Haas Automation Vertical Machining Centers

Haas DC-1-40 Drill Center

$65,000 - $85,000 Updated 2026-03-19

Key Specifications

X Travel

508 mm (20 in)

Y Travel

305 mm (12 in)

Z Travel

394 mm (15.5 in)

Max Spindle

10000 rpm

Spindle Taper

CT or BT 40

Tool Capacity

18+1 SMTC

Overview

The Haas DC-1-40 Drill Center is the 40-taper version of the DC-1 high-speed drill center. Where the standard DC-1 uses a BT30 taper for maximum speed on small tooling, the DC-1-40 steps up to CT/BT 40 for shops that need more tool rigidity and clamping force while retaining the compact, high-speed drill center format.

The spindle delivers 11.2 kW (15 hp) at 10,000 RPM with 62 Nm (46 ft-lbf) of torque at 1,700 RPM through an inline direct-drive system. The 40-taper provides significantly more tool rigidity than BT30, enabling the use of larger drills, reamers, and light milling tools without the flex that limits BT30 in certain applications. Optional 12,000 and 15,000 RPM spindle upgrades are available.

Axis travels are 508 x 305 x 394 mm (20 x 12 x 15.5 in), identical to the BT30 DC-1. The 660 x 305 mm (26 x 12 in) T-slot table handles workpieces up to 227 kg (500 lb). The 18+1 SMTC delivers 1.75-second tool-to-tool and 2.0-second chip-to-chip averages. Rapids hit 61.0 m/min (2,400 ipm) on all axes.

High-speed rigid tapping runs at up to 5,000 RPM with 4x retract speed. Rear chip discharge is standard for clean chip evacuation in high-volume production. The compact footprint makes the DC-1-40 easy to integrate into automated cells and production lines.

At approximately $65,000-$85,000 configured, the DC-1-40 costs about $10,000 more than the BT30 DC-1. For shops that need the speed and compactness of a drill center but require 40-taper tool rigidity for larger hole sizes, moderate milling, or standardization with other 40-taper machines in the shop, the DC-1-40 delivers the best of both worlds. Specs derived from Haas DC-1 and DM-1 published data.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X-Axis Travel	508 mm (20 in)
Y-Axis Travel	305 mm (12 in)
Z-Axis Travel	394 mm (15.5 in)
Max Spindle Speed	10000 rpm
Spindle Taper	CT or BT 40
Spindle Motor Power	15.0 hp
Spindle Torque Max	62 Nm (46 ft-lbf) @ 1,700 RPM
Spindle Drive	Inline Direct-Drive
Tool Capacity	18+1 SMTC
Tool To Tool	1.50 s
Chip To Chip	2.50 s
Max Tool Diameter	4.3 in
Max Tool Weight	11.0 lb
Table Size	660 x 305 mm (26 x 12 in)
Table Load Max	227 kg (500 lb)
Rapid Traverse Rate	61.0 m/min (2,400 IPM) all axes
Max Cutting Feed	30.5 m/min (1,200 IPM)
Max Tapping Speed	5,000 RPM
Chip Discharge	Rear discharge standard
Positioning Accuracy	±0.010 mm (±0.0004 in)
Repeatability	±0.005 mm (±0.0002 in)
Machine Weight	2,404 kg (5,300 lb)
Coolant Capacity	40 gal
CNC Control	Haas Next Generation Control (NGC)
Travels	S.A.E
X Axis	23.60 in
Y Axis	17.70 in
Z Axis	11.80 in
Spindle Nose To Table	5.9 in
Spindle	S.A.E
Max Rating	15.0 hp
Max Speed	10000 rpm
Max Torque	52.0 ft-lbf @ 3000 rpm
Drive System	Inline Direct-Drive
Taper	CT40
Bearing Lubrication	Grease Packed
Cooling	Liquid Cooled
Table	S.A.E
Length	27.6 in
Width	16.5 in
T Slot Width	0.550 in
T Slot Center Distance	4.92 in
Number Of Std T Slots	3
Max Weight On Table	550 lb
Feedrates	S.A.E
Max Cutting	1200 ipm
Rapids On X	1890 ipm
Rapids On Y	1890 ipm
Rapids On Z	1890 ipm
Axis Motors	S.A.E
Max Thrust X	2054 lbf
Max Thrust Y	2054 lbf
Max Thrust Z	2054 lbf
Tool Changer	S.A.E
Type	Turret
Capacity	20
Max Tool Diameter Large	6.3 in
Max Tool Length	7.90 in
Tapping	S.A.E
General	S.A.E
Air Requirements	S.A.E
Air Required	4 scfm @ 100 psi
Inline Air Hose	3/8 in
Coupler	3/8 in
Air Pressure Min	80 psi
Electrical Specification	S.A.E
Input Ac Voltage Low	220 VAC
Full Load Amps Low	40 A
Input Ac Voltage High	440 VAC
Full Load Amps High	20 A
Dimensions Shipping	S.A.E
Domestic Pallet	100.0 in x 79.0 in x 100.0 in
Export Pallet	100.0 in x 79.0 in x 100.0 in
Machine Weight	7040 lb
Haas Rotary	HAAS MACHINE
Ha5c	DC-1/40
Ha5c T	DC-1/40
Ha5c2	DC-1/40
Ha5c2 T	DC-1/40
Ha5c3	DC-1/40
Ha5c3 T	DC-1/40
Ha5c4	DC-1/40
Ha5c4 T	DC-1/40
Ha5cs	DC-1/40
Hqda5	DC-1/40
Hrt100	DC-1/40
Hrt160	DC-1/40
Hrt160sp	DC-1/40
Hrt160ss	DC-1/40
Hrt200hs	DC-1/40
Hrt210	DC-1/40
Hrt210hs	DC-1/40
Hrt210ht	DC-1/40
Hrt210sp	DC-1/40
Hrt210ss	DC-1/40
Hrta5	DC-1/40
Hrta6	DC-1/40
T5c	DC-1/40
Th240	DC-1/40
Trt70	DC-1/40

