Johnford DMC-1600
Key Specifications
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
Table Size
Spindle Power
distance between columns
x axis travel
How much does the Johnford DMC-1600 cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
The Johnford DMC-1600 is the entry model of the larger DMC frame, a double column machining center with 1,300 mm (51.2 in) between the columns and travels of 1,600 mm (63 in) in X, 1,300 mm (51.2 in) in Y and 800 mm in Z. The spindle is BT-40 / CAT-40 and the table, 1,700 x 1,100 mm (66.9 x 43.3 in), carries 6,000 kg (13,200 lb).
This is a different machine from the DMC-1500 one step below it, despite the similar name. The DMC-1500 weighs 15,000 kg (33,000 lb) and has 900 mm (35.43 in) of Y. The DMC-1600 weighs 20,400 kg (45,000 lb), and almost all of the extra goes into a wider bridge and a table 1,100 mm deep. In exchange the axes are slower, 15 / 15 / 12 m/min (591 / 591 / 472 ipm), and the cutting feed range ends at 10,000 mm/min.
Nearly square travels make the DMC-1600 a good fit for large mold bases, plates and frames machined in one clamping. A part 1,300 mm wide passes between the columns with nothing to spare, so actual part width has to allow for clamps. Spindle nose to table distance is 150~950 mm (5.9~37.4 in).
The 40-taper spindle comes as a 7.5 / 11 kW (10.1 / 14.8 hp) geared drive at 8,000 rpm, or as a 17 / 20 kW (22.8 / 26.8 hp) built-in unit at 15,000, 18,000 or 20,000 rpm. On a machine this heavy the 40-taper version is the finishing and light-alloy choice. Shops cutting steel in volume should compare the DMC-1600H, which has a 15 / 18.5 kW (20.1 / 24.8 hp) No.50 drive in the same frame.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Distance Between Columns | 1,300 mm (51.2 in) |
| Table Size | 1,700 x 1,100 mm (66.9 x 43.3 in) |
| X Axis Travel | 1,600 mm (63 in) |
| Y Axis Travel | 1,300 mm (51.2 in) |
| Z Axis Travel | 800 mm |
| Distance Spindle Nose to Table | 150~950 mm (5.9~37.4 in) |
| Spindle Taper | BT-40 / CAT-40; HSK A63(Opt.) |
| Spindle Bearing Diameter | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Spindle Speed | 8,000, 10,000/12,000 rpm (Opt.); 15,000, 18,000, 20,000 rpm |
| Spindle Motor Power | 7.5 / 11 kW (10.1 / 14.8 hp) Hi Lo Gear; 17 / 20 kW (22.8 / 26.8 hp) Built-in |
| Rapid Traverse Xyz | 15 / 15 / 12 m/min (591 / 591 / 472 ipm) |
| Cutting Feed Rate | 1~10,000 mm/min (0.04~394 ipm) |
| Max Tool Diameter Adjacent Pockets | Ø75 mm (Ø3 in) |
| Tool Capacity | Arm type 24 / 32 / 40 (Opt.) |
| Max Tool Diameter (full magazine) | Ø100 mm (Ø4 in) |
| Max Tool Length | 320 mm (12.6 in) |
| Max Tool Weight | 10 kg (22 lb) |
| Tool Selection | Bi-direction random type, Shortest path |
| Max Table Load | 6,000 kg (13,200 lb) |
| Machine Dimensions | 5,590 x 3,300 x 3,835 mm (220 x 130 x 151 in) |
| Machine Weight | 20,400 kg (45,000 lb) |
Specifications sourced from johnford.com.tw — verified 2026-10-04
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 1,300 mm (51.2 in) of Y travel with 1,300 mm (51.2 in) between columns
- 6,000 kg (13,200 lb) table load on a 1,700 x 1,100 mm (66.9 x 43.3 in) table
- 20,400 kg (45,000 lb) machine weight
- 800 mm of Z travel with up to 950 mm (37.4 in) under the spindle nose
- Built-in spindle option to 20,000 rpm for finishing
Limitations
- Rapids of 15 / 15 / 12 m/min (591 / 591 / 472 ipm) are slower than on the smaller DMC frame
- Cutting feed limited to 10,000 mm/min (394 ipm)
- Geared drive is 7.5 / 11 kW (10.1 / 14.8 hp) on a 20 tonne machine
- Footprint of 5,590 x 3,300 mm (220 x 130 in) and 3,835 mm (151 in) of height
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
X 1,600 mm (63 in), Y 1,300 mm (51.2 in) and Z 800 mm. The distance between columns is 1,300 mm (51.2 in) and the table is 1,700 x 1,100 mm (66.9 x 43.3 in).
02
The table load capacity is 6,000 kg (13,200 lb). Johnford gives the same figure for every model on this frame, from the DMC-1600 to the DMC-4100.
03
It is built on a larger frame. The DMC-1500 has 1,060 mm (41.7 in) between columns and 900 mm (35.43 in) of Y travel at 15,000 kg (33,000 lb). The DMC-1600 has 1,300 mm (51.2 in) between columns and of Y travel, and weighs 20,400 kg (45,000 lb).
04
A 7.5 / 11 kW (10.1 / 14.8 hp) Hi Lo Gear drive at 8,000 rpm, with 10,000/12,000 rpm optional, or a 17 / 20 kW (22.8 / 26.8 hp) built-in spindle at 15,000, 18,000 or 20,000 rpm. Taper is BT-40 / CAT-40, with HSK A63 optional.
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