Machine Comparison
DMG Mori CTX 2500 vs DMG Mori CTX 350
DMG Mori vs DMG Mori · CNC Lathes
Summary
The DMG Mori CTX 2500 and the DMG Mori CTX 350 are both turning centers with a 100 mm (3.9 in) Y axis and near-equal X travel, 260 mm (10.2 in) against 250 mm (9.8 in). The CTX 2500 is the larger machine for longer parts and bigger bar; the CTX 350 is the faster-spinning one.
The CTX 2500 comes in two lengths: Z travel is 795 mm (31.3 in) on the Type 700 or 1,345 mm (53 in) on the Type 1250, against 550 mm (21.7 in), and workpiece length is 734 mm (28.9 in) or 1,284 mm (50.6 in) against 540 mm (21.3 in). Bar capacity is 102 mm (4 in) against 65 mm (2.6 in). The CTX 350 main spindle reaches 5,500 rpm against 4,000 rpm as standard. Both counter spindles are extra-cost options.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | DMG Mori CTX 2500 | DMG Mori CTX 350 |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 260 mm (10.2 in) ▲ | 250 mm (9.8 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 795 mm (31.3 in) [Type 700] / 1,345 mm (53 in) [Type 1250] ▲ | 550 mm (21.7 in) |
| Bar Capacity | 102 mm (4 in) ▲ | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 4,000 rpm (standard); 3,500 rpm (optional spindle) | 5,500 rpm (main spindle ISM65) ▲ |
| Sub-Spindle Speed | Up to 5,000 rpm (optional counter spindle) | 6,000 rpm (optional counter spindle ISM 50) |
| Max Workpiece Length | 734 mm (28.9 in) [Type 700] / 1,284 mm (50.6 in) [Type 1250] ▲ | 540 mm (21.3 in) |
Advantages
DMG Mori CTX 2500
- 102 mm (4 in) bar capacity against 65 mm (2.6 in)
- Workpieces up to 734 mm (28.9 in) on the Type 700 or 1,284 mm (50.6 in) on the Type 1250, against 540 mm (21.3 in)
- Z travel of 795 mm (31.3 in) or 1,345 mm (53 in) against 550 mm (21.7 in)
DMG Mori CTX 350
- 5,500 rpm main spindle against 4,000 rpm standard on the CTX 2500
- Suited to bar work up to 65 mm (2.6 in) and to automated cells
Verdict
Choose by part length, bar size and spindle speed. The DMG Mori CTX 2500 is for shafts and chuck parts that need up to 1,284 mm (50.6 in) of length on the Type 1250, or bar stock up to 102 mm (4 in). The DMG Mori CTX 350 is for smaller bar work up to 65 mm (2.6 in) and parts up to 540 mm (21.3 in) long, where its 5,500 rpm main spindle gives higher surface speed on small diameters.