DMG Mori ALX 2000
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Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
Rapid Traverse
Max Workpiece ⌀
max workpiece length
How much does the DMG Mori ALX 2000 cost?
Estimated price range
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 2000 sits between the ALX 1500 and the ALX 2500 in the ALX turning center series: an 8-inch chuck machine with a 65 mm (2.6 in) bar capacity and a maximum workpiece diameter of 460 mm (18.1 in). The data table lists 260 mm (10.2 in) of X travel, 100 mm (3.9 in) of Y and 575 mm (22.6 in) of Z, with a maximum workpiece length of 574 mm (22.6 in).
Read the length figure with care. A workpiece of 574 mm (22.6 in) uses practically all of the 575 mm (22.6 in) Z travel, so a part near the limit leaves the turret no room to clear the end of the work. Long shafts are better placed on one of the longer beds. DMG MORI builds the ALX 2000 in distance-between-centers types of 300, 500, 1000 and 2000, and counts 13 models once the turning, milling, Y-axis and spindle 2 specifications are included.
Compared with its neighbours the difference is capacity alone. The ALX 1500 shares the X, Y and Z travels and takes 52 mm (2 in) bar with a 440 mm (17.3 in) workpiece diameter. The ALX 2500 moves up to 80 mm (3.1 in) bar on the same 460 mm (18.1 in) diameter. The NLX 2000 has the same 260 mm (10.2 in) X and 100 mm (3.9 in) Y, with 590 mm (23.2 in) of Z.
On the mechanical side, the spindle is the in-house turnMASTER, a direct drive unit with a built-in motor and a 3-year guarantee, sealed by a labyrinth that DMG MORI enhanced for high-pressure coolant. Guideways are mixed on purpose: slideways on X, where the cutting load of turning lands and damping helps, and linear motion guides on Y and Z for positioning. Rapids in X and Z are 30 m/min (1,181.1 ipm). Direct scale feedback, sold as SmartSCALE, is an extra.
For floor planning, DMG MORI states that the ALX 2000 | 300 in turning specification has a 2.7 m² (29.1 ft²) footprint and goes into the installation area of an existing CL2000.
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 | 460 mm (18.1 in) |
| Max Workpiece Length | 574 mm (22.6 in) |
| Max Bar Capacity | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Spindle Type | DDS (Direct Drive Spindle) turnMASTER |
| Chuck Size | 8-inch chuck |
| Distance Between Centers | 300 / 500 / 1000 / 2000 type |
| Floor Space Required | 2.7 m2 (29.1 ft2) for the ALX 2000 | 300 turning specification |
| 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
- 65 mm (2.6 in) bar capacity with a 460 mm (18.1 in) maximum workpiece diameter on an 8-inch chuck
- 13 models, covering turning, milling, Y-axis and spindle 2 specifications in distance-between-centers types from 300 to 2000
- The ALX 2000 | 300 turning specification has a 2.7 m² (29.1 ft²) footprint and fits an existing CL2000 installation area
- In-house turnMASTER direct drive spindle with a 3-year guarantee
- 30 m/min (1,181.1 ipm) rapid traverse in X and Z
Limitations
- The listed 574 mm (22.6 in) workpiece length takes up nearly the whole 575 mm (22.6 in) Z travel
- Bar capacity is 65 mm (2.6 in); bar up to 80 mm (3.1 in) needs the ALX 2500
- SmartSCALE scale feedback is an option
- No spindle speed, power or torque is stated in DMG MORI's data for this model
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
65 mm (2.6 in). That places it between the ALX 1500 at 52 mm (2 in) and the ALX 2500 at 80 mm (3.1 in). The chuck is an 8-inch chuck and the maximum workpiece diameter is 460 mm (18.1 in), so parts larger than the bar bore are loaded as blanks.
02
The data table gives a maximum workpiece length of 574 mm (22.6 in) on 575 mm (22.6 in) of Z travel. DMG MORI also lists distance-between-centers types of 300, 500, 1000 and 2000, so longer and shorter beds exist. Ask for the workpiece length and Z travel of the specific type.
03
DMG MORI counts 13 models. They are combinations of the turning, milling, Y-axis and spindle 2 specifications with the four distance-between-centers types. Y travel of 100 mm (3.9 in) is a feature of the Y-axis specification, and a second spindle only comes with the spindle 2 specification.
04
Both kinds. The X-axis runs on slideways, which DMG MORI chose for higher damping performance. The Y- and Z-axis use linear motion guides for positioning accuracy. Full closed loop control with scale feedback, called SmartSCALE, can be added as an option.
05
In capacity, yes. The ALX 1500 has the same 260 mm (10.2 in) X travel and 575 mm (22.6 in) Z travel, but takes 52 mm (2 in) bar and a 440 mm (17.3 in) workpiece diameter. The ALX 2000 takes 65 mm (2.6 in) bar and 460 mm (18.1 in).
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