Machine Comparison
DN Solutions HC 400 II vs Haas EC-1600
DN Solutions vs Haas Automation · Horizontal Machining Centers
Summary
The DN Solutions HC 400 II and Haas EC-1600 are both horizontal machining centers, but they are in different size classes and serve different jobs. The HC 400 II is a compact 40-taper machine with 600 mm (24 in) of X travel and a 400 × 400 mm pallet. The Haas EC-1600 is a large 50-taper machine with 64 in (1,626 mm) of X travel and a 10,000 lb (4,536 kg) table load.
The EC-1600 also has 50 in (1,270 mm) of Y travel against 560 mm, a 30 hp (22.4 kW) spindle against 18.5/11 kW, 340 ft-lbf (460 N·m) of torque against 353.4 N·m, and 50+1 tools against 40. The HC 400 II rapids at 40 m/min (1,575 ipm) against 600 ipm (15.2 m/min) and weighs 11,000 kg against 30,000 lb (13,608 kg).
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | DN Solutions HC 400 II | Haas EC-1600 |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 600 mm (24 in) | 64 in (1,626 mm) ▲ |
| Y-Axis Travel | 560 mm (22 in) | 50 in (1,270 mm) ▲ |
| Z-Axis Travel | 565 mm (22 in) | 32 in (813 mm) ▲ |
| Max Table / Workpiece Load | 400 kg (882 lb) | 10,000 lb (4,536 kg) ▲ |
| Max Spindle Speed | 8,000 rpm; option: 12,000 rpm ▲ | 7,500 rpm |
| Spindle Power | 18.5/11 kW (25/15 hp) | 30 hp (22.4 kW) ▲ |
| Spindle Torque | 353.4 N·m (261 ft-lb) | 340 ft-lbf @ 700 rpm (460 N·m @ 700 rpm) ▲ |
| Spindle Taper / Nose | ISO 40 | CT or BT 50 |
| Tool Capacity | 40 | 50+1 ▲ |
| Rapid Traverse | 40 m/min (1,575 ipm) ▲ | 600 ipm (15.2 m/min) |
| Machine Weight | 11,000 kg (24,251 lb) | 30,000 lb (13,608 kg) |
Advantages
DN Solutions HC 400 II
- 40 m/min (1,575 ipm) rapids against 600 ipm (15.2 m/min)
- 11,000 kg (24,251 lb) machine against 30,000 lb (13,608 kg)
- Sized for production brackets, housings and valve bodies on a 400 × 400 mm pallet
Haas EC-1600
- 64 x 50 x 32 in (1,626 x 1,270 x 813 mm) of X/Y/Z travel against 600 x 560 x 565 mm
- 10,000 lb (4,536 kg) table load against 400 kg (882 lb)
- 30 hp (22.4 kW) spindle with a CT or BT 50 taper against 18.5/11 kW and ISO 40
- 50+1 tools against 40
Verdict
These machines serve different jobs. The HC 400 II fits small-to-medium automotive and hydraulic parts run at production volume, where 40 m/min rapids cut non-cutting time and floor space is limited. The Haas EC-1600 fits large castings, frames, valve bodies and pump housings that need 64 in of X travel and a 10,000 lb table, including shops moving off a boring mill.