DMG Mori DMV 60
Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
Overview
The DMG Mori DMV 60 is a compact, high-speed vertical machining center designed for production environments where cycle time and precision matter more than raw travel. With 600 x 600 x 510 mm (23.6 x 23.6 x 20.1 in) of travel, it is built around a BIG-PLUS BBT 40 spindle running 15,000 RPM with 18.5 kW (25 hp) or an optional 20,000 RPM direct-drive unit for high-speed aluminum and non-ferrous work.
Rapid traverse rates hit 42 m/min (1,654 ipm) on all three axes via roller guides, and the 20-tool arm-type ATC delivers chip-to-chip times of 2.2 seconds. The 1,300 x 600 mm (51.2 x 23.6 in) table supports 800 kg (1,764 lb), which is generous for the machine travel class.
DMG Mori built the DMV series on a thermally symmetric cast iron bed with cooling channels in the column. The THERMO SHIELD system compensates for thermal drift during long production runs, maintaining positioning accuracy of ±0.005 mm. Ball screw core cooling is standard.
The control is FANUC 0i-MF Plus with DMG Mori CELOS X user interface overlay, providing touchscreen operation, job scheduling, and process monitoring. 4th-axis ready with pre-wiring standard.
New DMV 60 machines run $145,000-$195,000 depending on spindle choice and options. The DMV 60 competes with machines like the Okuma GENOS M460-V-e and Doosan DNM 6700 in the mid-travel production VMC segment. Specs sourced from DMG Mori published data.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 600 mm (23.6 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 600 mm (23.6 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 510 mm (20.1 in) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 15,000 RPM (20,000 RPM optional) |
| Spindle Taper | BBT 40 (BIG-PLUS) |
| Spindle Motor Power | 18.5 kW (25 hp) continuous |
| Tool Capacity | 20 (arm-type ATC); 30 optional |
| Table Size | 1,300 x 600 mm (51.2 x 23.6 in) |
| Max Table Load | 800 kg (1,764 lb) |
| Rapid Traverse Rate | 42 m/min (1,654 ipm) |
| Chip To Chip | 2.2 sec |
| Machine Weight | 6,200 kg (13,669 lb) |
| CNC Control | FANUC 0i-MF Plus / CELOS X |
| Guide Type | Linear roller guides (all axes) |
| Positioning Accuracy | ±0.005 mm (±0.0002 in) |
| Repeatability | ±0.003 mm (±0.00012 in) |
| 600 Mm | 23.6 in. |
| 510 Mm | 20.1 in. |
| 550 Mm | 21.7 in. |
| 1000 Kg | 2204.6 lbs. |
| 900 Mm | 35.4 in. |
| 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
- BIG-PLUS BBT 40 spindle provides face-and-taper contact for superior rigidity compared to standard BT 40 machines
- 15,000 RPM standard spindle with 20,000 RPM option covers both steel production and high-speed aluminum work
- THERMO SHIELD thermal compensation maintains ±0.005 mm accuracy through extended production shifts
- Generous 800 kg table load for the travel class supports heavy fixtures and 4th-axis setups
- CELOS X interface adds modern touchscreen operation and job management on top of proven FANUC control
- 4th-axis ready with pre-wiring standard reduces cost and downtime when adding rotary capability
Limitations
- 600 mm Y-travel limits fixture complexity for multi-part tombstone setups
- 20-tool standard ATC fills up fast on complex parts; the 30-tool option should be considered for high-mix work
- Starting at $145K, it is priced well above Haas and entry-level Korean VMCs with similar travel
- DMG Mori service and parts costs are among the highest in the industry
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
New DMV 60 machines start around $145,000 with the standard 15,000 RPM spindle. The 20,000 RPM direct-drive option, through-spindle coolant, probing, and expanded ATC push the price toward $195,000.
02
BIG-PLUS (BBT) is a dual-contact toolholding system where both the taper and the spindle face engage the toolholder simultaneously. This provides roughly 3x the rigidity of standard BT 40 and significantly reduces vibration during heavy cuts. BIG-PLUS toolholders are backward-compatible with standard BT 40 machines.
03
The DMV 60 offers faster rapids (42 vs 25.4 m/min), higher spindle speed (15K vs 8.1K RPM), BIG-PLUS spindle, and better thermal management. The Haas VF-2 costs roughly half as much and has similar travel. The DMV 60 is the better production machine; the VF-2 is the better value for job shop work.
04
The DMV 60 is a 3-axis machine with 4th-axis capability. For 5-axis work, look at the DMU series (monoBLOCK or duoBLOCK). You can add a tilting rotary table for 3+2 positioning, but true simultaneous 5-axis is better served by purpose-built platforms.
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