DN Solutions CNC Lathes / Turning Centers

DN Solutions LEO 1600

Est. $45,000 - $70,000 Specs verified 2026-10-02 · dn-solutions.com Updated 2026-10-02

Key Specifications

Max Spindle

4,000 rpm

Rapid Traverse

30 m/min (1,181 ipm)

Spindle Power

7.5 kW (10 hp)

Max Turn Length

303 mm (12 in)

chuck size

6 in

max turning diameter

320 mm (13 in)

How much does the DN Solutions LEO 1600 cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$45,000 - $70,000

Our best estimate for a cnc lathes / turning center in this class — not a quote from DN Solutions. Configuration moves it a long way.

Overview

The DN Solutions LEO 1600 is a compact horizontal turning center built around a 6 in chuck, with a maximum turning diameter of 320 mm (13 in) and a maximum turning length of 303 mm (12 in). Its spindle runs to 4,000 rpm on a 7.5 kW (10 hp) motor and the turret holds 8 stations. This is a lathe for short chucked parts in a shop where floor space is the tight resource.

Space is where the figures stand out. The machine is 1,850 mm (73 in) long and 1,690 mm (67 in) wide, stands 1,635 mm (64 in) high and weighs 2,600 kg (5,732 lb). DN Solutions gives the X-axis stroke as 175 mm and the Z-axis stroke as 330 mm in its description of the series, so Z runs a little past the 303 mm (12 in) turning length. Rapid traverse is 30 m/min (1,181 ipm).

Spindle torque is 71.6 N·m (53 ft-lb). Together with 7.5 kW (10 hp), that sizes the LEO 1600 for finishing and moderate roughing on parts well inside the 320 mm (13 in) limit. A part near the full diameter can be held and swung, but the depth of cut there will be set by the motor, not by the envelope. Eight stations also need planning: a job with roughing, finishing, grooving, threading, drilling and boring tools already fills most of the turret. The table lists no live-tool speed and no Y travel, so milled or cross-drilled features go to another machine.

DN describes the layout as built for access. The front window is angled for watching the cut, routine maintenance is done from the front of the machine and chips are disposed of at the rear. That last point affects placement: the back of the machine has to stay reachable for a chip bin even when the sides are boxed in by neighbouring equipment.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Chuck Size	6 in
Max Turning Diameter	320 mm (13 in)
Max Turning Length	303 mm (12 in)
Rapid Traverse Rate	30 m/min (1,181 ipm)
Max Spindle Speed	4,000 rpm
Spindle Motor Power	7.5 kW (10 hp)
Spindle Torque	71.6 N·m (53 ft-lb)
Turret Stations	8
Floor Space Required	1,850 × 1,690 × 1,635 mm (73 × 67 × 64 in)
Machine Weight	2,600 kg (5,732 lb)

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Compact installation: 1,850 mm (73 in) long, 1,690 mm (67 in) wide and 1,635 mm (64 in) high, at 2,600 kg (5,732 lb)
Turns up to 320 mm (13 in) in diameter and 303 mm (12 in) in length from a 6 in chuck
30 m/min (1,181 ipm) rapid traverse over a 330 mm Z-axis stroke keeps non-cutting time short
Routine maintenance is carried out from the front of the machine, and the front window is angled for monitoring
Chips are disposed of at the rear, leaving the operator side clear

Limitations

7.5 kW (10 hp) and 71.6 N·m (53 ft-lb) restrict depth of cut on larger diameters and in tougher materials
The turret has 8 stations, so parts that need many tools call for careful planning or a second setup
The table lists no live-tool speed and no Y travel: as listed this is a turning-only machine
A 4,000 rpm top speed holds back surface speed on very small diameters

Best For

Short chucked parts within 320 mm (13 in) diameter and 303 mm (12 in) length Shops that can spare only about 1,850 mm (73 in) by 1,690 mm (67 in) of floor Finishing and moderate roughing within 7.5 kW (10 hp) Turning jobs that fit an 8-station turret with no milled features

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What size of part can the LEO 1600 turn?

DN Solutions lists a maximum turning diameter of 320 mm (13 in) and a maximum turning length of 303 mm (12 in), held in a 6 in chuck. The series description gives an X-axis stroke of 175 mm and a Z-axis stroke of 330 mm. Parts near the diameter limit can be swung, but the 7.5 kW (10 hp) motor decides how hard they can be cut.

02 How much floor space does the LEO 1600 need?

The machine itself is 1,850 mm (73 in) long and 1,690 mm (67 in) wide, with a height of 1,635 mm (64 in), and it weighs 2,600 kg (5,732 lb). Chips are disposed of at the rear, so allow access behind the machine in addition to the listed length and width. Maintenance is done from the front.

03 How strong is the LEO 1600 spindle?

The spindle is rated 7.5 kW (10 hp) with 71.6 N·m (53 ft-lb) of torque and a top speed of 4,000 rpm. Those figures suit finishing and moderate roughing on small and medium diameters. Heavy roughing on parts near 320 mm (13 in) is outside what this motor is sized for.

04 Does the LEO 1600 have live tooling or a Y axis?

Neither appears in DN Solutions' table for this model. The listed figures cover a turning spindle, an 8-station turret, X and Z strokes and a 30 m/min (1,181 ipm) rapid traverse. There is no live-tool speed and no Y travel, so flats, keyways and cross holes need a second operation on another machine.

05 How does the LEO 1600 compare with the PUMA 3100?

They sit at opposite ends of the size range. The PUMA 3100 carries a 12 in chuck, turns 525 mm (21 in) in diameter and 790 mm (31 in) in length, and is rated 26 kW (35 hp) and 1,123 N·m (828 ft-lb) at up to 2,800 rpm with 10 turret stations. At 5,850 kg (12,897 lb) the PUMA 3100 weighs more than twice the LEO 1600's 2,600 kg (5,732 lb).