FAQ Section
What is the DN Solutions SVM 4100 used for?
The SVM 4100 is a vertical machining center built for high-volume aluminum die-cast parts in automotive and IT hardware manufacturing. It also runs general-purpose light-duty steel machining on the same platform, using a 12,000 RPM direct-coupled spindle and CAT 40 Big Plus taper.
How does the SVM 4100 compare to other light-duty vertical machining centers?
The SVM 4100 is built specifically for high-volume aluminum die-cast production rather than general job-shop work. Its 36 m/min (1,417 ipm) rapid traverse on all three axes and 1.2-second tool-to-tool ATC change time cut non-cutting time on repetitive short-cycle parts, where general-purpose VMCs from builders like Haas are typically sized for broader part mixes rather than aluminum die-cast throughput specifically.
What industries is the SVM 4100 best suited for?
The SVM 4100 is best suited to automotive die-cast component production and electronics or IT hardware manufacturing that relies on aluminum enclosures and housings. It also covers general-purpose light-duty steel parts, so a shop in either industry can run both material types on one machine.
What is the SVM 4100's spindle speed and tool capacity?
The SVM 4100 runs a 12,000 RPM direct-coupled spindle rated at 5.5/18.5 kW (7.375/25 hp) with 95.5 Nm (70.5 ft-lbs) of torque, on a CAT 40 Big Plus taper. Its 30-tool double-arm ATC changes tools in 1.2 seconds and is protected by an automatic shutter door.
What is the SVM 4100's rapid traverse rate?
The SVM 4100 rapid-traverses at 36 m/min (1,417 ipm) on the X, Y, and Z axes, with a spindle acceleration time of 1.33 seconds from 0 to 12,000 rpm. This combination is what cuts non-cutting time on high-volume aluminum die-cast runs.