Johnford Vertical Machining Centers (VMC)

Johnford DMC-5100S

Q: How much does the Johnford DMC-5100S cost?

The price estimate for the Johnford DMC-5100S 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-5100s#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)

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Key Specifications

Spindle Taper

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

Tool Capacity

Arm type 24 ; 32 / 40 (Opt.)

Table Size

5,200 x 1,500 mm (204.7 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

5,100 mm (200.7 in)

How much does the Johnford DMC-5100S cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the Johnford DMC-5100S 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

Five metres of X on a fixed-column, moving-table machine: the Johnford DMC-5100S travels 5,100 mm (200.7 in) under a bridge with 1,796 mm (70.7 in) between its columns. Because the table moves, the installation is long. The machine measures 13,666 mm (538 in) end to end and weighs 42,100 kg (92,620 lb).

This is the first S model on which Johnford raises the table rating. It carries 12,000 kg (26,400 lb) on a 5,200 x 1,500 mm (204.7 x 59 in) surface, where the DMC-4100S and everything shorter stop at 10,000 kg (22,000 lb).

The spindle is small for such a machine, and that is deliberate. BT-40 / CAT-40 tooling, a 70 mm (2.8 in) bearing, 7.5 / 11 kW (10.1 / 14.8 hp) geared or 18.5 / 23 kW (24.8 / 30.8 hp) built-in. Typical five-metre work for a 40-taper spindle is long and light: extruded aluminium profiles, rail vehicle and aerospace structural members, fixture beams with hundreds of drilled and tapped holes. Y travel of 1,778 mm (70 in) allows several such parts side by side.

Traverse times deserve a calculation. Rapids are 12 m/min (472 ipm), so a full-length X move is not quick, and the cutting feed limit is 10,000 mm/min (394 ipm). Linear scales on X, Y or Z are optional; on a travel this long, anyone holding tight positional tolerances between distant features should discuss them with the maker.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Distance Between Columns	1,796 mm (70.7 in)
Table Size	5,200 x 1,500 mm (204.7 x 59 in)
X Axis Travel	5,100 mm (200.7 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	12,000 kg (26,400 lb)
Machine Dimensions	13,666 x 4,600 x 4,013 mm (538 x 181.1 x 158 in)
Machine Weight	42,100 kg (92,620 lb)

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

5,100 mm (200.7 in) of X travel with 1,778 mm (70 in) of Y
Table rating raised to 12,000 kg (26,400 lb)
Choice of 7.5 / 11 kW (10.1 / 14.8 hp) geared or 18.5 / 23 kW (24.8 / 30.8 hp) built-in spindle
Full enclosure and three chip conveyors are standard on a 13,666 mm (538 in) long machine

Limitations

40-taper spindle and 10 kg (22 lb) tools on a 42,100 kg (92,620 lb) machine
12 m/min (472 ipm) rapids over five metres of travel
Linear scales are an option
Moving-table layout needs 13,666 mm (538 in) of floor length

Best For

Long aluminium profiles and structural members up to 5,100 mm Hole patterns in long beams and fixture rails Multiple light parts fixtured in rows across a 5,200 x 1,500 mm table

Frequently Asked Questions

01 How long is the DMC-5100S table?

5,200 x 1,500 mm (204.7 x 59 in), with 5,100 mm (200.7 in) of X travel and 1,778 mm (70 in) of Y travel. The table load capacity is 12,000 kg (26,400 lb).

02 How much room does the DMC-5100S need?

13,666 x 4,600 x 4,013 mm (538 x 181.1 x 158 in), length by width by height. The machine weighs 42,100 kg (92,620 lb). On a moving-table machine the length figure covers the table at both ends of its stroke.

03 What spindle speed does the DMC-5100S have?

The specification table lists 8,000 and 10,000 rpm, with 12,000 rpm as an option. The taper is BT-40 / CAT-40, or HSK A63 as an option.

04 Is there a longer model than the DMC-5100S?

The DMC-6100S, with 6,100 mm (240.2 in) of X, a 6,200 x 1,500 mm (244.1 x 59 in) table rated 14,000 kg (30,800 lb) and a machine weight of 47,000 kg (103,525 lb). Y and Z travels are the same.

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