DN Solutions Vertical Machining Centers (VMC)

DN Solutions VC 3600 30

Est. $90,000 - $135,000 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

350 mm (14 in)

Spindle Taper

ISO 30

Spindle Power

13 kW (17 hp)

rapid traverse x

48 m/min (1,890 ipm)

How much does the DN Solutions VC 3600 30 cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$90,000 - $135,000

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 30, which the maker writes as VC 3600/30, is the ISO 30 version of the VC 3600 twin-pallet vertical machining center. X and Y travels are the 520 mm (20 in) and 360 mm (14 in) of the ISO #40 machine. Z is shorter at 350 mm (14 in), and the Z axis is faster.

A smaller taper means lighter holders and less mass for the spindle and the Z axis to move, and the figures follow from that. Z rapid is 56 m/min (2,205 ipm), with 48 m/min (1,890 ipm) in X and Y. The spindle is listed at 13 kW (17 hp) and 82.7 N·m (61 ft-lb). On parts that are mostly holes and threads, where the Z axis reverses at every hole, the quicker Z is worth more than extra torque. The VC 3600 answers the opposite need with 95 N·m (70 ft-lb) and 465 mm (18 in) of Z.

The load row reads 2 × 200 kg, which on a twin-pallet machine is 200 kg on each pallet, fixture included. It is a light rating and it fits the rest of the column: an ISO 30 spindle and a 350 mm (14 in) Z stroke are meant for small parts on compact fixtures, loaded on one pallet while the other is in the cut. The VC 4000 D 2SP lists 2 × 400 kg. Pallet dimensions are not given for this model, so get the pallet drawing before a fixture plate is designed.

No maximum spindle speed appears in this model's column, so ask for it. The machine weighs 5,200 kg (11,464 lb), stands 2,582 mm (102 in) high and occupies 3,684 × 1,729 mm (145 × 68 in). DN Solutions describes the series as a moving-column design with a twin table and automatic pallet indexing, and says options are available to configure it.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X-Axis Travel	520 mm (20 in)
Y-Axis Travel	360 mm (14 in)
Z-Axis Travel	350 mm (14 in)
Rapid Traverse X	48 m/min (1,890 ipm)
Rapid Traverse Y	48 m/min (1,890 ipm)
Rapid Traverse Z	56 m/min (2,205 ipm)
Spindle Motor Power	13 kW (17 hp)
Spindle Torque	82.7 N·m (61 ft-lb)
Spindle Taper	ISO 30
Max Table Load	2 × 200 kg
Floor Space Required	3,684 × 1,729 × 2,582 mm (145 × 68 × 102 in)
Machine Weight	5,200 kg (11,464 lb)

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Z rapid of 56 m/min (2,205 ipm), faster than the 48 m/min (1,890 ipm) listed for the VC 3600
Twin pallets with a listed load of 2 × 200 kg, exchanged by an automatic pallet changer so loading happens outside the cut
ISO 30 spindle with 13 kW (17 hp) and 82.7 N·m (61 ft-lb)
Same 520 mm (20 in) X and 360 mm (14 in) Y travels as the VC 3600
Lightest of the listed VC models at 5,200 kg (11,464 lb)

Limitations

Z travel is 350 mm (14 in), where the VC 3600 has 465 mm (18 in)
82.7 N·m (61 ft-lb) of torque is less than the 95 N·m (70 ft-lb) of the VC 3600
Each pallet is limited to 200 kg; the VC 4000 D 2SP lists 2 × 400 kg
The table states no maximum spindle speed for this model
Pallet dimensions are not in this model's column, so the usable fixture size has to be confirmed with DN Solutions

Best For

Drilling and tapping of small aluminium parts in volume Light parts and fixtures up to 200 kg per pallet Short-cycle work where a 56 m/min (2,205 ipm) Z axis saves time on every hole One operator loading the idle pallet while the other is being machined

Frequently Asked Questions

01 Why choose the VC 3600 30 over the VC 3600?

For lighter, faster work. The VC 3600 30 has an ISO 30 spindle and a Z rapid of 56 m/min (2,205 ipm); the VC 3600 has an ISO #40 spindle, 48 m/min (1,890 ipm) rapids, 95 N·m (70 ft-lb) of torque and 465 mm (18 in) of Z. If the parts are small and dominated by drilling and tapping, the ISO 30 machine fits. If they need heavier milling or a taller setup, the VC 3600 does.

02 How much can each pallet carry on the VC 3600 30?

DN Solutions prints the maximum load as 2 × 200 kg. Read as a twin-pallet machine, that is 200 kg on each pallet, and the fixture counts toward it. The VC 4000 D 2SP lists 2 × 400 kg. Pallet dimensions are not in this model's column of the table, so request the pallet drawing before building fixtures.

03 What are the axis travels and rapids?

X is 520 mm (20 in), Y is 360 mm (14 in) and Z is 350 mm (14 in). Rapid traverse is 48 m/min (1,890 ipm) in X and Y and 56 m/min (2,205 ipm) in Z. Fixture height plus tool length has to fit inside the 350 mm (14 in) Z stroke.

04 How powerful is the spindle?

The table lists 13 kW (17 hp) and 82.7 N·m (61 ft-lb) on an ISO 30 spindle. It does not list a maximum speed for this model, so confirm the speed and whether the power figure is a continuous or a short-time rating before comparing it with other machines.

05 How much space does the VC 3600 30 take up?

The footprint is 3,684 × 1,729 mm (145 × 68 in) and the height is 2,582 mm (102 in). Machine weight is 5,200 kg (11,464 lb), compared with 5,400 kg (11,905 lb) for the VC 3600.