Johnford DMC-1500H
Key Specifications
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
Table Size
Spindle Power
distance between columns
x axis travel
How much does the Johnford DMC-1500H cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
With a 4,600 kg (10,120 lb) table load and a No.50 spindle, the Johnford DMC-1500H is the heavy-duty end of the Small DMC group. X travel is 1,500 mm (59.1 in), Y is 900 mm (35.43 in) and Z is 762 mm (30 in), on a double column frame with 1,060 mm (41.7 in) between the columns.
Think of the work as long die shoes, bolster plates, machine frames and weldments: parts that fill a 1,600 x 850 mm (63 x 33.5 in) table and need flat faces, pockets and bored holes. The standard drive for that is the 15 / 18.5 kW (20.1 / 24.8 hp) motor with Hi Lo Gear in BT-50 / CAT-50. Tools can weigh 15 kg (33 lb) and reach 400 mm (15.7 in), which covers long boring bars under 762 mm of Z.
A comparison with the VMC-1600HD is useful because the two overlap. The VMC-1600HD is a C-frame with 850 mm (33.5 in) of Y, 710 mm (28 in) of Z, a 10-4,500 rpm spindle and rapids of 18 / 18 / 12 m/min. The DMC-1500H has a little more Y and Z, a 6,000 rpm standard speed with 8,000 rpm optional, and faster X-Y rapids at 24 m/min (945 ipm). Its bridge also allows the built-in spindle options of 26 / 31 kW (34.9 / 41.6 hp) or 31 / 40 kW (41.6 / 53.6 hp) at 10,000 rpm.
Machine weight is 15,000 kg (33,000 lb), the same figure Johnford gives for the 40-taper DMC-1500. Two screw type chip conveyors and one chain type conveyor with trolley, rigid tapping and a full enclosure are standard.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Distance Between Columns | 1,060 mm (41.7 in) |
| Table Size | 1,600 x 850 mm (63 x 33.5 in) |
| X Axis Travel | 1,500 mm (59.1 in) |
| Y Axis Travel | 900 mm (35.43 in) |
| Z Axis Travel | 762 mm (30 in) |
| Distance Spindle Nose to Table | 150~912 mm (5.9~35.9 in) |
| Spindle Taper | BT-50 / CAT-50; HSK A100(Opt.) |
| Spindle Bearing Diameter | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Spindle Speed | 6,000, 8,000 rpm (Opt.); 10,000 rpm |
| Spindle Motor Power | 15 / 18.5 kW (20.1 / 24.8 hp) Hi Lo Gear; 26 / 31 kW (34.9 / 41.6 hp) or 31 / 40 kW (41.6 / 53.6 hp) Built-in |
| Rapid Traverse Xyz | 24 / 24 / 12 m/min (945 / 945 / 472 ipm) |
| Cutting Feed Rate | 1~12,000 mm/min (0.04~472 ipm) |
| Max Tool Diameter Adjacent Pockets | Ø125 mm (Ø5 in) |
| Tool Capacity | Arm type 24 / 32 / 40 (Opt.) |
| Max Tool Diameter (full magazine) | Ø200 mm (Ø7.8 in) |
| Max Tool Length | 400 mm (15.7 in) |
| Max Tool Weight | 15 kg (33 lb) |
| Tool Selection | Bi-direction random type, Shortest path |
| Max Table Load | 4,600 kg (10,120 lb) |
| Machine Dimensions | 4,980 x 3,250 x 3,780 mm (196 x 128 x 148.8 in) |
| Machine Weight | 15,000 kg (33,000 lb) |
Specifications sourced from johnford.com.tw — verified 2026-10-04
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- No.50 spindle with 15 / 18.5 kW (20.1 / 24.8 hp) and Hi Lo Gear on a 1,500 mm (59.1 in) bridge machine
- 4,600 kg (10,120 lb) table load
- Faster X-Y rapids, 24 m/min (945 ipm), than the comparable VMC-1600HD
- Built-in spindle options up to 31 / 40 kW (41.6 / 53.6 hp)
- Tools to 400 mm (15.7 in) and 15 kg (33 lb) under 762 mm (30 in) of Z
Limitations
- Tool diameter tops out at Ø200 mm (Ø7.8 in)
- 1,060 mm (41.7 in) between columns limits part width
- Standard spindle speed is 6,000 rpm
- Z rapid of 12 m/min (472 ipm)
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Travels of 1,500 x 900 x 762 mm (59.1 x 35.43 x 30 in), a 1,600 x 850 mm (63 x 33.5 in) table rated 4,600 kg (10,120 lb), and a BT-50 / CAT-50 spindle with a 15 / 18.5 kW (20.1 / 24.8 hp) Hi Lo Gear drive.
02
Both carry 4,600 kg (10,120 lb) with a No.50 spindle. The VMC-1600HD is a C-frame with 1,600 mm (63 in) of X, 850 mm (33.5 in) of Y and a 10-4,500 rpm spindle. The DMC-1500H is a double column machine with 900 mm (35.43 in) of Y, 762 mm (30 in) of Z and 6,000 rpm as standard.
03
90 mm (3.5 in). The 40-taper DMC-1500 has a 70 mm (2.8 in) spindle bearing diameter. The standard taper on the H model is BT-50 / CAT-50, with HSK A100 optional.
04
A 24-tool arm type ATC is standard. The table lists 32 and 40 tools as options and the accessory list offers 32, 40, 60-tool magazines or above. Tool selection is bi-directional random, shortest path.
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