DN Solutions DBC 160
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Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Table Size
How much does the DN Solutions DBC 160 cost?
Estimated price range
Our best estimate for a cnc boring machine in this class — not a quote from DN Solutions. Configuration moves it a long way.
Overview
The DN Solutions DBC 160 is a horizontal boring mill for 20,000 kg (44,092 lb) workpieces: a 2,200 × 2,000 mm (87 × 79 in) table, a 45 kW (60 hp) ISO 50 spindle with 3,900 N·m (2,876 ft-lb), and travels of 4,000 mm (157 in) in X, 2,500 mm (98 in) in Y and 1,600 mm (63 in) in Z. Top spindle speed is 2,000 rpm.
Every one of those figures leans toward mass and metal removal. The table is close to square and takes a third more weight than the 15,000 kg (33,069 lb) of the DBC 130 L II, a machine with the same X and Y travel. Spindle power is about 73% higher than the 26/22 kW (35/29 hp) of the DBC 130 L II and torque about 15% higher than its 3,383 N·m (2,495 ft-lb). The machine itself weighs 49,000 kg (108,027 lb).
The price of that capacity shows in two rows. Z travel is 1,600 mm (63 in), shorter than the 2,000 mm (79 in) of the DBC 130 L II, which limits how deep the spindle side can work into a part without re-clamping. And 2,000 rpm is the lowest top speed in the group, below the 3,000 rpm of the DBC 130 II and the 4,000 rpm of the DBC 110 II. Small drills and end mills will run slowly here. Large face mills, boring heads and heavy drills are what the spindle is geared for.
Rapid traverse is 10 m/min (394 ipm). For the building, the number to check first is height: DN Solutions lists 6,150 mm (242 in), on a floor outline of 9,000 × 7,900 mm (354 × 311 in). DN's series description includes a servo-driven automatic tool changer, with no magazine capacity given in this model's table.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 4,000 mm (157 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 2,500 mm (98 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 1,600 mm (63 in) |
| Rapid Traverse Rate | 10 m/min (394 ipm) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 2,000 rpm |
| Spindle Motor Power | 45 kW (60 hp) |
| Spindle Torque | 3,900 N·m (2,876 ft-lb) |
| Spindle Taper | ISO 50 |
| Table Size | 2,200 × 2,000 mm (87 × 79 in) |
| Max Table Load | 20,000 kg (44,092 lb) |
| Floor Space Required | 9,000 × 7,900 × 6,150 mm (354 × 311 × 242 in) |
| Machine Weight | 49,000 kg (108,027 lb) |
Specifications sourced from dn-solutions.com — verified 2026-10-02
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 20,000 kg (44,092 lb) table load, a third more than the 15,000 kg (33,069 lb) of the DBC 130 II and DBC 130 L II
- 45 kW (60 hp) spindle motor, about 73% above the 26 kW (35 hp) of the DBC 130 II
- 3,900 N·m (2,876 ft-lb) of torque on an ISO 50 taper
- 2,200 × 2,000 mm (87 × 79 in) table, larger in both directions than the 1,800 × 1,600 mm (71 × 63 in) table of the DBC 130 L II
- 4,000 mm (157 in) of X and 2,500 mm (98 in) of Y travel
Limitations
- Spindle speed tops out at 2,000 rpm, which is slow for small-diameter tools; the DBC 250 L II reaches 6,000 rpm
- Z travel of 1,600 mm (63 in) is shorter than the 2,000 mm (79 in) of the DBC 130 L II and DBC 250 L II
- Listed height of 6,150 mm (242 in) excludes many existing bays
- A 49,000 kg (108,027 lb) machine carrying up to 20,000 kg (44,092 lb) of work needs a purpose-designed foundation
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
The table is rated for 20,000 kg (44,092 lb) and measures 2,200 × 2,000 mm (87 × 79 in). Fixtures and clamping elements are part of that load. Among the neighbouring models, the DBC 130 II and DBC 130 L II are rated for 15,000 kg (33,069 lb) and the DBC 110 II for 10,000 kg (22,046 lb).
02
The DBC 160 is listed at 45 kW (60 hp), 3,900 N·m (2,876 ft-lb) and 2,000 rpm. The DBC 130 L II is listed at 26/22 kW (35/29 hp), 3,383 N·m (2,495 ft-lb) and 3,000 rpm. Both use an ISO 50 taper. The DBC 160 therefore has clearly more power and somewhat more torque, and gives up a third of the top speed.
03
No. X and Y are the same on both, 4,000 mm (157 in) and 2,500 mm (98 in), and the DBC 160 has less Z: 1,600 mm (63 in) against the 2,000 mm (79 in) of the DBC 130 L II. What the DBC 160 adds is table area, table load and spindle power, not reach.
04
DN Solutions lists the machine height as 6,150 mm (242 in), with a length of 9,000 mm (354 in) and a width of 7,900 mm (311 in). Allow extra clearance above the listed height for rigging during installation and for a crane hook to pass over a loaded table.
05
For large-diameter tooling, yes: boring bars, face mills and big drills reach their cutting speed well below 2,000 rpm, and the 3,900 N·m (2,876 ft-lb) of torque is there to drive them. For small drills, taps and end mills in the same setup the limit will stretch cycle times. If that work dominates, the DBC 250 L II at 6,000 rpm is the model in the range built for it.
