Machine Comparison
DMG Mori CLX 350 vs DMG Mori CLX 450
DMG Mori vs DMG Mori · CNC Lathes
Summary
The DMG Mori CLX 350 and DMG Mori CLX 450 are two sizes of the same lathe line, each listed with a second spindle running up to 5,000 rpm. The DMG Mori CLX 450 is larger in every travel and takes thicker bar; the DMG Mori CLX 350 has the higher main spindle speed and takes less floor.
The DMG Mori CLX 450 handles workpieces up to 800 mm (31.5 in) long against 530 mm (20.9 in), with 120 mm (4.7 in) of Y against 80 mm (3.1 in) and 80 mm (3.1 in) bar against 65 mm (2.6 in). Its main spindle is rated 34.2 hp against 22.1 hp, both at a 40 percent duty cycle. The DMG Mori CLX 350 answers with up to 5,000 rpm at the main spindle against up to 4,000 rpm, and a 53.8 ft2 footprint against 72.1 ft2.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | DMG Mori CLX 350 | DMG Mori CLX 450 |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 242.5 mm (9.5 in) | 276 mm (10.9 in) ▲ |
| Y-Axis Travel | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 120 mm (4.7 in) ▲ |
| Z-Axis Travel | 540 mm (21.3 in) | 830 mm (32.7 in) ▲ |
| Bar Capacity | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 80 mm (3.1 in) ▲ |
| Max Spindle Speed | up to 5,000 rpm (main spindle) | up to 4,000 rpm (main spindle) |
| Spindle Power | 22.1 hp (40% DC) | 34.2 hp (40% DC) ▲ |
| Sub-Spindle Speed | up to 5,000 rpm (integrated motor spindle ISM 36) | up to 5,000 rpm (counter spindle with integrated spindle motor) |
| Max Workpiece Length | 530 mm (20.9 in) | 800 mm (31.5 in) ▲ |
| Floor Space | 53.8 ft2 | 72.1 ft2 |
Advantages
DMG Mori CLX 350
- Main spindle up to 5,000 rpm against up to 4,000 rpm
- Smaller footprint: 53.8 ft2 against 72.1 ft2
DMG Mori CLX 450
- Workpieces up to 800 mm (31.5 in) long against 530 mm (20.9 in)
- 80 mm (3.1 in) bar capacity against 65 mm (2.6 in)
- 120 mm (4.7 in) of Y travel against 80 mm (3.1 in)
- 34.2 hp main spindle against 22.1 hp, both at a 40 percent duty cycle
Verdict
Part size decides. Choose the DMG Mori CLX 450 for shafts beyond 530 mm (20.9 in), bar above 65 mm (2.6 in), or heavier cuts that use its 34.2 hp spindle. Choose the DMG Mori CLX 350 when the work fits inside 530 mm (20.9 in) and 65 mm (2.6 in) bar: it reaches up to 5,000 rpm at the main spindle and needs 53.8 ft2 of floor against 72.1 ft2.