MORI SEIKI NH4000DCG – 2010
USED MORI SEIKI NH4000DCG – 2010
The MORI SEIKI NH4000DCG – 2010 is a high-performance horizontal machining center designed for precision production machining, multi-sided work, and high-volume manufacturing. Its DCG (Driven at the Center of Gravity) design was developed to improve rigidity, dynamic response, surface quality, and machining accuracy.
The NH4000DCG provides approximately 22.0″ of X-axis travel, 22.0″ of Y-axis travel, and 24.8″ of Z-axis travel. It uses 400 x 400 mm pallets, with a standard pallet capacity of approximately 880 lbs, and can accommodate workpieces up to approximately 24.8″ in diameter and 35.4″ in height.
A typical 2010 configuration uses a 14,000 RPM No. 40 spindle, with BT40, CAT40, or other tooling configurations depending on the machine. The platform was available with 40-, 60-, 120-, and rack-type 180-tool systems, along with dual-pallet APC configurations.
The 2010 model year is also found with the MORI SEIKI MSX-701 IV / FANUC 31i-A MAPPS 4 control, 14,000 RPM spindle, 60-tool ATC, 7.0 MPa through-spindle coolant, linear scales, Renishaw probing, chip conveyor, and other production-oriented options.
MORI SEIKI NH4000DCG – 2010 – AXIS
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Machine Type | Horizontal Machining Center |
| Number of Axes | 4-axis configuration commonly available |
| X-Axis Travel | 22.0″ |
| Y-Axis Travel | 22.0″ |
| Z-Axis Travel | 24.8″ |
| B-Axis | Full 4th-axis rotary indexing on equipped machines |
| B-Axis Resolution | Up to 0.001° with full 4th-axis configuration |
| CNC Control | MORI SEIKI MSX-701 / MAPPS |
| Spindle Taper | BT40 / CAT40 depending configuration |
The NH4000DCG is fundamentally a horizontal machining platform, and its rotary B-axis allows workpieces to be indexed for machining multiple faces without repeated manual repositioning.
MORI SEIKI NH4000DCG – 2010 – AXIS TRAVELS / WORK ENVELOPE
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 22.0″ / 560 mm |
| Y-Axis Travel | 22.0″ / 560 mm |
| Z-Axis Travel | 24.8″ / 630 mm |
| Spindle Center to Pallet Surface | 3.1″ – 25.2″ |
| Pallet Center to Spindle Gauge Plane | 3.9″ – 28.7″ |
| Pallet Size | 15.7″ x 15.7″ |
| Maximum Workpiece Swing | 24.8″ |
| Maximum Workpiece Height | 35.4″ |
| Maximum Workpiece Weight | 880 lbs |
| Rapid Traverse | Approx. 1,968 IPM |
The NH4000DCG offers a relatively compact footprint while providing a substantial horizontal machining envelope. The 400 mm square pallet and approximately 880-lb load capacity make it suitable for production fixtures and medium-sized components.
MORI SEIKI NH4000DCG – 2010 – CAPACITY
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Pallet Size | 400 x 400 mm / 15.7″ x 15.7″ |
| Number of Pallets | 2 standard on dual-pallet configuration |
| Pallet Load Capacity | 400 kg / 880 lbs |
| Maximum Workpiece Diameter | 630 mm / 24.8″ |
| Maximum Workpiece Height | 900 mm / 35.4″ |
| Pallet Indexing | 1° standard / 0.001° with full 4th axis |
| Pallet Changing System | Automatic Pallet Changer |
| Typical Configuration | 2-pallet horizontal machining |
The dual-pallet arrangement allows one pallet to be loaded or unloaded while machining takes place on the other, improving machine utilization in production environments.
MORI SEIKI NH4000DCG – 2010 – SPINDLE
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Spindle Type | Horizontal |
| Maximum Spindle Speed | 14,000 RPM |
| Spindle Motor | Approx. 25 HP peak / 15 HP continuous on standard specification |
| Spindle Taper | No. 40 |
| Tooling | BT40 / CAT40 depending configuration |
| Spindle Bearing | Approx. 70 mm standard |
| High-Speed Option | 20,000 RPM available on certain configurations |
| Spindle Application | Milling, drilling, tapping and contouring |
The 14,000 RPM spindle gives the NH4000DCG strong versatility for both steel and aluminum machining. The original specification also lists a 20,000 RPM spindle option.
