DN Solutions Vertical Machining Centers (VMC)

DN Solutions VCF 5500 UL

Est. $240,000 - $330,000 Specs verified 2026-10-02 · dn-solutions.com Updated 2026-10-02

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Key Specifications

X Travel

5,000 mm (197 in)

Y Travel

550 mm (22 in)

Z Travel

570 mm (22 in)

Max Spindle

12,000 rpm

Table Size

5,600 × 580 mm (220 × 23 in)

Spindle Power

18.5/11 kW (25/15 hp)

How much does the DN Solutions VCF 5500 UL cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$240,000 - $330,000

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

Five metres of X travel on a table 580 mm wide: the DN Solutions VCF 5500 UL is a travelling-column vertical machining center for parts that are very long and not very big in section. The listed figures are 5,000 mm (197 in) in X, 550 mm (22 in) in Y and 570 mm (22 in) in Z, over a 5,600 × 580 mm (220 × 23 in) fixed table rated for 6,000 kg (13,228 lb).

The spindle figures do not change with the length: 12,000 rpm with 18.5/11 kW (25/15 hp) and 117.8 N·m (87 ft-lb). The short VCF 5500 L lists the same 117.8 N·m (87 ft-lb). Nothing about the cutting capability scales with the length, so the UL is chosen for reach and not for heavier work. Aluminium extrusions, rails, structural profiles and long plate strips are the natural load.

Axis speeds differ more than on the short machine. X rapid is 30 m/min (1,181 ipm), Y is 36 m/min (1,417 ipm) and Z is 46 m/min (1,811 ipm). The column has the longest distance to cover on the slowest axis, so programs that hop between the two ends of the table spend noticeable time travelling. Grouping operations by position, or treating the table as separate work zones as DN Solutions describes for the series, keeps that in check. The VCF 5500 SL goes further in length, 6,200 mm (244 in), but its X rapid falls to 20 m/min (787 ipm).

Installation is a building question as much as a machine question. The footprint is 8,410 × 3,571 mm (331 × 141 in), the height 3,420 mm (135 in) and the weight 23,000 kg (50,706 lb). DN Solutions' series description mentions a B-axis head, a rotary table, a centre partition and a pick-up magazine; none of them has a row in this model's table, so confirm what a quoted machine includes.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X-Axis Travel	5,000 mm (197 in)
Y-Axis Travel	550 mm (22 in)
Z-Axis Travel	570 mm (22 in)
Rapid Traverse X	30 m/min (1,181 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)
Table Size	5,600 × 580 mm (220 × 23 in)
Max Table Load	6,000 kg (13,228 lb)
Floor Space Required	8,410 × 3,571 × 3,420 mm (331 × 141 × 135 in)
Machine Weight	23,000 kg (50,706 lb)

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

5,000 mm (197 in) of X travel over a 5,600 × 580 mm (220 × 23 in) fixed table
6,000 kg (13,228 lb) table load, three times the 2,000 kg (4,409 lb) of the VCF 5500 L
X rapid of 30 m/min (1,181 ipm), faster than the 20 m/min (787 ipm) of the longer VCF 5500 SL
570 mm (22 in) of Z travel, against 510 mm (20 in) on the VCF 5500 L
12,000 rpm spindle with 18.5/11 kW (25/15 hp) and 117.8 N·m (87 ft-lb)

Limitations

Y travel is 550 mm (22 in), no more than on the 2,200 mm (87 in) VCF 5500 L
X is the slowest axis at 30 m/min (1,181 ipm), on the axis with the longest moves
Torque of 117.8 N·m (87 ft-lb) is unchanged from the VCF 5500 L, a 12,000 kg (26,455 lb) machine, so the extra length brings no extra cutting capacity
Needs 8,410 × 3,571 mm (331 × 141 in) of floor and carries 23,000 kg (50,706 lb)
Tool capacity and spindle taper are not in this model's column of the table

Best For

Aluminium extrusions and profiles up to 5,000 mm (197 in) long Rails, beams and frame members with a small cross-section Multiple fixtures set out along a 5,600 mm (220 in) table Long workpieces up to 6,000 kg (13,228 lb) that stay still while the column moves

Frequently Asked Questions

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

X travel is 5,000 mm (197 in) and the table is 5,600 × 580 mm (220 × 23 in), so the table is longer than the stroke. Y travel is 550 mm (22 in) and Z is 570 mm (22 in). A part longer than the X travel can sit on the table, but the spindle will not reach its full length in one setup.

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

Length and X speed. The VCF 5500 SL has 6,200 mm (244 in) of X travel, a 6,600 × 580 mm (260 × 23 in) table, a 7,500 kg (16,535 lb) load and a 20 m/min (787 ipm) X rapid, and weighs 26,000 kg (57,320 lb). The VCF 5500 UL has 5,000 mm (197 in), a 6,000 kg (13,228 lb) load, a 30 m/min (1,181 ipm) X rapid and weighs 23,000 kg (50,706 lb). Y and Z rapids are the same.

03 How powerful is the spindle on the VCF 5500 UL?

The table lists 18.5/11 kW (25/15 hp), a pair of ratings as DN Solutions prints them, with 117.8 N·m (87 ft-lb) of torque and a maximum of 12,000 rpm. That suits milling and drilling with tools of moderate diameter. It is not a heavy-roughing spindle for a machine that weighs 23,000 kg (50,706 lb).

04 Can the table be divided into work zones?

DN Solutions describes the series as a travelling-column VMC with multiple work zones and mentions a centre partition among its features. The table for the VCF 5500 UL does not list the partition or say how many zones are supported, so ask for that with the quotation.

05 What does the VCF 5500 UL need from the building?

A footprint of 8,410 × 3,571 mm (331 × 141 in), a clear height above 3,420 mm (135 in) and a floor suited to 23,000 kg (50,706 lb) plus up to 6,000 kg (13,228 lb) on the table. Loading long parts also needs crane or handling access along the length of the machine.