Machine Comparison
DN Solutions PUMA 1000 vs DN Solutions Puma 2600
DN Solutions vs DN Solutions · CNC Lathes
Summary
The DN Solutions PUMA 1000 and the DN Solutions Puma 2600 are both turning-only lathes, but they serve different jobs. The PUMA 1000 is a heavy lathe for shafts, rolls and flanges up to 1,000 mm (39 in) in diameter and 2,040 mm (80 in) long. The Puma 2600 is a mid-size machine on a 10 in chuck for parts up to 481 mm (19 in) in diameter and 790 mm (31 in) long.
The PUMA 1000 is rated 75 kW (101 hp) against 30 kW (40 hp), with 11,011 Nm (8,121 ft-lb) (1000A) or 12,040 Nm (8,880 ft-lb) (1000B) of torque against 327 N·m (241 ft-lb). The Puma 2600 is the faster machine, at 3,500 rpm against 500 RPM (1000A) or 300 RPM (1000B), with 30 m/min (1,181 ipm) rapids against 12 m/min (472 in/min).
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | DN Solutions PUMA 1000 | DN Solutions Puma 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 540 mm (21 in) ▲ | 260 mm (10 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 2,130 mm (84 in) ▲ | 830 mm (33 in) |
| Max Turning Diameter | 1,000 mm (39 in) ▲ | 481 mm (19 in) |
| Max Turning Length | 2,040 mm (80 in) ▲ | 790 mm (31 in) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 500 RPM (1000A) / 300 RPM (1000B) | 3,500 rpm ▲ |
| Spindle Power | 75 kW (101 hp) ▲ | 30 kW (40 hp) |
| Spindle Torque | 11,011 Nm (8,121 ft-lb) (1000A) / 12,040 Nm (8,880 ft-lb) (1000B) ▲ | 327 N·m (241 ft-lb) |
| Tool Capacity | 10-station turret | 12 |
| Rapid Traverse | 12 m/min (472 in/min) | 30 m/min (1,181 ipm) ▲ |
| Machine Weight | 21,000 kg (46,297 lb) (1000A) / 23,000 kg (50,706 lb) (1000B) | 5,400 kg (11,905 lb) |
Advantages
DN Solutions PUMA 1000
- 1,000 mm (39 in) turning diameter against 481 mm (19 in)
- 2,040 mm (80 in) turning length against 790 mm (31 in)
- 75 kW (101 hp) spindle against 30 kW (40 hp)
- Up to 12,040 Nm (8,880 ft-lb) of torque against 327 N·m (241 ft-lb)
DN Solutions Puma 2600
- 3,500 rpm spindle against 500 RPM (1000A) or 300 RPM (1000B)
- 30 m/min (1,181 ipm) rapids against 12 m/min (472 in/min)
- A 5,400 kg (11,905 lb) machine against 21,000 kg (46,297 lb) or more
Verdict
Choose by part size. The DN Solutions PUMA 1000 is for heavy shafts, rolls and flanges up to 1,000 mm (39 in) in diameter and 2,040 mm (80 in) long, roughed at low speed with 75 kW (101 hp). The DN Solutions Puma 2600 suits medium-size turning up to 481 mm (19 in) in diameter and 790 mm (31 in) long, where 3,500 rpm and faster rapids shorten cycles on a 5,400 kg (11,905 lb) machine.