DN Solutions Vertical Machining Centers (VMC)

DN Solutions VCF 5500

Est. $180,000 - $280,000 Possible older model Specs verified 2026-03-28 · dn-solutions.com Updated 2026-10-02

This model was not found in DN Solutions's current lineup when we checked on 2026-10-02 (lineup page). It may be a superseded or older model; the specifications below are as we last recorded them.

Key Specifications

X Travel

2,200 mm (87 in)

Y Travel

550 mm (22 in)

Z Travel

510 mm (20 in)

Max Spindle

12,000 RPM

Spindle Taper

BIG-PLUS CAT 40 (BT40)

Tool Capacity

30 (40, 60 optional)

How much does the DN Solutions VCF 5500 cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$180,000 - $280,000

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 VCF 5500 is a travelling-column vertical machining center with a long fixed table: 2,200 mm (87 in) of X travel over a 2,500 x 580 mm (98 x 23 in) table, 550 mm (22 in) of Y and 510 mm (20 in) of Z. The plain VCF 5500 name is not in DN Solutions' current lineup. The current range has a VCF 5500 L with the same 2,200 mm (87 in), 550 mm (22 in) and 510 mm (20 in) travels and the same 12,000 kg (26,455 lb) weight, so the listed figures probably belong to an earlier listing of that machine.

On a travelling-column machine the part does not move. The column runs along the table, so a long weldment or a row of fixtures stays put while the spindle comes to it, and the 2,000 kg (4,409 lb) table rating is not a load the X axis has to accelerate. The listed rapid traverse is 42 m/min (1,654 ipm) on roller linear guideways.

The spindle figures are those of a general-purpose 40-taper machine: 12,000 RPM, 18.5 kW (25 hp) and 117.8 Nm (87 ft-lb). The taper row reads BIG-PLUS CAT 40 (BT40). The magazine holds 30 tools, with 40 and 60 as options, and the control is a FANUC 0i-Plus with iHMI. None of these rows is unusual; what defines the machine is the ratio of its X travel to a narrow 550 mm (22 in) Y.

Listed dimensions are 3,138 x 4,590 x 2,950 mm (124 x 181 x 116 in). Anyone looking at a used machine under this name should confirm the build year, the magazine size and which of the two tapers named in the table it takes, and compare the nameplate with the VCF 5500 L data.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X-Axis Travel	2,200 mm (87 in)
Y-Axis Travel	550 mm (22 in)
Z-Axis Travel	510 mm (20 in)
Max Spindle Speed	12,000 RPM
Spindle Motor Power	18.5 kW (25 hp)
Spindle Torque	117.8 Nm (87 ft-lb)
Spindle Taper	BIG-PLUS CAT 40 (BT40)
Tool Capacity	30 (40, 60 optional)
Table Size	2,500 x 580 mm (98 x 23 in)
Table Load Capacity	2,000 kg (4,409 lb)
Rapid Traverse Xyz	42 m/min (1,654 ipm)
Guideway Type	Roller linear guideways
Machine Weight	12,000 kg (26,455 lb)
Machine Dimensions	3,138 x 4,590 x 2,950 mm (124 x 181 x 116 in)
Column Type	Travelling column
CNC Control	FANUC 0i-Plus with iHMI

Specifications sourced from dn-solutions.com — verified 2026-03-28

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

2,200 mm (87 in) of X travel over a fixed 2,500 x 580 mm (98 x 23 in) table
Travelling column: the workpiece stays still, so the 2,000 kg (4,409 lb) table load is not moved by the axes
12,000 RPM spindle with 18.5 kW (25 hp) and 117.8 Nm (87 ft-lb)
30-tool magazine as listed, with 40 and 60 tools optional
Roller linear guideways and 42 m/min (1,654 ipm) rapids

Limitations

Not in the current lineup under this name; the VCF 5500 L is the current model with the same travels
Y travel is 550 mm (22 in) and Z is 510 mm (20 in), so wide or tall parts do not fit; the VCF 850 SR II has 850 mm (33 in) and 800 mm (31 in)
Spindle torque is 117.8 Nm (87 ft-lb), a general-purpose 40-taper figure; heavy roughing in steel will be limited by it
The 40 and 60 tool magazines are options, so a given machine may have the 30-tool unit

Best For

Long, narrow parts such as rails, profiles and frames up to 2,200 mm (87 in) Several fixtures in a row on a 2,500 x 580 mm (98 x 23 in) table General milling and drilling at up to 12,000 RPM in steel and aluminium Used-machine buyers comparing an older unit with the current VCF 5500 L

Frequently Asked Questions

01 Is the VCF 5500 a current DN Solutions model?

Not under this exact name. DN Solutions' current lineup lists a VCF 5500 L with 2,200 mm (87 in) of X, 550 mm (22 in) of Y, 510 mm (20 in) of Z and a 12,000 kg (26,455 lb) weight, the same figures listed here. DN Solutions was called Doosan Machine Tools until 2022, so an older machine may carry that name.

02 What are the travels and table size of the VCF 5500?

The listed travels are 2,200 mm (87 in) in X, 550 mm (22 in) in Y and 510 mm (20 in) in Z. The table is 2,500 x 580 mm (98 x 23 in) and is rated for 2,000 kg (4,409 lb). The table is longer than the X travel, so the spindle does not reach the full length of the table.

03 What spindle and control are listed?

A 12,000 RPM spindle with 18.5 kW (25 hp) and 117.8 Nm (87 ft-lb), and a FANUC 0i-Plus control with iHMI. The taper row gives BIG-PLUS CAT 40 (BT40), which names two holder standards; confirm which one the machine in question was built with.

04 Are longer versions of the VCF 5500 available?

Yes. The VCF 5500 UL has 5,000 mm (197 in) of X travel and a 5,600 × 580 mm (220 × 23 in) table, and the VCF 5500 SL has 6,200 mm (244 in) and a 6,600 × 580 mm (260 × 23 in) table. Both keep the 550 mm (22 in) Y travel.

05 How many tools does the VCF 5500 hold?

The listed magazine holds 30 tools, and 40 and 60 tool magazines were offered as options. Tool diameter, length and weight limits are not among the listed figures, so check them on the machine's own documentation.