DMG Mori LASERTEC 50 PowerDrill

Specs verified 2026-10-02 · dmgmori.com Updated 2026-10-02

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Key Specifications

X Travel

540 mm (21.3 in)

Y Travel

500 mm (19.7 in)

Z Travel

700 mm (27.6 in)

Max Workpiece ⌀

Ø 13.8 in (part size)

laser source

Nd:YAG-Laser 300 W / 500 W or 4 - 30.8 hp QCW-fiber laser

axis acceleration

> 1 g (linear drives in X / Y)

How much does the DMG Mori LASERTEC 50 PowerDrill cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the DMG Mori LASERTEC 50 PowerDrill that we can stand behind, so we show no number. Configuration, options and installation move the final price a long way: a quote is the reliable figure.

Overview

The DMG MORI LASERTEC 50 PowerDrill is a 5-axis laser drilling machine for cooling air holes in aerospace and IGT (industrial gas turbine) components. It takes parts up to Ø 13.8 in and moves 540 mm (21.3 in) in X, 500 mm (19.7 in) in Y and 700 mm (27.6 in) in Z.

The laser source is the main configuration choice. DMG MORI offers an Nd:YAG laser of 300 W / 500 W or a QCW fiber laser, which its US page rates at 4 - 30.8 hp. The page does not say which hole sizes, depths or materials each source suits, so that decision is best settled with test holes in the actual alloy and coating.

A turbine part is drilled as a long series of short moves between holes at changing angles. That makes acceleration and rotary response more important than rapid speed, and the machine is built accordingly: linear drives in X and Y with more than 1 g, and torque motors in both rotary axes, B and C. The 700 mm (27.6 in) of Z is about twice the largest part diameter, which leaves room for the head to reach over a tilted part.

Setup is supported by a CCD camera and a 3D measuring probe, which matters when each part sits slightly differently in its fixture. For shaped holes, DMG MORI states machining up to ten times faster than wire EDM, and the process needs no electrodes and has no tool wear. The footprint is given as 43.1 ft².

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X-Axis Travel	540 mm (21.3 in)
Y-Axis Travel	500 mm (19.7 in)
Z-Axis Travel	700 mm (27.6 in)
Max Workpiece Diameter	Ø 13.8 in (part size)
Laser Source	Nd:YAG-Laser 300 W / 500 W or 4 - 30.8 hp QCW-fiber laser
Axis Acceleration	> 1 g (linear drives in X / Y)
Rotary Axes	B- and C-axis, torque motors
Floor Space Required	43.1 ft²

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Choice of laser source: Nd:YAG at 300 W / 500 W or a QCW fiber laser
Linear drives in X and Y with more than 1 g, and torque motors in the B- and C-axis
CCD camera and 3D measuring probe for setting up each part
Contact-free drilling with no electrodes and no tool wear
43.1 ft² footprint with 700 mm (27.6 in) of Z travel

Limitations

Part size stops at Ø 13.8 in, so larger rings and casings need a bigger machine
Linear drives are stated for X and Y only; DMG MORI does not describe the Z-axis drive for this model
DMG MORI's US page gives the fiber laser rating in hp (4 - 30.8 hp), an unusual unit for a laser, so have the rating confirmed in the quotation
The Nd:YAG and QCW fiber sources are alternatives, and the page gives no guidance on which suits which hole

Best For

Cooling air holes in aerospace turbine components IGT parts up to Ø 13.8 in Shaped holes that would otherwise be made by wire EDM Angled hole patterns that need B- and C-axis positioning

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What size parts fit the LASERTEC 50 PowerDrill?

DMG MORI states a part size of up to Ø 13.8 in. Travels are 540 mm (21.3 in) in X, 500 mm (19.7 in) in Y and 700 mm (27.6 in) in Z, with B and C as the two rotary axes. No workpiece weight limit is given in DMG MORI's data for this model, so check it for heavy fixtures.

02 Which laser sources are available on the LASERTEC 50 PowerDrill?

Two kinds. DMG MORI lists a high precision Nd:YAG laser of 300 W / 500 W, or a QCW fiber laser that its US page rates at 4 - 30.8 hp. The page describes them as different sources for various applications without saying which fits which job.

03 How does laser drilling compare with EDM for shaped holes?

DMG MORI states that shaped hole machining on this machine is up to ten times faster than wire EDM, with more freedom in the hole geometry. The laser works without contact, so no electrodes have to be made and there is no tool wear. The speed claim is a maximum, and the result on a given hole shape should be confirmed by trial.

04 What drives the axes of the LASERTEC 50 PowerDrill?

X and Y have linear drives with an acceleration of more than 1 g. Both rotary axes, B and C, are driven by torque motors. Drilling work is mostly short repositioning moves, so these drives count for more than a high rapid rate would.

05 How is a part set up on the LASERTEC 50 PowerDrill?

The machine has a CCD camera and a 3D measuring probe for setup. They let the operator locate the part as it actually sits in the fixture before drilling starts. DMG MORI also describes the working area as clearly structured with good access to the workpiece, on a footprint of 43.1 ft².