Haas Automation Vertical Machining Centers (VMC)

Haas DC-1-40 Drill Center

List US$73,995 Specs verified 2026-10-02 · haascnc.com Updated 2026-10-02

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Key Specifications

X Travel

23.6 in (600 mm)

Y Travel

17.7 in (450 mm)

Z Travel

11.8 in (300 mm)

Max Spindle

10,000 rpm

Spindle Taper

CT40

Tool Capacity

How much does the Haas DC-1-40 Drill Center cost?

Manufacturer list price

US$73,995

As published by Haas Automation, verified 2026-10-02. Options, tooling, freight and installation are extra.

Overview

The Haas DC-1-40 Drill Center takes the compact DC-1 layout and fits a CT40 spindle in place of the BT30. Travels are 23.6 in (600 mm) in X, 17.7 in (450 mm) in Y and 11.8 in (300 mm) in Z, rapids are 1,890 ipm (48 m/min), and the turret changer holds 20 tools.

The reason to choose the 40-taper version is torque and tool size. The inline direct-drive spindle keeps the 15 hp (11.2 kW), 10,000 rpm rating but delivers 52 ft-lbf (70.5 N·m) at 3,000 rpm, where the DC-1 has 14 ft-lbf (19 N·m) at 2,500 rpm. Tools can weigh 11 lb (5 kg) and measure 4.3 in (110 mm) across with the turret full, or 6.3 in (160 mm) with the adjacent pockets empty. That brings face mills, larger drills and bigger taps into range.

Two things are given up. Z travel is 11.8 in (300 mm) against 13 in (330 mm) on the DC-1, with the spindle nose between 5.9 in (150 mm) and 17.7 in (450 mm) above the table, and the turret holds one tool fewer. Maximum tool length is 7.9 in (200 mm), so a long drill over a tall fixture uses up the Z stroke quickly.

Change times are 1.5 s tool-to-tool and 2.5 s chip-to-chip, tapping is listed to 5,000 rpm, and thrust is 2,054 lbf (9,137 N) on each axis. The table is 27.6 × 16.5 in (700 × 420 mm) and rated for 550 lb (250 kg). Haas gives a shipping weight of 7,040 lb and a starting price of US$73,995.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X-Axis Travel	23.6 in (600 mm)
Y-Axis Travel	17.7 in (450 mm)
Z-Axis Travel	11.8 in (300 mm)
Spindle Nose to Table (max)	17.7 in (450 mm)
Spindle Nose to Table (min)	5.9 in (150 mm)
Spindle Motor Power	15 hp (11.2 kW)
Max Spindle Speed	10,000 rpm
Spindle Torque	52 ft-lbf @ 3,000 rpm (70.5 N·m @ 3,000 rpm)
Spindle Drive	Inline Direct-Drive
Spindle Taper	CT40
Spindle Bearing Lubrication	Grease Packed
Spindle Cooling	Liquid Cooled
Table Size	27.6 × 16.5 in (700 × 420 mm)
T-Slot Width	0.55 in (14 mm)
T-Slot Center Distance	4.92 in (125 mm)
T-Slots	3
Max Table Load	550 lb (250 kg)
Max Cutting Feedrate	1,200 ipm (30.5 m/min)
Rapid Traverse Rate	1,890 ipm (48 m/min)
Max Thrust X	2,054 lbf (9,137 N)
Max Thrust Y	2,054 lbf (9,137 N)
Max Thrust Z	2,054 lbf (9,137 N)
Tool Changer Type	Turret
Tool Capacity	20
Max Tool Diameter (full magazine)	4.3 in (110 mm)
Max Tool Diameter (adjacent pockets empty)	6.3 in (160 mm)
Max Tool Length	7.9 in (200 mm)
Max Tool Weight	11 lb (5 kg)
Tool Change (tool-to-tool)	1.5 s
Tool Change (chip-to-chip)	2.5 s
Max Tapping Speed	5,000 rpm
Coolant Capacity	40 gal (151 L)
Air Required	4 scfm @ 100 psi (113 L/min @ 6.9 bar)
Inline Air Hose	3/8 in
Air Coupler	3/8 in
Air Pressure Min	80 psi (5.5 bar)
Electrical Service (low voltage)	220 VAC 3-phase, 40 A
Electrical Service (high voltage)	440 VAC 3-phase, 20 A
Shipping Domestic Pallet	100 × 79 × 100 in (254 × 201 × 254 cm)
Shipping Export Pallet	100 × 79 × 100 in (254 × 201 × 254 cm)
Machine Weight	7,040 lb

