DN Solutions LYNX 2100 B
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Key Specifications
X Travel
Z Travel
Max Spindle
Spindle Power
Max Turn Length
chuck size
How much does the DN Solutions LYNX 2100 B cost?
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Overview
With an 8 in chuck on the shortest bed of its range, the DN Solutions LYNX 2100 B is a two-axis lathe for short parts of larger diameter: flanges, discs and hubs up to 350 mm (14 in) across and 330 mm (13 in) long. The spindle is rated 15 kW (20 hp) and 169 N·m (125 ft-lb), with a top speed of 4,500 rpm.
Torque is the reason to choose this variant. DN Solutions fits the same 15 kW (20 hp) motor to the 6 in LYNX 2100 A, where it produces 127 N·m (94 ft-lb) and 6,000 rpm. The LYNX 2100 B trades that top speed for about 33% more torque, which is what a roughing pass on a wide face or a large bore asks for. Shops that need more again should look at the LYNX 2100 LC: a 10 in chuck, 18.5 kW (25 hp) and 269 N·m (198 ft-lb), though only at 3,500 rpm, with 10 turret stations and on the longer bed.
The working envelope is short and wide. X travel is 205 mm (8 in), Z travel is 340 mm (13 in), and the difference between Z travel and the listed turning length is small enough that tool overhang needs watching on deep bores. Rapids run at 30 m/min (1,181 ipm) in X and 36 m/min (1,417 ipm) in Z. Twelve turret stations give room for sister tools on long runs.
The frame weighs 3,100 kg (6,834 lb), the same as the 6 in model, and measures 2,350 × 1,595 × 1,693 mm (93 × 63 × 67 in) as length, width and height. For the series DN lists a servo-driven turret, a low vibration and noise spindle, grease-type lubrication, full slideway covers, the EOP operation package and a chip conveyor at the rear. The table shows no live tools on this model.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Chuck Size | 8 in |
| Max Turning Diameter | 350 mm (14 in) |
| Max Turning Length | 330 mm (13 in) |
| Rapid Traverse X | 30 m/min (1,181 ipm) |
| Rapid Traverse Z | 36 m/min (1,417 ipm) |
| X-Axis Travel | 205 mm (8 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 340 mm (13 in) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 4,500 rpm |
| Spindle Motor Power | 15 kW (20 hp) |
| Spindle Torque | 169 N·m (125 ft-lb) |
| Turret Stations | 12 |
| Floor Space Required | 2,350 × 1,595 × 1,693 mm (93 × 63 × 67 in) |
| Machine Weight | 3,100 kg (6,834 lb) |
Specifications sourced from dn-solutions.com — verified 2026-10-02
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 169 N·m (125 ft-lb) of spindle torque from 15 kW (20 hp), about 33% more than the 6 in LYNX 2100 A
- 8 in chuck with a 350 mm (14 in) maximum turning diameter for discs, flanges and hubs
- 12 turret stations, two more than the 10 stations of the LYNX 2100 LC
- Same 3,100 kg (6,834 lb) weight as the LYNX 2100 A, so the larger chuck does not change the rigging plan
- Rapids of 36 m/min (1,417 ipm) in Z and 30 m/min (1,181 ipm) in X
Limitations
- Top speed is 4,500 rpm, a quarter below the 6,000 rpm of the LYNX 2100 A, which costs surface speed on small diameters
- Turning length stops at 330 mm (13 in) on 340 mm (13 in) of Z travel
- For heavier roughing the LYNX 2100 LC offers 18.5 kW (25 hp) and 269 N·m (198 ft-lb); this model stays at 15 kW (20 hp)
- The table lists neither a live-tool speed nor Y travel, so milling and cross-drilling are not available as listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
01
For the larger chuck and the torque. The LYNX 2100 B has an 8 in chuck and 169 N·m (125 ft-lb) at up to 4,500 rpm. The LYNX 2100 A has a 6 in chuck, 127 N·m (94 ft-lb) and 6,000 rpm. Motor power, travels, turning diameter, turning length and weight are identical, so the decision comes down to part diameter and how hard the roughing cuts are.
02
DN Solutions lists a maximum turning diameter of 350 mm (14 in) and a maximum turning length of 330 mm (13 in). X travel is 205 mm (8 in) and Z travel is 340 mm (13 in). The 8 in chuck sets the practical gripping range, so a part near the diameter limit needs suitable jaws and a check of jaw swing clearance.
03
Yes. The LYNX 2100 LC is rated 18.5 kW (25 hp) and 269 N·m (198 ft-lb) with a 10 in chuck, against 15 kW (20 hp) and 169 N·m (125 ft-lb) here. The LYNX 2100 LC runs to 3,500 rpm instead of 4,500 rpm, has 10 turret stations instead of 12, and weighs 3,450 kg (7,606 lb).
04
The turret has 12 stations, and DN Solutions describes the turret of the series as servo-driven. No live-tool speed is listed for this model, so all 12 positions are for static turning, boring, drilling on centre and threading tools.
05
It is 2,350 mm (93 in) long, 1,595 mm (63 in) wide and 1,693 mm (67 in) high, and it weighs 3,100 kg (6,834 lb). DN Solutions lists a rear-side chip conveyor for the series, so the space behind the machine has to be kept accessible.
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