DN Solutions Vertical Machining Centers (VMC)

DN Solutions NX 5500 II

Est. $280,000 - $420,000 Possible older model Specs verified 2026-03-28 · millscnc.co.uk Updated 2026-10-02

This model was not found in DN Solutions's current lineup when we checked on 2026-10-02 (lineup page). It may be a superseded or older model; the specifications below are as we last recorded them.

Key Specifications

X Travel

1,050 mm (41 in)

Y Travel

550 mm (22 in)

Z Travel

500 mm (20 in)

Max Spindle

15,000 RPM (20,000 RPM optional)

Spindle Taper

BT 40 (BIG-PLUS)

Tool Capacity

30 (40, 60 optional)

How much does the DN Solutions NX 5500 II cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$280,000 - $420,000

Our best estimate for a vertical machining centers (vmc) in this class — not a quote from DN Solutions. Configuration moves it a long way.

Overview

The DN Solutions NX 5500 II is listed as a bridge-type vertical machining center: a symmetrical double-column structure with 550 mm (22 in) of Y travel, 500 mm (20 in) of Z and a 22 kW (30 hp) spindle on a BT 40 (BIG-PLUS) taper. DN Solutions does not show the model in its current lineup, so the figures here are best used to check a machine that is on offer, not to specify a new one.

A double-column layout carries the spindle on a beam supported at both ends instead of on a single overhanging column. The usual reason to build a machine this way is to keep the spindle overhang constant across the Y stroke, which matters in mould and die finishing, where the surface depends on the machine behaving the same everywhere on the part. The listed rows fit that purpose: roller linear guideways of 45 mm, ball screws of 40 mm on X and Y and 50 mm on Z, positioning accuracy of 0.005 mm (0.0002 in) and repeatability of 0.003 mm (0.00012 in).

The magazine holds 30 tools, the tool change is listed at 1.2 sec tool-to-tool and the Z axis rapids at 30 m/min. The control is a FANUC 0i-MF Plus, with a Siemens 828D as the listed option. Machine weight is given as 9,000 kg.

Several rows of the listed table appear twice with different values: X travel, table size, table load, maximum spindle speed, spindle torque, the X and Y rapids and the overall dimensions. Treat every one of those as open until the nameplate, the manual or a tape measure settles it. The NX 6500 II is listed as the larger machine of the pair, with 650 mm (26 in) of Y and the same 500 mm (20 in) of Z.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X-Axis Travel	1,050 mm (41 in)
Y-Axis Travel	550 mm (22 in)
Z-Axis Travel	500 mm (20 in)
Max Spindle Speed	15,000 RPM (20,000 RPM optional)
Spindle Motor Power	22 kW (30 hp)
Spindle Torque	143 Nm (105 ft-lb)
Spindle Taper	BT 40 (BIG-PLUS)
Tool Capacity	30 (40, 60 optional)
Tool Change Time	1.2 sec (tool-to-tool)
Table Size	1,200 x 600 mm (47 x 24 in)
Table Load Capacity	2,000 kg (4,409 lb)
Rapid Traverse X	36 m/min (1,417 ipm)
Rapid Traverse Y	36 m/min (1,417 ipm)
Rapid Traverse Z	30 m/min (1,181 ipm)
Guideway Type	Roller linear guideways, 45 mm
Ball Screw Diameter	40 mm (X/Y), 50 mm (Z)
Column Structure	Symmetrical double-column (bridge)
Positioning Accuracy	0.005 mm (0.0002 in)
Repeatability	0.003 mm (0.00012 in)
Machine Weight	9000kg
Machine Dimensions	3,600 x 3,100 x 3,200 mm (142 x 122 x 126 in)
CNC Control	FANUC 0i-MF Plus (Siemens 828D optional)
X Axis Travel Distance	900 mm
Y Axis Travel Distance	550 mm
Z Axis Travel Distance	500 mm
X Axis Rapid Traverse	30 m/min
Y Axis Rapid Traverse	30 m/min
Z Axis Rapid Traverse	30 m/min
Max Spindle Speed	40000 r/min
Max Spindle Power	22 kW
Max Spindle Torque	60 N·m
Table Length	1000 mm
Table Width	550 mm
Max Table Weight	700 kg
No of Tool Station	30
Length	2530mm
Width	2900mm
Height	3064mm

Specifications sourced from millscnc.co.uk — verified 2026-03-28

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Symmetrical double-column (bridge) structure, as listed
22 kW (30 hp) spindle on a BT 40 (BIG-PLUS) taper
Listed positioning accuracy of 0.005 mm (0.0002 in) and repeatability of 0.003 mm (0.00012 in)
30-tool magazine with a listed tool change of 1.2 sec tool-to-tool
Roller linear guideways of 45 mm, with ball screws of 40 mm on X and Y and 50 mm on Z
FANUC 0i-MF Plus control, with a Siemens 828D listed as an option

Limitations

Not shown in DN Solutions' current lineup
The listed table gives two different values for X travel, table size, table load, spindle speed and spindle torque
Y travel of 550 mm (22 in) and Z travel of 500 mm (20 in) keep the machine to medium-size parts
A BT 40 (BIG-PLUS) spindle is not the choice for heavy roughing with large cutters

Best For

Mould and die finishing within 550 mm (22 in) of Y and 500 mm (20 in) of Z Precision 3-axis work that benefits from a double-column structure Checking a second-hand NX 5500 II against its listed figures

Frequently Asked Questions

01 Is the NX 5500 II still in the DN Solutions range?

DN Solutions does not show the NX 5500 II in its current lineup. If one is offered to you, use the listed figures as a checklist against the machine itself: a symmetrical double-column structure, a BT 40 (BIG-PLUS) spindle of 22 kW (30 hp), a 30-tool magazine and a FANUC 0i-MF Plus or Siemens 828D control.

02 What kind of machine is the NX 5500 II?

It is listed as a symmetrical double-column, or bridge, vertical machining center. The spindle head travels on a beam carried by two columns, so its overhang does not change as Y moves. The listed guideways are roller linear type of 45 mm, and the listed accuracy figures are 0.005 mm (0.0002 in) for positioning and 0.003 mm (0.00012 in) for repeatability.

03 What are the travels of the NX 5500 II?

Y travel of 550 mm (22 in) and Z travel of 500 mm (20 in) are consistent across the listed rows. X travel is not: the table carries two different values for it, and likewise for the table size and the table load. Measure the machine, or read its manual, before judging whether a particular part fits.

04 What spindle does the NX 5500 II have?

The rows that agree give 22 kW (30 hp) on a BT 40 (BIG-PLUS) taper. The maximum speed and the torque are each listed with two different values, so neither can be relied on from the table. The spindle's own data plate, or the builder's sheet supplied with the machine, is the place to confirm them.

05 What control and tool changer does the NX 5500 II use?

The listed control is a FANUC 0i-MF Plus, with a Siemens 828D as an option, so check which one a given machine carries. The magazine is listed with 30 tools as standard and 40 or 60 as options, and the tool change at 1.2 sec tool-to-tool.