Specifications sourced from haascnc.com — verified 2026-03-28

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

40-taper spindle provides significantly more tool rigidity than the BT30 DC-1, supporting larger drills and light milling
2,400 IPM rapids and 1.75-second tool-to-tool changes match BT30 drill center speed with better tool capability
Standardizes on CT/BT 40 tooling with the rest of a shop's DM and VF-series machines
Rear chip discharge keeps work zone clean for high-volume production without operator intervention
Compact footprint integrates into automated cells and production lines alongside other 40-taper machines
High-speed rigid tapping at 5,000 RPM with 4x retract handles rapid tapping cycles

Limitations

15 hp spindle is not designed for heavy milling or roughing, limiting the machine to drill/tap and light milling work
500 lb table load and 20 x 12 inch travel restrict the machine to smaller parts and plates
Costs about $10K more than the BT30 DC-1 for the same envelope and speed
40-taper tooling is heavier, which may marginally affect tool change dynamics compared to BT30

Best For

High-volume drill-and-tap operations where 40-taper rigidity is needed for larger hole sizes Production lines standardized on CT/BT 40 tooling that need a compact, high-speed drill center Automotive and aerospace production drilling in aluminum and steel that exceeds BT30 tool rigidity limits Shops adding a dedicated drilling station that shares tooling with existing DM or VF-series machines Medical device and electronics manufacturers requiring precision hole patterns with larger tool capability

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What does a new Haas DC-1-40 cost?

Base price starts around $65,000. With high-speed spindle upgrade, through-spindle coolant, and probe, configured price runs $75,000-$85,000. The rear chip discharge and 18+1 SMTC are included standard.

02 What is the difference between the DC-1-40 and the standard DC-1?

The DC-1-40 uses a CT/BT 40 taper spindle while the standard DC-1 uses BT30. Same travel, same rapids, same footprint. The 40-taper provides more tool rigidity and clamping force for larger drills and light milling. The BT30 DC-1 is lighter and slightly faster in acceleration.

03 Should I buy a DC-1-40 or a DM-1?

Both share the 40-taper spindle, 10,000 RPM, and similar speed. The DM-1 has a larger table (26 x 15 vs 26 x 12 in) and more Y-travel (16 vs 12 in) but lacks rear chip discharge. Choose the DC-1-40 for dedicated high-volume drilling with automatic chip evacuation; choose the DM-1 for more versatile drill/mill work.

04 Can the DC-1-40 do milling work?

Light milling is possible — face milling, shallow pocketing, and contouring in aluminum and softer materials. The 40-taper spindle gives it more milling capability than the BT30 DC-1, but for serious milling work, the DM-1 or DM-2 are better choices.