DN Solutions CNC Lathes / Turning Centers

DN Solutions PUMA V 400 M

Est. $155,000 - $230,000 Specs verified 2026-10-02 · dn-solutions.com Updated 2026-10-02

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Key Specifications

X Travel

268 mm (11 in)

Z Travel

488 mm (19 in)

Max Spindle

3,000 rpm

Spindle Power

26 kW (35 hp)

Max Turn Length

400 mm (16 in)

chuck size

12 in

How much does the DN Solutions PUMA V 400 M cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$155,000 - $230,000

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 V 400 M is a vertical turning center with a 12 in chuck and live tooling. It turns up to 420 mm (17 in) in diameter and 400 mm (16 in) in length, with an 863 N·m (637 ft-lb) spindle and 4,000 rpm driven tools on a 12-station turret. DN calls the PUMA V400 its smallest heavy-duty VTC.

The proportions say what it is for. Turning length is slightly less than turning diameter, which describes hubs, flanges, brake parts and gear blanks, not shafts. The spindle is rated 26 kW (35 hp) with a 3,000 rpm limit, figures weighted toward roughing castings and forgings at moderate speed.

Live tools are what separate this model from the PUMA V 400 P, and they cost room. The PUMA V 400 P turns 496 mm (20 in) by 461 mm (18 in) with the same spindle figures, the same travels of 268 mm (11 in) in X and 488 mm (19 in) in Z and the same 6,000 kg (13,228 lb) weight. A part that only needs turning fits better there. A part with a bolt circle or milled slots is finished here without moving it to a machining center. The table lists no Y travel and no power for the driven tools.

DN's series description offers a servo-driven BMT powered turret with 12 tool positions, quotes 0.15 seconds in connection with its indexing, and says the spindle cartridge and rotating tool holder keep maintenance short. Rapids are 20 m/min (787 ipm) in X and 24 m/min (945 ipm) in Z.

Floor space is small and height is not. The machine is 1,475 mm (58 in) long and 2,075 mm (82 in) wide but 3,210 mm (126 in) tall, so check doorways, crane hook height and ceiling clearance before delivery.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Chuck Size	12 in
Max Turning Diameter	420 mm (17 in)
Max Turning Length	400 mm (16 in)
Rapid Traverse X	20 m/min (787 ipm)
Rapid Traverse Z	24 m/min (945 ipm)
X-Axis Travel	268 mm (11 in)
Z-Axis Travel	488 mm (19 in)
Max Spindle Speed	3,000 rpm
Spindle Motor Power	26 kW (35 hp)
Spindle Torque	863 N·m (637 ft-lb)
Turret Stations	12
Live Tool Speed	4,000 rpm
Floor Space Required	1,475 × 2,075 × 3,210 mm (58 × 82 × 126 in)
Machine Weight	6,000 kg (13,228 lb)

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Live tools at 4,000 rpm on a 12-station turret, so drilled and milled features are cut in the turning setup
863 N·m (637 ft-lb) and 26 kW (35 hp) at the spindle for roughing castings and forgings
Occupies 1,475 mm (58 in) by 2,075 mm (82 in) of floor
DN describes a spindle cartridge and rotating tool holder designed for quick maintenance
Z rapid of 24 m/min (945 ipm) over a 488 mm (19 in) stroke

Limitations

Turning envelope is 420 mm (17 in) by 400 mm (16 in), smaller than the 496 mm (20 in) by 461 mm (18 in) of the PUMA V 400 P
Overall height of 3,210 mm (126 in) rules out low bays and standard doorways
No Y travel and no live-tool power are listed
Turning length of 400 mm (16 in) excludes shaft work

Best For

Flanges and hubs up to 420 mm (17 in) with bolt-hole patterns Castings and forgings that need 863 N·m (637 ft-lb) for roughing Disc-shaped parts no taller than 400 mm (16 in) Cells where floor area is tight and headroom is available

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What is the difference between the PUMA V 400 M and the PUMA V 400 P?

The PUMA V 400 M has 4,000 rpm live tools and turns 420 mm (17 in) in diameter by 400 mm (16 in) in length. The PUMA V 400 P has no live-tool row and turns 496 mm (20 in) by 461 mm (18 in). Chuck size, 3,000 rpm, 26 kW (35 hp), 863 N·m (637 ft-lb), 12 stations and the 6,000 kg (13,228 lb) weight are common to both.

02 How tall is the PUMA V 400 M?

3,210 mm (126 in). Length is 1,475 mm (58 in) and width 2,075 mm (82 in). The height is the figure to check first: it decides whether the machine passes through the building's doors upright and whether an overhead crane can still load parts above it.

03 What kind of parts suit a vertical lathe of this size?

Short, heavy, round parts. With 420 mm (17 in) of turning diameter and 400 mm (16 in) of turning length, the machine fits discs, hubs and housings. Loading a heavy part onto a vertical chuck is simpler than holding it against a horizontal one, which is the usual reason to choose this layout.

04 How fast are the live tools and the turret?

Live tools run to 4,000 rpm and the turret has 12 stations. DN's series text describes a servo-driven BMT powered turret with 12 tool positions and gives 0.15 seconds for indexing. Power and torque of the driven tools are not in the table.

05 What spindle figures does DN list for the PUMA V 400 M?

A maximum of 3,000 rpm, 26 kW (35 hp) and 863 N·m (637 ft-lb), with a 12 in chuck. The table does not say at what speed the torque is available or how heavy a workpiece the chuck may carry, so ask for the torque curve and the load limit.