DN Solutions CNC Lathes / Turning Centers

DN Solutions LYNX 2100 LMB

Est. $78,000 - $115,000 Specs verified 2026-10-02 · dn-solutions.com Updated 2026-10-02

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Key Specifications

X Travel

205 mm (8 in)

Z Travel

560 mm (22 in)

Max Spindle

4,500 rpm

Spindle Power

15 kW (20 hp)

Max Turn Length

510 mm (20 in)

chuck size

8 in

How much does the DN Solutions LYNX 2100 LMB cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$78,000 - $115,000

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 LYNX 2100 LMB is an 8 in live-tool lathe on the long bed: 4,500 rpm and 169 N·m (125 ft-lb) at the main spindle, 6,000 rpm at the driven tools, and a turning envelope of 300 mm (12 in) in diameter by 510 mm (20 in) in length. The motor is rated 15 kW (20 hp).

Notice that the driven tools outrun the spindle. On this variant the chuck and spindle are sized for torque on medium diameters, while the rotating tools in the turret keep the higher speed that small drills and end mills want. A flanged shaft is the typical case: the body is roughed with the torque of the 8 in spindle, then cross holes and keyseats are cut with small tools at high rpm, all without a second chucking.

The spindle is not new to the range. The LYNX 2100 B, a short-bed, turning-only model, has the same 8 in chuck, 4,500 rpm, 15 kW (20 hp) and 169 N·m (125 ft-lb), but its Z travel is 340 mm (13 in) and it weighs 3,100 kg (6,834 lb). The LMB stretches Z to 560 mm (22 in) and weighs 3,480 kg (7,672 lb). Its turning diameter is the smaller of the two, 300 mm (12 in) against 350 mm (14 in) on the LYNX 2100 B.

Several things a milling job depends on are not in DN Solutions' table. There is no Y travel, so tools cut on the spindle centreline plane only. There is no live-tool power or torque figure. And the indexing specification of the main spindle is not given. For drilling and light milling these gaps rarely matter; for a part with wide flats or heavy slotting they should be settled with DN first.

The footprint is 2,570 mm (101 in) by 1,595 mm (63 in), and the height is 1,693 mm (67 in). Rapids are 36 m/min (1,417 ipm) in Z and 30 m/min (1,181 ipm) in X, with 205 mm (8 in) of X travel and a 12-station turret.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Chuck Size	8 in
Max Turning Diameter	300 mm (12 in)
Max Turning Length	510 mm (20 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	560 mm (22 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
Live Tool Speed	6,000 rpm
Floor Space Required	2,570 × 1,595 × 1,693 mm (101 × 63 × 67 in)
Machine Weight	3,480 kg (7,672 lb)

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

169 N·m (125 ft-lb) at the main spindle for roughing, with driven tools that reach 6,000 rpm for small cutters
8 in chuck and a 510 mm (20 in) turning length for flanged shafts and longer housings
560 mm (22 in) of Z travel against the 340 mm (13 in) of the short-bed LYNX 2100 B with the same spindle
12 stations on a turret DN Solutions describes as servo-driven
Grease-type lubrication and a full slideway cover are listed for the series

Limitations

Main spindle speed is limited to 4,500 rpm; the 6 in LYNX 2100 A and LA reach 6,000 rpm
No Y travel in the table, so milling is confined to the plane of the spindle centreline
Live-tool power and torque are not listed, which leaves milling capacity unquantified
Maximum turning diameter is 300 mm (12 in), less than the 350 mm (14 in) of the turning-only LYNX 2100 B

Best For

Flanged shafts and hubs that need cross holes or keyseats after turning Medium-diameter steel parts roughed within 169 N·m (125 ft-lb) Parts up to 510 mm (20 in) long held in an 8 in chuck Drilling and light milling with small tools at up to 6,000 rpm

Frequently Asked Questions

01 Is the LYNX 2100 LMB spindle the same as on the LYNX 2100 B?

The listed figures are the same: an 8 in chuck, 4,500 rpm, 15 kW (20 hp) and 169 N·m (125 ft-lb). The machines differ around the spindle. The LYNX 2100 LMB adds live tools at 6,000 rpm and has 560 mm (22 in) of Z travel. The LYNX 2100 B is turning-only with 340 mm (13 in) of Z travel, a 350 mm (14 in) turning diameter and a weight of 3,100 kg (6,834 lb).

02 Why do the live tools on the LYNX 2100 LMB turn faster than the spindle?

They do different jobs. The main spindle turns the workpiece in an 8 in chuck, where 4,500 rpm and 169 N·m (125 ft-lb) suit medium diameters. The live tools are small drills, taps and end mills that need high rpm to reach their cutting speed, so DN Solutions lists them at 6,000 rpm.

03 Can the LYNX 2100 LMB mill off-centre features?

The table lists X and Z travel only, 205 mm (8 in) and 560 mm (22 in), with no Y travel. Driven tools can drill and mill on the plane through the spindle centreline. Features that need the tool to move off that plane in a straight line call for a Y axis, such as the 105 mm (4 in) of Y travel on the LYNX 2600 Y.

04 What should I confirm with DN before ordering a LYNX 2100 LMB?

The table covers the 15 kW (20 hp) spindle, the 6,000 rpm live-tool speed, travels, rapids, size and weight. It does not state live-tool power or torque, the spindle indexing specification, bar capacity or tailstock details. Ask for those, along with electrical and air requirements, since the 510 mm (20 in) turning length invites shaft work that may need support.

05 How heavy is the LYNX 2100 LMB?

The machine weighs 3,480 kg (7,672 lb). It is 2,570 mm (101 in) long, 1,595 mm (63 in) wide and 1,693 mm (67 in) high. For comparison, the turning-only long-bed LYNX 2100 LA weighs 3,400 kg (7,496 lb).