DN Solutions Expands Single-Setup Manufacturing with the DNX 2100SB Multitasking Turn-Mill Center!

DN Solutions is showcasing its latest DNX 2100SB multitasking turn-mill center at IMTS 2026, highlighting a machine designed to simplify the production of complex components by combining multiple machining operations into a single platform. Engineered to perform turning, milling and six-sided machining without requiring multiple setups, the DNX 2100SB enables manufacturers to improve productivity, reduce production costs and achieve greater machining accuracy. By consolidating operations that would traditionally require several machines, the system helps manufacturers streamline workflows while improving process reliability and overall shop efficiency.

Modern manufacturing increasingly demands shorter lead times, greater flexibility and the ability to produce complex parts with minimal manual intervention. Conventional production methods often involve moving workpieces between separate turning centres and machining centres, resulting in multiple setups that increase production time and create opportunities for positioning errors. The DNX 2100SB addresses these challenges by allowing manufacturers to complete complex machining operations within a single setup, significantly reducing handling, improving repeatability and minimising the possibility of dimensional variation.

At the heart of the machine is a highly capable configuration featuring twin turning spindles and a high-speed milling spindle equipped with 0.0001-degree indexing accuracy. This combination enables simultaneous turning and precision milling operations on multiple faces of a workpiece, making true six-sided machining possible without removing the component from the machine. The integrated design not only improves machining precision but also reduces cumulative clamping errors that commonly occur when parts are transferred between multiple machines. As a result, manufacturers can achieve tighter tolerances, better surface finishes and greater consistency across production batches.

The DNX 2100SB has been developed specifically to make multitasking machining more accessible for manufacturers operating in high-mix, low-volume production environments, where flexibility and rapid changeovers are critical. By consolidating multiple machining processes into one machine, the system allows shops to produce a wider variety of components without investing in several dedicated machines. This capability enables manufacturers to respond more quickly to changing customer requirements while improving equipment utilisation and reducing overall production costs.

Another significant advantage of the DNX 2100SB is its ability to lower tooling costs through a more efficient tooling strategy. Unlike conventional turning centres equipped with live tooling turrets, the machine’s advanced indexing milling spindle allows the same cutting tool to be used on both the main spindle and sub-spindle. In addition, a single tool can perform both radial and axial milling operations, eliminating the need for specialised angular toolholders that are often required in traditional machining setups. This simplified tooling approach reduces tooling inventory, lowers operating expenses and makes machine setup faster and more economical.

The machine offers a generous maximum machining capacity of 520 mm in diameter and 1,100 mm in length, making it suitable for manufacturing a broad range of medium- to large-sized precision components. Its versatility allows it to serve industries including aerospace, automotive, energy, general engineering and precision industrial manufacturing, where complex geometries and tight tolerances are common production requirements. The standard configuration includes a 12,000 rpm Capto C6 milling spindle, providing the speed and rigidity needed for demanding machining operations. Customers can also choose between 8-inch or 10-inch turning chucks depending on their application requirements.

To further enhance productivity and ease of operation, the featured machine is equipped with the Siemens Sinumerik One CNC control, a next-generation controller designed for high-speed multitasking machining and advanced digital manufacturing environments. For customers who prefer an alternative control platform, the FANUC 0i-TF Plus is also available as an option, providing additional flexibility to match existing shop-floor preferences and programming standards.

By combining high-precision turning, milling and automation-ready functionality within a single machine, the DNX 2100SB provides manufacturers with a practical solution for increasing production efficiency while reducing setup times and machining complexity. At IMTS 2026, DN Solutions is demonstrating how advanced multitasking technology can help manufacturers improve throughput, reduce operational costs and achieve the precision required for today’s increasingly complex manufacturing applications.