DMG Mori DMU 65 h FD monoBLOCK

$375,000 - $550,000 Updated 2026-03-19

Key Specifications

X Travel

650 mm (25.6 in)

Y Travel

950 mm (37.4 in)

Z Travel

700 mm (27.6 in)

Max Spindle

12,000 RPM (15,000; 20,000 RPM optional)

Spindle Taper

HSK-A63 (HSK-A100 optional)

Tool Capacity

30 tools standard (60, 120 optional)

Overview

The DMG Mori DMU 65 h FD monoBLOCK is the single-table variant of the horizontal 5-axis monoBLOCK mill-turn platform, offering integrated FD (FreeDrive) turning capability without the pallet-changer system found on the DMC version. The DMU designation means this is a single-setup machine optimized for flexibility rather than pallet-change production automation.

Travel measures 650 x 950 x 700 mm (25.6 x 37.4 x 27.6 in) with a swivelling rotary table supported on both sides for simultaneous 5-axis machining. Maximum workpiece capacity reaches 840 mm (33.1 in) diameter and 770 mm (30.3 in) height at up to 600 kg (1,323 lb). The rotary table supports components up to 628 kg (1,388 lb). The FD turning function enables rotational speeds up to 1,200 RPM for integrated facing, boring, and grooving.

The monolithic one-piece cast iron machine bed with 3-point support delivers the rigidity and thermal stability that defines the monoBLOCK platform. The thermosymmetric design achieves long-term accuracy of 5 µm (0.0002 in). The horizontal spindle orientation ensures gravity-assisted chip evacuation during both milling and turning operations, critical for deep-cavity work in steel and cast iron.

Spindle options include HSK-A63 standard and HSK-A100 for heavy cutting, supporting tools up to 280 mm (11 in) diameter and 22 kg (48.5 lb). Tool magazines expand up to 120 positions. The slim machine width of 2,600 mm (102.4 in) allows side-by-side installation in production lines. The compact footprint covers approximately 13 m² (140 sq ft). Control options include SIEMENS SINUMERIK ONE or HEIDENHAIN TNC7 with CELOS X. New machines price between $375,000 and $550,000. Specs sourced from DMG Mori published data.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X-Axis Travel	650 mm (25.6 in)
Y-Axis Travel	950 mm (37.4 in)
Z-Axis Travel	700 mm (27.6 in)
Max Spindle Speed	12,000 RPM (15,000; 20,000 RPM optional)
Spindle Taper	HSK-A63 (HSK-A100 optional)
Spindle Motor Power	22 kW (30 hp)
Spindle Torque	157 Nm (116 ft-lb)
Max Workpiece Diameter	840 mm (33.1 in)
Max Workpiece Height	770 mm (30.3 in)
Max Table Load	600 kg (1,323 lb)
Turning Speed Max	1,200 RPM (FD mode)
Tool Capacity	30 tools standard (60, 120 optional)
Rapid Traverse Rate	42 m/min (1,654 ipm)
Positioning Accuracy	5 µm (0.0002 in)
Machine Width	2,600 mm (102.4 in)
Floor Space	13 m² (140 sq ft)
Machine Weight	11,500 kg (25,353 lb)
CNC Control	SIEMENS SINUMERIK ONE / HEIDENHAIN TNC7 (CELOS X)
650 Mm	25.6 in.
950 Mm	37.4 in.
700 Mm	27.6 in.
840 Mm	33.1 in.
770 Mm	30.3 in.
600 Kg	1322.8 lbs.
Customer Benefits	MPC Graph: aktuelle und angelernte Prozesswerte. / MPC Diagnostics: Lagerzustand, Anzahl von Stoß und Crash.

Specifications sourced from us.dmgmori.com — verified 2026-03-28

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Horizontal 5-axis FD mill-turn in a compact single-table format without the complexity of a pallet changer
840 mm max workpiece diameter exceeds the DMC 65 h FD variant, accommodating larger-diameter parts
FD turning at 1,200 RPM handles facing, boring, and grooving without transferring parts to a separate lathe
Slim 2,600 mm width enables side-by-side installation in production lines
Thermosymmetric design achieves 5 µm long-term accuracy for precision combined-operation parts
HSK-A100 option with heavy-cutting spindle supports aggressive roughing in steel and titanium

Limitations

No pallet changer -- parts must be loaded while the spindle is idle, reducing utilization versus DMC variant
600 kg table load limits workpiece weight compared to the 85-class at 800+ kg
30-tool standard magazine requires upgrade for complex multi-operation mill-turn parts
Niche horizontal 5-axis mill-turn market limits resale options and secondhand availability

Best For

Job shops needing flexible horizontal 5-axis mill-turn capability without high-volume pallet automation investment Aerospace prototype and low-volume production of housings with combined milled and turned features Mold shops machining deep-cavity components where horizontal chip flow and turning capability are both needed Medical device manufacturers producing complex implant components with both prismatic and rotational features Shops where floor space constraints favor a compact single-table horizontal platform over separate mill and lathe

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What does a DMU 65 h FD monoBLOCK cost?

New machines price $375,000-$550,000. The DMU single-table version costs approximately $25,000-$50,000 less than the DMC pallet-changer variant with comparable specifications.

02 DMU 65 h FD vs DMC 65 h FD -- which should I buy?

The DMC adds a pallet changer for load-while-cutting production, increasing spindle utilization on repeat production work. The DMU is better for job shops, prototyping, and lower-volume work where the pallet changer cost is not justified.

03 How does the FD turning compare to a dedicated lathe?

The FD function at 1,200 RPM handles supplementary turning operations -- facing, boring, grooving -- on parts that are primarily milled. For pure turning work or high-speed turning, a dedicated lathe is still needed.

04 What control options are available?

SIEMENS SINUMERIK ONE or HEIDENHAIN TNC7, both with CELOS X interface and unified mill-turn programming. Choice typically follows shop standardization.