DMG Mori Horizontal Machining Centers (HMC)

DMG Mori DMC 85 h FD monoBLOCK

Est. $500,000 - $700,000 Specs verified 2026-10-02 · dmgmori.com Updated 2026-10-02

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Key Specifications

X Travel

850 mm (33.5 in)

Y Travel

1,150 mm (45.3 in)

Z Travel

900 mm (35.4 in)

Max Workpiece ⌀

830 mm (32.7 in)

max workpiece height

900 mm (35.4 in)

max workpiece weight

800 kg (1,763.7 lb)

How much does the DMG Mori DMC 85 h FD monoBLOCK cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$500,000 - $700,000

Our best estimate for a horizontal machining centers (hmc) in this class — not a quote from DMG Mori. Configuration moves it a long way.

Overview

The DMG MORI DMC 85 h FD monoBLOCK carries workpieces up to 830 mm (32.7 in) in diameter, 900 mm (35.4 in) high and 800 kg (1,763.7 lb) on a swivel rotary table, with the spindle working horizontally. Travels are 850 mm (33.5 in) in X, 1,150 mm (45.3 in) in Y and 900 mm (35.4 in) in Z.

A part of that weight is not loaded by hand, and the machine is arranged accordingly: a double pallet changer lets the next pallet be set up while the current one is being cut, and a standardized interface is provided for automation. DMG MORI describes the working area as suitable for clamping towers and for 5-axis components, so the same machine can run a tower of small parts on one pallet and a single large housing on the other.

For 5-axis work the table swivels in bearings on both sides, which DMG MORI rates for components up to 1,764 lbs., and the swivelling rotary table can be clamped. A mill-turn variant is listed with up to 800 rpm. Turning a part that fills an 830 mm circle is demanding on balance and workholding, so the fixture concept deserves attention early.

Tooling is the other place where size shows. The machine is also available with an HSK-A100 tool holder for tools up to 11 in. in diameter and 66.15 lbs. The bed is a one-piece cast iron casting on 3-point support, and the thermosymmetrical design with its cooling is credited with long-term accuracy of up to 0.0002 in. Next to the NHX 5500, which travels 800 mm (31.5 in) in X and Y and 880 mm (34.6 in) in Z, this machine has considerably more Y travel.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Max Workpiece Diameter	830 mm (32.7 in)
Max Workpiece Height	900 mm (35.4 in)
Max Workpiece Weight	800 kg (1,763.7 lb)
X-Axis Travel	850 mm (33.5 in)
Y-Axis Travel	1,150 mm (45.3 in)
Z-Axis Travel	900 mm (35.4 in)
Pallet Changer	Double pallet changer
Mill Turn Speed	Up to 800 rpm (mill-turn variant)
Max Tool Diameter (full magazine)	Up to 11 in. (with HSK-A100 tool holder)
Max Tool Weight	Up to 66.15 lbs. (with HSK-A100 tool holder)
Long Term Accuracy	Up to 0.0002 in.
Bed Construction	One-piece cast iron machine bed with 3-point support

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Takes parts up to 830 mm (32.7 in) in diameter, 900 mm (35.4 in) high and 800 kg (1,763.7 lb)
1,150 mm (45.3 in) of Y travel, the longest of the three axes
Double pallet changer for setting up during machining
Mill-turn variant listed with up to 800 rpm
Available with HSK-A100 for tools up to 11 in. in diameter and 66.15 lbs.
One-piece cast iron bed on 3-point support; long-term accuracy of up to 0.0002 in.

Limitations

The mill-turn variant is limited to 800 rpm, which restricts cutting speed on small turned diameters
No milling spindle speed, power or torque is published in the data for this model
Tool magazine capacity is not stated in the Highlights
A clamping tower and its parts together must stay within 800 kg (1,763.7 lb)

Best For

Housings and structural parts up to 830 mm (32.7 in) in diameter and 800 kg (1,763.7 lb) Clamping-tower production with pallet change Mill-turn work on large-diameter parts at up to 800 rpm 5-axis machining of tall parts up to 900 mm (35.4 in) high

Frequently Asked Questions

01 How heavy a workpiece can the DMC 85 h FD monoBLOCK carry?

800 kg (1,763.7 lb) according to the technical data. The Highlights give the swivel rotary table as suited to components up to 1,764 lbs., which is the same limit. The part may be up to 830 mm (32.7 in) in diameter and 900 mm (35.4 in) high.

02 What is the turning speed of the mill-turn variant?

Up to 800 rpm. DMG MORI does not publish the turning torque or power in the Highlights. At 800 rpm the cutting speed falls off on small diameters, so the turning side suits large-diameter features best; check the figure against the smallest diameter you need to turn.

03 What are the tool limits with HSK-A100?

DMG MORI states that the machine is also available with an HSK-A100 tool holder for tools up to 11 in. in diameter and 66.15 lbs. The tool limits of the base interface and the capacity of the tool magazine are not given in the Highlights.

04 How does the DMC 85 h FD monoBLOCK compare with the DMC 85 FD monoBLOCK?

The DMC 85 FD monoBLOCK is listed with travels of 935 mm (36.8 in) in X, 850 mm (33.5 in) in Y and 650 mm (25.6 in) in Z. The DMC 85 h FD monoBLOCK has 850 mm (33.5 in), 1,150 mm (45.3 in) and 900 mm (35.4 in), so it is shorter in X but longer in Y and Z, and it machines horizontally with a double pallet changer.

05 Which model is one size smaller?

The DMC 65 h FD monoBLOCK, with travels of 650 mm (25.6 in) in X, 950 mm (37.4 in) in Y and 700 mm (27.6 in) in Z. Against it the DMC 85 h FD monoBLOCK is longer in every axis: 850 mm (33.5 in), 1,150 mm (45.3 in) and 900 mm (35.4 in).