DMG Mori to launch five new machines at in-house exhibition

At its next in-house exhibition, to be held in Pfronten, Germany from 10-21 February 2025, machine tool manufacturer DMG Mori will launch five innovative production platforms under its Machining Transformation (MX) strategy, which is aimed at revolutionising the manufacturing industry by harnessing the latest technological advancements. It was 30 years ago that the doors of the Group’s largest European production site were first opened to customers, suppliers and other trade visitors.

The DMU 60 eVo 2nd generation five-axis machining centre, with its proprietary table kinematics and proven machine concept, has been developed further to meet increasing demands for precision, dynamics and flexibility. The machine, which will make its world premiere at the exhibition, integrates several manufacturing processes including mill-turn machining, gear hobbing using the gearSKIVING technology cycle, and grinding.

The multi-functional machining solution can be flexibly adapted to suit a range of industrial applications. Intelligent automation solutions optimise machine usage around the clock, if required. Modern control options are a Sinumerik One or Heidenhain TNC 7, coupled with DMG Mori’s intuitive CELOS X interface with app-based functionalities.

New also will be the Ultransonic 20 linear 3rd generation five-axis machine featuring ultrasonic-supported milling and optional grinding. It is especially well suited to processing materials such as glass, ceramics, and composites for the semiconductor industry. Experience gained from the installation of 600 predecessor models has allowed the manufacturer to raise positioning accuracy to 2µm in the linear axes and 2sec of arc in the rotary swivelling axis.

The machining centre is the manufacturer’s most accurate simultaneous five-axis model. Superimposition of tool rotation with ultrasonic amplitudes of up to 15µm reduces process forces by 50% and enables higher feed rates, improved surface finish and longer tool life.

A variety of applications
Based on the proven design of the robust, three-axis DMV vertical milling machines, DMG Mori has developed the DMX 60 U and DMX 80 U production centres for five-sided machining of complex workpieces weighing up to 300 and 350kg respectively. With travels of 600 x 600 x 510mm for the DMX 60 U and 800 x 600 x 510mm for the larger model, the new machining centres cover a variety of applications, particularly in the die and mould sector.

The monolithic, cast machine bed incorporates wide roller guideways, endowing the machine with 45 percent greater rigidity compared to the predecessor series and enabling dynamic machining with rapid traverse rates of up to 42m/min. Comprehensive temperature compensation ensures thermal stability and hence consistently precise machining. Linear scales and direct drives in the X and Y axes guarantee high positioning accuracy. The CELOS X app-based control, energy-efficient operation and numerous automation options are further features.

A sixth generation addition to the CTX universal turning machine series will be another launch at the show. In a footprint of just 11.7m², the CTX 750|1250 is capable of machining workpieces up to 700mm in diameter x 1,290mm long.

Twin-opposed spindles, an optional Y-axis with ±85mm of travel and 6,000rev/min driven tools ensure productive, six-sided machining of demanding geometries in a single set-up. The rigid machine construction, linear guideways up to 55mm wide, integrated cooling and linear scales from Magnescale guarantee positioning accuracies of 6µm and 12sec of arc.