Machine Comparison
DMG Mori CLX 450 TC vs DMG Mori CLX 550 TC
DMG Mori vs DMG Mori · Mill-Turn Machines
Summary
The DMG Mori CLX 450 TC and DMG Mori CLX 550 TC are two sizes of the same turn-mill design. Both carry a 12,000 rpm compactMASTER turn-mill spindle and a magazine of 30 tools, with 60 tools as an extra-cost option. The difference is the size of part each one takes.
The DMG Mori CLX 550 TC takes workpieces up to 1,600 mm (63 in) long against 1,100 mm (43.3 in), bar up to 102 mm (4 in) against 77 mm (3 in), and has 870 mm (34.3 in) of X and 270 mm (10.6 in) of Y against 750 mm (29.5 in) and 200 mm (7.9 in). Its main spindle torque is listed at up to 720 Nm. The DMG Mori CLX 450 TC is listed at up to 254.5 ft lb, and its main spindle runs faster: up to 5,000 rpm against up to 4,000 rpm.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | DMG Mori CLX 450 TC | DMG Mori CLX 550 TC |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 750 mm (29.5 in) | 870 mm (34.3 in) ▲ |
| Y-Axis Travel | 200 mm (7.9 in) | 270 mm (10.6 in) ▲ |
| Z-Axis Travel | 1,100 mm (43.3 in) | 1,600 mm (63 in) ▲ |
| Bar Capacity | 77 mm (3 in) | 102 mm (4 in) ▲ |
| Max Spindle Speed | Up to 5,000 rpm (integrated spindle drives) | Up to 4,000 rpm (integrated spindle drives) |
| Spindle Torque | Up to 254.5 ft lb (integrated spindle drives) | Up to 720 Nm (integrated spindle drives) |
| Live Tool Speed | 12,000 rpm (compactMASTER turn-mill spindle) | 12,000 rpm (compactMASTER turn-mill spindle) |
| Tool Capacity | 30 tools; 60 tools optional | 30 tools; 60 tools optional |
| Max Workpiece Length | 1,100 mm (43.3 in) | 1,600 mm (63 in) ▲ |
Advantages
DMG Mori CLX 450 TC
- Main spindle up to 5,000 rpm against up to 4,000 rpm
- Fits work inside 1,100 mm (43.3 in) of length and 77 mm (3 in) bar where the longer bed would go unused
DMG Mori CLX 550 TC
- Workpieces up to 1,600 mm (63 in) long against 1,100 mm (43.3 in)
- 102 mm (4 in) bar capacity against 77 mm (3 in)
- 870 mm (34.3 in) of X and 270 mm (10.6 in) of Y against 750 mm (29.5 in) and 200 mm (7.9 in)
- Main spindle torque listed at up to 720 Nm, against up to 254.5 ft lb on the DMG Mori CLX 450 TC
Verdict
The milling side is the same on both, so buy on part size. The DMG Mori CLX 550 TC is for long shafts up to 1,600 mm (63 in), bar up to 102 mm (4 in) and heavy turning that uses its 720 Nm main spindle. The DMG Mori CLX 450 TC is for work inside 1,100 mm (43.3 in) and 77 mm (3 in) bar, where its main spindle speed of up to 5,000 rpm helps on smaller diameters.