DN Solutions Vertical Machining Centers (VMC)

DN Solutions VC 430

Est. $85,000 - $125,000 Specs verified 2026-10-02 · dn-solutions.com Updated 2026-10-02

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Key Specifications

X Travel

560 mm (22 in)

Y Travel

430 mm (17 in)

Z Travel

570 mm (22 in)

Max Spindle

10,000 rpm

rapid traverse x

40 m/min (1,575 ipm)

rapid traverse y

40 m/min (1,575 ipm)

How much does the DN Solutions VC 430 cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$85,000 - $125,000

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 430 is a pallet-changing vertical machining center with an envelope that is taller than it is long: 560 mm (22 in) of X, 430 mm (17 in) of Y and 570 mm (22 in) of Z. The spindle runs to 10,000 rpm with 117.7 N·m (87 ft-lb) of torque.

DN Solutions groups it with its twin-pallet, moving-column VMCs. In that layout the column carries the axes and a twin table indexes the pallets, so a finished part leaves the work area and a loaded pallet takes its place without the spindle waiting for the operator. The series description also mentions castings chosen for vibration damping and a list of options for configuring the machine.

The figures place the VC 430 a clear step above the VC 3600. Torque is 117.7 N·m (87 ft-lb) against 95 N·m (70 ft-lb), and the machine weighs 7,800 kg (17,196 lb) against 5,400 kg (11,905 lb) for the VC 3600. In exchange the spindle gives up top speed, 10,000 rpm instead of 12,000 rpm, and the axes are slower: 40 m/min (1,575 ipm) in X and Y and 36 m/min (1,417 ipm) in Z, where the VC 3600 lists 48 m/min (1,890 ipm). That is the profile of a machine for steel and cast iron parts with real stock to remove.

The Z stroke deserves attention. At 570 mm (22 in) it is longer than the X travel, which suits tall or stacked fixtures and long drills. What the table does not give is the spindle power, the spindle taper, or the pallet size and load, and the series description names tapers only for the VC 3600 models. The machine is 3,030 mm (119 in) high on a footprint of 2,890 × 2,200 mm (114 × 87 in).

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X-Axis Travel	560 mm (22 in)
Y-Axis Travel	430 mm (17 in)
Z-Axis Travel	570 mm (22 in)
Rapid Traverse X	40 m/min (1,575 ipm)
Rapid Traverse Y	40 m/min (1,575 ipm)
Rapid Traverse Z	36 m/min (1,417 ipm)
Max Spindle Speed	10,000 rpm
Spindle Torque	117.7 N·m (87 ft-lb)
Floor Space Required	2,890 × 2,200 × 3,030 mm (114 × 87 × 119 in)
Machine Weight	7,800 kg (17,196 lb)

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

117.7 N·m (87 ft-lb) of spindle torque, compared with 95 N·m (70 ft-lb) on the VC 3600
570 mm (22 in) of Z travel, more than the 465 mm (18 in) of the VC 3600
Pallet-changing design: DN Solutions describes a twin table with automatic pallet indexing
7,800 kg (17,196 lb) of machine behind a 560 × 430 mm (22 × 17 in) X-Y envelope
Faster Z rapid than the VC 510: 36 m/min (1,417 ipm) against 32 m/min (1,260 ipm)

Limitations

Spindle speed tops out at 10,000 rpm; the VC 3600 and the VC 4000 D 2SP reach 12,000 rpm
Rapids of 40 m/min (1,575 ipm) in X and Y are slower than the 48 m/min (1,890 ipm) of the VC 3600
X travel of 560 mm (22 in) is well short of the 762 mm (30 in) of the VC 510
No spindle power, taper, pallet size or pallet load in DN Solutions' table for this model
At 3,030 mm (119 in) high, the machine needs checking against door and ceiling clearances

Best For

Steel and cast iron production parts that need torque more than rpm Tall fixtures and long tools within a 570 mm (22 in) Z stroke Pallet-loaded batch work inside 560 × 430 mm (22 × 17 in) of X-Y travel Shops stepping up from the VC 3600 for heavier cuts

Frequently Asked Questions

01 How does the VC 430 compare with the VC 510?

They share the spindle figures, 10,000 rpm and 117.7 N·m (87 ft-lb), and the 570 mm (22 in) Z travel. The VC 510 is the larger machine in X and Y, 762 mm (30 in) by 516 mm (20 in), and weighs 9,200 kg (20,283 lb). The VC 430 has 560 mm (22 in) by 430 mm (17 in), weighs 7,800 kg (17,196 lb) and has the quicker Z rapid, 36 m/min (1,417 ipm).

02 What are the travels of the VC 430?

X is 560 mm (22 in), Y is 430 mm (17 in) and Z is 570 mm (22 in). Rapid traverse is 40 m/min (1,575 ipm) in X and Y and 36 m/min (1,417 ipm) in Z. The long Z relative to X and Y is unusual and is the feature to plan fixtures around.

03 What spindle does the VC 430 use?

The table lists a maximum speed of 10,000 rpm and 117.7 N·m (87 ft-lb) of torque. It gives no power figure and no taper for this model, and DN Solutions' series description names tapers only for the VC 3600 models, so confirm both before matching tool holders.

04 Is the VC 430 a twin-pallet machine?

DN Solutions presents it within its twin-pallet VMC series, described as a moving-column design with a twin table and automatic pallet indexing. The table for the VC 430 does not state pallet dimensions or the load per pallet, so ask for those along with the pallet change time.

05 How heavy is the VC 430 and how much room does it need?

It weighs 7,800 kg (17,196 lb). The listed footprint is 2,890 × 2,200 mm (114 × 87 in) and the height is 3,030 mm (119 in). Check the height against the building's door and crane clearance, and leave open floor at the pallet loading station.