DN Solutions Horizontal Machining Centers (HMC)

DN Solutions NHM 8000

Est. $450,000 - $680,000 Specs verified 2026-10-02 · dn-solutions.com Updated 2026-10-02

Image: dn-solutions.com, DN Solutions

Key Specifications

X Travel

1,400 mm (55 in)

Y Travel

1,050 mm (41 in)

Z Travel

1,200 mm (47 in)

Max Spindle

6,000 rpm; option: 8,000 rpm

Spindle Taper

ISO 50

Tool Capacity

How much does the DN Solutions NHM 8000 cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$450,000 - $680,000

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 NHM 8000 is a heavy-duty horizontal machining center with an 800 mm (31 in) pallet rated for 2,000 kg (4,409 lb). Its travels are 1,400 mm (55 in) in X, 1,050 mm (41 in) in Y and 1,200 mm (47 in) in Z, and the machine itself weighs 27,000 kg (59,525 lb). In DN Solutions' NHM table it sits above the NHM 6300 and the NHM 5000.

The spindle does not change with the size. Like the NHM 6300, it is listed at 6,000 rpm, 35/22 kW (47/30 hp) and 1,732 N·m (1,278 ft-lb) on an ISO 50 taper, with 8,000 rpm as an option and a second, lower torque figure of 1,444 N·m (1,065 ft-lb) in the option column. What grows is the work it can hold: the NHM 6300 stops at 1,050 × 850 × 1,000 mm (41 × 33 × 39 in) of travel and a 1,200 kg (2,646 lb) table load.

Size costs speed. Rapid traverse is 24 m/min (945 ipm), where the NHM 6300 is listed at 30 m/min (1,181 ipm). The sharper contrast is with the NHP 8000, which shares the 800 mm pallet, the 2,000 kg load and the 27,000 kg weight but moves at 50 m/min (1,969 ipm) and spins to 10,000 rpm with 600 N·m (443 ft-lb). Between the two 800 mm machines the question is the cut. Long, heavy passes in ferrous castings and forgings suit the torque of the NHM 8000 and its 60-tool magazine. Parts with many short moves and lighter cuts finish sooner on the faster axes.

Where X travel is the limit, the HM 800 is listed with 1,600 mm (63 in) of X and 2,000 Nm (1,475 ft-lb), though its Z travel is 1,100 mm (43 in).

Plan the installation early. The footprint is 7,376 × 4,325 mm (290 × 170 in) with a height of 3,760 mm (148 in), so floor loading, the rigging route and door clearance all need checking. DN lists a servo-driven tool changer and an automatic pallet changer for the NHM series, along with an ATC screen panel and an anti-lock door device.

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)
Rapid Traverse Rate	24 m/min (945 ipm)
Max Spindle Speed	6,000 rpm; option: 8,000 rpm
Spindle Motor Power	35/22 kW (47/30 hp)
Spindle Torque	1,732 N·m (1,278 ft-lb); option: 1,444 N·m (1,065 ft-lb)
Spindle Taper	ISO 50
Pallet Size	800 mm (31 in)
Max Table Load	2,000 kg (4,409 lb)
Tool Capacity	60
Floor Space Required	7,376 × 4,325 × 3,760 mm (290 × 170 × 148 in)
Machine Weight	27,000 kg (59,525 lb)

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

800 mm (31 in) pallet with a 2,000 kg (4,409 lb) table load, against 630 mm (25 in) and 1,200 kg (2,646 lb) on the NHM 6300
Work envelope of 1,400 mm (55 in) in X, 1,050 mm (41 in) in Y and 1,200 mm (47 in) in Z
ISO 50 spindle listed at 35/22 kW (47/30 hp) and 1,732 N·m (1,278 ft-lb) as standard
60-tool capacity, where the NHP 8000 on the same pallet size lists 40
Automatic pallet changer and servo-driven tool changer are listed for the series

Limitations

24 m/min (945 ipm) rapids are less than half the 50 m/min (1,969 ipm) of the NHP 8000
6,000 rpm standard and 8,000 rpm optional top speed rule out high-speed finishing with small tools
The 27,000 kg (59,525 lb) weight and 3,760 mm (148 in) height make foundation, rigging and headroom part of the purchase decision
Y travel of 1,050 mm (41 in) and Z of 1,200 mm (47 in) are shorter than the 1,200 mm (47 in) and 1,370 mm (54 in) of the NHP 8000

Best For

Large iron and steel castings on an 800 mm (31 in) pallet Deep boring and heavy face milling that draw on 1,732 N·m of torque Fixture and part loads approaching 2,000 kg (4,409 lb) Long machining cycles where cutting time outweighs positioning time Parts needing up to 1,400 mm (55 in) of X travel

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What is the difference between the NHM 8000 and the NHP 8000?

Both use an 800 mm (31 in) pallet, carry 2,000 kg (4,409 lb) and weigh 27,000 kg (59,525 lb). The NHM 8000 has the heavy-cut spindle: 6,000 rpm, 1,732 N·m (1,278 ft-lb), 24 m/min (945 ipm) rapids and 60 tools. The NHP 8000 has 10,000 rpm, 600 N·m (443 ft-lb), 50 m/min (1,969 ipm) rapids and 40 tools, with longer Y and Z travels of 1,200 mm (47 in) and 1,370 mm (54 in).

02 Does the NHM 8000 have a bigger spindle than the NHM 6300?

No. The spindle rows are identical on the NHM 6300 and the NHM 8000: 6,000 rpm with an 8,000 rpm option, 35/22 kW (47/30 hp), 1,732 N·m (1,278 ft-lb) with 1,444 N·m (1,065 ft-lb) in the option column, and an ISO 50 taper. The larger model adds travel, pallet size and load capacity, and its rapids are 24 m/min (945 ipm) against 30 m/min (1,181 ipm) on the NHM 6300.

03 What size workpiece fits the NHM 8000?

The table gives an 800 mm (31 in) pallet, a 2,000 kg (4,409 lb) maximum load and travels of 1,400 × 1,050 × 1,200 mm (55 × 41 × 47 in). It does not list a maximum workpiece swing or height, so check those on the machine drawing along with tool length before committing a tall or wide fixture.

04 How fast is the NHM 8000 in rapid traverse?

Rapid traverse is listed at 24 m/min (945 ipm). On axes of 1,400 mm, 1,050 mm and 1,200 mm that is adequate for long roughing cycles, but positioning time becomes noticeable on parts with many holes spread across a large face. The NHM 6300 is listed at 30 m/min (1,181 ipm) and the NHP 8000 at 50 m/min (1,969 ipm).

05 What should be checked before installing an NHM 8000?

The listed dimensions are 7,376 × 4,325 × 3,760 mm (290 × 170 × 148 in) as length, width and height, and the machine weighs 27,000 kg (59,525 lb). Check floor capacity for that weight plus a 2,000 kg pallet load, crane or rigging access, door and ceiling clearance, and space for pallet loading and chip handling.