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DMG MORI DMU 75 monoBLOCK · Richmond, BC

Five sides. One clamping.

True simultaneous 5-axis machining, the kind of capability most local shops send away for. Complex parts, undercuts, compound angles and freeform surfaces, cut in one setup and held to ±0.005″.

Quote a 5-axis part What it can do

Both rotary axes at once: the cradle tilts (B) while the table turns (C). This is how blades and freeform surfaces get cut.

In the shop · Richmond, BC

Most shops need four setups. We need one. Every time a part is unclamped and flipped, a little accuracy and a lot of time go with it. The DMU 75 tilts and turns the part to the tool, so every feature is cut from the same zero.

5-axisSimultaneous
840 × 500Table, mm
±0.005″Standard tolerance
1 setupInstead of 4 or 5
Why it matters

The same part, two ways.

A block with features on five sides. On a 3-axis machine it is clamped, cut, unclamped and flipped again and again. On ours it is clamped once.

A 3-axis shop

5 setups.

  1. Setup 1Top face
  2. Setup 2Flip: front
  3. Setup 3Flip: side
  4. Setup 4Flip: back
  5. Setup 5Flip: other side
Error stack-upEvery re-clamp adds a little
  • 5× fixtures + zeroing
  • 5× handling
  • Features line up only as well as each re-clamp
Our DMU 75

1 setup.

  1. Setup 1All five faces
Error stack-upOne zero for every feature
  • 1× fixture + zeroing
  • 1× handling
  • Every feature measured from the same datum
What five axes unlock

Parts other machines can't reach.

Two extra axes don't just save setups. They open up shapes that are slow, risky or impossible on a 3-axis machine.

Undercuts + back sides

Dovetails, back chamfers and features under an overhang, cut with the tool tipped in instead of a second setup.

Compound angles

Faces and holes on two angles at once, square to their own face, not to the vise.

Five faces, one clamping

Manifolds, housings and blocks drilled and milled on five sides with no flip, so every feature lines up.

Impellers + freeform

True simultaneous motion: blades, ports, molds and sculpted surfaces with the tool following the curve.

Deep pockets, short tools

Tilting the part lets a short, stiff tool reach deep walls. Less chatter, better finish, tighter walls.

Mill-turn

Round parts turned and milled in the same clamping: shafts with flats, flanges with bolt circles, rings with ports.

Weldments machined true

Frames come off our weld table and onto the DMU, so faces, bores and mounts end up flat and in line after the heat.

Fixtures + jigs

Locating plates, nests and inspection fixtures made in one go, so the datums stay where the drawing says.

Who it's for

From aerospace to the shop floor.

The DMU 75 is the same class of machine aerospace and medical suppliers run. Here is where its parts end up.

01Aerospace

Pocketed brackets and ribs, thin-wall housings, fittings, manifolds and compound-angle mounts: the classic 5-axis work. Lightweighting means cutting most of the block away while holding the walls, and that is where one clamping pays off.

  • 7075 and 6061 aluminum, 17-4 stainless, titanium
  • Material certs and inspection reports on request
  • Prototypes, qualification parts and short runs
02Robotics + automationEnd effectors, grippers, gearbox housings, sensor mountsLight, stiff parts with features on every side.
03Medical + labDevice housings, instrument parts, test fixturesClean finishes and tight bores on small, complex parts.
04Energy + cleantechBattery tooling, manifolds, enclosures, roll hardwarePrototype to pilot line, revisions in days.
05Marine + ocean techCorrosion-proof housings, brackets, stainless fittings316 and anodized aluminum, sealed faces held flat.
06Semiconductor + electronicsHeat sinks, chassis, vacuum and test fixturesThin walls, flat faces, lots of tapped holes.
07Motorsport + off-roadBillet uprights, brackets, adapters, one-off sparesStrong, light parts cut from solid, in small runs.
08Tooling + moldsMold inserts, electrodes, forming dies, gaugesSculpted surfaces and steep walls in tool steel.
09Machine buildersFrames, plates, spindle mounts, replacement partsWe build machines too, so we read the drawing like you do.
Materials

Metal, mostly. Plastic too.

From soft aluminum to tool steel and titanium. Tell us the grade; if it's unusual we'll source it.

Aluminum6061, 7075, MIC-6 plate
Stainless303, 304, 316, 17-4
Steel1018, A36, 4140
Tool steelA2, D2, O1
TitaniumGrade 2 + 5, ask us
Brass + bronze360 brass, bearing bronze
CopperBus bars, electrodes, heat sinks
PlasticsDelrin, PEEK, UHMW, nylon, PC
DMG MORI DMU 75 monoBLOCK 5-axis CNC machining centre at Spark Fabrication in Richmond, BC
How a job runs

From model to part.

  1. 01

    Look

    We read your model or drawing and flag anything that will cost you, before we quote.

  2. 02

    Program

    Toolpaths are programmed and simulated on screen, so the first cut is the right cut.

  3. 03

    Clamp + zero

    One fixture, one zero. The machine tilts the part to the tool, not the other way round.

  4. 04

    Cut

    Roughing, finishing and every face in one run, unattended where it's safe to.

  5. 05

    Check + ship

    Parts are measured against your drawing, deburred and packed. Inspection report on request.

Good to know

Questions we get.

More on CNC machining and the FAQ page.

What tolerances can you hold?

±0.005″ as standard, tighter on suitable features. Tell us which features are critical and we'll confirm for your material and geometry.

How big a part fits?

The table is 840 × 500 mm. Parts close to that size, or heavier ones, are worth a quick call so we can check the reach on all five sides.

Do you make aerospace parts?

We machine the kind of parts aerospace work needs: pocketed brackets, thin-wall housings, fittings and compound-angle mounts in 7075, 17-4 and titanium. Tell us the standard and paperwork your program needs (material certs, inspection reports) and we'll say straight up whether it's a fit.

What's the difference between 3+2 and full 5-axis?

3+2 tilts the part to a fixed angle and then cuts like a 3-axis machine, ideal for angled faces and holes. Full 5-axis moves all five axes at once, for blades, ports and sculpted surfaces. The DMU 75 does both.

What files should I send?

STEP or Parasolid for 3D, plus a PDF drawing with tolerances and finish. A sketch, a photo or the worn-out old part also works: we reverse-engineer.

One part or a thousand?

Both. 5-axis shines on one-offs and short runs because there is only one setup to make. For volume we'll suggest the fastest way, including fixtures that hold several parts.

Get a quote

A part that needs five sides?

Send a STEP and a drawing, or just the old part. A real person reads it and replies within 24 to 48 hours with a price, a date or a couple of questions.

Start a quote Call 778-893-1515
142–11566 Eburne Way, Richmond, BC V6V 2G7