Machine Comparison
DN Solutions DVF 5000 vs DN Solutions DVF 8000
DN Solutions vs DN Solutions · 5-Axis Machining Centers
Summary
The DN Solutions DVF 5000 and DVF 8000 are 5-axis machining centers from the same family, both with an ISO 40 spindle taper. The DVF 8000 is the larger machine: 1,000 x 900 x 685 mm of X/Y/Z travel against 625 x 450 x 400 mm, and a 1,400 kg (3,086 lb) table load against 400 kg (882 lb).
The DVF 8000 also carries 40 tools against 30 and rapids at 45 m/min (1,772 ipm) against 40 m/min (1,575 ipm). The DVF 5000 is the compact option, weighing 7,500 kg (16,535 lb) against 25,000 kg (55,116 lb) and fitting in a 2,700 × 2,205 × 2,890 mm footprint against 4,097 × 2,950 × 3,670 mm.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | DN Solutions DVF 5000 | DN Solutions DVF 8000 |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 625 mm (25 in) | 1,000 mm (39 in) ▲ |
| Y-Axis Travel | 450 mm (18 in) | 900 mm (35 in) ▲ |
| Z-Axis Travel | 400 mm (16 in) | 685 mm (27 in) ▲ |
| Max Table / Workpiece Load | 400 kg (882 lb) | 1,400 kg (3,086 lb) ▲ |
| Max Spindle Speed | 12,000 rpm; option: 18,000 rpm | 12,000 rpm; option: 18,000 rpm |
| Spindle Power | 18.5 kW (25 hp); option: 22 kW (30 hp) | 22/18.5 kW (30/25 hp) ▲ |
| Spindle Torque | 118 N·m (87 ft-lb) | 204 N·m (151 ft-lb); option: 118 N·m (87 ft-lb) ▲ |
| Spindle Taper / Nose | ISO 40 | ISO 40 |
| Tool Capacity | 30 | 40 ▲ |
| Rapid Traverse | 40 m/min (1,575 ipm) | 45 m/min (1,772 ipm) ▲ |
| Machine Weight | 7,500 kg (16,535 lb) | 25,000 kg (55,116 lb) |
| Floor Space | 2,700 × 2,205 × 2,890 mm (106 × 87 × 114 in) | 4,097 × 2,950 × 3,670 mm (161 × 116 × 144 in) |
Advantages
DN Solutions DVF 5000
- Smaller footprint: 2,700 × 2,205 × 2,890 mm against 4,097 × 2,950 × 3,670 mm
- Lighter machine at 7,500 kg (16,535 lb) against 25,000 kg (55,116 lb)
- Aimed at compact 5-axis cells for aerospace and medical parts, with pallet automation for unattended runs
DN Solutions DVF 8000
- 1,000 x 900 x 685 mm of X/Y/Z travel against 625 x 450 x 400 mm
- 1,400 kg (3,086 lb) table load against 400 kg (882 lb)
- 40 tools against 30
- 45 m/min (1,772 ipm) rapids against 40 m/min (1,575 ipm)
Verdict
Choose by part size and weight. The DVF 5000 suits small-to-medium aluminum, titanium and implant parts within 625 mm of X travel and 400 kg, in a shop where floor space is tight. The DVF 8000 suits heavy, complex parts such as aerospace structure, mold bases and energy components that need 1,000 mm of X travel, 900 mm of Y and a 1,400 kg table.