Huron NX 40

Q: How much does the Huron NX 40 cost?

The price estimate for the Huron NX 40 is uncertain: we have no price for it that we can cite and no estimate we can stand behind, so we give no figure. Configuration, tooling, automation and installation move the final price substantially. A specific price can be requested at https://machinetoolindex.com/machines/huron-nx-40#price; the request is passed to Huron or an authorised dealer.

Specs verified 2026-10-04 · huron.fr Updated 2026-10-04

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Key Specifications

Max Spindle

6,000 rpm

Spindle Taper

ISO 50

Tool Capacity

Table Size

2,200 x 1,250 mm (86.6 x 49.2 in)

Spindle Power

32.3 kW (43.3 hp)

Accuracy

X / Y / Z: 0.020 mm (0.0008 in)

How much does the Huron NX 40 cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the Huron NX 40 that we can stand behind, so we show no number. Configuration, options and installation move the final price a long way: a quote is the reliable figure.

Overview

The Huron NX 40 is a three-axis portal milling centre built for roughing: an ISO 50 spindle with 32.3 kW and 170 Nm, a 6,000 kg (13,228 lb) table load and 22,000 kg (48,501 lb) of machine. Travels are 2,200 x 1,500 x 800 mm (86.6 x 59.1 x 31.5 in). It is the smallest of the four NX models.

Huron's own tagline for the series is power and rigidity for roughing, and one design detail backs it up. The vertical axis runs on a friction guiding system, which Huron credits with high chip removal capacity. Sliding ways damp cutting vibration better than rolling elements, and the price is speed: the Z axis traverses at 15 m/min and X and Y at 20 m/min.

The spindle tops out at 6,000 rpm with a nominal speed of 1,750 rpm. This is a machine for large inserted cutters, not small ball-nose tools. The 40-pocket changer accepts tools of 125 mm diameter, or 220 mm with free neighbours, up to 350 mm long and 15 kg.

A 2,200 x 1,250 mm table sits between uprights that Huron says are set wide apart to use the full volume. Access is through a tunnel-type shroud. Positioning is stated at 0.020 mm and repeatability at 0.008 mm. Allow 5,100 x 8,200 mm of floor and 4,630 mm of height.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X Axis Travel	2,200 mm (86.6 in)
Y Axis Travel	1,500 mm (59.1 in)
Z Axis Travel	800 mm (31.5 in)
Rapid Traverse Xyz	X / Y: 20 m/min; Z: 15 m/min
Table Size	2,200 x 1,250 mm (86.6 x 49.2 in)
Max Table Load	6,000 kg (13,228 lb)
Max Spindle Speed	6,000 rpm
Spindle Taper	ISO 50
Spindle Motor Power	32.3 kW (43.3 hp)
Spindle Torque	170 Nm (125.4 lb-ft)
Spindle Nominal Speed	1,750 rpm
Tool Capacity	40
Max Tool Diameter (full magazine)	125 / 220 mm (4.9 / 8.7 in)
Max Tool Weight	15 kg (33 lb)
Max Tool Length	350 mm (13.8 in)
Positioning Accuracy	X / Y / Z: 0.020 mm (0.0008 in)
Repeatability	X / Y / Z: 0.008 mm (0.0003 in)
Machine Width	5,100 mm (200.8 in)
Machine Depth	8,200 mm (322.8 in)
Machine Height	4,630 mm (182.3 in)
Machine Weight	22,000 kg (48,501 lb)

Specifications sourced from huron.fr — verified 2026-10-04

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

ISO 50 spindle with 32.3 kW and 170 Nm for heavy cutters
Friction guiding system on the vertical axis, which Huron cites for high chip removal on roughing
6,000 kg (13,228 lb) table load on a 2,200 x 1,250 mm table
Tools up to 220 mm in diameter with adjacent pockets free, and 15 kg in weight
40 tool housings, more than the 24 of the NX 70

Limitations

Top spindle speed is 6,000 rpm, too low for small-tool finishing
Rapids are 20 m/min on X and Y and 15 m/min on Z
Positioning is stated as 0.020 mm and repeatability as 0.008 mm
Takes 8,200 mm of depth and 4,630 mm of height

Best For

Roughing and semi-finishing of large steel and cast-iron parts Machine frames, plates and weldments up to 6,000 kg General mechanical engineering work in the 2,200 x 1,500 mm class Die blocks that need 50-taper tooling

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What is the Huron NX 40 designed for?

Huron describes the NX series as flexible, modular three-axis portal milling centres for general mechanical and precision engineering, aimed at intense machining of large, heavy and complex parts. With an ISO 50 spindle of 32.3 kW and 170 Nm, the NX 40 is set up for roughing.

02 What are the travels and table load of the NX 40?

Travels are 2,200 mm in X, 1,500 mm in Y and 800 mm in Z. The table is 2,200 x 1,250 mm and its admissible load is 6,000 kg (13,228 lb).

03 How does the NX 40 differ from the NX 50?

The NX 50 extends X travel to 3,200 mm on a 3,000 x 1,250 mm table rated for 8,000 kg. Y and Z, the spindle and the tool changer are the same. The NX 50 weighs 25,000 kg against 22,000 kg for the NX 40, and its X rapid is 15 m/min instead of 20 m/min.

04 What size tools does the NX 40 handle?

The changer has 40 housings. Tools can be 125 mm in diameter, or 220 mm when adjacent housings are empty, up to 350 mm long and up to 15 kg (33 lb). The spindle taper is ISO 50.