Machine Comparison
DMG Mori DMC 55 H twin vs DMG Mori DMU 65 H monoBlock
DMG Mori vs DMG Mori · Horizontal Machining Centers
Summary
The DMG Mori DMC 55 H twin and the DMG Mori DMU 65 H monoBlock are both horizontal-spindle machines aimed at different work. The DMG Mori DMC 55 H twin is built for series production of identical parts, two at a time; the DMG Mori DMU 65 H monoBlock suits shops that alternate between tower-fixtured batches and one-off 5-axis parts. The comparable published figures cover only travels and workpiece load.
On those rows the DMG Mori DMU 65 H monoBlock is larger throughout: 650 mm (25.6 in) of X travel against 580 mm (22.8 in), 950 mm (37.4 in) of Y against 750 mm (29.5 in), 700 mm (27.6 in) of Z against 500 mm (19.7 in), and a 600 kg (1,322.8 lb) load against 400 kg (881.8 lb).
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | DMG Mori DMC 55 H twin | DMG Mori DMU 65 H monoBlock |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 580 mm (22.8 in) | 650 mm (25.6 in) ▲ |
| Y-Axis Travel | 750 mm (29.5 in) | 950 mm (37.4 in) ▲ |
| Z-Axis Travel | 500 mm (19.7 in) | 700 mm (27.6 in) ▲ |
| Max Table / Workpiece Load | 400 kg (881.8 lb) | 600 kg (1,322.8 lb) ▲ |
Advantages
DMG Mori DMC 55 H twin
- Built for series production of identical parts, two at a time
- Travel envelope of 580 x 750 x 500 mm matched to short-cycle, tool-intensive parts up to 400 kg (881.8 lb)
DMG Mori DMU 65 H monoBlock
- 950 mm (37.4 in) of Y travel against 750 mm (29.5 in) for tall workpieces
- 700 mm (27.6 in) of Z travel against 500 mm (19.7 in)
- 600 kg (1,322.8 lb) workpiece load against 400 kg (881.8 lb)
- 650 mm (25.6 in) of X travel against 580 mm (22.8 in)
Verdict
Choose the DMG Mori DMC 55 H twin for volume production of identical parts that fit within 580 x 750 x 500 mm of travel and 400 kg (881.8 lb), where machining two at a time is the point. Choose the DMG Mori DMU 65 H monoBlock for taller or heavier workpieces, up to 950 mm (37.4 in) of Y travel and 600 kg (1,322.8 lb), and for mixed work that moves between fixtured batches and single 5-axis parts.