DN Solutions Mill-Turn / Multi-Tasking Machines

DN Solutions SMX 2100

Est. $350,000 - $480,000 Specs verified 2026-10-02 · dn-solutions.com Updated 2026-10-02

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Key Specifications

Max Spindle

5,000 rpm

Spindle Power

22 kW (29 hp)

Max Turn Length

1,040 mm (41 in)

chuck size

8 in

max turning diameter

600 mm (24 in)

spindle torque

467 N·m (344 ft-lb)

How much does the DN Solutions SMX 2100 cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$350,000 - $480,000

Our best estimate for a mill-turn / multi-tasking machine in this class — not a quote from DN Solutions. Configuration moves it a long way.

Overview

The DN Solutions SMX 2100 is the short-bed, 8 in chuck model of the SMX 2100 mill-turn range. It turns up to 600 mm (24 in) in diameter and 1,040 mm (41 in) in length, and its main spindle is rated 5,000 rpm, 22 kW (29 hp) and 467 N·m (344 ft-lb).

The relationship between chuck and turning diameter says a lot about the intended work. A 600 mm (24 in) turning diameter over an 8 in chuck leaves a great deal of space around the part, which is what a swivelling milling head needs to reach faces and angled features without running into the chuck. DN Solutions calls the layout orthogonal and ties it to the size of the machining space, and it lists B-axis and C-axis control in 0.0001-degree steps. That points to turned parts with a lot of milled content, where one setup replaces a lathe operation followed by a trip to a machining center.

The series description also covers a 12 station servo turret, a tool magazine at the front of the machine with its own ATC operation panel, cooling of the spindle and feed axes with thermal compensation, and an operation panel that slides side to side, swivels and adjusts for height. Those are statements about the series as a whole. The table for this model stops at the main spindle, the envelope, the dimensions and the weight, so milling-spindle speed, magazine capacity, axis travels and the turret configuration are questions for the quotation.

Among its siblings the SMX 2100 is the light one. The SMX 2100 B moves to a 10 in chuck with 512 N·m (378 ft-lb) at 4,000 rpm. The SMX 2100 L extends turning length to 1,540 mm and weighs 16,200 kg (35,715 lb). This machine weighs 14,900 kg (32,849 lb) and needs 4,845 × 2,770 mm (191 × 109 in) of floor with 2,777 mm (109 in) of height.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Chuck Size	8 in
Max Turning Diameter	600 mm (24 in)
Max Turning Length	1,040 mm (41 in)
Max Spindle Speed	5,000 rpm
Spindle Motor Power	22 kW (29 hp)
Spindle Torque	467 N·m (344 ft-lb)
Floor Space Required	4,845 × 2,770 × 2,777 mm (191 × 109 × 109 in)
Machine Weight	14,900 kg (32,849 lb)

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

600 mm (24 in) of turning diameter over an 8 in chuck leaves room for a B-axis head to reach around the part
Main spindle rated 5,000 rpm, 22 kW (29 hp) and 467 N·m (344 ft-lb)
B-axis and C-axis are controlled in 0.0001-degree steps, per DN Solutions' series description
At 14,900 kg (32,849 lb) it is lighter than the SMX 2100 L, which weighs 16,200 kg (35,715 lb)
Front-located tool magazine with its own ATC operation panel for loading and checking tools

Limitations

Turning length is 1,040 mm (41 in); longer shafts need the SMX 2100 L with 1,540 mm
The 8 in chuck and 467 N·m (344 ft-lb) are modest for heavy blanks; the SMX 2100 B has a 10 in chuck and 512 N·m (378 ft-lb)
The table for this model has no second-spindle rows, so back-side work means another setup
No milling-spindle, magazine-capacity or axis-travel figures are given in the table; they must come from the quotation

Best For

Turned parts with heavy milled content, up to 600 mm (24 in) in diameter Chucking and short shaft work within 1,040 mm (41 in) of turning length Smaller-diameter parts that benefit from a 5,000 rpm turning spindle Angled holes and faces that need B-axis positioning

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What size parts can the SMX 2100 turn?

Up to 600 mm (24 in) in diameter and 1,040 mm (41 in) in length, held in an 8 in chuck. The turning diameter is large for the chuck size, which gives a milling head room to work around the part, but the chuck and the 467 N·m (344 ft-lb) spindle set the practical limit on how heavy a blank it should be asked to rough.

02 How does the SMX 2100 differ from the SMX 2100 B?

Chuck, speed and torque. The SMX 2100 has an 8 in chuck, 5,000 rpm and 467 N·m (344 ft-lb). The SMX 2100 B has a 10 in chuck, 4,000 rpm and 512 N·m (378 ft-lb). Power is 22 kW (29 hp) on both, and the turning envelope is the same 600 mm (24 in) by 1,040 mm (41 in).

03 What does DN Solutions list for the series beyond the spec table?

An orthogonal structure, a 12 station servo turret, B-axis and C-axis control in 0.0001-degree steps, cooling of the spindle and feed axes with thermal compensation, a front-located tool magazine with an ATC operation panel, a movable and height-adjustable operation panel, and a work guidance function. These describe the series; the table does not give figures for them on this model.

04 How much floor space and weight should I plan for?

The SMX 2100 is 4,845 mm (191 in) long, 2,770 mm (109 in) wide and 2,777 mm (109 in) high, and weighs 14,900 kg (32,849 lb). Check floor loading and door height against those figures, and leave working room beyond the machine's own outline.

05 When should I look at the SMX 2600 instead?

When the parts are longer, larger or need more torque. The SMX 2600 has a 10 in chuck, 660 mm (26 in) of turning diameter, 1,540 mm (61 in) of turning length, and 30 kW (40 hp) with 724 N·m (534 ft-lb) at 4,000 rpm. The SMX 2600 weighs 15,800 kg (34,833 lb).