DN Solutions Horizontal Machining Centers

DN Solutions NHM 8000

$450,000 - $680,000 Updated 2026-03-19

Key Specifications

Max Spindle

6,000 RPM (8,000 RPM optional)

Spindle Taper

ISO 50 (BT50)

Rapid Traverse

24 m/min (945 in/min)

Spindle Power

35/22 kW (47/30 hp)

x axis travel

1,400 mm (55 in)

y axis travel

1,050 mm (41 in)

Overview

The DN Solutions NHM 8000 is a large-envelope 800mm-pallet horizontal machining center with the axis travels and spindle torque to handle serious production work on oversized castings and housings. At 1,400 x 1,050 x 1,200 mm (55 x 41 x 47 in) of travel, it covers parts that smaller horizontals can't reach.

The ISO 50 taper spindle pushes 35 kW (47 hp) with 1,732 Nm of torque at 6,000 RPM, with an optional 8,000 RPM configuration. That's 67% more torque than the NHM 5000 and enough to run large face mills and boring bars at aggressive parameters in cast iron and steel. The 60-tool magazine keeps machining sequences moving without operator intervention.

The 800mm pallet supports workpieces up to 2,000 kg (4,409 lb), putting large engine blocks, compressor housings, and gear cases within reach. At 27,000 kg (59,525 lb), the NHM 8000 has the mass to stay rigid during the heavy interrupted cuts that large castings demand. Rapids run at 24 m/min.

The NHM 8000 fills the critical gap between the 500mm-pallet class (NHM 5000) and the 1000mm+ class (HM 1000/1250). Many production shops find that their parts are too big for 500mm but don't need a meter-class machine. The 800mm pallet class is where those parts land, and the NHM 8000 handles them with the torque, rigidity, and automation support that production volumes demand.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X Axis Travel	1,400 mm (55 in)
Y Axis Travel	1,050 mm (41 in)
Z Axis Travel	1,200 mm (47 in)
Max Spindle Speed	6,000 RPM (8,000 RPM optional)
Spindle Motor Power	35/22 kW (47/30 hp)
Spindle Torque	1,732 Nm (1,278 ft-lb)
Spindle Taper	ISO 50 (BT50)
Pallet Size	Maximum Workpiece weight
Table Load Capacity	2,000 kg (4,409 lb)
Tool Magazine Capacity	60 tools
Rapid Traverse Rate	24 m/min (945 in/min)
Machine Weight	27,000 kg (59,525 lb)
Max Spindle Speed	6000 r/min
X Axis Travel Distance	1400 mm
Y Axis Travel Distance	1050 mm
Metric	IMPERIAL
Travels	X-Axis Travel DistanceY-Axis Travel DistanceZ-Axis Travel Distance
Feed Rates	X-Axis Rapid TraverseY-Axis Rapid TraverseZ-Axis Rapid Traverse
Main Spindle	Max. Spindle SpeedMax. Spindle PowerMax. Spindle TorqueTool Taper
Table	Pallet SizeMaximum Workpiece weight
Tool Storage Capacity	No. of tool station
Dimensions	LengthHeightWidthWeight
Favorites	NHM 8000
500x500 Mm	800 kg
20x20 Inch	1764 lb
630 Mm	1200 kg
25 Inch	2646 lb
800 Mm	2000 kg
31 Inch	4409 lb

Specifications sourced from dn-solutions.com — verified 2026-03-28

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

800mm pallet with 2,000 kg capacity covers large castings that 500mm machines can't handle
1,732 Nm spindle torque powers through heavy roughing with large-diameter cutters in cast iron and steel
1,400 mm X-travel and 1,200 mm Z-depth handle tall and deep parts on tombstone fixtures
27,000 kg machine weight provides excellent stability for heavy interrupted cuts
60-tool magazine enables complex multi-operation cycles for heavily featured castings
Optional 8,000 RPM spindle adds versatility for mixed-material production

Limitations

6,000 RPM base spindle limits high-speed work unless you opt for the 8,000 RPM upgrade
27-ton weight demands significant floor space and foundation preparation
24 m/min rapids result in noticeable positioning time across the 1,400 mm X-travel
Higher operating costs than 500mm-class machines in terms of tooling, coolant, and power

Best For

Automotive powertrain facilities machining large engine blocks and transmission housings on 800mm pallets Construction equipment manufacturers running large hydraulic pump housings and gear cases Energy sector shops processing compressor housings, large valve bodies, and generator components Production shops that have outgrown 500mm-pallet machines but don't need 1000mm-class envelope Heavy industry manufacturers running medium-to-high volume production on castings up to 2,000 kg

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What does a DN Solutions NHM 8000 cost?

New NHM 8000 machines sell for $450,000 to $680,000 depending on spindle option, pallet configuration, and automation. The price positions it between the NHM 5000 and the HM 1000 in the DN Solutions horizontal lineup.

02 How does the NHM 8000 compare to the NHP 8000?

The NHP 8000 is the performance variant with higher spindle speed (10,000/15,000 RPM), faster rapids (50 m/min), and more spindle power (45 kW). The NHM 8000 prioritizes torque (1,732 Nm vs the NHP's 600-809 Nm). Choose the NHM for heavy cast iron work; the NHP for high-speed mixed-material production.

03 Is the NHM 8000 the right size for my parts?

If your parts need more than 500mm of pallet width but less than 1,000mm, the 800mm class is the sweet spot. Parts weighing up to 2,000 kg with features spanning up to about 1,200 mm in any direction are the NHM 8000's target range.

04 Does the NHM 8000 support pallet pool automation?

Yes. DN Solutions offers dual-pallet APCs and multi-pallet pool systems. The 60-tool magazine combined with APC enables extended unattended production on large parts, making the NHM 8000 a strong candidate for lights-out production.