DN Solutions Vertical Machining Centers (VMC)

DN Solutions VCF 5500 L

Est. $150,000 - $210,000 Specs verified 2026-10-02 · dn-solutions.com Updated 2026-10-02

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Key Specifications

X Travel

2,200 mm (87 in)

Y Travel

550 mm (22 in)

Z Travel

510 mm (20 in)

Tool Capacity

Table Size

2,500 × 580 mm (98 × 23 in)

Rapid Traverse

42 m/min (1,654 ipm)

How much does the DN Solutions VCF 5500 L cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$150,000 - $210,000

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

DN Solutions sells the VCF 5500 L as a travelling-column vertical machining center with multiple work zones. Its fixed table measures 2,500 × 580 mm (98 × 23 in), the column covers 2,200 mm (87 in) of it in X, and Y and Z are 550 mm (22 in) and 510 mm (20 in).

The work-zone idea follows from the proportions. A table more than four times as long as it is wide can be treated as two stations. DN Solutions' series description mentions a centre partition, a rotary table and a pick-up magazine, and with a partition in place the spindle works at one end while the operator changes parts at the other. Used that way the machine behaves like a pallet changer with no pallets. Used without the partition, the whole 2,200 mm (87 in) is available for one long part.

The spindle is rated 18.5 kW (25 hp) and 117.8 N·m (87 ft-lb), and the table for this model lists 30 tools. No maximum speed appears in this model's column. Rapid traverse is 42 m/min (1,654 ipm), a figure that counts in zone work, where the column crosses the table between every pair of parts.

The series description also covers a B-axis head built on a roller gear cam and 3- to 5-axis simultaneous machining, stated for the models with X axes of 2 m and 3 m. The table for the VCF 5500 L gives no B-axis or rotary figures, so establish which of those items a quoted machine includes. Table load is 2,000 kg (4,409 lb). The machine weighs 12,000 kg (26,455 lb) and the footprint is listed as 3,138 × 4,590 mm (124 × 181 in), with a height of 2,950 mm (116 in).

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)
Rapid Traverse Rate	42 m/min (1,654 ipm)
Spindle Motor Power	18.5 kW (25 hp)
Spindle Torque	117.8 N·m (87 ft-lb)
Table Size	2,500 × 580 mm (98 × 23 in)
Max Table Load	2,000 kg (4,409 lb)
Tool Capacity	30
Floor Space Required	3,138 × 4,590 × 2,950 mm (124 × 181 × 116 in)
Machine Weight	12,000 kg (26,455 lb)

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Fixed 2,500 × 580 mm (98 × 23 in) table with 2,200 mm (87 in) of X travel, described by DN Solutions as a multiple-work-zone design
42 m/min (1,654 ipm) rapid traverse; the longer VCF 5500 UL lists 30 m/min (1,181 ipm) in X
2,000 kg (4,409 lb) table load on a table that does not move
18.5 kW (25 hp) spindle with 117.8 N·m (87 ft-lb) and a 30-tool magazine
12,000 kg (26,455 lb) machine, about half the 23,000 kg (50,706 lb) of the VCF 5500 UL

Limitations

Y travel of 550 mm (22 in) and Z of 510 mm (20 in) restrict the cross-section of the part; the VCF 850 L II offers 850 mm (33 in) and 800 mm (31 in)
No maximum spindle speed in this model's column of the table
The B-axis head, rotary table and centre partition are series features; the table does not show which are included on this model
X travel of 2,200 mm (87 in) leaves part of the 2,500 mm (98 in) table outside the spindle's reach

Best For

Pendulum machining: cutting in one zone while loading the other Long extrusions, rails and frame members up to 2,200 mm (87 in) Rows of small fixtures along a 2,500 mm (98 in) table Parts up to 2,000 kg (4,409 lb) that are awkward to move on a travelling table

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What does 'multiple work zones' mean on the VCF 5500 L?

The table is fixed and 2,500 × 580 mm (98 × 23 in), and the column travels 2,200 mm (87 in) along it. DN Solutions' series description includes a centre partition, which divides the table so the machine can cut on one side while the other side is unloaded and reloaded. Confirm whether the partition is part of the quoted specification.

02 How does the VCF 5500 L compare with the VCF 5500 UL?

The VCF 5500 UL is the long version: 5,000 mm (197 in) of X, a 5,600 × 580 mm (220 × 23 in) table, a 6,000 kg (13,228 lb) load and 570 mm (22 in) of Z. The VCF 5500 L has 2,200 mm (87 in) of X, a 2,500 × 580 mm (98 × 23 in) table, 2,000 kg (4,409 lb) and 510 mm (20 in) of Z. Y travel and the 18.5 kW (25 hp), 117.8 N·m (87 ft-lb) spindle figures match.

03 Is the VCF 5500 L a five-axis machine?

The table for this model lists only X, Y and Z. DN Solutions describes the series as capable of 3- to 5-axis simultaneous machining with a B-axis head and a rotary table, and ties that statement to models with X axes of 2 m and 3 m. Ask which axes a VCF 5500 L is supplied with before planning five-axis work on it.

04 What spindle does the VCF 5500 L have?

It is rated at 18.5 kW (25 hp) and 117.8 N·m (87 ft-lb). The table lists 30 tools and gives no maximum speed or taper in this model's column, so those need to be confirmed. The VCF 5500 UL lists 12,000 rpm next to the same 117.8 N·m (87 ft-lb), which makes that the speed to expect, but it is the UL's row and not this model's.

05 How much room does the machine need?

The footprint is listed as 3,138 × 4,590 mm (124 × 181 in) and the height as 2,950 mm (116 in). Machine weight is 12,000 kg (26,455 lb). The table alone is 2,500 mm (98 in) long, so check on the layout drawing which of the two footprint figures runs along X before fixing the machine's position.