Machine Comparison
DN Solutions FM 200 5AX LINEAR vs DN Solutions HFP 1540
DN Solutions vs DN Solutions · 5-Axis Machining Centers
Summary
The DN Solutions FM 200 5AX LINEAR and DN Solutions HFP 1540 are both 5-axis machines from DN Solutions, but they serve different jobs. The FM 200 5AX LINEAR is a small high-speed machine with 200 x 340 x 300 mm of travel; the HFP 1540 is a large machine with 4,200 x 1,600 x 550 mm of travel for long, flat parts.
The FM 200 5AX LINEAR spins to 42,000 rpm against 30,000 rpm, uses an HSK-E40 taper against HSK-A63, carries 24 tools, and weighs 7,000 kg (15,432 lb) on a 2,225 × 1,972 mm footprint. The HFP 1540 is offered with 60, 90 or 120 tools, weighs 74,200 kg (163,583 lb) and needs 18,135 × 8,000 mm of floor.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | DN Solutions FM 200 5AX LINEAR | DN Solutions HFP 1540 |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 200 mm (8 in) | 4,200 mm (165 in) ▲ |
| Y-Axis Travel | 340 mm (13 in) | 1,600 mm (63 in) ▲ |
| Z-Axis Travel | 300 mm (12 in) | 550 mm (22 in) ▲ |
| Max Spindle Speed | 42,000 rpm ▲ | 30,000 rpm |
| Spindle Taper / Nose | HSK-E40 | HSK-A63 |
| Tool Capacity | 24 | 60/90/120 |
| Machine Weight | 7,000 kg (15,432 lb) | 74,200 kg (163,583 lb) |
| Floor Space | 2,225 × 1,972 × 2,375 mm (88 × 78 × 94 in) | 18,135 × 8,000 × 4,250 mm (714 × 315 × 167 in) |
Advantages
DN Solutions FM 200 5AX LINEAR
- 42,000 rpm spindle against 30,000 rpm for micro-machining and fine detail
- Compact 2,225 × 1,972 × 2,375 mm footprint against 18,135 × 8,000 × 4,250 mm
- 7,000 kg (15,432 lb) machine against 74,200 kg (163,583 lb)
DN Solutions HFP 1540
- 4,200 mm (165 in) of X travel against 200 mm (8 in)
- 1,600 mm (63 in) of Y and 550 mm (22 in) of Z against 340 mm (13 in) and 300 mm (12 in)
- HSK-A63 taper and a magazine of 60, 90 or 120 tools
Verdict
Choose by part size. The DN Solutions FM 200 5AX LINEAR is for small mold and die components and fine-detail contoured finishing, where 42,000 rpm and a small envelope fit the work. The DN Solutions HFP 1540 is for long aluminum structural parts machined from plate, with 4,200 mm of X travel and an HSK-A63 spindle at 30,000 rpm. A shop considering one is rarely considering the other.