Machine Comparison
DMG Mori CTX gamma 1250 TC vs DMG Mori CTX gamma 3000 TC
DMG Mori vs DMG Mori · Mill-Turn Machines
Summary
The DMG Mori CTX gamma 1250 TC and the DMG Mori CTX gamma 3000 TC are two bed lengths of the same turn-mill machine. They share 800 mm (31.5 in) of X travel, 420 mm (16.5 in) of Y travel, a 127 mm (5 in) bar capacity, a 12,000 rpm compactMASTER milling spindle with a 20,000 rpm high-speed version, and a 36-fold disc magazine with up to 180 stations in the optional chain magazine.
The only difference in the table is length. The CTX gamma 3000 TC has 3,050 mm (120.1 in) of Z travel against 1,300 mm (51.2 in) and takes workpieces up to 3,000 mm (118.1 in) long against 1,250 mm (49.2 in).
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | DMG Mori CTX gamma 1250 TC | DMG Mori CTX gamma 3000 TC |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 800 mm (31.5 in) | 800 mm (31.5 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 420 mm (16.5 in) | 420 mm (16.5 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 1,300 mm (51.2 in) | 3,050 mm (120.1 in) ▲ |
| Bar Capacity | 127 mm (5 in) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| Live Tool Speed | 12,000 rpm (compactMASTER); 20,000 rpm as high-speed version | 12,000 rpm (compactMASTER); 20,000 rpm as high-speed version |
| Tool Capacity | 36-fold disc magazine as standard; max. 180 stations in the optional chain magazine | 36-fold disc magazine as standard; max. 180 stations in the optional chain magazine |
| Max Workpiece Length | 1,250 mm (49.2 in) | 3,000 mm (118.1 in) ▲ |
Advantages
DMG Mori CTX gamma 1250 TC
- Same X and Y travel, bar capacity and milling spindle in the shorter machine
- Suited to short, large-diameter parts such as flanges, housings and discs up to 1,250 mm (49.2 in) long
DMG Mori CTX gamma 3000 TC
- 3,050 mm (120.1 in) of Z travel against 1,300 mm (51.2 in)
- Workpieces up to 3,000 mm (118.1 in) long against 1,250 mm (49.2 in)
- Suited to long shafts, spindles and rolls with features along their full length
Verdict
Part length decides this one. Choose the DMG Mori CTX gamma 1250 TC for flanges, housings, discs and other short, large-diameter parts up to 1,250 mm (49.2 in) long; it offers the same X and Y travel, bar capacity and milling spindle in the shorter machine. Choose the DMG Mori CTX gamma 3000 TC for long shafts, spindles and rolls up to 3,000 mm (118.1 in), where the 3,050 mm (120.1 in) Z travel allows milling along the full length.