Specifications sourced from haascnc.com — verified 2026-10-02

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

CT40 spindle with 52 ft-lbf (70.5 N·m) at 3,000 rpm, more than three and a half times the 14 ft-lbf (19 N·m) of the BT30 DC-1
Accepts tools up to 11 lb (5 kg) and 4.3 in (110 mm) in diameter, or 6.3 in (160 mm) with adjacent pockets empty
Keeps drill-center speed: 1,890 ipm (48 m/min) rapids, 1.5 s tool-to-tool and 2.5 s chip-to-chip
10,000 rpm inline direct-drive spindle, liquid cooled, with tapping up to 5,000 rpm
2,054 lbf (9,137 N) of thrust on X, Y and Z

Limitations

Z travel is only 11.8 in (300 mm), less than the 13 in (330 mm) of the DC-1 and far less than the 19.7 in (500 mm) of the DC-2-40
20 tool pockets, and every tool is limited to 7.9 in (200 mm) in length
Power is 15 hp (11.2 kW), the same as the DC-1, so the larger taper brings torque and tool capacity, not more horsepower
Table load is 550 lb (250 kg) on a 27.6 × 16.5 in (700 × 420 mm) table; the DC-2-40 carries 772 lb (350 kg)

Best For

Drill-and-tap work that also needs face milling or larger drills Parts within 23.6 × 17.7 in (600 × 450 mm) that fit under 11.8 in (300 mm) of Z stroke Shops standardised on CT40 tool holders Short-cycle production where 2.5 s chip-to-chip matters

Frequently Asked Questions

01 Why choose the DC-1-40 over the DC-1?

For torque and tool capacity. The DC-1-40 has a CT40 spindle with 52 ft-lbf (70.5 N·m) at 3,000 rpm and takes tools up to 11 lb (5 kg). The DC-1 has a BT30 spindle with 14 ft-lbf (19 N·m) at 2,500 rpm. In exchange the DC-1 has 13 in (330 mm) of Z travel against 11.8 in (300 mm), and 21 tools against 20.

02 What is the Z clearance on the DC-1-40?

Z travel is 11.8 in (300 mm). The distance from spindle nose to table runs from 5.9 in (150 mm) to 17.7 in (450 mm). Subtract the fixture height and the tool's projection, which can be up to 7.9 in (200 mm), to see what is left for the part.

03 What tool sizes does the DC-1-40 turret accept?

The 20-tool turret takes CT40 holders. Maximum tool diameter is 4.3 in (110 mm) with neighbouring pockets occupied and 6.3 in (160 mm) with them empty. Maximum length is 7.9 in (200 mm) and maximum weight is 11 lb (5 kg). Leaving pockets empty for large cutters reduces how many tools the turret can carry.

04 How does the DC-1-40 compare with the DC-2-40?

They share the CT40 spindle: 15 hp (11.2 kW), 10,000 rpm and 52 ft-lbf (70.5 N·m) at 3,000 rpm, with 20 tools and 1,890 ipm (48 m/min) rapids. The DC-2-40 is the larger machine, with 39.4 × 19.7 × 19.7 in (1,000 × 500 × 500 mm) travels and a 43.3 × 19.7 in (1,100 × 500 mm) table rated for 772 lb (350 kg). The DC-1-40 has 23.6 × 17.7 × 11.8 in (600 × 450 × 300 mm) travels and a 550 lb (250 kg) table load.

05 What power and air supply does the DC-1-40 need?

The electrical choices are 220 VAC three-phase at 40 A or 440 VAC three-phase at 20 A. Air is 4 scfm at 100 psi (113 L/min at 6.9 bar), and supply pressure must stay at or above 80 psi (5.5 bar). Coolant capacity is 40 gal (151 L). The spindle is liquid cooled with grease-packed bearings.