DN Solutions PUMA TW 2600
Key Specifications
Max Spindle
Tool Capacity
Spindle Power
Max Turn Length
max turning diameter
spindle torque
Overview
The DN Solutions PUMA TW 2600 is a twin-spindle, twin-turret horizontal turning center designed for high-volume automotive and production environments where cycle time and part-complete machining are the top priorities. With two parallel spindles and two independent turrets, the TW 2600 effectively operates as two lathes in one footprint — while one spindle is cutting, the other can be loading/unloading or performing secondary operations. The 10-inch chuck size and 18.5 kW (25 hp) spindle with 201 Nm (148 ft-lb) of torque handle the mid-size production turning that dominates automotive component manufacturing.
The PUMA TW 2600 turns up to 360 mm (14 in) in diameter and 170 mm (7 in) in length per spindle. Those short turning lengths are by design — this is a machine for disc-type and short cylindrical parts like brake rotors, bearing races, gear blanks, and pump housings where both front and back operations need to happen in a single setup. Axis travels are 190 mm (7 in) on X and 180 mm (7 in) on Z per turret, with 24 m/min rapid traverse on both axes. Each turret carries 10 tool stations.
At 7,200 kg (15,873 lb), the PUMA TW 2600 packs significant capability into its footprint. The twin-spindle design doubles the effective throughput compared to a single-spindle machine by overlapping loading and cutting operations. The Fanuc 0i-Plus control manages both spindles and turrets. This machine competes with the Mazak Quick Turn 200 Twin, Okuma 2SP series, and Emag VL/VT production lathes in the high-volume automotive turning segment.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Max Turning Diameter | 130mm |
| Max Turning Length | 80mm |
| Max Spindle Speed | 3,500 RPM |
| Spindle Motor Power | 18.5 kW (25 hp) |
| Spindle Torque | 201 Nm (148 ft-lb) |
| Chuck Size | 8inch |
| Number Of Spindles | 2 (twin parallel) |
| Number Of Turrets | 2 (independent) |
| X Axis Travel | 190 mm (7 in) |
| Z Axis Travel | 180 mm (7 in) |
| Rapid Traverse X | 24 m/min (945 in/min) |
| Rapid Traverse Z | 24 m/min (945 in/min) |
| Tool Capacity | 10 stations per turret (20 total) |
| Machine Weight | 7,200 kg (15,873 lb) |
| CNC Control | Fanuc 0i-Plus with 15" iHMI touchscreen |
| Metric | IMPERIAL |
Specifications sourced from dn-solutions.com — verified 2026-03-28
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Twin parallel spindles effectively double throughput by overlapping loading and cutting operations in the same footprint
- Twin independent turrets with 20 total tool stations enable complete front-and-back machining of disc-type parts
- 10-inch chuck on both spindles handles the mid-size production parts that dominate automotive and industrial manufacturing
- Compact footprint relative to running two separate lathes saves floor space and reduces automation complexity
- 3,500 RPM spindle speed and 201 Nm torque provide balanced performance across steel, cast iron, and aluminum automotive materials
Limitations
- 170 mm (7 in) max turning length limits this machine to disc-type and short parts — shaft work is not its domain
- Twin-spindle programming and setup is significantly more complex than single-spindle machines, requiring experienced operators
- 190 mm (7 in) X-axis travel constrains maximum part diameter after chucking, limiting large-OD facing operations
- High acquisition cost is only justified by high-volume production that fully utilizes both spindles throughout the shift
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
New PUMA TW 2600 machines run $160,000-$240,000 depending on options. The TW 2600M variant with live tooling adds $30-50K. While expensive versus a single-spindle lathe, the effective cost per spindle is competitive when factoring in the doubled throughput and reduced floor space.
02
The two spindles sit parallel to each other, each with its own turret. While spindle 1 is cutting a part, spindle 2 can be loading or unloading. This overlapping of productive and non-productive time means the machine is almost always cutting, dramatically improving spindle utilization compared to a single-spindle machine with load/unload downtime.
03
The TW 2600 can machine both sides of a part through its twin-spindle arrangement. Part transfer between spindles (typically via gantry loader or robot) allows first-operation on one spindle and second-operation on the other, producing a complete part from each cycle.
04
The TW series uses twin parallel spindles with individual turrets — two independent lathes in one frame. The TL series uses a single spindle with upper and lower turrets for simultaneous cutting. The TW doubles throughput through parallel processing; the TL reduces cycle time through simultaneous cutting. Choose the TW for volume, the TL for complex shaft parts.
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