MORI SEIKI NH4000DCG – 2010 – TOOL CHANGER
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Tool Changer | Automatic Tool Changer |
| Standard Capacity | 40 tools |
| Available Capacities | 40 / 60 / 120 tools |
| Rack-Type Capacity | Up to 180 tools |
| Maximum Tool Diameter | 2.76″ with adjacent tools |
| Maximum Tool Diameter | 5.51″ with adjacent pockets empty |
| Maximum Tool Length | 15.7″ |
| Maximum Tool Weight | 17.6 lbs |
| Tool-to-Tool Time | Approx. 0.9 sec |
| Chip-to-Chip Time | Approx. 2.8 sec |
| Tool Selection | Fixed address / shorter route access |
The NH4000DCG can be configured with substantial tool capacity, making it especially useful for jobs requiring many tools and multiple operations. A 2010 example is documented with a 60-tool ATC.
MORI SEIKI NH4000DCG – 2010 – CONTROL SYSTEM
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| CNC Control | MORI SEIKI MSX-701 IV |
| CNC Platform | FANUC 31i-A |
| MAPPS | MAPPS 4 |
| Programming | Conversational and EIA/ISO |
| Data Interface | Configuration dependent |
| Tool Management | Available |
| Probing | Renishaw options available |
| Tool Measurement | Available on equipped machines |
| Linear Scale Feedback | Available on equipped machines |
A documented 2010 NH4000DCG is equipped with MSX-701 IV (FANUC 31iA) MAPPS 4, along with linear scales and Renishaw OMP60 probing. Other 2010 machines can have different control or option packages, so the individual machine should be verified before purchase.
MORI SEIKI NH4000DCG – 2010 – COOLANT / CHIP MANAGEMENT
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Coolant System | Flood Coolant |
| Through-Spindle Coolant | Available |
| High-Pressure Coolant | Available |
| Documented TSC Pressure | 7.0 MPa |
| Coolant Tank Capacity | Approx. 535 L / 141 gal |
| Chip Conveyor | Available |
| Chip Collection | Conveyor and bucket configuration |
| Mist Collection | Available depending on configuration |
Through-spindle coolant is particularly useful on a horizontal machining center because coolant can be delivered directly through the tooling to improve chip evacuation and tool cooling. A documented 2010 NH4000DCG includes 7.0 MPa through-spindle coolant and a chip conveyor.
MORI SEIKI NH4000DCG – 2010 – POWER REQUIREMENTS
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Main Spindle Motor | Approx. 18.5 kW / 24.7 HP peak |
| Continuous Spindle Power | Approx. 11 kW / 15 HP |
| Electrical Supply | 3-Phase Industrial Power |
| Electrical Capacity | Approx. 35.2 kVA standard specification |
| Feed Motors | X/Y/Z/B servo motors |
| Exact Voltage | Verify machine nameplate |
| Transformer | May be required depending on facility voltage |
The original NH4000DCG specification lists approximately 35.2 kVA electrical capacity. Actual requirements should always be confirmed from the individual 2010 machine’s electrical plate and documentation before installation.
MORI SEIKI NH4000DCG – 2010 – DIMENSIONS
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Approx. Machine Length | 147.8″ |
| Approx. Machine Width | 90.6″ |
| Approx. Machine Height | 102.8″ |
| Approx. Weight | 21,120 lbs |
| Floor Space | Approx. 2,300 x 3,755 mm |
| Machine Height | Approx. 2,610 mm |
| Installation | Industrial floor installation |
Dimensions can vary considerably depending on pallet changer, chip conveyor, coolant equipment, tool storage, and automation. The base specification lists approximately 2,300 x 3,755 mm floor space and a machine mass of approximately 9,600 kg.
MORI SEIKI NH4000DCG – 2010 – GENERAL INFORMATION
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | MORI SEIKI |
| Model | NH4000DCG |
| Year | 2010 |
| Machine Type | Horizontal Machining Center |
| Control | MSX-701 IV / FANUC 31i-A MAPPS 4 |
| X-Axis Travel | 22.0″ |
| Y-Axis Travel | 22.0″ |
| Z-Axis Travel | 24.8″ |
| Pallet Size | 15.7″ x 15.7″ |
| Pallet Capacity | Approx. 880 lbs |
| Spindle Speed | 14,000 RPM |
| Spindle Taper | BT40 / CAT40 |
| Tool Capacity | 40 / 60 / 120 / 180 depending configuration |
| B-Axis | Full 4th axis available |
| APC | Dual-pallet configuration available |
| Through-Spindle Coolant | Available |
| Chip Conveyor | Available |
| Linear Scales | Available on equipped machines |
| Probing | Renishaw options available |
One documented 2010 NH4000DCG is equipped with 400 mm dual pallets, 0.001° B-axis, 14,000 RPM BT40 spindle, 60-tool ATC, 7.0 MPa through-spindle coolant, linear scales, Renishaw OMP60, Metrol table sensing, and chip conveyor.
