DMG Mori SPRINT 20|5

Est. $180,000 - $280,000 Specs verified 2026-10-02 · dmgmori.com Updated 2026-10-02

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Key Specifications

X Travel

50 mm (2 in)

Y Travel

325 mm (12.8 in)

Z Travel

60 mm (2.4 in)

Max Spindle

10,000 rpm (main spindle)

Tool Capacity

Total of 23 tool stations

Spindle Power

3 hp (main spindle, nominal)

How much does the DMG Mori SPRINT 20|5 cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$180,000 - $280,000

Our best estimate for a swiss-type lathe in this class — not a quote from DMG Mori. Configuration moves it a long way.

Overview

The DMG MORI SPRINT 20|5 is an automatic lathe for bar up to 20 mm (0.8 in), with 5 linear axes, a main and a counter spindle and a total of 23 tool stations. Workpieces can be up to 180 mm (7.1 in) long. Of the tool stations, 4 are driven as standard and the maximum is 6.

Both spindles reach 10,000 rpm, but they are not equals. The main spindle is rated 10.3 ft lb and 3 hp (nominal); the counter spindle 3.5 ft lb and 2 hp (nominal). That split says how to plan a part: the heavy turning belongs on the main side, and the counter spindle finishes the cut-off end. Both have integrated motors with direct measuring systems, and up to 2 C-axes are available for positioned milling and drilling.

Driven tool spindles turn at 6,000 rpm with 1.1 ft lb and 1.2 hp (nominal), which is cross-drilling, small-slot and thread-milling territory. Of the 6 possible driven stations, 4 come as standard and the 2 for back-working are optional, so a part with milled features on its back end means ordering that option. The control is a FANUC 32i with a 10.4" color display and 2 channels, and up to 2 tools can cut simultaneously.

For long, slender parts DMG MORI offers the SWISSTYPEkit as an option, which lets one machine do both short part and long part turning. It is the kit that adds the long-part capability, so include it in the quotation if the work calls for it.

The travel table gives 50 mm (2 in) in X, 325 mm (12.8 in) in Y and 60 mm (2.4 in) in Z, and the SPRINT 20|8 lists exactly the same three figures. Envelope therefore does not decide between the two; axis count, tool stations and driven tools do. The bed is thermo-symmetric with large ball guide ways, and the covers are vertical so chips fall free.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X-Axis Travel	50 mm (2 in)
Y-Axis Travel	325 mm (12.8 in)
Z-Axis Travel	60 mm (2.4 in)
Max Workpiece Diameter	20 mm (0.8 in)
Max Workpiece Length	180 mm (7.1 in)
Max Bar Capacity	20 mm (0.8 in)
CNC Control	FANUC 32i with 10.4" color display; 2 control channels
Driven Tool Speed	6,000 rpm
Axes	5 linear axes and up to 2 C-axes
Max Spindle Speed	10,000 rpm (main spindle)
Spindle Torque	10.3 ft lb (main spindle, nominal)
Spindle Motor Power	3 hp (main spindle, nominal)
Sub Spindle Speed	10,000 rpm (counter spindle)
Sub Spindle Torque	3.5 ft lb (counter spindle, nominal)
Sub Spindle Power	2 hp (counter spindle, nominal)
Tool Capacity	Total of 23 tool stations
Driven Tools	4 driven tool stations as standard, up to 6; 2 driven stations for back-working optional
Driven Tool Torque	1.1 ft lb (nominal)
Driven Tool Power	1.2 hp (nominal)

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Main spindle with 10,000 rpm, 10.3 ft lb and 3 hp (nominal)
Counter spindle with 10,000 rpm for back-working, rated 3.5 ft lb and 2 hp (nominal)
Total of 23 tool stations, with 4 driven stations as standard and up to 6
SWISSTYPEkit option for short and long part turning on one machine
Integrated spindle motors with direct measuring systems on main and counter spindle
Vertical covers and free chip fall keep swarf away from the cutting zone

Limitations

Bar capacity is 20 mm (0.8 in) and workpiece length 180 mm (7.1 in); anything bigger is outside its range
The 2 driven stations for back-working are optional; only 4 driven stations are standard
Driven tools are limited to 1.1 ft lb and 1.2 hp (nominal) at 6,000 rpm, so milling is light
No more than 2 tools cut at once, on 2 control channels
The Tool Monitoring System with graphical tool load display is an option

Best For

Small turned parts from bar up to 20 mm (0.8 in) Workpieces up to 180 mm (7.1 in) in length Turned parts with light cross drilling and milling at 6,000 rpm Jobs that need front and back machining on main and counter spindle

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What are the spindle ratings of the SPRINT 20|5?

The main spindle is listed with 10,000 rpm, 10.3 ft lb and 3 hp (nominal). The counter spindle is listed with 10,000 rpm, 3.5 ft lb and 2 hp (nominal). Both use integrated spindle motors with direct measuring systems.

02 How many driven tools does the SPRINT 20|5 have?

Out of a total of 23 tool stations, 4 driven tool stations are standard. Up to 6 are possible, the extra 2 being optional driven stations for back-working. The driven tool spindles are rated 6,000 rpm, 1.1 ft lb and 1.2 hp (nominal).

03 Can the SPRINT 20|5 turn long parts as well as short ones?

With the optional SWISSTYPEkit, yes. DMG MORI lists the kit for short and long part turning on one machine. It is not part of the base machine, so it has to be ordered. Maximum workpiece length is 180 mm (7.1 in) and bar capacity 20 mm (0.8 in).

04 What control does the SPRINT 20|5 use?

A FANUC 32i with a 10.4" color display. It has 2 control channels for 5 linear axes and up to 2 C-axes, and up to 2 tools can work simultaneously. A Tool Monitoring System with graphical tool load display is available as an option.

05 How does the SPRINT 20|5 differ from the SPRINT 20|8?

Not in the travel table: the SPRINT 20|8 lists the same 50 mm (2 in) of X, 325 mm (12.8 in) of Y and 60 mm (2.4 in) of Z. The SPRINT 20|5 has 5 linear axes, 23 tool stations and 4 driven stations as standard with up to 6. Set those counts beside the ones on the other model's page when choosing.