Haas Automation Vertical Machining Centers (VMC)

Haas DC-2-40 Drill Center

List US$94,995 Specs verified 2026-10-02 · haascnc.com Updated 2026-10-02

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Key Specifications

X Travel

39.4 in (1,000 mm)

Y Travel

19.7 in (500 mm)

Z Travel

19.7 in (500 mm)

Max Spindle

10,000 rpm

Spindle Taper

CT40

Tool Capacity

How much does the Haas DC-2-40 Drill Center cost?

Manufacturer list price

US$94,995

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

Overview

Among the Haas drill centers, the DC-2-40 Drill Center has the most room under the spindle: 19.7 in (500 mm) of Z travel, with the spindle nose reaching 25.6 in (650 mm) above the table at the top of its stroke. X travel is 39.4 in (1,000 mm), Y is 19.7 in (500 mm), and the spindle is a CT40 inline direct-drive unit rated 15 hp (11.2 kW) with a 10,000 rpm top speed.

That Z stroke separates it from its nearest relatives. The DC-2 Drill Center covers the same X and Y but has 13 in (330 mm) of Z, and the DC-1-40 has 11.8 in (300 mm). Here a tall fixture or a deep part can sit on the table and still leave room for a tool of the maximum 7.9 in (200 mm) length to retract clear of it.

Spindle torque is 52 ft-lbf (70.5 N·m) at 3,000 rpm. The 20-tool turret accepts tools up to 11 lb (5 kg), 4.3 in (110 mm) in diameter with every pocket filled, and 6.3 in (160 mm) when the pockets on either side are left empty. A change takes 1.5 s tool-to-tool or 2.5 s chip-to-chip, and rapids are 1,890 ipm (48 m/min), so the machine keeps drill-center pace while carrying 40-taper tools.

The table is 43.3 × 19.7 in (1,100 × 500 mm) with five T-slots at 3.94 in (100 mm) spacing. Its 772 lb (350 kg) load rating, more than the travels, is what limits heavy workholding, so weigh fixture plates before planning a full table. Haas lists a starting price of US$94,995 and a shipping weight of 8,860 lb (4,019 kg).

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X-Axis Travel	39.4 in (1,000 mm)
Y-Axis Travel	19.7 in (500 mm)
Z-Axis Travel	19.7 in (500 mm)
Spindle Nose to Table (max)	25.6 in (650 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	43.3 × 19.7 in (1,100 × 500 mm)
T-Slot Width	0.63 in (16 mm)
T-Slot Center Distance	3.94 in (100 mm)
T-Slots	5
Max Table Load	772 lb (350 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	66 gal (250 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	123.8 × 90 × 101 in (314 × 229 × 257 cm)
Shipping Export Pallet	123.8 × 90 × 101 in (314 × 229 × 257 cm)
Machine Weight	8,860 lb (4,019 kg)

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

19.7 in (500 mm) of Z travel, against 13 in (330 mm) on the DC-2 Drill Center and 11.8 in (300 mm) on the DC-1-40
CT40 spindle with 52 ft-lbf (70.5 N·m) at 3,000 rpm and a 10,000 rpm top speed
39.4 in (1,000 mm) of X travel and a 43.3 × 19.7 in (1,100 × 500 mm) table with five T-slots
Tool changes in 1.5 s tool-to-tool and 2.5 s chip-to-chip, with 1,890 ipm (48 m/min) rapids
Takes tools up to 11 lb (5 kg), and up to 6.3 in (160 mm) in diameter when adjacent pockets are empty

Limitations

Table load is 772 lb (350 kg), which a steel fixture plate across a 43.3 in (1,100 mm) table can use up quickly
Spindle power is 15 hp (11.2 kW), so the large cutters a CT40 taper can carry still have to be run at light depths
The turret holds 20 tools, one fewer than the BT30 DC-2 Drill Center
Tool length is capped at 7.9 in (200 mm), so drills cannot use the full 19.7 in (500 mm) of Z as hole depth

Best For

Tall fixtures and deep parts that need up to 19.7 in (500 mm) of Z Long plates and multi-vise setups across 39.4 in (1,000 mm) of X Drilling, tapping and face milling with CT40 tools up to 11 lb (5 kg) Production parts with frequent tool changes at 2.5 s chip-to-chip

Frequently Asked Questions

01 How much Z clearance does the DC-2-40 have?

Z travel is 19.7 in (500 mm). The spindle nose is 5.9 in (150 mm) above the table at the bottom of the stroke and 25.6 in (650 mm) at the top. Maximum tool length is 7.9 in (200 mm), so with the longest tool loaded there is still clearance over a tall part or fixture when the head is fully raised.

02 Is the DC-2-40 the same machine as the DC-2 with a bigger spindle?

Not quite. X and Y travel, the 43.3 × 19.7 in (1,100 × 500 mm) table and the 772 lb (350 kg) table load are the same. The DC-2 Drill Center has a BT30 spindle with 14 ft-lbf (19 N·m) at 2,500 rpm, 21 tools and 13 in (330 mm) of Z. The DC-2-40 has a CT40 spindle with 52 ft-lbf (70.5 N·m) at 3,000 rpm, 20 tools and 19.7 in (500 mm) of Z.

03 What tools fit the DC-2-40 turret?

It is a 20-tool turret for CT40 holders. A tool can weigh up to 11 lb (5 kg) and be up to 7.9 in (200 mm) long. Diameter is limited to 4.3 in (110 mm) with all pockets full, or 6.3 in (160 mm) if the adjacent pockets are left empty, which reduces the number of tools the turret can carry.

04 How heavy a load can the DC-2-40 table take?

772 lb (350 kg). The table is 43.3 × 19.7 in (1,100 × 500 mm) with five 0.63 in (16 mm) T-slots on 3.94 in (100 mm) centres. Add the weight of vises, plates and parts together; a long steel fixture plate takes a large share of that rating before any parts go on.

05 What does the DC-2-40 need for power, air and coolant?

220 VAC three-phase at 40 A, or 440 VAC three-phase at 20 A. Air consumption is 4 scfm at 100 psi (113 L/min at 6.9 bar) and the supply must not fall below 80 psi (5.5 bar). The coolant tank holds 66 gal (250 L). The shipping pallet is 123.8 × 90 × 101 in (314 × 229 × 257 cm).