DMG Mori Horizontal Machining Centers (HMC)

DMG Mori DMU 65 h FD monoBLOCK

Est. $375,000 - $550,000 Specs verified 2026-10-02 · dmgmori.com Updated 2026-10-02

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Key Specifications

X Travel

650 mm (25.6 in)

Y Travel

950 mm (37.4 in)

Z Travel

700 mm (27.6 in)

Max Workpiece ⌀

840 mm (33.1 in)

max workpiece height

770 mm (30.3 in)

max workpiece weight

600 kg (1,322.8 lb)

How much does the DMG Mori DMU 65 h FD monoBLOCK cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$375,000 - $550,000

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 DMU 65 h FD monoBLOCK is a 5-axis horizontal machining center offered with a mill-turn variant, with 650 mm (25.6 in) of X, 950 mm (37.4 in) of Y and 700 mm (27.6 in) of Z travel. The table carries workpieces up to 840 mm (33.1 in) in diameter and 770 mm (30.3 in) high, and the specification table puts the weight limit at 600 kg (1,322.8 lb).

Turning is what separates this machine from a plain horizontal. DMG MORI lists the mill-turn variant for complete machining with up to 1,200 rpm. On a housing or flange that is mostly milled but carries a turned bore, register or sealing face, that removes the trip to a lathe and the second clamping that goes with it. The 840 mm (33.1 in) diameter limit sets how large such a part can be. No turning torque or power is given, so the cut the variant can hold on a heavy part is a question for the quotation.

The workpiece sits on a swivel rotary table with bearings on both sides, and the swivelling table can be clamped. DMG MORI describes the working area as suited to both clamping towers and 5-axis components, so one machine can alternate between batch work on a tower and single 5-axis parts. With the spindle horizontal, chips fall away from the cut, which the maker cites for chip and heat dissipation.

The bed is a one-piece cast iron structure on 3-point support. HSK-A100 is available as an alternative tool holder, for tools up to 11 in. diameter and 48.5 lbs. Long-term accuracy is stated as up to 196.8 µin. The footprint is 139.9 ft² with a slim dimension of 102.4 in., figures DMG MORI ties to linking machines, and automation connects through a standardized interface. In the same range, the DMU 85 h FD monoBLOCK is the larger frame with 850 mm (33.5 in), 1,150 mm (45.3 in) and 900 mm (35.4 in) of travel.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Max Workpiece Diameter	840 mm (33.1 in)
Max Workpiece Height	770 mm (30.3 in)
Max Workpiece Weight	600 kg (1,322.8 lb)
X-Axis Travel	650 mm (25.6 in)
Y-Axis Travel	950 mm (37.4 in)
Z-Axis Travel	700 mm (27.6 in)
Mill Turn Speed Max	Up to 1,200 rpm (mill-turn variant)
Optional Tool Holder	HSK-A100, for tools up to 11 in. diameter and 48.5 lbs.
Long Term Accuracy	Up to 196.8 µin.
Floor Space Required	139.9 ft²

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Mill-turn variant for complete machining with up to 1,200 rpm, so turned features can be finished in the milling setup
Swivel rotary table with bearings on both sides; the swivelling table can be clamped
Working area takes both clamping towers and 5-axis components, within 840 mm (33.1 in) diameter and 770 mm (30.3 in) height
HSK-A100 tool holder available for tools up to 11 in. diameter and 48.5 lbs.
139.9 ft² footprint and a slim 102.4 in. dimension, with a standardized interface for automation

Limitations

The 600 kg (1,322.8 lb) workpiece limit is reached quickly once a clamping tower is loaded with parts
X travel is 650 mm (25.6 in), the shortest axis, against 950 mm (37.4 in) in Y
HSK-A100 is an alternative that has to be ordered; the 11 in. and 48.5 lbs. tool limits belong to that version
No spindle speed, power or torque and no magazine size are given in DMG MORI's Highlights for this model

Best For

Milled parts with turned bores or faces, finished in one setup on the mill-turn variant Clamping-tower batch work within 840 mm (33.1 in) diameter and 770 mm (30.3 in) height 5-axis components up to 600 kg (1,322.8 lb) Linked or automated cells where a 102.4 in. slim dimension matters

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What does the mill-turn variant of the DMU 65 h FD monoBLOCK add?

Turning in the same setup as milling. DMG MORI lists the mill-turn variant for complete machining with up to 1,200 rpm. That lets a turned bore or sealing face be cut without moving the part to a lathe. Turning torque and power are not stated, so ask for them if the turned features are large or the material is tough.

02 How large a workpiece fits the DMU 65 h FD monoBLOCK?

Up to 840 mm (33.1 in) in diameter and 770 mm (30.3 in) in height, with 600 kg (1,322.8 lb) as the weight limit in the specification table. Travels are 650 mm (25.6 in) in X, 950 mm (37.4 in) in Y and 700 mm (27.6 in) in Z.

03 Can the DMU 65 h FD monoBLOCK run clamping towers as well as 5-axis parts?

Yes. DMG MORI describes the working area as laid out for machining clamping towers and 5-axis components on one machine. The table is a swivel rotary table with bearings on both sides, and it can be clamped. Tower, fixtures and parts together have to stay inside the 600 kg (1,322.8 lb) limit.

04 Is HSK-A100 available on the DMU 65 h FD monoBLOCK?

Yes, as an alternative. DMG MORI states the machine is also available with an HSK-A100 tool holder for tools up to 11 in. diameter and 48.5 lbs. The Highlights do not give the tool limits of the other version, so compare both in the quotation if large cutters or long boring bars are planned.

05 How does it compare with the DMU 85 h FD monoBLOCK?

The DMU 85 h FD monoBLOCK is the larger machine, with 850 mm (33.5 in) of X, 1,150 mm (45.3 in) of Y and 900 mm (35.4 in) of Z. This model has 650 mm (25.6 in), 950 mm (37.4 in) and 700 mm (27.6 in), and takes less floor at 139.9 ft².