Machine Comparison
DN Solutions BVM 5700 vs DN Solutions DBM 5040
DN Solutions vs DN Solutions · Vertical Machining Centers
Summary
The DN Solutions BVM 5700 and the DN Solutions DBM 5040 serve different jobs. The BVM 5700 is a vertical machining center for die and mold work, with 1,050 mm (41 in) of X travel and an ISO 40 spindle. The DBM 5040 is a large-format machine for heavy plates, weldments and castings, with 4,250 mm (167 in) of X travel and a CAT 50 / BT 50 spindle.
The DBM 5040 travels 4,250 x 3,000 x 1,100 mm against 1,050 x 570 x 460 mm, carries a 5,000 x 3,000 mm (197 x 118 in) table against 1,300 × 570 mm (51 × 22 in), and is rated for 20,000 kg (44,092 lb) against 1,000 kg (2,205 lb). Spindle power is the same on both at 37 kW (50 hp). The BVM 5700 is the far smaller machine, 7,500 kg (16,535 lb) against 75,000 kg (165,347 lb).
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | DN Solutions BVM 5700 | DN Solutions DBM 5040 |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 1,050 mm (41 in) | 4,250 mm (167 in) ▲ |
| Y-Axis Travel | 570 mm (22 in) | 3,000 mm (118 in) ▲ |
| Z-Axis Travel | 460 mm (18 in) | 1,100 mm (43 in) ▲ |
| Table Size | 1,300 × 570 mm (51 × 22 in) | 5,000 x 3,000 mm (197 x 118 in) |
| Max Table / Workpiece Load | 1,000 kg (2,205 lb) | 20,000 kg (44,092 lb) ▲ |
| Spindle Power | 37 kW (50 hp) | 37 kW (50 hp) |
| Spindle Taper / Nose | ISO 40 | CAT 50 / BT 50 |
| Machine Weight | 7,500 kg (16,535 lb) | 75,000 kg (165,347 lb) |
Advantages
DN Solutions BVM 5700
- Far smaller and lighter machine: 7,500 kg (16,535 lb) against 75,000 kg (165,347 lb)
- Built for die and mold cores and cavities, including mold finishing with thermal displacement correction
DN Solutions DBM 5040
- 4,250 x 3,000 x 1,100 mm of travel against 1,050 x 570 x 460 mm
- 20,000 kg (44,092 lb) table load against 1,000 kg (2,205 lb)
- 5,000 x 3,000 mm (197 x 118 in) table and a CAT 50 / BT 50 spindle against ISO 40
- W-axis crossrail for parts of varying height
Verdict
These machines fit different jobs. The DN Solutions DBM 5040 is for heavy plate, weldment and casting work up to 20,000 kg (44,092 lb), using 4,250 mm (167 in) of X travel and a 50-taper spindle. The DN Solutions BVM 5700 is for die and mold parts within 1,050 x 570 x 460 mm and loads up to 1,000 kg (2,205 lb), in a machine a tenth of the weight. Both have 37 kW (50 hp) at the spindle, so part size decides.