DMG Mori ALX 2500

Est. $180,000 - $280,000 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 ⌀

460 mm (18.1 in)

max workpiece length

500 mm (19.7 in)

How much does the DMG Mori ALX 2500 cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$180,000 - $280,000

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 2500 is the 10-inch chuck machine of the ALX turning center series, with an 80 mm (3.1 in) bar capacity. It turns workpieces up to 460 mm (18.1 in) in diameter, and the data table gives a maximum workpiece length of 500 mm (19.7 in) with travels of 260 mm (10.2 in) in X, 100 mm (3.9 in) in Y and 575 mm (22.6 in) in Z.

Bar size is the reason to pick it. The ALX 2000 reaches the same 460 mm (18.1 in) workpiece diameter with identical travels, yet stops at 65 mm (2.6 in) bar, and the ALX 1500 at 52 mm (2 in). If the parts come from bar too large for the ALX 2000, this is the size that feeds them through the spindle. The larger chuck takes its share of the length: 500 mm (19.7 in) of workpiece inside 575 mm (22.6 in) of Z.

The lineup is shorter than on the smaller sizes. DMG MORI lists 11 models, in turning, milling, Y-axis and spindle 2 specifications, with distance-between-centers types of 500, 1000 and 2000. Shaft work therefore has two longer beds to choose from, and the table figures should be confirmed for whichever type is quoted.

For contouring with the main spindle as a C-axis, DMG MORI gives a C-axis indexing accuracy of 5 sec. for the turnMASTER spindle, a figure that matters once milled features have to line up around the part. The turnMASTER itself is a direct drive spindle with a built-in motor, made in-house, carried under a 3-year guarantee and sealed with a labyrinth structure against high-pressure coolant. X uses slideways, Y and Z linear motion guides, and X and Z rapid at 30 m/min (1,181.1 ipm). SmartSCALE full closed loop scale feedback is an option.

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	500 mm (19.7 in)
Max Bar Capacity	80 mm (3.1 in)
Spindle Type	DDS (Direct Drive Spindle) turnMASTER
Chuck Size	10-inch chuck
Distance Between Centers	500 / 1000 / 2000 type
Rapid Traverse Rate	30 m/min (1,181.1 ipm), X- and Z-axis
C Axis Indexing Accuracy	5 sec. (C-axis indexing accuracy)
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

80 mm (3.1 in) bar capacity on a 10-inch chuck, above the 65 mm (2.6 in) of the ALX 2000
C-axis indexing accuracy of 5 sec. stated for the turnMASTER spindle
460 mm (18.1 in) maximum workpiece diameter
11 models with distance-between-centers types of 500, 1000 and 2000
turnMASTER direct drive spindle with a 3-year guarantee and a labyrinth seal built for high-pressure coolant
30 m/min (1,181.1 ipm) rapid traverse in X and Z

Limitations

Maximum workpiece length in the data table is 500 mm (19.7 in), against 574 mm (22.6 in) on the ALX 2000
X travel stays at 260 mm (10.2 in), the same as on the smaller ALX 1500, despite the larger chuck
SmartSCALE full closed loop scale feedback is an option
DMG MORI's data for this model states no spindle speed, power or torque

Best For

Bar-fed parts from stock up to 80 mm (3.1 in) Chuck parts on a 10-inch chuck up to 460 mm (18.1 in) in diameter Turned parts with milled features that rely on C-axis indexing Shafts on the 1000 or 2000 distance-between-centers types

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What is the largest bar the ALX 2500 can feed?

80 mm (3.1 in). That is more than either neighbouring size: the ALX 2000 takes 65 mm (2.6 in) and the ALX 1500 takes 52 mm (2 in). The chuck is a 10-inch chuck and the maximum workpiece diameter is 460 mm (18.1 in).

02 How accurate is the C-axis of the ALX 2500?

DMG MORI states a C-axis indexing accuracy of 5 sec. for the turnMASTER spindle and describes it as high-accuracy contouring. It is the figure to look at on the milling and Y-axis specifications, where the spindle has to position the part for driven tools.

03 Which bed lengths does the ALX 2500 come in?

DMG MORI lists distance-between-centers types of 500, 1000 and 2000 and 11 models in total across the turning, milling, Y-axis and spindle 2 specifications. The data table shows a maximum workpiece length of 500 mm (19.7 in) and 575 mm (22.6 in) of Z travel, so check both figures for the longer types.

04 Does the ALX 2500 have more travel than the ALX 2000?

No. Both list 260 mm (10.2 in) in X, 100 mm (3.9 in) in Y and 575 mm (22.6 in) in Z, and both take a 460 mm (18.1 in) workpiece diameter. The ALX 2500 adds bar capacity, 80 mm (3.1 in) against 65 mm (2.6 in), while the ALX 2000 lists the longer workpiece at 574 mm (22.6 in).

05 Are linear scales standard on the ALX 2500?

No. Full closed loop control with scale feedback is offered as the SmartSCALE option for enhanced positioning accuracy. The standard machine uses slideways on the X-axis and linear motion guides on the Y- and Z-axis.