DN Solutions Vertical Machining Centers (VMC)

DN Solutions VCF 5500 SL

Est. $280,000 - $380,000 Specs verified 2026-10-02 · dn-solutions.com Updated 2026-10-02

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Key Specifications

X Travel

6,200 mm (244 in)

Y Travel

550 mm (22 in)

Z Travel

570 mm (22 in)

Max Spindle

12,000 rpm

Spindle Taper

ISO 40

Tool Capacity

How much does the DN Solutions VCF 5500 SL cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$280,000 - $380,000

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 SL is a travelling-column vertical machining center built around one very long fixed table: 6,600 × 580 mm (260 × 23 in), with 6,200 mm (244 in) of X travel over it. Y is 550 mm (22 in) and Z is 570 mm (22 in), so the working envelope is a long, narrow strip. It suits rails, beams, extrusions and frame members, or a row of smaller parts fixtured end to end.

The table is rated for 7,500 kg (16,535 lb), and because the column moves instead of the table, that load never has to be accelerated. The long axis shows in the rapid rates: X traverses at 20 m/min (787 ipm), while Y runs at 36 m/min (1,417 ipm) and Z at 46 m/min (1,811 ipm). A full-length reposition takes noticeable time, so programs should keep the column working in one area before it moves on.

The spindle is an ISO 40 unit turning 12,000 rpm, rated 18.5/11 kW (25/15 hp) with 117.8 N·m (87 ft-lb) of torque. That is a general-purpose 40-taper rating: at home in aluminium and for drilling, tapping and finishing in steel, less suited to heavy face milling on large steel sections. The magazine holds 35 tools.

One step down, the VCF 5500 UL has 5,000 mm (197 in) of X travel, a 5,600 × 580 mm (220 × 23 in) table rated at 6,000 kg (13,228 lb) and a faster 30 m/min (1,181 ipm) X rapid. Y stroke, Z stroke and spindle are shared.

DN Solutions describes the series as a travelling-column VMC with multiple work zones and lists a centre partition, a rotary table, a pick-up magazine and a B-axis on a roller gear cam among its features. Its statement on simultaneous 3- to 5-axis machining refers to an X-axis of 2 m and 3 m, and the table for the VCF 5500 SL has no B-axis or rotary rows, so confirm what can be ordered on the long bed. Plan the installation early: the machine is 10,160 mm (400 in) long, 3,571 mm (141 in) wide and 3,420 mm (135 in) high, and weighs 26,000 kg (57,320 lb).

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X-Axis Travel	6,200 mm (244 in)
Y-Axis Travel	550 mm (22 in)
Z-Axis Travel	570 mm (22 in)
Rapid Traverse X	20 m/min (787 ipm)
Rapid Traverse Y	36 m/min (1,417 ipm)
Rapid Traverse Z	46 m/min (1,811 ipm)
Max Spindle Speed	12,000 rpm
Spindle Motor Power	18.5/11 kW (25/15 hp)
Spindle Torque	117.8 N·m (87 ft-lb)
Spindle Taper	ISO 40
Table Size	6,600 × 580 mm (260 × 23 in)
Max Table Load	7,500 kg (16,535 lb)
Tool Capacity	35
Floor Space Required	10,160 × 3,571 × 3,420 mm (400 × 141 × 135 in)
Machine Weight	26,000 kg (57,320 lb)

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

6,200 mm (244 in) of X travel, 24% more than the 5,000 mm (197 in) of the VCF 5500 UL
Table rated for 7,500 kg (16,535 lb), and the travelling column means that load stays still while the machine cuts
12,000 rpm ISO 40 spindle rated 18.5/11 kW (25/15 hp) and 117.8 N·m (87 ft-lb)
Y and Z rapids of 36 m/min (1,417 ipm) and 46 m/min (1,811 ipm) keep the short moves quick
DN Solutions lists a centre partition for the series, so a long table can be worked as separate zones

Limitations

X rapid is 20 m/min (787 ipm), against 30 m/min (1,181 ipm) on the VCF 5500 UL, so end-to-end moves are slow
Y travel of 550 mm (22 in) and a 580 mm (23 in) table width rule out wide plates and deep fixtures
117.8 N·m (87 ft-lb) of spindle torque limits heavy roughing with large cutters in steel
Needs a bay for a machine 10,160 mm (400 in) long and a floor that takes 26,000 kg (57,320 lb) before the workpiece is added
The 5-axis statement in DN's series description is tied to an X-axis of 2 m and 3 m; the VCF 5500 SL table lists no B-axis or rotary rows

Best For

Long aluminium extrusions and profiles up to the 6,200 mm (244 in) X stroke Rails, beams and frame members that are long but under 550 mm (22 in) wide Rows of smaller parts fixtured along the 6,600 mm (260 in) table Heavy long workpieces within the 7,500 kg (16,535 lb) table rating

Frequently Asked Questions

01 How long a part can the VCF 5500 SL machine?

X travel is 6,200 mm (244 in) and the table is 6,600 × 580 mm (260 × 23 in). The table is longer than the stroke, so the spindle centreline does not reach both ends of it; that margin is useful for clamps and end stops. Across the part, Y travel is 550 mm (22 in), and Z is 570 mm (22 in).

02 What is the difference between the VCF 5500 SL and the VCF 5500 UL?

Length and what comes with it. The VCF 5500 SL has 6,200 mm (244 in) of X travel, a 6,600 × 580 mm (260 × 23 in) table rated at 7,500 kg (16,535 lb), a 20 m/min (787 ipm) X rapid and a weight of 26,000 kg (57,320 lb). The VCF 5500 UL has 5,000 mm (197 in) of X, a 5,600 × 580 mm (220 × 23 in) table rated at 6,000 kg (13,228 lb), a 30 m/min (1,181 ipm) X rapid and weighs 23,000 kg (50,706 lb). Y travel, Z travel and the spindle figures are the same on both.

03 What spindle does the VCF 5500 SL have?

An ISO 40 spindle with a top speed of 12,000 rpm. DN Solutions lists the power as 18.5/11 kW (25/15 hp) and the torque as 117.8 N·m (87 ft-lb). The tool magazine holds 35 tools.

04 Can the VCF 5500 SL do 5-axis machining?

The table for this model does not say. DN Solutions' description of the series mentions a B-axis on a roller gear cam, a rotary table and simultaneous 3- to 5-axis machining, but it relates that statement to an X-axis of 2 m and 3 m. The VCF 5500 SL has 6,200 mm (244 in) of X and its table lists no B-axis or rotary figures, so ask DN Solutions what can be fitted to this bed length.

05 How much floor space and foundation does the VCF 5500 SL need?

The machine is listed at 10,160 × 3,571 mm (400 × 141 in) in length and width, 3,420 mm (135 in) high, and 26,000 kg (57,320 lb). Add up to 7,500 kg (16,535 lb) of workpiece and fixtures on the table when checking the floor, and leave room at the ends for loading long stock.