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$220,000 - $350,000

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 NHC 5000 is the larger of DN's two NHC compact horizontal machining centers, with travels of 850 mm (34 in) in X, 700 mm (28 in) in Y and 750 mm (30 in) in Z and a pallet load of 500 kg (1,102 lb). The table prints the pallet as 500 × 500 with no unit.

DN builds several horizontals around this pallet class, and the NHC 5000 is easiest to understand by where it falls among them. The NHM 5000 is the heavy cutter: 1,034 N·m (763 ft-lb), 6,000 rpm, 30 m/min (1,181 ipm) rapids and 18,500 kg (40,786 lb) of machine. The NHP 5000 is the fast one: 15,000 rpm as standard, 60 m/min (2,362 ipm) rapids and 230 N·m (170 ft-lb). The NHC 5000 sits between them at 8,000 rpm, 353.4 N·m (261 ft-lb) and 48 m/min (1,890 ipm) in X and Z, weighing 12,500 kg (27,558 lb). It has more torque than the NHP 5000 and more X travel than either of the other two.

Spindle power is given as 18.5/11 kW. Speed options of 12,000 and 15,000 rpm are listed, together with an optional torque of 117 N·m (86.3 ft-lb), which is roughly a third of the standard figure. A buyer who mostly cuts aluminium will look at those options, and a buyer who mostly cuts steel should stay with the standard spindle. The Y axis rapid is 40 m/min (1,575 ipm), slower than X and Z.

The standard magazine holds 40 tools and options run from 60 to 262. Listed length and width are 5,940 × 2,678 mm (234 × 105 in), height is 3,007 mm (118 in), and the spindle taper is not stated in DN's table for this model.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X-Axis Travel	850 mm (34 in)
Y-Axis Travel	700 mm (28 in)
Z-Axis Travel	750 mm (30 in)
Rapid Traverse X	48 m/min (1,890 ipm)
Rapid Traverse Y	40 m/min (1,575 ipm)
Rapid Traverse Z	48 m/min (1,890 ipm)
Max Spindle Speed	8,000 rpm; option: 12,000/15,000 rpm
Spindle Motor Power	18.5/11 kW
Spindle Torque	353.4 N·m (261 ft-lb); option: 117 N·m (86.3 ft-lb)
Pallet Size	500 × 500
Max Table Load	500 kg (1,102 lb)
Tool Capacity	40; option: 60 to 262
Floor Space Required	5,940 × 2,678 × 3,007 mm (234 × 105 × 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 (34 in) of X travel, more than the 730 mm (29 in) of the NHP 5000 or the 800 mm (31 in) of the NHM 5000
48 m/min (1,890 ipm) rapids in X and Z
353.4 N·m (261 ft-lb) on the standard 8,000 rpm spindle
12,000 and 15,000 rpm spindle options for high-speed work
Tool magazine options from 60 to 262

Limitations

500 kg (1,102 lb) pallet load, against 800 kg (1,764 lb) on the NHM 5000
The optional torque figure drops to 117 N·m (86.3 ft-lb)
Y axis rapid is 40 m/min (1,575 ipm), not the 48 m/min (1,890 ipm) of X and Z
DN's table omits the spindle taper and the unit of the pallet size for this model

Best For

General production on a 500-class pallet with parts up to 500 kg (1,102 lb) including fixture Wide parts or multi-station fixtures that use the 850 mm (34 in) X travel Mixed materials, using the 353.4 N·m (261 ft-lb) standard spindle High tool-count jobs with a 60 to 262 magazine option

Frequently Asked Questions

01 Where does the NHC 5000 fit between the NHP 5000 and the NHM 5000?

In the middle on speed and torque. The NHP 5000 is listed at 15,000 rpm, 230 N·m (170 ft-lb) and 60 m/min (2,362 ipm). The NHM 5000 is listed at 6,000 rpm, 1,034 N·m (763 ft-lb) and 30 m/min (1,181 ipm), with an 800 kg (1,764 lb) pallet load. The NHC 5000 has 8,000 rpm, 353.4 N·m (261 ft-lb), 48 m/min (1,890 ipm) in X and Z and a 500 kg (1,102 lb) load.

02 What are the travels of the NHC 5000?

850 mm (34 in) in X, 700 mm (28 in) in Y and 750 mm (30 in) in Z. Rapid traverse is 48 m/min (1,890 ipm) in X and Z and 40 m/min (1,575 ipm) in Y. The table does not give the maximum workpiece diameter or height, so ask for them before sizing a tombstone.

03 Is the NHC 5000 the same as the HC 500 II?

The two share travels, the 500 kg (1,102 lb) pallet load and the 12,500 kg (27,558 lb) weight. The HC 500 II is listed with 40 m/min (1,575 ipm) rapids, an ISO 40 spindle with a 12,000 rpm option and 40 tools. The NHC 5000 is listed with 48 m/min (1,890 ipm) in X and Z, 12,000 and 15,000 rpm options and magazine options of 60 to 262.

04 What spindle power does the NHC 5000 have?

DN lists 18.5/11 kW, a pair of ratings, with 353.4 N·m (261 ft-lb) of torque at a maximum of 8,000 rpm. Optional spindles reach 12,000 or 15,000 rpm, and the table shows 117 N·m (86.3 ft-lb) as the optional torque without saying which speed it goes with.

05 How large is the NHC 5000?

The listed length, width and height are 5,940 × 2,678 × 3,007 mm (234 × 105 × 118 in), and the machine weighs 12,500 kg (27,558 lb). The smaller NHC 4000 weighs 11,000 kg (24,251 lb) and has 600 mm (24 in), 560 mm (22 in) and 565 mm (22 in) of travel.