DN Solutions CNC Lathes / Turning Centers

DN Solutions PUMA 5100 LC

Est. $185,000 - $245,000 Specs verified 2026-10-02 · dn-solutions.com Updated 2026-10-02

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Key Specifications

X Travel

362 mm (14 in)

Z Travel

2,155 mm (85 in)

Max Spindle

1,000 rpm

Spindle Power

45 kW (60 hp)

Max Turn Length

2,082 mm (82 in)

max turning diameter

650 mm (26 in)

How much does the DN Solutions PUMA 5100 LC cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$185,000 - $245,000

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 PUMA 5100 LC is a long-bed, low-speed lathe: 2,155 mm (85 in) of Z travel, a 1,000 rpm spindle and 4,466 N·m (3,294 ft-lb) of torque from a 45 kW (60 hp) motor. It turns up to 650 mm (26 in) in diameter and 2,082 mm (82 in) in length.

Two neighbours frame it. The PUMA 5100 C has the same spindle figures on a short bed, with 1,105 mm (44 in) of Z travel and a 1,032 mm (41 in) maximum turning length. The PUMA 5100 LA has the same travels and the same 2,082 mm (82 in) maximum turning length, but a 2,000 rpm spindle with 37 kW (50 hp) and 3,280 N·m (2,419 ft-lb). Choosing the LC over the PUMA 5100 LA means about 36% more torque and half the top speed.

Half the speed is a large concession, so the case for this model rests on the material and the diameter. Near 650 mm (26 in), 1,000 rpm is far more than a turning insert will use, and torque is what limits the depth of cut. On a small journal the spindle cannot reach an efficient cutting speed at all. Forged shafts with heavy, uneven stock and coarse threads on large diameters are where the trade works.

No chuck size is listed for the LC, though the PUMA 5100 LA shows 15 in, and the table is silent on spindle bore. DN Solutions promotes the series for pipe turning with a through hole of up to Ø375 mm, a series maximum that may or may not describe this model. The turret has 10 stations, without live tools. The machine weighs 12,100 kg (26,676 lb) and is 5,879 mm (231 in) long, 2,275 mm (90 in) wide and 2,272 mm (89 in) high; rapids are 16 m/min (630 ipm) in X and 20 m/min (787 ipm) in Z.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Max Turning Diameter	650 mm (26 in)
Max Turning Length	2,082 mm (82 in)
Rapid Traverse X	16 m/min (630 ipm)
Rapid Traverse Z	20 m/min (787 ipm)
X-Axis Travel	362 mm (14 in)
Z-Axis Travel	2,155 mm (85 in)
Max Spindle Speed	1,000 rpm
Spindle Motor Power	45 kW (60 hp)
Spindle Torque	4,466 N·m (3,294 ft-lb)
Turret Stations	10
Floor Space Required	5,879 × 2,275 × 2,272 mm (231 × 90 × 89 in)
Machine Weight	12,100 kg (26,676 lb)

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

4,466 N·m (3,294 ft-lb) of spindle torque, about 36% more than the PUMA 5100 LA
2,155 mm (85 in) of Z travel and 2,082 mm (82 in) maximum turning length, the same length capacity as the PUMA 5100 LA
45 kW (60 hp) spindle motor against the PUMA 5100 LA's 37 kW (50 hp)
650 mm (26 in) maximum turning diameter with 362 mm (14 in) of X travel

Limitations

1,000 rpm maximum spindle speed, half that of the PUMA 5100 LA
Chuck size and spindle bore are not stated for this model
Turning only: 10 stations, no live tools and no Y axis listed
Tailstock and steady rest details, which matter on a 2,082 mm (82 in) part, are not in the table

Best For

Large-diameter shafts and rolls up to 2,082 mm (82 in) long Heavy stock removal on forgings with 4,466 N·m (3,294 ft-lb) Coarse-pitch threading on large diameters at low speed Work that stays near the 650 mm (26 in) maximum turning diameter

Frequently Asked Questions

01 How does the PUMA 5100 LC compare with the PUMA 5100 LA?

Same bed length, different spindle. Both have 2,155 mm (85 in) of Z travel, a 2,082 mm (82 in) maximum turning length and a 10-station turret. The PUMA 5100 LA runs to 2,000 rpm with 37 kW (50 hp) and 3,280 N·m (2,419 ft-lb) and lists a 15 in chuck. The PUMA 5100 LC runs to 1,000 rpm with 45 kW (60 hp) and 4,466 N·m (3,294 ft-lb), and weighs 12,100 kg (26,676 lb) against 11,550 kg (25,463 lb) for the PUMA 5100 LA.

02 Is a 1,000 rpm spindle fast enough for my parts?

It depends on diameter. At the large end of the 650 mm (26 in) range, 1,000 rpm is more than a turning insert needs. On small diameters it is not enough to reach normal carbide cutting speeds, and cycle time and finish suffer. If the part mix includes small journals, the 2,000 rpm PUMA 5100 LA is the safer pick on the same travels.

03 Is there a shorter machine with the same spindle?

Yes: the PUMA 5100 C lists the same 1,000 rpm, 45 kW (60 hp) and 4,466 N·m (3,294 ft-lb), with 1,105 mm (44 in) of Z travel, a 1,032 mm (41 in) maximum turning length and a weight of 10,650 kg (23,479 lb). The PUMA 5100 LC has 2,155 mm (85 in) of Z travel and turns 2,082 mm (82 in).

04 What chuck and bore does it come with?

DN Solutions' table does not give a chuck size or a spindle bore for the PUMA 5100 LC. The series page refers to a maximum spindle through hole of Ø375 mm for large pipes, as a statement about the series. Have the spindle nose, bore and chuck written into the quotation.