Johnford Vertical Machining Centers (VMC)

Johnford DMC-3100S

Q: How much does the Johnford DMC-3100S cost?

The price estimate for the Johnford DMC-3100S is uncertain: we have no price for it that we can cite and no estimate we can stand behind, so we give no figure. Configuration, tooling, automation and installation move the final price substantially. A specific price can be requested at https://machinetoolindex.com/machines/johnford-dmc-3100s#price; the request is passed to Johnford or an authorised dealer.

Specs verified 2026-10-04 · johnford.com.tw Updated 2026-10-04

Johnford DMC-S series (the picture the maker shows for Medium DMC-S; DMC-2600S shown)

Image: johnford.com.tw, Johnford

Key Specifications

Spindle Taper

BT-40 / CAT-40; HSK A63(Opt.)

Tool Capacity

Arm type 24 ; 32 / 40 (Opt.)

Table Size

3,200 x 1,500 mm (126 x 59 in)

Spindle Power

7.5 / 11 kW (10.1 / 14.8 hp) Hi Lo Gear; 18.5 / 23 kW (24.8 / 30.8 hp) Built-in

distance between columns

1,796 mm (70.7 in)

x axis travel

3,100 mm (122 in)

How much does the Johnford DMC-3100S cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the Johnford DMC-3100S that we can stand behind, so we show no number. Configuration, options and installation move the final price a long way: a quote is the reliable figure.

Overview

Johnford builds a three-metre, 40-taper double column machine in three widths, and the DMC-3100S is the middle one. It has 3,100 mm (122 in) of X, 1,778 mm (70 in) of Y and 800 mm (31.5 in) of Z, with a 3,200 x 1,500 mm (126 x 59 in) table.

The narrow choice is the DMC-3100, with 1,300 mm (51.2 in) of Y and a 6,000 kg (13,200 lb) table. The wide one is the DMC-3100P, with 2,300 mm (90.5 in) of Y and a machine weight of 35,000 kg (77,000 lb). Between them, the 3100S weighs 26,000 kg (57,270 lb) and carries 10,000 kg (22,000 lb), the same load the DMC-3100P is rated for. Unless the parts really are wider than 1,778 mm, the S frame gives the P frame's load rating in a footprint a metre narrower: 4,600 mm (181.1 in) across.

One detail changes at this length. The speed row of the table reads 8,000 and 10,000 rpm, with 12,000 rpm as an option. The 15,000 to 20,000 rpm figures printed for the two shorter S models are missing from the row, although the accessory list for the series still names them for the HSK A63 built-in spindle. Anyone buying this machine for high-speed finishing should get that point confirmed in writing.

Power is 7.5 / 11 kW (10.1 / 14.8 hp) with the Hi Lo Gear or 18.5 / 23 kW (24.8 / 30.8 hp) built-in. Rapids are 12 / 12 / 12 m/min (472 / 472 / 472 ipm).

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Distance Between Columns	1,796 mm (70.7 in)
Table Size	3,200 x 1,500 mm (126 x 59 in)
X Axis Travel	3,100 mm (122 in)
Y Axis Travel	1,778 mm (70 in)
Z Axis Travel	800 mm (31.5 in)
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.)
Spindle Motor Power	7.5 / 11 kW (10.1 / 14.8 hp) Hi Lo Gear; 18.5 / 23 kW (24.8 / 30.8 hp) Built-in
Rapid Traverse Xyz	12 / 12 / 12 m/min (472 / 472 / 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	10,000 kg (22,000 lb)
Machine Dimensions	8,693 x 4,600 x 3,883 mm (342.2 x 181.1 x 152.9 in)
Machine Weight	26,000 kg (57,270 lb)

Specifications sourced from johnford.com.tw — verified 2026-10-04

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Carries 10,000 kg (22,000 lb), the same as the wider DMC-3100P, at 26,000 kg (57,270 lb) machine weight
3,200 x 1,500 mm (126 x 59 in) table with 3,100 mm (122 in) of X travel
Built-in spindle option of 18.5 / 23 kW (24.8 / 30.8 hp)
Standard full enclosure and 2 bar external coolant with spindle nozzles

Limitations

The table's speed row stops at 12,000 rpm, and that figure is an option
7.5 / 11 kW (10.1 / 14.8 hp) geared drive is small for parts of this size
Maximum tool length of 320 mm (12.6 in) restricts deep cavity work
Needs a floor area of 8,693 x 4,600 mm (342.2 x 181.1 in)

Best For

Long aluminium plates and structural parts up to 3,100 mm Mould bases and fixtures wider than the Y travel of the DMC-3100 allows Lighter milling, drilling and tapping over a large area

Frequently Asked Questions

01 Should I choose the DMC-3100S or the DMC-3100?

It depends on part width and weight. The DMC-3100 has 3,050 mm (120 in) of X, 1,300 mm (51.2 in) of Y and a 6,000 kg (13,200 lb) table. The DMC-3100S has 1,778 mm (70 in) of Y and a 10,000 kg (22,000 lb) table, but its rapids are 12 m/min (472 ipm) on every axis.

02 What are the overall dimensions of the DMC-3100S?

8,693 x 4,600 x 3,883 mm (342.2 x 181.1 x 152.9 in). The machine weighs 26,000 kg (57,270 lb), and foundation bolts and levelling pads are not on this series' accessory list, so ask what is supplied for installation.

03 Which spindle taper does the DMC-3100S have?

BT-40 / CAT-40 as standard, with HSK A63 as an option. The spindle bearing diameter is 70 mm (2.8 in). The No.50 version of the same machine is the DMC-3100SH.

04 What coolant equipment is included with the DMC-3100S?

An external coolant supply at 2 bar with spindle nozzles, plus spindle air blast. High pressure coolant through the spindle or through the tool tip at 20 bar, with cartridge type filtration, is optional.