DN Solutions PUMA TW 2100 M

$195,000 - $260,000 Updated 2026-03-19

Key Specifications

Max Spindle

4,500 RPM

Spindle Power

15/11 kW (20/15 hp)

Max Turn Length

128 mm

chuck size

8 inch

max turning diameter

240 mm

x axis travel

135 mm (5.3 in)

Overview

The DN Solutions PUMA TW 2100 M is a twin-spindle, twin-turret horizontal turning center with live tooling capability. It takes the base TW 2100 platform and adds milling spindles to both turrets, turning it from a pure turning machine into a compact mill-turn production cell that can do cross-drilling, flats, and off-center features without a secondary operation.

Each spindle runs an 8-inch chuck with 15/11 kW (20/15 hp) of power and 4,500 RPM max speed, delivering 127 N-m (94 ft-lb) of torque. The live tooling spins at 6,000 RPM, which gives you enough speed for reasonable milling and drilling in steel and aluminum. With 10 stations per turret (upgraded from 8 on the non-M variant), you've got room for a mix of turning tools, drills, and live milling cutters.

Max turning diameter is 240 mm (9 in) and max turning length is 128 mm (5 in). Axis travels are 135 mm on X and 160 mm on Z, with 24 m/min rapids on both axes. The twin-spindle layout means one spindle cuts while the other loads, and with live tooling on both sides, you can complete parts in a single setup that would otherwise need a second op on a mill.

The machine weighs 4,700 kg (10,362 lb) on a footprint of 2,030 mm x 2,098 mm and runs FANUC control. For production shops making fittings, valve bodies, or any small component that needs both turning and cross-work, the TW 2100 M eliminates the queue time between lathe and mill departments.

This platform really shines when you're running 5,000-50,000 parts per month that need a few milled features alongside the turning. It's not replacing a dedicated VMC for complex milling, but it'll handle cross-holes, flats, hex features, and thread milling without breaking a sweat.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Chuck Size	8 inch
Max Turning Diameter	240 mm
Max Turning Length	128 mm
X Axis Travel	135 mm (5.3 in)
Z Axis Travel	160 mm (6.3 in)
Rapid Traverse X	24 m/min (945 in/min)
Rapid Traverse Z	24 m/min (945 in/min)
Max Spindle Speed	4,500 RPM
Spindle Motor Power	15/11 kW (20/15 hp)
Spindle Torque	127 N-m (94 ft-lb)
Turret Stations	10 per spindle
Rotary Tool Speed	6,000 RPM
Twin Spindle	true
Twin Turret	true
Live Tooling	true
Machine Length	2,030 mm (80 in)
Machine Height	2,278 mm (90 in)
Machine Width	2,098 mm (83 in)
Machine Weight	4,700 kg (10,362 lb)
CNC Control	FANUC
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 TW 2100-GL
10 Ea	5000 RPM

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Live tooling at 6,000 RPM on both turrets lets you complete parts with milled features in a single setup, eliminating second-op bottlenecks
Twin-spindle, twin-turret layout doubles throughput while adding mill-turn capability to both work zones
10-station turrets give enough tool capacity for a good mix of turning tools and live cutters
Compact 2,030 mm footprint means high output per square foot compared to separate lathe-and-mill setups
24 m/min rapids on both axes keep chip-to-chip times short during production runs
FANUC control with proven mill-turn programming support handles C-axis interpolation and live tooling without drama

Limitations

128 mm (5 in) max turning length limits this machine to short parts — longer shafts won't fit
No Y-axis capability restricts milling to C-axis interpolated features only — true off-center pocketing isn't possible
6,000 RPM live tooling speed is adequate but not fast enough for small-diameter endmills in aluminum
Short X and Z travels make this a niche machine for small production parts, not general-purpose work

Best For

Production shops making small turned parts with cross-drilled holes, flats, or milled features Automotive and hydraulic fitting manufacturers needing complete parts off the machine with no second op High-volume valve body, connector, and coupling production where mill-turn eliminates handling time Shops consolidating lathe-then-mill workflows into a single machine for parts under 240 mm diameter Facilities running multiple shifts where twin-spindle output justifies the investment over single-spindle alternatives

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What's the difference between the PUMA TW 2100 M and the base TW 2100?

The M variant adds live tooling capability at 6,000 RPM and upgrades each turret from 8 stations to 10 stations. This lets you do cross-drilling, milling flats, and other rotary tool operations. The base TW 2100 is turning-only with 8-station turrets.

02 Can the TW 2100 M do Y-axis milling?

No, the TW 2100 M doesn't have a Y-axis. Milling operations are limited to C-axis interpolation, which handles cross-holes, flats, and simple contours but can't do true off-center pocketing or complex 3D milling. For Y-axis capability in a twin-turret package, look at the PUMA TT 2100 SYY.

03 How many live tool stations are available?

Each turret has 10 stations total. The split between static and live positions depends on your tooling configuration, but typically you'll run 4-6 live positions per turret alongside your turning tools.

04 Is the TW 2100 M suitable for job shop work?

It can handle short-run jobs, but the real ROI comes from production volumes. The twin-spindle setup is most efficient when you're running the same part on both sides. For varied job shop work, a single-spindle mill-turn lathe like the PUMA 2100 series gives you more flexibility.