DMG Mori DMC 160 u FD duoBLOCK

Est. $1,200,000 - $1,800,000 Specs verified 2026-10-02 · dmgmori.com Updated 2026-10-02

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Key Specifications

X Travel

1,600 mm (63 in)

Y Travel

1,600 mm (63 in)

Z Travel

1,100 mm (43.3 in)

Spindle Power

103.3 hp (powerMASTER motorspindle); 69.7 hp (5X torqueMASTER)

Max Workpiece ⌀

1,600 mm (63 in)

max workpiece height

1,350 mm (53.1 in)

How much does the DMG Mori DMC 160 u FD duoBLOCK cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$1,200,000 - $1,800,000

Our best estimate for a 5-axis machining center in this class — not a quote from DMG Mori. Configuration moves it a long way.

Overview

The DMG MORI DMC 160 u FD duoBLOCK carries 4,000 kg (8,818.5 lb) on a DirectDrive table that turns at up to 400 rpm, with travels of 1,600 × 1,600 × 1,100 mm (63 × 63 × 43.3 in). It is a 5-axis machine for milling and turning in one setup, and workpieces can be 1,600 mm (63 in) in diameter and 1,350 mm (53.1 in) tall.

Load capacity is the reason to choose it. The DMC 125 u FD duoBLOCK, the next size down, stops at 2,000 kg (4,409.2 lb), so the DMC 160 doubles the weight while adding 28% to X and Y travel. The trade is height: this machine takes parts up to 1,350 mm (53.1 in), less than the 1,600 mm (63 in) of the DMC 125 u FD duoBLOCK. It favours broad, heavy work such as large flanges, gear blanks and machine bases over tall columns.

A maximum of 400 rpm is a moderate table speed, and a 1,600 mm (63 in) part calls for nothing faster: rim speed climbs with diameter, and a four-tonne load must be balanced before it is spun at all. The Highlights give no table torque. Grinding is listed as an integrated technology, so turned seats and faces can be finished without moving the part to another machine.

Milling spindles are the powerMASTER motorspindle with 737.6 ft lb and 103.3 hp and the 5X torqueMASTER with 1,327.6 ft lb and 69.7 hp. The rotating pallet changer is standard, which on parts this heavy moves crane work and clamping out of the cutting cycle. The wheel magazine is quoted with 453 tool pockets and a tool replenishment time of max. 5.6 sec. DMG MORI states a completely water-cooled feed drive, a spindle growth sensor (SGS) and machine availability of 96 %.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Max Workpiece Diameter	1,600 mm (63 in)
Max Workpiece Height	1,350 mm (53.1 in)
Max Workpiece Weight	4,000 kg (8,818.5 lb)
X-Axis Travel	1,600 mm (63 in)
Y-Axis Travel	1,600 mm (63 in)
Z-Axis Travel	1,100 mm (43.3 in)
Spindle Torque	737.6 ft lb (powerMASTER motorspindle); 1,327.6 ft lb (5X torqueMASTER)
Spindle Motor Power	103.3 hp (powerMASTER motorspindle); 69.7 hp (5X torqueMASTER)
Table Speed	Up to 400 rpm (DirectDrive table)
Tool Magazine	Wheel magazine with 453 tool pockets; tool replenishment time max. 5.6 sec
Pallet Changer	Rotating pallet changer as standard

Specifications sourced from dmgmori.com — verified 2026-10-02

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Workpiece weight up to 4,000 kg (8,818.5 lb), twice the 2,000 kg (4,409.2 lb) of the DMC 125 u FD duoBLOCK
1,600 mm (63 in) of travel in both X and Y, equal to the maximum workpiece diameter
DirectDrive table for milling and turning in one setup at up to 400 rpm
Rotating pallet changer as standard keeps loading of heavy parts out of the cycle
5X torqueMASTER with 1,327.6 ft lb and 69.7 hp; powerMASTER motorspindle with 737.6 ft lb and 103.3 hp
Grinding listed as an integrated technology

Limitations

Maximum workpiece height of 1,350 mm (53.1 in) is lower than the 1,600 mm (63 in) of the DMC 125 u FD duoBLOCK
Table speed is limited to 400 rpm and no table torque is published
Spindle speeds are not stated for either spindle
Z travel of 1,100 mm (43.3 in) is short beside 1,600 mm (63 in) of X and Y, which limits deep features on tall parts

Best For

Heavy rotational parts up to 4,000 kg (8,818.5 lb) and 1,600 mm (63 in) in diameter Large flanges, gear blanks and bases machined on five sides Turn-mill-grind sequences on one machine Production where heavy parts are loaded on the pallet changer during machining

Frequently Asked Questions

01 How much weight can the DMC 160 u FD duoBLOCK take?

Up to 4,000 kg (8,818.5 lb), for a part as large as 1,600 mm (63 in) in diameter and 1,350 mm (53.1 in) tall. The figure includes fixtures and chucks. For turning, a load of that size has to be balanced, and the table speed chosen to suit, within the stated maximum of 400 rpm.

02 How does it compare with the DMC 210 u FD?

The DMC 210 u FD is the next step up, with 2,100 × 2,100 × 1,250 mm (82.7 × 82.7 × 49.2 in) of travel and a workpiece weight of 6,000 kg (13,227.7 lb). The DMC 160 u FD duoBLOCK offers 1,600 × 1,600 × 1,100 mm (63 × 63 × 43.3 in) and 4,000 kg (8,818.5 lb). Maximum workpiece diameter is 2,500 mm (98.4 in) on the DMC 210 u FD against 1,600 mm (63 in).

03 What table speed does it reach for turning?

The DirectDrive table reaches rotational speeds up to 400 rpm, which DMG MORI lists for milling and turning in one setup. No table torque is given in the Highlights, so request the torque and power of the table drive if heavy turning cuts are planned.

04 Which spindle suits heavy roughing?

Of the two listed, the 5X torqueMASTER has the higher torque at 1,327.6 ft lb with 69.7 hp, which suits large face mills and drills run slowly. The powerMASTER motorspindle has 737.6 ft lb and 103.3 hp, 48% more power, and suits higher cutting speeds. Neither is listed with a maximum speed.

05 How many tools does the wheel magazine hold?

DMG MORI quotes the wheel magazine with 453 tool pockets and a tool replenishment time of max. 5.6 sec, and describes it as compact. The Highlights do not state the size of the base magazine, so confirm what is included.