DN Solutions VCF 5500 UL

The DN Solutions VCF 5500 UL splits the difference in the VCF 5500 long-bed family, offering 5,000 mm (197 in) of X-axis travel — longer than the L model but more manageable than the full 6,200 mm SL. For shops machining parts in the 3-5 meter range, this is the right-sized machine: enough travel to cover your work without paying for table length you don't need.

The 5,600 x 580 mm table supports workpieces up to 6,000 kg, and the spindle delivers 12,000 RPM with 18.5 kW (24.8 hp) and 117.8 Nm (86.9 ft-lb) of torque through an ISO 40 taper. Rapids hit 30 m/min on X, 36 m/min on Y, and 46 m/min on Z. The X-axis rapids are faster than the SL model because there's less carriage mass to accelerate, which helps on parts with features spread across the table.

At 23,000 kg (50,706 lb), the VCF 5500 UL is lighter than the SL but still demands proper floor preparation. The 8,410 x 3,571 mm footprint is roughly 1.7 meters shorter than the SL, which can make the difference in shops where every foot of floor space matters. The machine uses the same construction principles as the rest of the VCF line — heavy base castings with hardened and ground box guideways for long-term accuracy retention.

DN Solutions equips the VCF 5500 UL with the Fanuc 0i-Plus control and 15-inch iHMI touchscreen. The standard tool magazine holds enough tooling for most long-part operations. For shops that work on structural components, energy equipment, or large tooling plates, the UL offers the kind of single-setup capability that transforms workflow. No more splitting a 4-meter part across two ops on a shorter machine.