DMG MORI Sets New Benchmark in 5-Axis Horizontal Machining

In sectors such as die & mold manufacturing, aerospace, and general mechanical engineering, horizontal machining centers are valued for their stability, chip evacuation, and process reliability. With the second generation of its 5-axis horizontal platform, DMG MORI is extending this concept to meet current requirements for integrated, automated, and digitally supported production. The new machine is being presented at the DMG MORI Open House in Pfronten and is positioned as a core element of the company’s Machining Transformation (MX) strategy.

Horizontal machine architecture for sustained accuracy
The machine is built around a rigid cast-iron bed with three-point support and triple guideways in the X-axis, forming the basis for stable heavy-duty machining. A thermosymmetrical structure combined with comprehensive cooling measures enables continuous positioning accuracy of up to 5 µm in standard configuration. The moving-column design keeps moving masses low, allowing accelerations of up to 8.5 m/s² while maintaining dimensional stability over long production cycles.

The horizontal layout supports efficient chip evacuation and thermal management, which is particularly relevant for deep-hole drilling, complex 5-axis geometries, and machining on tall clamping towers. A multifunctional table interface supplies electric power, hydraulics, and pneumatics, enabling the use of intelligent clamping systems and sensor-based fixtures. This extends the classic machine table into a digitally connected process element.




Integrated processes for economical production
For manufacturers seeking to consolidate operations, the double-sided swivel rotary table accommodates components up to Ø 840 × 770 mm and 600 kg and supports up to five integrated processes: milling, turning, grinding, measuring, and gear cutting. Tool capacity is designed for complex part families, with a magazine holding up to 453 tools, each up to 650 mm long and 22 kg in weight.

Spindle options cover both high-speed and high-torque applications, ranging up to 30,000 rpm or 288 Nm with HSK-A 100 interfaces. This flexibility allows the same platform to be used for finishing operations as well as demanding roughing tasks.

Digital connectivity and automation readiness
End-to-end digital integration is enabled through the CELOS X control platform, available with Siemens or Heidenhain controls. App-based operation, combined with proprietary machining cycles, simplifies setup and monitoring while supporting data-driven optimization of production processes.

To maximize machine utilization, particularly in unattended operation, DMG MORI offers modular automation options ranging from pallet handling cells to linear pallet pool systems. The machine’s compact width of 2.6 m facilitates integration into automated lines and supports operation with autonomous mobile robots for fully autonomous shop-floor concepts. Together with reduced moving masses and energy-saving operating modes, this supports efficient and sustainable manufacturing.

By combining horizontal machine design, multi-process integration, digital connectivity, and scalable automation, DMG MORI positions this second-generation platform as a response to current demands for productivity, precision, and resource-efficient production.

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