DN Solutions Vertical Machining Centers (VMC)

DN Solutions VC 510

Est. $100,000 - $150,000 Specs verified 2026-10-02 · dn-solutions.com Updated 2026-10-02

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Key Specifications

X Travel

762 mm (30 in)

Y Travel

516 mm (20 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 510 cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$100,000 - $150,000

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

With 762 mm (30 in) of X travel and 516 mm (20 in) of Y, the DN Solutions VC 510 has the largest X-Y envelope of the three-axis pallet-changing VC models listed with it. Z travel is 570 mm (22 in), and the spindle is a 10,000 rpm unit rated at 117.7 N·m (87 ft-lb).

Size is what separates it from the VC 430, since the two list identical spindle speed and torque and the same Z stroke. The VC 430 stops at 560 mm (22 in) by 430 mm (17 in). A plate, manifold or housing that overhangs that machine sits comfortably here, and a wider pallet can also take several smaller parts per load, which is how a pallet changer earns its keep on long-running jobs.

The extra travel comes with mass. The VC 510 weighs 9,200 kg (20,283 lb), against 7,800 kg (17,196 lb) for the VC 430. Rapids are 40 m/min (1,575 ipm) in X and Y, and Z is the slowest axis at 32 m/min (1,260 ipm). Parts with many shallow holes will show that Z figure in the cycle time more than milling work will.

DN Solutions describes this series as moving-column machines with a twin table and automatic pallet indexing, built on castings chosen to damp vibration. Spindle power, taper and the pallet size and load are missing from the table for this model, and they decide what fixtures and holders can be used, so get them in writing. Installation needs 3,260 × 2,580 mm (128 × 102 in) of floor and 3,130 mm (123 in) of height.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X-Axis Travel	762 mm (30 in)
Y-Axis Travel	516 mm (20 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	32 m/min (1,260 ipm)
Max Spindle Speed	10,000 rpm
Spindle Torque	117.7 N·m (87 ft-lb)
Floor Space Required	3,260 × 2,580 × 3,130 mm (128 × 102 × 123 in)
Machine Weight	9,200 kg (20,283 lb)

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

762 mm (30 in) of X and 516 mm (20 in) of Y, the largest X-Y travels among the VC 430, VC 3600 and this model
117.7 N·m (87 ft-lb) of torque at a 10,000 rpm maximum speed
570 mm (22 in) of Z travel for tall setups
Twin table with automatic pallet indexing, as DN Solutions describes the series
9,200 kg (20,283 lb) machine weight, the heaviest of the single-spindle VC models listed

Limitations

Z rapid is 32 m/min (1,260 ipm), slower than the 36 m/min (1,417 ipm) of the VC 430
10,000 rpm maximum; the VC 3600 runs to 12,000 rpm
Needs 3,260 × 2,580 mm (128 × 102 in) of floor and 3,130 mm (123 in) of headroom
Spindle power, taper, pallet size and pallet load are not listed for this model

Best For

Plates, housings and manifolds up to 762 × 516 mm (30 × 20 in) of travel Multi-part pallet loads in steel or cast iron Jobs that need 117.7 N·m (87 ft-lb) of torque more than high rpm Long-running jobs where the second pallet is loaded during the cut

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What is the working envelope of the VC 510?

X travel is 762 mm (30 in), Y is 516 mm (20 in) and Z is 570 mm (22 in). The pallet dimensions are not in the table for this model, so the largest fixture that can be mounted and still clear the pallet changer has to come from DN Solutions.

02 Is the VC 510 just a bigger VC 430?

On the listed figures, largely yes. Both have a 10,000 rpm spindle with 117.7 N·m (87 ft-lb), 570 mm (22 in) of Z and 40 m/min (1,575 ipm) X and Y rapids. The VC 510 adds X and Y travel, 762 mm (30 in) by 516 mm (20 in) instead of the 560 mm (22 in) by 430 mm (17 in) of the VC 430, weighs 9,200 kg (20,283 lb) instead of 7,800 kg (17,196 lb), and has a slower Z rapid of 32 m/min (1,260 ipm).

03 How fast are the axes on the VC 510?

Rapid traverse is 40 m/min (1,575 ipm) in X and Y and 32 m/min (1,260 ipm) in Z. The smaller VC 3600 lists 48 m/min (1,890 ipm), so the VC 510 is the slower mover of the two, which is the usual consequence of a heavier structure.

04 How does the VC 510 relate to the five-axis VC 630?

The X travel is the same 762 mm (30 in) and the Y and Z strokes are close: the VC 630 lists 510 mm (20 in) and 560 mm (22 in). The VC 630 adds tilting and rotating axes and a 12,000 RPM spindle with 166 Nm (122 ft-lb). The VC 510 is the three-axis machine with pallet exchange.

05 What should be confirmed before ordering a VC 510?

The items the table omits: spindle power, spindle taper, pallet size, load per pallet and tool capacity. Also check the 3,130 mm (123 in) height against the building, and the 9,200 kg (20,283 lb) weight against the floor.