DN Solutions CNC Lathes / Turning Centers

DN Solutions PUMA VTR 1216

Est. $450,000 - $600,000 Specs verified 2026-10-02 · dn-solutions.com Updated 2026-10-02

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Key Specifications

X Travel

1,700 mm (67 in)

Z Travel

1,200 mm (47 in)

Max Spindle

400 rpm

Spindle Power

45 kW (60 hp)

Max Turn Length

1,600 mm (63 in)

rapid traverse x

12 m/min (472 ipm)

How much does the DN Solutions PUMA VTR 1216 cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$450,000 - $600,000

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

With 1,200 mm (47 in) of Z travel under its ram, the DN Solutions PUMA VTR 1216 is the tall-part, turning-only member of its size in DN's ram-type vertical lathe series. The spindle turns at up to 400 rpm with 45 kW (60 hp) and 20,557 N·m (15,162 ft-lb), and X travel is 1,700 mm (67 in).

Z travel is the row to compare. The PUMA VTR 1216 F has the same spindle and X travel but 900 mm (35 in) of Z, a 950 mm (37 in) turning length and a weight of 27,500 kg (60,627 lb). The longer ram stroke of the PUMA VTR 1216 costs weight and height: 29,500 kg (65,036 lb), and 5,610 mm (221 in) tall where the PUMA VTR 1216 F is 5,065 mm (199 in). Deep bores, tall housings and stacked rings are the work that justifies it.

The capacity row needs a question to DN. The table for the PUMA VTR 1216 carries one figure, 1,600 mm (63 in), labelled maximum turning length, and no turning diameter. The PUMA VTR 1216 M, on identical travels, lists 1,600 mm (63 in) as turning diameter and 1,250 mm (49 in) as turning length. The same split may well apply here, but it should be confirmed and not assumed.

No live-tool speed is listed; the PUMA VTR 1216 M is the version with 3,000 rpm driven tools. What the series does provide for turning is a ram that indexes a quad tool holder for 4 tools without a tool change, 8,000 kg of tool clamping force, and a servo-driven ATC magazine. DN also lists a 70 kW spindle as an option for this size, and an automatic chuck changer. Rapids are 12 m/min (472 ipm) in X and 10 m/min (394 ipm) in Z, and the floor plan is 5,590 × 4,066 mm (220 × 160 in).

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Max Turning Length	1,600 mm (63 in)
Rapid Traverse X	12 m/min (472 ipm)
Rapid Traverse Z	10 m/min (394 ipm)
X-Axis Travel	1,700 mm (67 in)
Z-Axis Travel	1,200 mm (47 in)
Max Spindle Speed	400 rpm
Spindle Motor Power	45 kW (60 hp)
Spindle Torque	20,557 N·m (15,162 ft-lb)
Floor Space Required	5,590 × 4,066 × 5,610 mm (220 × 160 × 221 in)
Machine Weight	29,500 kg (65,036 lb)

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

1,200 mm (47 in) of Z travel, against 900 mm (35 in) on the PUMA VTR 1216 F
20,557 N·m (15,162 ft-lb) of spindle torque at 45 kW (60 hp), with a 70 kW spindle listed as an option for this size
1,700 mm (67 in) of X travel for wide parts
Quad tool holder on the ram: 4 tools without a tool change, clamped with 8,000 kg
Automatic chuck changer available as an option

Limitations

400 rpm maximum; the smaller PUMA VTR 1012F reaches 600 rpm
No live tooling in the table, unlike the PUMA VTR 1216 M with 3,000 rpm driven tools
5,610 mm (221 in) tall, compared with 5,065 mm (199 in) for the PUMA VTR 1216 F
The table has no turning-diameter row and labels 1,600 mm (63 in) as turning length, which needs confirming with DN
Z rapid is 10 m/min (394 ipm), slow over a 1,200 mm (47 in) stroke

Best For

Tall housings and casings that need the full 1,200 mm (47 in) of Z travel Deep internal boring from the ram Heavy turning of large rings with 20,557 N·m (15,162 ft-lb) Turning-only work that does not justify driven tools

Frequently Asked Questions

01 How does the PUMA VTR 1216 differ from the PUMA VTR 1216 F?

Z travel, height and weight. The PUMA VTR 1216 has 1,200 mm (47 in) of Z, stands 5,610 mm (221 in) high and weighs 29,500 kg (65,036 lb). The PUMA VTR 1216 F has 900 mm (35 in) of Z, stands 5,065 mm (199 in) high and weighs 27,500 kg (60,627 lb). X travel, spindle speed, power and torque are the same.

02 What is the turning diameter of the PUMA VTR 1216?

The table for this model does not have a turning-diameter row. It shows 1,600 mm (63 in) under maximum turning length. The PUMA VTR 1216 M and PUMA VTR 1216 F both give 1,600 mm (63 in) as turning diameter on the same 1,700 mm (67 in) X travel, so ask DN to confirm the diameter and the true turning length for this model.

03 Can the spindle be ordered with more power?

The listed spindle is 45 kW (60 hp) with 20,557 N·m (15,162 ft-lb) and 400 rpm. DN's series description gives a maximum spindle power of 70 kW as an option for the PUMA VTR 1216 and PUMA VTR 1620 series. The torque and speed that come with that option are not stated, so request them with the quotation.

04 Does the PUMA VTR 1216 have driven tools?

No live-tool speed appears in its column. The PUMA VTR 1216 M lists 3,000 rpm live tools on the same 1,700 mm (67 in) by 1,200 mm (47 in) travels and weighs 30,000 kg (66,139 lb), against 29,500 kg (65,036 lb) for the PUMA VTR 1216.

05 What building height does it need?

The machine is 5,590 × 4,066 × 5,610 mm (220 × 160 × 221 in) as length, width and height. Hook height has to clear 5,610 mm (221 in) plus the tallest part and its lifting gear. Where that is not available, the PUMA VTR 1216 F is 5,065 mm (199 in) high.