Machine Comparison
DMG Mori CLX 550 TC vs DMG Mori CTX beta 1250 TC 4A
DMG Mori vs DMG Mori · Mill-Turn Machines
Summary
The DMG Mori CLX 550 TC and DMG Mori CTX beta 1250 TC 4A are both turn-mill machines with a 12,000 rpm compactMASTER spindle and a 102 mm (4 in) bar capacity. They differ in size and in how they cut: the DMG Mori CTX beta 1250 TC 4A adds a second tool carrier, a turret with 12 or 16 driven stations, that works at the same time as the B-axis spindle.
The DMG Mori CLX 550 TC is the larger machine: 870 mm (34.3 in) of X and 270 mm (10.6 in) of Y against 490 mm (19.3 in) and 200 mm (7.9 in). It takes workpieces up to 1,600 mm (63 in) long against 1,185 mm (46.7 in), and its magazine holds 30 tools, or 60 tools as an extra-cost option. The DMG Mori CTX beta 1250 TC 4A is also offered as a 20,000 rpm high-speed version.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | DMG Mori CLX 550 TC | DMG Mori CTX beta 1250 TC 4A |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 870 mm (34.3 in) ▲ | 490 mm (19.3 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 270 mm (10.6 in) ▲ | 200 mm (7.9 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 1,600 mm (63 in) ▲ | 1,200 mm (47.2 in) |
| Bar Capacity | 102 mm (4 in) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Live Tool Speed | 12,000 rpm (compactMASTER turn-mill spindle) | 12,000 rpm (compactMASTER); 20,000 rpm as high-speed version |
| Tool Capacity | 30 tools; 60 tools optional | 12 or 16 driven stations (VDI40 / VDI30), second tool carrier |
| Max Workpiece Length | 1,600 mm (63 in) ▲ | 1,185 mm (46.7 in) |
Advantages
DMG Mori CLX 550 TC
- Workpieces up to 1,600 mm (63 in) long against 1,185 mm (46.7 in)
- 870 mm (34.3 in) of X travel against 490 mm (19.3 in)
- 270 mm (10.6 in) of Y travel against 200 mm (7.9 in)
DMG Mori CTX beta 1250 TC 4A
- Second tool carrier with 12 or 16 driven stations, cutting at the same time as the turn-mill spindle
- Turn-mill spindle offered as a 20,000 rpm high-speed version, against 12,000 rpm
- Suited to series production of bar-fed parts with automatic workpiece pickup
Verdict
Choose the DMG Mori CLX 550 TC for the largest parts: shafts up to 1,600 mm (63 in) and chuck work that needs 870 mm (34.3 in) of X and 270 mm (10.6 in) of Y. Choose the DMG Mori CTX beta 1250 TC 4A for series production of parts within 1,185 mm (46.7 in), where a second tool carrier cutting alongside the turn-mill spindle suits volume work. Bar capacity is 102 mm (4 in) on both.