Machine Comparison
DN Solutions DHF 8000 vs DN Solutions DNM 5AX 500
DN Solutions vs DN Solutions · 5-Axis Machining Centers
Summary
The DN Solutions DHF 8000 and DNM 5AX 500 are both 5-axis machining centers, but they serve different jobs. The DHF 8000 is a large horizontal 5-axis machine with 1,450 x 1,200 x 1,500 mm of travel and a 2,000 kg (4,409 lb) load. The DNM 5AX 500 is a compact 40-taper machine with 550 x 510 x 500 mm of travel and a 350 kg (772 lb) load.
The DHF 8000 also leads on cutting force and capacity: 22/35 kW (29/47 hp) and 960 N·m (708 ft-lb) against 18.5 kW (25 hp) and 117 Nm (86 ft-lb), 60 tools against 30, and 40 m/min (1,575 ipm) rapids against 36 m/min (1,417 ipm). The DNM 5AX 500 spins faster, 12,000 RPM (15,000 RPM optional) against 6,000 rpm, and weighs 9,500 kg against 31,000 kg.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | DN Solutions DHF 8000 | DN Solutions DNM 5AX 500 |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 1,450 mm (57 in) ▲ | 550 mm (21.7 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 1,200 mm (47 in) ▲ | 510 mm (20.1 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 1,500 mm (59 in) ▲ | 500 mm (19.7 in) |
| Max Table / Workpiece Load | 2,000 kg (4,409 lb) ▲ | 350 kg (772 lb) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 6,000 rpm | 12,000 RPM (15,000 RPM optional) ▲ |
| Spindle Power | 22/35 kW (29/47 hp) ▲ | 18.5 kW (25 hp) |
| Spindle Torque | 960 N·m (708 ft-lb) ▲ | 117 Nm (86 ft-lb) |
| Spindle Taper / Nose | BT 50/CAT580/DIN50/ HSK-A100 | BBT 40 (BIG PLUS CAT 40) |
| Tool Capacity | 60 | 30 (40/60 optional) |
| Rapid Traverse | 40 m/min (1,575 ipm) ▲ | 36 m/min (1,417 ipm) |
| Machine Weight | 31,000 kg (68,343 lb) | 9,500 kg (20,944 lb) |
| Floor Space | 11,835 × 5,830 × 4,075 mm (466 × 230 × 160 in) | 3,400 x 3,200 x 3,200 mm (134 x 126 x 126 in) |
Advantages
DN Solutions DHF 8000
- 1,450 x 1,200 x 1,500 mm of travel against 550 x 510 x 500 mm
- 2,000 kg (4,409 lb) load against 350 kg (772 lb)
- 960 N·m (708 ft-lb) and 22/35 kW (29/47 hp) against 117 Nm (86 ft-lb) and 18.5 kW (25 hp)
- 60 tools against 30 standard
DN Solutions DNM 5AX 500
- 12,000 RPM spindle (15,000 RPM optional) against 6,000 rpm
- A 9,500 kg (20,944 lb) machine on 3,400 x 3,200 mm of floor against 31,000 kg and 11,835 × 5,830 mm
Verdict
Part size decides. The DHF 8000 is for large titanium and Inconel structural parts, engine components and valve bodies up to 2,000 kg, where 960 N·m and 1,500 mm of Z travel matter. The DNM 5AX 500 is for medical implants, aerospace brackets and fittings, and motorsport parts within 550 mm, where its 12,000 RPM spindle suits smaller tools and it can serve as a first 5-axis machine.