DMG Mori DMU 40

Est. $325,000 - $475,000 Specs verified 2026-10-02 · dmgmori.com Updated 2026-10-02

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Key Specifications

X Travel

550 mm (21.7 in)

Y Travel

450 mm (17.7 in)

Z Travel

420 mm (16.5 in)

Max Spindle

12,000 rpm (DMU 40); 15,000 rpm (DMU 40 PLUS); 20,000 rpm (DMU 40 PRO)

Spindle Power

15 kW (DMU 40); 32 kW (DMU 40 PRO)

Max Workpiece ⌀

505 mm (19.9 in)

How much does the DMG Mori DMU 40 cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$325,000 - $475,000

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 DMU 40 is a 5-axis machining center with a swivel rotary table, offered in three machine types that differ mainly in the spindle. All share travels of 550 × 450 × 420 mm (21.7 × 17.7 × 16.5 in) and a workpiece limit of 505 mm (19.9 in) in diameter, 570 mm (22.4 in) in height and 300 kg (661.4 lb).

The base DMU 40 has an inline spindle with 12,000 rpm, 15 kW and 95 Nm. The DMU 40 PLUS has an inlineMASTER spindle with 15,000 rpm and 121 Nm. The DMU 40 PRO has a speedMASTER spindle with 20,000 rpm, 32 kW and 130 Nm. Torque rises only moderately from type to type while speed and, on the PRO, power rise a great deal: the PRO has more than twice the power of the base machine. So the step up pays off in aluminium and in finishing with small tools, less so in low-speed roughing.

The types also differ in how much is done for thermal stability and measurement. A comprehensive cooling concept is listed for the DMU 40 PLUS and PRO, and the direct absolute path measuring system in all linear axes is optional on the base DMU 40. A buyer comparing a base machine with a PLUS should put those two items next to the spindle data. Common to the types are a single-piece cast iron bed, directly driven ball screws in X and Y and cooled table bearings.

Floor space is the other argument. DMG MORI gives a footprint of 5.05 m² and a machine width under 2.00 m, and says the footprint stays compact in connection with an automation system. The table swivels on the B-axis from -35° to +110° and loads up to 300 kg. The DMU 50 is the next size, with 650 × 520 × 475 mm (25.6 × 20.5 × 18.7 in) of travel.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Max Workpiece Diameter	505 mm (19.9 in)
Max Workpiece Height	570 mm (22.4 in)
Max Workpiece Weight	300 kg (661.4 lb)
X-Axis Travel	550 mm (21.7 in)
Y-Axis Travel	450 mm (17.7 in)
Z-Axis Travel	420 mm (16.5 in)
Max Spindle Speed	12,000 rpm (DMU 40); 15,000 rpm (DMU 40 PLUS); 20,000 rpm (DMU 40 PRO)
Spindle Motor Power	15 kW (DMU 40); 32 kW (DMU 40 PRO)
Spindle Torque	95 Nm (DMU 40); 121 Nm (DMU 40 PLUS); 130 Nm (DMU 40 PRO)
B Axis Swivel	-35° / +110°
Floor Space Required	5.05 m²
Machine Width	< 2.00 m

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Three machine types on one frame: 12,000 rpm inline spindle, 15,000 rpm inlineMASTER or 20,000 rpm speedMASTER
The DMU 40 PRO spindle delivers 32 kW and 130 Nm at up to 20,000 rpm
Footprint of 5.05 m² with a machine width under 2.00 m
B-axis swivel range of -35° to +110° with a loading weight of up to 300 kg (661.4 lb)
Single-piece cast iron machine bed and directly driven ball screws in X and Y
Cooled table bearings on the swivel rotary table

Limitations

The base DMU 40 spindle stops at 12,000 rpm with 15 kW and 95 Nm
Direct absolute path measuring in all linear axes is optional on the base DMU 40
The comprehensive cooling concept is listed for the DMU 40 PLUS and PRO, not for the base type
Even the DMU 40 PRO offers 130 Nm at most, so heavy roughing in steel is limited on every type
No tool magazine capacity is stated in DMG MORI's listed figures for this model

Best For

5-axis simultaneous machining of parts up to 505 mm (19.9 in) in diameter and 300 kg (661.4 lb) Shops with limited floor space: 5.05 m² footprint and under 2.00 m machine width Aluminium and finishing work at 20,000 rpm on the DMU 40 PRO General 5-sided machining at 12,000 rpm on the base DMU 40 Automated cells where the compact footprint is kept with an automation system attached

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What is the difference between the DMU 40, DMU 40 PLUS and DMU 40 PRO?

Chiefly the spindle. The DMU 40 has an inline spindle with 12,000 rpm, 15 kW and 95 Nm. The DMU 40 PLUS has an inlineMASTER with 15,000 rpm and 121 Nm. The DMU 40 PRO has a speedMASTER with 20,000 rpm, 32 kW and 130 Nm. The comprehensive cooling concept is listed for PLUS and PRO, and the direct absolute path measuring system is optional on the base DMU 40.

02 What are the travels and workpiece limits of the DMU 40?

Travels are 550 mm (21.7 in) in X, 450 mm (17.7 in) in Y and 420 mm (16.5 in) in Z. The workpiece can be up to 505 mm (19.9 in) in diameter and 570 mm (22.4 in) high, and the table takes up to 300 kg (661.4 lb).

03 How much floor space does the DMU 40 need?

DMG MORI states a footprint of only 5.05 m² and a machine width of less than 2.00 m. It also says the footprint remains compact in connection with an automation system, though no dimensions are given for that combination.

04 How far does the table of the DMU 40 swivel?

The swivel area of the B-axis is -35° to +110°. The positive end takes the table past its vertical position and the negative end tilts it the other way from level, so features on opposite flanks of a part can be reached without re-clamping. The loading weight is up to 300 kg.

05 How does the DMU 40 compare with the DMU 40 eVo and the DMU 50?

By travel, the DMU 40 eVo is smaller at 400 × 400 × 375 mm (15.7 × 15.7 × 14.8 in), the DMU 40 has 550 × 450 × 420 mm (21.7 × 17.7 × 16.5 in) and the DMU 50 is larger at 650 × 520 × 475 mm (25.6 × 20.5 × 18.7 in).