DMG Mori ULTRASONIC 55 MicroDrill
Updated 2026-03-19
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Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
Max Spindle
Max Workpiece ⌀
min hole diameter
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Overview
The DMG Mori ULTRASONIC 55 MicroDrill is a purpose-built VMC for micro-hole drilling in ceramics and glass. Drills holes as small as 0.1 mm with sub-newton force control. 35,000 RPM spindle, 550 x 550 x 510 mm travel, 600 kg table load, 2,400 kg monolithic bed. Siemens SINUMERIK ONE. Pricing from $450,000 to $650,000.
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Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
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| X-Axis Travel | 550 mm (21.7 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 550 mm (21.7 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 510 mm (20.1 in) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 32,000 min⁻¹ |
| Min Hole Diameter | 0.1 mm |
| Drilling Force Control | < 1 N |
| Max Workpiece Diameter | 500 mm (19.7 in) |
| Max Workpiece Height | 400 mm (15.7 in) |
| Max Table Load | 600 kg (1,323 lb) |
| Bed Weight | 2,400 kg monolithic |
| Internal Coolant | Up to 40 bar |
| CNC Control | Siemens SINUMERIK ONE |
| 550 Mm | 21.7 in. |
| 510 Mm | 20.1 in. |
| 500 Mm | 19.7 in. |
| 400 Mm | 15.7 in. |
| 600 Kg | 1322.8 lbs. |
| Ultrasonic Machining Of Advanced Materials For The Semiconductor Industry | Micro Drilling with ULTRASONIC 55 MicroDrill by DMG MORI |
| Ultrasonic | aluminum oxide, tungsten |
| Min Tool Diameter | ø 0.1 mm |
Specifications sourced from us.dmgmori.com — verified 2026-03-28
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Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Sub-1N force control for crack-free micro-holes
- Automatic core ejector
- 2,400 kg monolithic bed
- 40-bar coolant system
- Tool wear monitoring
- 600 kg table load
Limitations
- Starting at $450K
- 3-axis only
- 35K RPM below ULTRASONIC 20
- Micro-drill tooling costs
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Best For
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Too much force causes cracking. This uses ultrasonic with sub-1N control.
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Technical ceramics, glass, sapphire, PZT, CMCs.
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0.1 mm diameter, 10:1-20:1 aspect ratios.
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No. Rigid table for stability.
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