DN Solutions PUMA TL 2500

The DN Solutions PUMA TL 2500 is a twin-turret horizontal turning center that puts 24 tool stations at your disposal — 12 upper and 12 lower — for simultaneous cutting on the same workpiece. It's the base model in the TL 2500 family: no live tooling, no milling, just pure turning productivity. If your parts don't need secondary milling ops and you're looking to slash cycle times, this is the machine to consider.

The main spindle runs 26 kW (35 hp) with 433 Nm (319 ft-lb) of torque at up to 4,000 RPM through a 10-inch (254 mm) chuck. That's a solid power package for mid-range production turning. Max turning diameter is 370 mm (15 in) with 600 mm (24 in) of turning length on the standard bed. X-axis travel is 250 mm (10 in) and Z runs 650 mm (26 in), with rapids at 20 m/min on X and 24 m/min on Z.

The dual-turret architecture is where the TL 2500 earns its money. Both turrets can engage the workpiece simultaneously, so you can rough with one while finishing with the other, or run OD on the upper turret while the lower handles ID boring. On the right parts, this cuts cycle times by 30-50% compared to single-turret machines.

At 7,300 kg (16,094 lb), this is a substantial machine for a 10-inch class lathe. That weight comes from the twin-turret structure and the rigid base castings needed to handle simultaneous cutting forces. The footprint is 3,250 mm (128 in) long — compact for a dual-turret machine.

The FANUC 0i-TF Plus control handles the dual-turret programming with synchronization and wait codes. There's a learning curve compared to single-turret work, but any experienced lathe operator can pick it up with some training and good CAM software. For shops running medium-to-high volume turned parts without milling features, the TL 2500 offers serious productivity gains.