Machine Comparison
DN Solutions DNX 2100 vs WFL M150
DN Solutions vs WFL · Mill-Turn Machines
Summary
The DN Solutions DNX 2100 and WFL M150 are both mill-turn machines, but they serve different jobs. The DNX 2100 turns parts up to 520 mm (21 in) in diameter and 1,100 mm (43 in) long. The WFL M150 is a heavy machine that swings Ø1,480 mm (58.3 in), and WFL lists turning lengths of up to 12,000 mm (472.4 in) depending on configuration.
The WFL's spindle is built for large diameters and heavy cuts: 103/113 kW (138.1/151.5 hp) and 10,160/14,000 N·m against 18.5/15 kW (25/20 hp) and 326 N-m (240 ft-lb). The DNX 2100 spins far faster, 5,000 rpm against 1,000/1,600 rpm, which is what smaller diameters need to reach cutting speed.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | DN Solutions DNX 2100 | WFL M150 |
|---|---|---|
| Max Turning Diameter | 520 mm (21 in) | Ø1,480 mm (58.3 in) ▲ |
| Max Turning Length | 1,100 mm (43 in) | Up to 12,000 mm (472.4 in) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 5,000 rpm ▲ | 1,000/1,600 rpm |
| Spindle Power | 18.5/15 kW (25/20 hp) | 103/113 kW (138.1/151.5 hp) ▲ |
| Spindle Torque | 326 N-m (240 ft-lb) | 10,160/14,000 N·m (7,493.6/10,325.9 ft-lb) ▲ |
Advantages
DN Solutions DNX 2100
- 5,000 rpm spindle against 1,000/1,600 rpm for small and medium diameters
- Sized for shafts and parts up to 1,100 mm (43 in) long and 520 mm (21 in) in diameter
WFL M150
- Ø1,480 mm (58.3 in) maximum turning diameter against 520 mm (21 in)
- 103/113 kW (138.1/151.5 hp) spindle against 18.5/15 kW (25/20 hp)
- 10,160/14,000 N·m of spindle torque against 326 N-m (240 ft-lb)
Verdict
Choose by part size. The WFL M150 is for turbine rotors, large valve bodies, landing gear and drive components up to Ø1,480 mm, where 103/113 kW and 10,160/14,000 N·m are needed. The DN Solutions DNX 2100 is for shafts and parts within 520 mm in diameter, where its 5,000 rpm spindle suits the work. A shop weighing one is rarely weighing the other.