DMG Mori Mill-Turn / Multi-Tasking Machines

DMG Mori CTX beta 450 TC

Est. $350,000 - $500,000 Specs verified 2026-10-02 · dmgmori.com Updated 2026-10-02

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Key Specifications

X Travel

750 mm (29.5 in)

Y Travel

250 mm (9.8 in)

Z Travel

1,100 mm (43.3 in)

Max Spindle

Up to 5,000 rpm (left and right spindle)

Tool Capacity

60 pockets as standard; up to 200 pockets

Rapid Traverse

Up to 50 m/min

How much does the DMG Mori CTX beta 450 TC cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$350,000 - $500,000

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

The DMG MORI CTX beta 450 TC is a compact B-axis turn-mill center for workpieces up to 500 mm (19.7 in) in diameter and 1,100 mm (43.3 in) long, on a footprint DMG MORI gives as 10 m². Its travels are 750 mm (29.5 in) in X, 250 mm (9.8 in) in Y and 1,100 mm (43.3 in) in Z, and bar capacity is 76 or 102 mm.

What sets it apart is how much is standard. The compactMASTER turning and milling spindle runs at 15,000 rpm with 120 Nm as standard, with 20,000 rpm optional, and 5-axis simultaneous machining is standard too. The left and right spindles are rated alike, at up to 5,000 rpm and a maximum of 36 kW and 720 Nm, so a part can be roughed on either side and the machining strategy is not dictated by a weaker second spindle.

The tool magazine has 60 pockets as standard and can grow to 200, for tools up to 140 × 400 mm, and tools can be loaded while the machine is producing. Rapid traverse reaches up to 50 m/min. DMG MORI also lists grinding with an integrated acoustic emission sensor, gearing and measurement alongside turning and milling, which is relevant if a part currently leaves the machine for a grinding or gear-cutting operation.

Control is Sinumerik ONE with CELOS. For automation the Highlights name a workpiece unloading unit for parts up to 30 kg, an integrated gantry loader for workpieces up to 2 x 15 kg, and Robo2Go for small and medium batches.

Against the CLX 450 TC, which has the same 750 mm (29.5 in) X and 1,100 mm (43.3 in) Z travels, this machine adds Y travel: 250 mm (9.8 in) against 200 mm (7.9 in). The CTX gamma 1250 TC is the next size up at 800 mm (31.5 in), 420 mm (16.5 in) and 1,300 mm (51.2 in).

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X-Axis Travel	750 mm (29.5 in)
Y-Axis Travel	250 mm (9.8 in)
Z-Axis Travel	1,100 mm (43.3 in)
Max Workpiece Diameter	500 mm (19.7 in)
Max Workpiece Length	1,100 mm (43.3 in)
Max Bar Capacity	102 mm (4 in)
Max Spindle Speed	Up to 5,000 rpm (left and right spindle)
Spindle Motor Power	Maximum 36 kW (left and right spindle)
Spindle Torque	Maximum 720 Nm (left and right spindle)
Milling Spindle Speed	15,000 rpm as standard (compactMASTER); 20,000 rpm optional
Milling Spindle Torque	120 Nm (compactMASTER, standard)
Tool Capacity	60 pockets as standard; up to 200 pockets
Max Tool Size	ø 140 × 400 mm
Rapid Traverse Rate	Up to 50 m/min

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

compactMASTER spindle with 15,000 rpm and 120 Nm as standard, and 20,000 rpm as an option
Left and right spindles both rated up to 5,000 rpm with a maximum of 36 kW and 720 Nm
60 tool pockets as standard, up to 200, for tools up to 140 × 400 mm, with tool loading during production
5-axis simultaneous machining as standard
Footprint of 10 m² for a 500 mm (19.7 in) x 1,100 mm (43.3 in) work envelope
Rapid traverse up to 50 m/min, with turning, milling, grinding, gearing and measurement in one machine

Limitations

Y travel is 250 mm (9.8 in), half the 500 mm (19.7 in) maximum workpiece diameter, so off-center features on large parts need the part rotated into reach
The 20,000 rpm spindle is optional; the 120 Nm rating is given for the standard 15,000 rpm spindle
120 Nm at the milling spindle is a sixth of the 720 Nm available at the turning spindles, so heavy stock removal should be turned
The gantry loader handles workpieces up to 2 x 15 kg and the unloading unit up to 30 kg, well below what a 500 mm (19.7 in) envelope can hold

Best For

Complex parts needing 5-axis simultaneous milling and turning in one setup Six-sided machining with equally rated left and right spindles Bar work up to 102 mm (4 in) with unloading of parts up to 30 kg Jobs with long tool lists, using up to 200 pockets Parts that combine turning and milling with grinding or gearing

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What spindle speeds and torque does the CTX beta 450 TC offer?

The compactMASTER turning and milling spindle delivers 15,000 rpm and 120 Nm as standard, with 20,000 rpm optional. The left and right turning spindles run at up to 5,000 rpm with a maximum of 36 kW and 720 Nm.

02 How many tools does the CTX beta 450 TC hold?

60 pockets as standard, with up to 200 tool pockets available. The magazine takes tools up to 140 × 400 mm, and DMG MORI lists tool loading during production, so tools can be exchanged without stopping the machine.

03 How large a workpiece and bar can the CTX beta 450 TC take?

Workpieces up to 500 mm (19.7 in) in diameter and 1,100 mm (43.3 in) long. Bar capacity is 76 or 102 mm, with 102 mm (4 in) as the maximum. Travels are 750 mm (29.5 in) in X, 250 mm (9.8 in) in Y and 1,100 mm (43.3 in) in Z.

04 Which control does the CTX beta 450 TC use?

DMG MORI lists Sinumerik ONE together with CELOS, and names 3D Shopfloor Programming and OP Workbench as its programming tools. 5-axis simultaneous machining is listed as standard.

05 How does it differ from the CLX 450 TC?

Both travel 750 mm (29.5 in) in X and 1,100 mm (43.3 in) in Z. The CTX beta 450 TC has 250 mm (9.8 in) of Y travel where the CLX 450 TC has 200 mm (7.9 in), and it takes workpieces up to 500 mm (19.7 in) in diameter with bar up to 102 mm (4 in).

06 What automation options are listed?

A workpiece unloading unit for impact-free unloading of parts up to 30 kg, an integrated gantry loader for workpieces up to 2 x 15 kg, and Robo2Go for small to medium sized batches. Tools can also be loaded during production.