DN Solutions LYNX 2100MA

The DN Solutions LYNX 2100MA is an entry-level turning center with live tooling and Y-axis capability that targets job shops and first-time buyers of mill-turn machines who need more than a simple 2-axis lathe but aren't ready to invest in a full multi-tasking center. The MA designation indicates live tooling (M) with Y-axis (A designation in the LYNX series naming), combining driven tool capability and off-center milling reach in one of the more affordable packages in DN Solutions' lineup.

The LYNX series uses linear guide construction rather than box ways, which prioritizes speed and precision on lighter, high-cycle work over the box-way's advantage in heavy interrupted cutting. The 2100MA runs a 11 kW (15 hp) spindle at up to 6,000 RPM with 120 Nm (88 ft-lb) of torque — well-suited for aluminum, mild steel, and stainless bar work in the 6-inch chuck range. The through-bore is 51 mm (2.0 in) for standard bar sizes.

The Y-axis adds ±40 mm (±1.6 in) of off-center travel to the standard X and Z axes, allowing the live-tool turret to position driven tools off the part centerline for drilling angled holes, milling flats, cutting keyways, and producing off-center pockets. At this scale, the Y-axis is a practical upgrade for shops that regularly face secondary VMC operations on turned parts — it pays back the premium through cycle time reduction and eliminated setups.

Live tooling on the 12-station BMT 45 turret runs at up to 5,000 RPM with 3.7 kW (5 hp) of driven tool power. The higher driven tool speed (5,000 RPM vs the larger PUMA models' 3,000-3,500 RPM) reflects the smaller workpiece sizes the LYNX handles — higher RPM enables better surface finish and productivity when drilling and milling small features on compact parts.

The control is FANUC 0i-TF Plus with iHMI touchscreen, with Siemens 828D available as an option. Pricing runs $100,000-$145,000 new. The 2100MA competes directly with the Haas ST-10Y and Mazak Quick Turn Nexus 100 MY in this segment.