DN Solutions LYNX 2100 G

The DN Solutions LYNX 2100G is a gang-type lathe. In place of an indexing turret, DN's table gives it 450 mm (18 in) of X travel, on a machine that turns only 170 mm in diameter and 330 mm (13 in) in length. The spindle carries a 6 in chuck and runs to 6,000 rpm with 18.5 kW (25 hp) and 118 N·m (87 ft-lb).

The long cross stroke is what a gang layout requires. Tools stand in a row on the cross slide and the machine changes tool by travelling in X, with no indexing, so the stroke has to span the whole row. The turret-type LYNX 2100 A has 205 mm (8 in) of X travel and a 12-station turret; the LYNX 2100G has more than double that stroke and no turret row in its table. The gain is very short tool-to-tool time on small parts with few tools. The limit is diameter. The LYNX 2100 A turns 350 mm (14 in), about twice the 170 mm listed here. A gang slide has to keep the part clear of the neighbouring tools, which is the usual reason for the smaller figure.

DN fits a larger motor than on the turret machines: 18.5 kW (25 hp) against the 15 kW (20 hp) of the LYNX 2100 A. Listed torque is slightly lower, 118 N·m (87 ft-lb) against the 127 N·m (94 ft-lb) of the LYNX 2100 A, so the extra power is there for speed and acceleration on small work, not for heavier cuts. Rapids are 30 m/min (1,181 ipm) on X and 36 m/min (1,417 ipm) on Z, and Z travel is 340 mm (13 in).

The machine is small: 2,090 × 1,400 × 1,935 mm (82 × 55 × 76 in) in length, width and height, and 2,900 kg (6,393 lb). DN lists roller-type LM guideways and a grease lubrication system, and describes the design as automation ready. The table does not say how many tools the gang slide holds, so get the tool plate layout from DN and check it against the longest tool list.