DMG Mori DMU 85 monoBLOCK

Est. $450,000 - $650,000 Specs verified 2026-10-02 · dmgmori.com Updated 2026-10-02

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Key Specifications

X Travel

935 mm (36.8 in)

Y Travel

850 mm (33.5 in)

Z Travel

650 mm (25.6 in)

Max Spindle

Up to 30,000 rpm (spindle range)

Tool Capacity

30 pockets as standard; up to 240 pockets

Max Workpiece ⌀

1,040 mm (40.9 in)

How much does the DMG Mori DMU 85 monoBLOCK cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$450,000 - $650,000

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 85 monoBLOCK is a 5-axis milling machine for wide, low workpieces: 935 mm (36.8 in) of X, 850 mm (33.5 in) of Y and 650 mm (25.6 in) of Z travel, with a workpiece limit of 1,040 mm (40.9 in) in diameter, 590 mm (23.2 in) in height and 1,500 kg (3,306.9 lb). The permitted diameter is larger than the X stroke, so features at the rim of a full-size part have to be brought to the spindle by the rotary axes rather than reached by X alone.

Its closest relative is the DMU 85 FD monoBLOCK, which has the same 935 × 850 × 650 mm travels, and DMG MORI's Highlights for this size carry a Mill & Turn line: workpieces up to ø 1,040 × 590 mm and 1,200 kg, turning operations up to max. 800 rpm. For a milling buyer the point to take from that line is the weight. The 1,200 kg belongs to Mill & Turn work, while the technical data allows 1,500 kg.

No single spindle is named. DMG MORI describes a spindle range with up to 30,000 rpm or 430 Nm torque. Those are opposite ends of a range and will not come from one spindle, so the quotation has to state which spindle is fitted and what it delivers. MASTER spindles carry a 36-month warranty without hour limit. The machine-integrated tool magazine starts at 30 pockets as standard and goes up to 240 pockets, a spread wide enough that the magazine deserves as much thought as the spindle.

Positioning accuracy is given as 5 μm, with 30 % higher volumetric accuracy attributed to VCS Complete and a cooling concept with multi-sensor compensation behind it. The door opens 1,500 mm wide, which leaves room around a 1,040 mm part for slings or a fixture plate. Automation can be retrofitted, and DMG MORI says access to the machine is kept when it is. Technical availability is stated as ≥ 96 %, and GREENMODE is listed with > 30 % reduced energy consumption.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Max Workpiece Diameter	1,040 mm (40.9 in)
Max Workpiece Height	590 mm (23.2 in)
Max Workpiece Weight	1,500 kg (3,306.9 lb)
X-Axis Travel	935 mm (36.8 in)
Y-Axis Travel	850 mm (33.5 in)
Z-Axis Travel	650 mm (25.6 in)
Max Spindle Speed	Up to 30,000 rpm (spindle range)
Spindle Torque	Up to 430 Nm (spindle range)
Tool Capacity	30 pockets as standard; up to 240 pockets
Positioning Accuracy	5 μm
Door Opening Width	1,500 mm
Spindle Warranty	36 months without hour limit (MASTER spindles)

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Carries workpieces up to 1,500 kg (3,306.9 lb) at up to 1,040 mm (40.9 in) in diameter
Spindle range with up to 30,000 rpm or 430 Nm torque, so the machine can be specified for small tools or for torque
Machine-integrated tool magazines from 30 pockets as standard up to 240 pockets
5 μm positioning accuracy, with multi-sensor compensation and a cooling concept listed in support
1,500 mm wide door opening, and access is kept when automation is installed
MASTER spindles are covered by a 36-month warranty without hour limit

Limitations

Maximum workpiece height is 590 mm (23.2 in), low for a table that takes 1,040 mm (40.9 in) of diameter
The standard magazine has 30 pockets; larger sizes, up to 240 pockets, have to be specified
30,000 rpm and 430 Nm mark the ends of the spindle range, and the listed data does not say which spindle is in the base machine
Z travel is 650 mm (25.6 in), the shortest axis, which restricts long tools over tall fixtures
X travel of 935 mm (36.8 in) is less than the 1,040 mm (40.9 in) workpiece diameter

Best For

5-axis milling of discs, rings and flat housings up to 1,040 mm (40.9 in) in diameter Heavy but low parts up to 1,500 kg (3,306.9 lb) and 590 mm (23.2 in) in height Tool-hungry jobs that justify a magazine of up to 240 pockets Cells where automation is added later, since it can be retrofitted Gear cutting and in-process measuring on a 5-axis milling platform

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What is the largest workpiece the DMU 85 monoBLOCK takes?

1,040 mm (40.9 in) in diameter, 590 mm (23.2 in) in height and 1,500 kg (3,306.9 lb). The X travel is 935 mm (36.8 in), less than the maximum diameter, so check how features near the edge of a full-size part will be reached. The weight includes the fixture.

02 Why are both 1,500 kg and 1,200 kg quoted for the DMU 85 size?

They apply to different work. The technical data gives a maximum workpiece weight of 1,500 kg (3,306.9 lb). The Mill & Turn line in DMG MORI's Highlights gives workpieces up to ø 1,040 × 590 mm and 1,200 kg, with turning operations up to max. 800 rpm. The lower figure belongs to Mill & Turn work and the higher one is the general limit, so a milling job is planned against 1,500 kg.

03 Which spindle does the DMU 85 monoBLOCK have?

The listed data does not name one. DMG MORI describes a spindle range with up to 30,000 rpm or 430 Nm torque, which are the two extremes of the range. MASTER spindles carry a 36-month warranty without hour limit. Ask which spindle is standard and what its power is, since no power figure is listed.

04 How many tools can the DMU 85 monoBLOCK carry?

30 pockets as standard, in a machine-integrated tool magazine. Larger magazines go up to 240 pockets. Because the standard size sits at the bottom of that span, a shop running many different parts without re-tooling should decide the magazine size when ordering.

05 How does the DMU 85 monoBLOCK differ from the DMU 95 monoBLOCK?

In travels, only slightly. X is 935 mm (36.8 in) on the DMU 85 monoBLOCK and 950 mm (37.4 in) on the DMU 95 monoBLOCK, and both have 850 mm (33.5 in) of Y and 650 mm (25.6 in) of Z. The travels alone will not decide between them, so compare spindle, magazine and workpiece weight on the two quotations.

06 Can automation be added to the DMU 85 monoBLOCK later?

Yes. DMG MORI lists automation solutions for this machine that can also be retrofitted, and states that accessibility is fully maintained with automation. The door opening is 1,500 mm wide. The types of automation and their pallet or workpiece limits are not detailed in the listed data.