DMG Mori CLX 450

Est. $150,000 - $225,000 Specs verified 2026-10-02 · dmgmori.com Updated 2026-10-02

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Key Specifications

X Travel

276 mm (10.9 in)

Y Travel

120 mm (4.7 in)

Z Travel

830 mm (32.7 in)

Max Spindle

up to 4,000 rpm (main spindle)

Spindle Power

34.2 hp (40% DC)

Max Workpiece ⌀

400 mm (15.7 in)

How much does the DMG Mori CLX 450 cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$150,000 - $225,000

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 CLX 450 is a universal lathe with 830 mm (32.7 in) of Z travel for workpieces up to 800 mm (31.5 in) long, and an 80 mm (3.1 in) bar capacity as standard. X travel is 276 mm (10.9 in), Y travel is 120 mm (4.7 in), and DMG MORI gives the footprint as 72.1 ft².

Length and bar bore are what separate it from the CLX 350, which has 540 mm (21.3 in) of Z, 242.5 mm (9.5 in) of X and 80 mm (3.1 in) of Y. Y travel on the CLX 450 is half as much again, stated by DMG MORI as a range of ± 2.4 in, so flats and off-centre features can sit further from the centreline.

The main spindle drive is rated 34.2 hp at 40% DC with a speed of up to 4,000 rpm. DMG MORI's US page does not give a usable torque figure for the main spindle, so ask for the torque curve with the quotation. A counter spindle with an integrated spindle motor provides 6-sided complete machining: up to 5,000 rpm, 18.8 hp and 141.6 lb ft, the last two at 40% DC. A speed limit of 4,000 rpm on the main spindle suits the 80 mm (3.1 in) bar class and chuck work more than small-diameter parts that need high surface speed.

Bar automation is partly optional. The bar capacity is standard, the automation interface for a bar feeder is an option, and the optional part catcher takes parts up to ø3.1 x 7.9 in and 8.8 lb. On a machine that can hold an 800 mm (31.5 in) workpiece, that part catcher length is the real limit for unattended bar work; longer parts need unloading by other means.

Control is either SIEMENS on a 19 in multi-touch panel or FANUC on the 19 in DMG MORI SLIMline panel. The CLX 450 TC is a different machine in travel terms, with 750 mm (29.5 in) in X, 200 mm (7.9 in) in Y and 1,100 mm (43.3 in) in Z.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X-Axis Travel	276 mm (10.9 in)
Y-Axis Travel	120 mm (4.7 in)
Z-Axis Travel	830 mm (32.7 in)
Max Workpiece Diameter	400 mm (15.7 in)
Max Workpiece Length	800 mm (31.5 in)
Max Bar Capacity	80 mm (3.1 in)
Spindle Motor Power	34.2 hp (40% DC)
Max Spindle Speed	up to 4,000 rpm (main spindle)
Sub Spindle Speed	up to 5,000 rpm (counter spindle with integrated spindle motor)
Sub Spindle Power	18.8 hp (40% DC)
Sub Spindle Torque	141.6 lb ft (40% DC)
Part Catcher	Optional, for parts up to ø3.1 x 7.9 in and 8.8 lb
Floor Space Required	72.1 ft2

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

830 mm (32.7 in) of Z travel for workpieces up to 800 mm (31.5 in) long
80 mm (3.1 in) bar capacity as standard
Counter spindle with integrated motor: up to 5,000 rpm, 18.8 hp and 141.6 lb ft (40% DC)
Main spindle drive rated 34.2 hp (40% DC), with a speed of up to 4,000 rpm
120 mm (4.7 in) of Y travel, given by DMG MORI as a range of ± 2.4 in
SIEMENS or FANUC control, each on a 19 in panel

Limitations

The main spindle is limited to 4,000 rpm, which caps surface speed on small bar diameters
DMG MORI's US page gives no usable torque figure for the main spindle
DMG MORI's page shows two different figures for the largest part diameter, so that limit has to be confirmed before ordering
The part catcher is optional and limited to parts of ø3.1 x 7.9 in and 8.8 lb; the bar feeder interface is an option too

Best For

Shafts and long parts up to 800 mm (31.5 in) Bar-fed parts from stock up to 80 mm (3.1 in) 6-sided complete machining with the counter spindle Turned parts with milled features within 120 mm (4.7 in) of Y travel

Frequently Asked Questions

01 How long a workpiece does the CLX 450 take?

Up to 800 mm (31.5 in), on 830 mm (32.7 in) of Z travel. X travel is 276 mm (10.9 in) and Y travel is 120 mm (4.7 in). The CLX 350 by comparison has 540 mm (21.3 in) of Z travel, so the CLX 450 is the size for shafts and longer bar parts.

02 What are the spindle ratings of the CLX 450?

The main spindle drive is rated 34.2 hp at 40% DC, with a speed of up to 4,000 rpm. The counter spindle has an integrated spindle motor and is rated up to 5,000 rpm, 18.8 hp (40% DC) and 141.6 lb ft (40% DC). DMG MORI's US page gives no usable torque figure for the main spindle, so request it.

03 What bar capacity does the CLX 450 have?

80 mm (3.1 in) as standard. The automation interface for a bar feeder is an option, which DMG MORI describes as compatible with most bar feeders. The optional part catcher handles parts up to ø3.1 x 7.9 in with a weight of 8.8 lb.

04 Can the CLX 450 machine a part on all sides?

With the counter spindle, yes. DMG MORI lists 6-sided complete machining due to the counter spindle, which takes the part from the main spindle so the cut-off side can be finished. The Y axis, with a travel range of ± 2.4 in, covers milling on the lateral surface.

05 Which controls are available on the CLX 450?

DMG MORI offers SIEMENS with a 19 in multi-touch control panel, or FANUC with the 19 in DMG MORI SLIMline control panel, the latter listed with 3D simulation for contour verification. The DMG MORI SMARTkey with 8 GB of additional storage is listed as well.