DMG Mori ALX 1500

Est. $130,000 - $200,000 Specs verified 2026-10-02 · dmgmori.com Updated 2026-10-02

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Key Specifications

X Travel

260 mm (10.2 in)

Y Travel

100 mm (3.9 in)

Z Travel

575 mm (22.6 in)

Rapid Traverse

30 m/min (1,181.1 ipm), X- and Z-axis

Max Workpiece ⌀

440 mm (17.3 in)

max workpiece length

536 mm (21.1 in)

How much does the DMG Mori ALX 1500 cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$130,000 - $200,000

Our best estimate for a cnc lathes / turning center in this class — not a quote from DMG Mori. Configuration moves it a long way.

Overview

The DMG MORI ALX 1500 is the 6-inch chuck size of the ALX turning center series, with a maximum workpiece diameter of 440 mm (17.3 in) and a bar capacity of 52 mm (2 in). DMG MORI's data table gives travels of 260 mm (10.2 in) in X, 100 mm (3.9 in) in Y and 575 mm (22.6 in) in Z, and a maximum workpiece length of 536 mm (21.1 in).

Those figures describe one configuration out of many. The ALX 1500 is sold as 12 models, built from turning, milling, Y-axis and spindle 2 specifications and four distance-between-centers types: 300, 500, 1000 and 2000. A Y travel only exists on the Y-axis specification, and one Z travel cannot hold for four bed lengths. Settle the specification and the bed length first, then ask for the travels of that exact machine.

The shortest turning version is the one DMG MORI singles out. The ALX 1500 | 300 in turning specification has a footprint of 2.7 m² (29.1 ft²) and can be placed in the installation area of an existing CL1500 or CL2000, so a worn machine in a cell can be swapped without moving its neighbours. Rapid traverse in X and Z is 30 m/min (1,181.1 ipm), which DMG MORI puts at 25% faster than the CL.

The spindle is the turnMASTER, a direct drive spindle with a built-in motor that DMG MORI makes in-house and covers with a 3-year guarantee. Its labyrinth seal was reworked with frequent use of high-pressure coolant in mind. X runs on slideways for damping, while Y and Z use linear motion guides. SmartSCALE full closed loop scale feedback is an option.

Within the series the travels do not change. The ALX 2000 has the same 260 mm (10.2 in) of X and 575 mm (22.6 in) of Z but takes 65 mm (2.6 in) bar, and the ALX 2500 takes 80 mm (3.1 in).

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X-Axis Travel	260 mm (10.2 in)
Y-Axis Travel	100 mm (3.9 in)
Z-Axis Travel	575 mm (22.6 in)
Max Workpiece Diameter	440 mm (17.3 in)
Max Workpiece Length	536 mm (21.1 in)
Max Bar Capacity	52 mm (2 in)
Spindle Type	DDS (Direct Drive Spindle) turnMASTER
Floor Space Required	2.7 m2 (29.1 ft2) for the ALX 1500 \| 300 turning specification
Chuck Size	6-inch chuck
Distance Between Centers	300 / 500 / 1000 / 2000 type
Rapid Traverse Rate	30 m/min (1,181.1 ipm), X- and Z-axis
Guideways	Slideways on the X-axis; linear motion guides on the Y- and Z-axis

Specifications sourced from dmgmori.com — verified 2026-10-02

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

The ALX 1500 | 300 turning specification has a 2.7 m² (29.1 ft²) footprint and fits an existing CL1500 / CL2000 installation area
Rapid traverse of 30 m/min (1,181.1 ipm) in X and Z, 25% faster than the CL by DMG MORI's figure
turnMASTER direct drive spindle, made in-house, with a 3-year guarantee
12 models: turning, milling, Y-axis and spindle 2 specifications across four distance-between-centers types
Slideways on the X-axis for damping, linear motion guides on Y and Z

Limitations

Bar capacity is 52 mm (2 in); the ALX 2000 takes 65 mm (2.6 in) and the ALX 2500 takes 80 mm (3.1 in)
SmartSCALE full closed loop scale feedback is an option, not part of the base machine
DMG MORI's data for this model gives no spindle speed, power or torque figure
Milling, the Y-axis and spindle 2 depend on the specification ordered and are not on every ALX 1500

Best For

Bar work from stock up to 52 mm (2 in) Chuck parts on a 6-inch chuck Replacing a CL1500 or CL2000 in the same installation area Short-cycle turning where 30 m/min (1,181.1 ipm) rapids cut idle time

Frequently Asked Questions

01 How many versions of the ALX 1500 are there?

DMG MORI lists 12 models. They all use a 6-inch chuck and differ by specification (turning, milling, Y-axis, spindle 2) and by distance between centers, which comes in 300, 500, 1000 and 2000 types. The travels in the data table belong to one of these versions, so confirm them for the one you are quoted.

02 What bar and workpiece sizes does the ALX 1500 take?

The bar capacity is 52 mm (2 in). The maximum workpiece diameter is 440 mm (17.3 in) and the maximum workpiece length in the data table is 536 mm (21.1 in), on 575 mm (22.6 in) of Z travel. Anything above the bar capacity is loaded into the 6-inch chuck as a blank.

03 Will an ALX 1500 fit where a CL lathe stood?

The ALX 1500 | 300 in turning specification will, according to DMG MORI: it has a footprint of 2.7 m² (29.1 ft²) and can be placed in the existing CL1500 / CL2000 installation area. That statement is made for the 300 type in turning specification only, so longer beds and other specifications need their own layout check.

04 What spindle does the ALX 1500 have?

The turnMASTER, a DDS (Direct Drive Spindle) with a built-in motor, manufactured in-house by DMG MORI and covered by a 3-year guarantee. Its labyrinth structure was enhanced for frequent use of high-pressure coolant, to keep coolant out of the spindle. DMG MORI's data for this model does not state speed, power or torque.

05 How does the ALX 1500 differ from the ALX 2000?

In capacity, not in travel. The ALX 2000 has the same travels of 260 mm (10.2 in) in X, 100 mm (3.9 in) in Y and 575 mm (22.6 in) in Z. The ALX 2000 takes 65 mm (2.6 in) bar and a 460 mm (18.1 in) workpiece diameter, against 52 mm (2 in) and 440 mm (17.3 in) on the ALX 1500.