DN Solutions PUMA TL 2500 LM

$200,000 - $260,000 Updated 2026-03-19

Key Specifications

Spindle Power

26 kW (35 hp)

Max Turn Length

1000 mm

chuck size

10 inch

max turning diameter

350 mm

x axis travel

250 mm (10 in)

z axis travel

1,050 mm (41 in)

Overview

The DN Solutions PUMA TL 2500 LM is the fully-loaded variant in the TL 2500 twin-turret family: long bed, live tooling, and 24 tool stations across two turrets. It's the machine you buy when you need to turn, mill, drill, and tap longer parts at production speed without moving them to a second machine. With simultaneous twin-turret cutting and C-axis milling capability, it's one of the most productive single-spindle turning platforms DN Solutions offers.

The spindle puts out 26 kW (35 hp) at 4,000 RPM through a 10-inch (254 mm) chuck with 433 Nm (319 ft-lb) of torque. Max turning diameter is 350 mm (14 in) — slightly reduced from the non-milling variants to accommodate the live tooling geometry. Turning length is 1,000 mm (39 in) with 1,050 mm (41 in) of Z-axis travel.

Both turrets carry live tools at 5,000 RPM. That means you can run turning on one turret while the other handles cross-drilling or tapping — true simultaneous multi-process machining. The 24 total stations (12 per turret) give you enough tool capacity for complex parts without swapping holders mid-run.

X-axis travel is 250 mm (10 in) with rapids at 20 m/min on X and 24 m/min on Z. At 8,500 kg (18,739 lb), the machine has the mass to handle simultaneous cutting forces without chatter. The 3,900 mm (154 in) footprint is significant but expected for a long-bed twin-turret machine.

The FANUC 0i-TF Plus control manages both turrets with synchronization codes and interference zone management. Programming is more involved than single-turret work, and you'll want CAM software with multi-turret simulation to avoid crashes and optimize overlap. But for shops that do the programming work upfront, the payoff is dramatic — 40-60% cycle time reductions on parts that combine turning and milling features.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Chuck Size	10 inch
Max Turning Diameter	350 mm
Max Turning Length	1000 mm
X Axis Travel	250 mm (10 in)
Z Axis Travel	1,050 mm (41 in)
X Axis Rapid Traverse	20 m/min (787 ipm)
Z Axis Rapid Traverse	24 m/min (945 ipm)
Max Spindle Speed	4,000 RPM
Spindle Motor Power	26 kW (35 hp)
Spindle Torque	433 Nm (319 ft-lb)
Turret Stations	12 upper + 12 lower (24 total)
Rotary Tool Speed	5,000 RPM
Multi Turret	true
Machine Weight	8,500 kg (18,739 lb)
Machine Length	3,900 mm (154 in)
Machine Height	1,930 mm (76 in)
Machine Width	2,144 mm (84 in)
CNC Control	FANUC 0i-TF Plus
Metric	IMPERIAL
Capacity	Chuck sizeMax. Turning DiameterMax. Turning Length
Travels	X-Axis Rapid TraverseZ-Axis Rapid TraverseX-Axis Travel DistanceZ-Axis Travel Distance
Main Spindle	Max. Spindle SpeedMax. Spindle PowerMax. Spindle Torque
Turret	No. of tool stationRotary Tool r/min
No Of Tool Station	Rotary Tool r/min
Dimensions	LengthHeightWidthWeight
Favorites	PUMA TL2500XLM
12 Ea	5000 RPM

Specifications sourced from dn-solutions.com — verified 2026-03-28

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Twin turrets with live tooling on both enable simultaneous turning and milling for maximum cycle time reduction
24 total tool stations provide capacity for complex multi-operation parts without tool changes
5,000 RPM live tools on both turrets handle cross-drilling, tapping, and C-axis milling
Long-bed 1,050 mm Z-axis accommodates shafts and longer components up to 1,000 mm
8,500 kg mass provides stability for simultaneous dual-turret cutting and milling forces
FANUC 0i-TF Plus with mature dual-turret synchronization and interference management

Limitations

Highest-cost TL 2500 variant — live tooling on both turrets carries a significant premium
Programming complexity is substantial — dual-turret simultaneous milling requires experienced programmers and good CAM
8,500 kg and 3,900 mm footprint demand solid foundation and significant floor space
350 mm max turning diameter is slightly reduced from non-milling variants
Tooling costs are high with 24 live-tool-capable stations to populate

Best For

High-volume production of complex parts with both turning and milling features on the same workpiece Aerospace and automotive tier suppliers running shafts with cross-holes, flats, and secondary features Contract manufacturers aiming to complete parts in one setup to eliminate handling and secondary ops Shops currently running two machines per part (lathe + mill) that want to consolidate into one Production environments where 40-60% cycle time reduction justifies the higher acquisition cost

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What does a PUMA TL 2500 LM cost?

Expect $200,000-$260,000 new with live tooling on both turrets. It's the most expensive TL 2500 variant, but the combination of twin turrets and live milling provides the highest productivity. Used machines sell in the $90,000-$160,000 range.

02 How does the TL 2500 LM compare to the TL 2000 LM?

The TL 2500 LM has a larger 10-inch chuck (vs 8-inch), more spindle power (26 kW vs 22 kW), and handles parts up to 370 mm diameter. The TL 2000 LM has faster spindle speed (5,000 vs 4,000 RPM). Choose by part size — the 2000 for smaller, the 2500 for larger.

03 Can I run both turrets doing milling simultaneously?

You can run live tools on both turrets, but only one C-axis position at a time since there's one spindle. Typically, one turret does turning while the other does milling, or both turrets do turning simultaneously, then milling operations run sequentially.

04 What CAM software works best with the TL 2500 LM?

Mastercam, ESPRIT, and GibbsCAM all have strong multi-turret simulation capabilities. The key is having software that can simulate both turrets simultaneously and check for interference before you run the program on the machine.