DMG Mori Mill-Turn / Multi-Tasking Machines

DMG Mori CLX 550 TC

Est. $280,000 - $380,000 Specs verified 2026-10-02 · dmgmori.com Updated 2026-10-02

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Key Specifications

X Travel

870 mm (34.3 in)

Y Travel

270 mm (10.6 in)

Z Travel

1,600 mm (63 in)

Max Spindle

Up to 4,000 rpm (integrated spindle drives)

Tool Capacity

30 tools; 60 tools optional

Max Workpiece ⌀

550 mm (21.7 in)

How much does the DMG Mori CLX 550 TC cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$280,000 - $380,000

Our best estimate for a mill-turn / multi-tasking machine in this class — not a quote from DMG Mori. Configuration moves it a long way.

Overview

At 1,600 mm (63 in) of Z travel and a 550 mm (21.7 in) maximum workpiece diameter, the DMG MORI CLX 550 TC is the long-bed step up from the CLX 450 TC: a B-axis turn-mill center for shafts and larger chuck parts. X travel is 870 mm (34.3 in), Y travel 270 mm (10.6 in), the longest workpiece 1,600 mm (63 in) and bar capacity 102 mm (4 in).

Most of what the bigger frame buys is length. Z travel is about 45% longer than on the CLX 450 TC, which stops at 750 mm (29.5 in) in X, 200 mm (7.9 in) in Y and 1,100 mm (43.3 in) in Z. A part that fills the envelope is close to three times as long as it is wide, so decide how slender shafts will be supported before relying on the full 1,600 mm (63 in).

The two kinds of spindle are sized very differently. The integrated turning spindle drives reach up to 4,000 rpm and 720 Nm, with a C-axis resolving 0.001°, while the compactMASTER turn-mill spindle runs at 12,000 rpm with 90 Nm. With an eighth of the torque at the milling spindle, bulk material is best removed by turning and the B-axis head kept for flats, pockets, cross holes and angled features. That head swivels ±120° at 0.001° resolution and changes its own tools from a magazine of 30, or 60 as an option.

If milling reach across the part matters more than length, look at the CTX gamma 1250 TC: it has 420 mm (16.5 in) of Y travel against 270 mm (10.6 in) here, on 800 mm (31.5 in) of X and 1,300 mm (51.2 in) of Z.

A counter spindle is optional and belongs to the COMPLETE easy package; BASIC is the base equipment and COMPLETE plus adds more tools and technology options. Loading can be automated with Robo2Go Turning for up to 35 kg, Robo2Go Max for up to 210 kg, or a bar loader with a pick-up device.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X-Axis Travel	870 mm (34.3 in)
Y-Axis Travel	270 mm (10.6 in)
Z-Axis Travel	1,600 mm (63 in)
Max Workpiece Diameter	550 mm (21.7 in)
Max Workpiece Length	1,600 mm (63 in)
Max Bar Capacity	102 mm (4 in)
B Axis Swivel	±120°, 0.001° resolution
Max Spindle Speed	Up to 4,000 rpm (integrated spindle drives)
Spindle Torque	Up to 720 Nm (integrated spindle drives)
C Axis Resolution	0.001° (integrated C-axis)
Milling Spindle Speed	12,000 rpm (compactMASTER turn-mill spindle)
Milling Spindle Torque	90 Nm (compactMASTER turn-mill spindle)
Tool Capacity	30 tools; 60 tools optional

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Workpieces up to 550 mm (21.7 in) in diameter and 1,600 mm (63 in) long in one B-axis machine
Integrated spindle drives up to 4,000 rpm and 720 Nm, with a C-axis at 0.001° for positioning milled features
compactMASTER turn-mill spindle with 12,000 rpm and 90 Nm on a B-axis swivelling ±120°
102 mm (4 in) bar capacity, with a bar loader and pick-up device among the listed automation
Robot loading in two sizes: Robo2Go Turning up to 35 kg and Robo2Go Max up to 210 kg

Limitations

270 mm (10.6 in) of Y travel is modest for a 550 mm (21.7 in) part; the CTX gamma 1250 TC has 420 mm (16.5 in)
The milling spindle's 90 Nm is an eighth of the 720 Nm turning torque, so it is a feature-milling spindle and not a roughing one
The counter spindle is optional, and so is the 60-tool magazine over the standard 30
Turning spindle drives top out at 4,000 rpm, which limits surface speed on small-diameter bar work

Best For

Shafts up to 1,600 mm (63 in) long that need milled flats, keyways and cross holes Chuck work up to 550 mm (21.7 in) in diameter with drilling and milling in the same setup Bar-fed parts up to 102 mm (4 in) removed through a pick-up device Robot-loaded batches with part weights up to 210 kg

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What are the travels and workpiece limits of the CLX 550 TC?

X travel is 870 mm (34.3 in), Y travel 270 mm (10.6 in) and Z travel 1,600 mm (63 in). The largest workpiece is 550 mm (21.7 in) in diameter and 1,600 mm (63 in) long, and the spindle passes bar up to 102 mm (4 in).

02 How much bigger is the CLX 550 TC than the CLX 450 TC?

The CLX 450 TC travels 750 mm (29.5 in) in X, 200 mm (7.9 in) in Y and 1,100 mm (43.3 in) in Z. The CLX 550 TC extends those to 870 mm (34.3 in), 270 mm (10.6 in) and 1,600 mm (63 in), so the main gain is in part length.

03 What torque do the spindles of the CLX 550 TC have?

DMG MORI states integrated spindle drives of up to 4,000 rpm and 720 Nm for turning, and 12,000 rpm with 90 Nm for the compactMASTER turn-mill spindle. Both the C-axis and the B-axis resolve 0.001°.

04 Which options does DMG MORI list for loading and unloading?

Three: Robo2Go Turning for up to 35 kg, Robo2Go Max for up to 210 kg load capacity, and a bar loader with a pick-up device. Sister tools held in the magazine let a duplicate replace a worn tool during an unattended run.

05 Does the CLX 550 TC come with a counter spindle?

Not in the base machine. The counter spindle is optional; DMG MORI's COMPLETE easy package includes it together with further options, while BASIC is the base equipment and COMPLETE plus adds more tools and technology options. With it, parts can be machined on all six sides.