DN Solutions Vertical Machining Centers (VMC)

DN Solutions VC 3600

Est. $80,000 - $120,000 Specs verified 2026-10-02 · dn-solutions.com Updated 2026-10-02

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Key Specifications

X Travel

520 mm (20 in)

Y Travel

360 mm (14 in)

Z Travel

465 mm (18 in)

Max Spindle

12,000 rpm

Rapid Traverse

48 m/min (1,890 ipm)

spindle torque

95 N·m (70 ft-lb)

How much does the DN Solutions VC 3600 cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$80,000 - $120,000

Our best estimate for a vertical machining centers (vmc) in this class — not a quote from DN Solutions. Configuration moves it a long way.

Overview

The DN Solutions VC 3600 is a twin-pallet vertical machining center built on a moving column: 520 mm (20 in) of X travel, 360 mm (14 in) of Y and 465 mm (18 in) of Z, with a 12,000 rpm spindle that DN Solutions lists with an ISO #40 spindle taper.

The pallet changer is the reason the machine exists. DN Solutions describes a twin table with automatic pallet indexing, so one pallet sits in the work area while the other is outside it being unloaded and reloaded. The spindle keeps cutting during the part change. Because the column carries all the axis motion, the pallets only have to index in and out, which is what makes that layout practical on a machine of this size.

Spindle torque is 95 N·m (70 ft-lb). That sits between the two neighbours in the range: the VC 3600 30 lists 82.7 N·m (61 ft-lb) on an ISO 30 spindle, and the larger VC 430 lists 117.7 N·m (87 ft-lb) at 10,000 rpm. Rapid traverse is 48 m/min (1,890 ipm). Against the VC 3600 30 the main gain is Z travel, 465 mm (18 in) instead of 350 mm (14 in), which leaves more room for a tall fixture and a long tool together.

The table for this model leaves out three things a buyer needs: spindle power, pallet size and pallet load. Ask for them rather than assuming the figures printed for the ISO 30 version apply. The machine weighs 5,400 kg (11,905 lb) and is 2,657 mm (105 in) high, on a footprint of 3,044 × 1,900 mm (120 × 75 in). DN Solutions also states that a range of options is available to configure the machine.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X-Axis Travel	520 mm (20 in)
Y-Axis Travel	360 mm (14 in)
Z-Axis Travel	465 mm (18 in)
Rapid Traverse Rate	48 m/min (1,890 ipm)
Max Spindle Speed	12,000 rpm
Spindle Torque	95 N·m (70 ft-lb)
Floor Space Required	3,044 × 1,900 × 2,657 mm (120 × 75 × 105 in)
Machine Weight	5,400 kg (11,905 lb)

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Twin-pallet layout with an automatic pallet changer: one pallet is loaded while the other is being cut
12,000 rpm spindle with an ISO #40 spindle taper and 95 N·m (70 ft-lb) of torque; the VC 3600 30 lists 82.7 N·m (61 ft-lb)
465 mm (18 in) of Z travel, against 350 mm (14 in) on the VC 3600 30
48 m/min (1,890 ipm) rapid traverse; the VC 430 lists 40 m/min (1,575 ipm) in X and Y
Light for a pallet-changing machine at 5,400 kg (11,905 lb); the VC 430 weighs 7,800 kg (17,196 lb)

Limitations

Small X-Y envelope of 520 × 360 mm (20 × 14 in); the VC 430 offers 560 mm (22 in) by 430 mm (17 in)
95 N·m (70 ft-lb) is below the 117.7 N·m (87 ft-lb) of the VC 430 and VC 510
Spindle power, pallet size and pallet load are not given in DN Solutions' table for this model
Z rapid of 48 m/min (1,890 ipm) is slower than the 56 m/min (2,205 ipm) Z axis of the VC 3600 30

Best For

Volume production of small prismatic parts with one operator loading pallets Parts inside a 520 × 360 mm (20 × 14 in) X-Y envelope Mixed milling, drilling and tapping up to 12,000 rpm Taller fixtures that need the 465 mm (18 in) Z stroke

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What is the difference between the VC 3600 and the VC 3600 30?

The spindle taper and the Z axis. DN Solutions lists the VC 3600 with an ISO #40 spindle, 95 N·m (70 ft-lb) and 465 mm (18 in) of Z at 48 m/min (1,890 ipm). The VC 3600 30 has an ISO 30 spindle with 82.7 N·m (61 ft-lb), 350 mm (14 in) of Z and a 56 m/min (2,205 ipm) Z rapid. X and Y travels are 520 mm (20 in) and 360 mm (14 in) on both.

02 How does the twin-pallet system shorten cycle time?

It removes loading from the cycle. While the spindle cuts the part on the inner pallet, the operator unloads and reloads the outer one. DN Solutions describes the twin table as having automatic pallet indexing, so the swap replaces the door-open, unclamp and reclamp time a single-table machine spends idle.

03 How large a part can the VC 3600 machine?

Travels are 520 mm (20 in) in X, 360 mm (14 in) in Y and 465 mm (18 in) in Z. The pallet dimensions and the load each pallet takes are not in the table for this model, so the usable fixture size and weight have to be confirmed with DN Solutions.

04 Which spindle does the VC 3600 have?

A 12,000 rpm spindle with 95 N·m (70 ft-lb) of torque. DN Solutions' series description gives the VC 3600 an ISO #40 spindle taper and the VC 3600 30 an ISO 30 one. No power figure is listed for the VC 3600.

05 What does the VC 3600 need in floor space?

The listed footprint is 3,044 × 1,900 mm (120 × 75 in), the height is 2,657 mm (105 in) and the machine weighs 5,400 kg (11,905 lb). The operator needs clear access to the pallet loading side, so plan the aisle around that face of the machine.