Machine Comparison
DMG Mori ALX 2000 vs DMG Mori CLX 350
DMG Mori vs DMG Mori · CNC Lathes
Summary
The DMG Mori ALX 2000 and the DMG Mori CLX 350 are both CNC lathes from the same maker, and both take 65 mm (2.6 in) bar. The DMG Mori ALX 2000 has slightly longer travels on every axis; the DMG Mori CLX 350 is typically bought for parts finished on the rear face with a sub spindle.
The DMG Mori ALX 2000 lists 260 mm (10.2 in) of X travel against 242.5 mm (9.5 in), 575 mm (22.6 in) of Z against 540 mm (21.3 in), and 100 mm (3.9 in) of Y against 80 mm (3.1 in) where a Y-axis is ordered. It takes workpieces up to 574 mm (22.6 in) long against 530 mm (20.9 in). Floor space is 2.7 m2 (29.1 ft2) for the DMG Mori ALX 2000 | 300 turning specification and 53.8 ft2 for the DMG Mori CLX 350.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | DMG Mori ALX 2000 | DMG Mori CLX 350 |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 260 mm (10.2 in) ▲ | 242.5 mm (9.5 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 100 mm (3.9 in) ▲ | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 575 mm (22.6 in) ▲ | 540 mm (21.3 in) |
| Bar Capacity | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Max Workpiece Length | 574 mm (22.6 in) ▲ | 530 mm (20.9 in) |
| Floor Space | 2.7 m2 (29.1 ft2) for the ALX 2000 | 300 turning specification | 53.8 ft2 |
Advantages
DMG Mori ALX 2000
- 574 mm (22.6 in) maximum workpiece length against 530 mm (20.9 in)
- 100 mm (3.9 in) of Y-axis travel against 80 mm (3.1 in)
- 260 mm (10.2 in) of X and 575 mm (22.6 in) of Z travel against 242.5 mm and 540 mm
DMG Mori CLX 350
- Suited to parts finished on the rear face with the sub spindle
- Suited to turned parts with flats, keyways and cross holes within its 80 mm (3.1 in) of Y travel
Verdict
On published travels the DMG Mori ALX 2000 is ahead in every row that differs, though by small margins: 574 mm against 530 mm of workpiece length and 100 mm against 80 mm of Y travel. Choose it for longer bar and chuck parts. Choose the DMG Mori CLX 350 when the part needs rear-face finishing on a sub spindle, which is the work it is typically bought for. Bar capacity does not separate them at 65 mm (2.6 in).