DN Solutions Horizontal Machining Centers (HMC)

DN Solutions DBM 2540

Est. $800,000 - $1,500,000 Specs verified 2026-10-02 · dn-solutions.com Updated 2026-10-02

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Key Specifications

X Travel

4,250 mm (167 in)

Y Travel

3,000 mm (118 in)

Z Travel

800 mm (31 in)

Max Spindle

6,000 rpm

Spindle Taper

ISO 50

Tool Capacity

How much does the DN Solutions DBM 2540 cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$800,000 - $1,500,000

Our best estimate for a horizontal machining centers (hmc) in this class — not a quote from DN Solutions. Configuration moves it a long way.

Overview

The DN Solutions DBM 2540 is a double column machining center with a 4,000 × 2,000 mm (157 × 79 in) table, travels of 4,250 × 3,000 × 800 mm (167 × 118 × 31 in) and an ISO 50 spindle that runs to 6,000 rpm. The table is rated for 20,000 kg (44,092 lb), which puts the machine in the class used for large plates, machine frames, mold bases and weldments.

The relationship between travel and table is worth a second look. X travel is longer than the table, and the 3,000 mm (118 in) of Y travel is half as much again as the 2,000 mm (79 in) table width, so the spindle travels well past the edge of the table. DN lists auto-change attachments and head attachments for the series, and reaching past the table edge is what lets an attachment work on the side of a part. Z is the short axis. Travel is 800 mm (31 in) and the distance from spindle nose to table is 1,000 mm (39 in), a space that the fixture, the part and the tool all have to share.

On the spindle, DN's table for this model stops at the taper and the 6,000 rpm limit. It gives neither a power rating nor a torque figure, so ask for both, and for the torque curve, if heavy roughing in steel is the plan. The DBM 2540 U is the high-speed alternative: 15,000 rpm on an HSK-A100 spindle with 146 N·m (108 ft-lb), 1,000 mm (39 in) of Z travel and 60 tools. The DBM 2540 carries 40 tools.

Rapids are 20 m/min (787 ipm) in X and 15 m/min (591 ipm) in Z; no Y figure is listed. The machine weighs 42,000 kg (92,594 lb), covers 13,600 × 8,200 mm (535 × 322 in) of floor and is 5,100 mm (201 in) high. For the series DN also names DSQ I/II/III functions for mold machining, easy pattern cycles, work load counter control and automatic feed control, without saying which are standard on this model.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Spindle Nose to Table	1,000 mm (39 in)
Rapid Traverse X	20 m/min (787 ipm)
Rapid Traverse Z	15 m/min (591 ipm)
X-Axis Travel	4,250 mm (167 in)
Y-Axis Travel	3,000 mm (118 in)
Z-Axis Travel	800 mm (31 in)
Max Spindle Speed	6,000 rpm
Spindle Taper	ISO 50
Table Size	4,000 × 2,000 mm (157 × 79 in)
Max Table Load	20,000 kg (44,092 lb)
Tool Capacity	40
Floor Space Required	13,600 × 8,200 × 5,100 mm (535 × 322 × 201 in)
Machine Weight	42,000 kg (92,594 lb)

Specifications sourced from dn-solutions.com — verified 2026-10-02

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

4,000 × 2,000 mm (157 × 79 in) table rated for 20,000 kg (44,092 lb)
3,000 mm (118 in) of Y travel over a 2,000 mm (79 in) wide table, so the spindle travels past the table edge
ISO 50 spindle with 6,000 rpm for large face mills and boring tools
Auto-change attachments and head attachments are listed for the series
X travel of 4,250 mm (167 in) covers the full table length

Limitations

Z travel is 800 mm (31 in) with 1,000 mm (39 in) from spindle nose to table, which limits tall parts and long tools
The table gives no spindle power or torque figure for this model, so cutting capacity cannot be judged from it
40 tools, against 60 on the DBM 2540 U
6,000 rpm is low for finishing with small tools; the DBM 2540 U is listed at 15,000 rpm
Needs 13,600 × 8,200 mm (535 × 322 in) of floor and a foundation for 42,000 kg (92,594 lb) before the workpiece is added

Best For

Plates and frames up to the 4,000 × 2,000 mm (157 × 79 in) table Heavy workpieces up to 20,000 kg (44,092 lb) Mold bases and die sets machined with 50-taper tooling Large weldments that need face milling and boring in one setup

Frequently Asked Questions

01 How big a workpiece fits on the DBM 2540?

The table is 4,000 × 2,000 mm (157 × 79 in) and carries up to 20,000 kg (44,092 lb). Travels are 4,250 mm (167 in) in X, 3,000 mm (118 in) in Y and 800 mm (31 in) in Z, and the spindle nose sits 1,000 mm (39 in) above the table at most. Part height plus fixture plus tool length has to fit inside that last figure.

02 What is the difference between the DBM 2540 and the DBM 2540 U?

The spindle and the Z axis. The DBM 2540 has an ISO 50 spindle at 6,000 rpm, 800 mm (31 in) of Z travel, 40 tools and a weight of 42,000 kg (92,594 lb). The DBM 2540 U is listed with an HSK-A100 spindle at 15,000 rpm and 146 N·m (108 ft-lb), 1,000 mm (39 in) of Z travel, 60 tools and 46,000 kg (101,413 lb). X and Y travel are the same.

03 What spindle does the DBM 2540 have?

An ISO 50 taper spindle with a maximum speed of 6,000 rpm. DN's table lists neither power nor torque for this model, so those two figures are missing from any comparison made on paper. Ask DN for the kW ratings and the torque curve when requesting a quotation.

04 Does the DBM 2540 take head attachments?

DN lists auto-change attachments and high-precision, high-speed head attachments for the series. The table for this model does not say which attachments are included or how many can be stored, so treat them as items to specify and price with DN.

05 How much floor space and foundation does the DBM 2540 need?

Listed length, width and height are 13,600 × 8,200 × 5,100 mm (535 × 322 × 201 in). The machine weighs 42,000 kg (92,594 lb) and the table takes a further 20,000 kg (44,092 lb) of workpiece, so the foundation has to be designed for both.