INDUSTRIES THAT USE MORI SEIKI NH4000DCG – 2010
The MORI SEIKI NH4000DCG is suitable for industries requiring accurate multi-sided machining and repeatable production:
- Aerospace manufacturing
- Automotive manufacturing
- Defense manufacturing
- Industrial machinery
- Heavy equipment
- Medical components
- Oil and gas
- Energy equipment
- Precision job shops
- Tool and fixture manufacturing
- General metalworking
- Pump and valve manufacturing
The horizontal configuration is particularly advantageous for production work where multiple faces of a component need to be machined with fewer fixture changes.
TYPICAL PARTS MORI SEIKI NH4000DCG – 2010 CAN PRODUCE
The machine can produce a wide range of medium-sized precision components, including:
- Gearbox housings
- Pump bodies
- Valve bodies
- Engine components
- Transmission components
- Hydraulic manifolds
- Aluminum housings
- Steel brackets
- Industrial machine components
- Aerospace structural components
- Fixtures and tooling
- Precision flanges
- Bearing housings
- Multi-sided production parts
The horizontal spindle and rotary pallet system make the NH4000DCG especially effective for parts requiring machining on several sides.
WHY CHOOSE MORI SEIKI NH4000DCG – 2010
The MORI SEIKI NH4000DCG remains attractive on the used CNC market because it combines a compact 400 mm pallet platform with fast axis movement, high spindle speed, automatic pallet changing, and sophisticated control technology.
Key advantages include:
- 22″ X-axis travel
- 22″ Y-axis travel
- 24.8″ Z-axis travel
- 400 x 400 mm pallets
- Approximately 880-lb pallet capacity
- 14,000 RPM spindle
- CAT40/BT40 tooling
- 40- to 180-tool configurations
- Dual-pallet capability
- Full 4th-axis capability
- Through-spindle coolant
- Chip conveyor
- Renishaw probing availability
- Linear-scale feedback availability
- MORI SEIKI MAPPS/FANUC control
The DCG design is another major reason to consider this model. MORI SEIKI developed the technology around controlling machine deformation and improving dynamic performance, making the NH4000DCG well suited to demanding production applications.
WHY BUY USED MORI SEIKI NH4000DCG – 2010
Buying a used MORI SEIKI NH4000DCG – 2010 can provide substantial production capability at a much lower cost than purchasing a comparable new horizontal machining center.
Current market listings show that 2010 NH4000DCG machines remain available, including machines with pallet automation and advanced control configurations. One current U.S. listing for a 2010 machine with MSX-701 III, chip conveyor, full 4th axis, through-tool coolant, and high-pressure coolant is advertised at $39,500.
A 2010 machine can be particularly valuable when it includes:
- Dual automatic pallet changer
- 14,000 RPM spindle
- 60- or 120-tool ATC
- Through-spindle coolant
- High-pressure coolant
- Chip conveyor
- Full 4th-axis B-axis
- Renishaw probing
- Linear scales
- Tool setter
- Low spindle hours
- Low cutting hours
- Complete maintenance records
Before purchasing, inspect the spindle for noise and temperature issues, check B-axis accuracy, verify pallet changer operation, test the ATC, inspect ball screws and linear guides, check probing systems, and review CNC alarm and maintenance history.
HOW MUCH DOES A USED MORI SEIKI NH4000DCG – 2010 COST?
The price of a used MORI SEIKI NH4000DCG – 2010 depends heavily on spindle condition, operating hours, control configuration, pallet changer, ATC capacity, coolant equipment, probing, and overall machine condition.
A current 2010 NH4000DCG listing in the U.S. is advertised at $39,500, while other 2010 machines with pallet automation are listed as request-for-quote. A 2006 NH4000DCG with 14,000 RPM spindle, full 4th axis, dual pallet changer, TSC and chip conveyor is currently listed at $29,500, providing a useful lower-year comparison.
A practical market estimate for a 2010 machine is:
| Machine Condition | Estimated Used Price |
|---|---|
| As-Is / High Hours | $25,000 – $32,000 |
| Running / Average Condition | $32,000 – $40,000 |
| Good Production Condition | $40,000 – $48,000 |
| Excellent / Well Equipped | $48,000 – $58,000 |
| Low-Hour / Exceptional | $58,000+ |
Reasonable target buying range: $35,000 – $48,000
Best estimated listing value: $42,500 – $49,500
A clean 2010 MORI SEIKI NH4000DCG with a 14,000 RPM spindle, dual pallet changer, 60- or 120-tool ATC, full 4th axis, through-spindle coolant, chip conveyor, probing, and documented maintenance can justify pricing toward the upper end of this range. A high-hour machine with spindle, APC, control, or axis issues should be valued considerably lower.
