DMG Mori Mill-Turn / Multi-Tasking Machines

DMG Mori CTX gamma 1250 TC

Est. $650,000 - $950,000 Specs verified 2026-10-02 · dmgmori.com Updated 2026-10-02

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Key Specifications

X Travel

800 mm (31.5 in)

Y Travel

420 mm (16.5 in)

Z Travel

1,300 mm (51.2 in)

Max Spindle

4,000 rpm (ISM 102, standard)

Tool Capacity

36-fold disc magazine as standard; max. 180 stations in the optional chain magazine

Spindle Power

60.3 hp (ISM 102, standard)

How much does the DMG Mori CTX gamma 1250 TC cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$650,000 - $950,000

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 gamma 1250 TC is the short-bed machine of the CTX gamma TC turn-mill line: it takes a workpiece up to 700 mm (27.6 in) in diameter but only 1,250 mm (49.2 in) long, which points it at large chuck and flange parts more than at shafts. Travels are 800 mm (31.5 in) in X, 420 mm (16.5 in) in Y and 1,300 mm (51.2 in) in Z, and bar capacity is 127 mm (5 in).

The CTX gamma 2000 TC and CTX gamma 3000 TC keep the same X and Y travels and stretch Z to 2,050 mm (80.7 in) and 3,050 mm (120.1 in). Part length is therefore the main reason to choose between the three.

The Y axis deserves attention on a machine this short. Its 420 mm (16.5 in) stroke lets the compactMASTER turning and milling spindle work well off the center line of a wide part, where the CTX beta 450 TC has 250 mm (9.8 in). That spindle is rated 12,000 rpm, 48.3 hp and 162.3 ft lb, and a high-speed version with 20,000 rpm is available.

For turning, the ISM 102 integrated spindle is the standard fit at 4,000 rpm, 60.3 hp and 567.9 ft lb, which is 3.5 times the torque of the milling spindle. DMG MORI quotes integrated spindle drives of up to 2950.2 ft lb, so higher-torque spindles are offered above the standard one. The C-axis resolves 0.001°.

Tools are changed automatically from a 36-fold disc magazine as standard, or from an optional chain magazine with a maximum of 180 stations. A second tool carrier is optional. DMG MORI's Highlights also list direct measuring systems by Magnescale in all axes and a linear drive in the Z-axis with a 5 years warranty; that last item carries an asterisk, so confirm that it applies to the machine being quoted.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X-Axis Travel	800 mm (31.5 in)
Y-Axis Travel	420 mm (16.5 in)
Z-Axis Travel	1,300 mm (51.2 in)
Max Workpiece Diameter	700 mm (27.6 in)
Max Workpiece Length	1,250 mm (49.2 in)
Max Bar Capacity	127 mm (5 in)
Max Spindle Speed	4,000 rpm (ISM 102, standard)
Spindle Motor Power	60.3 hp (ISM 102, standard)
Spindle Torque	567.9 ft lb (ISM 102, standard); integrated spindle drives up to 2950.2 ft lb
Milling Spindle Speed	12,000 rpm (compactMASTER); 20,000 rpm as high-speed version
Milling Spindle Power	48.3 hp (compactMASTER, 12,000 rpm)
Milling Spindle Torque	162.3 ft lb (compactMASTER, 12,000 rpm)
Tool Capacity	36-fold disc magazine as standard; max. 180 stations in the optional chain magazine
Driven Tool Speed	Optional second tool carrier: VDI 40 turret 4,000 rpm, or VDI 40 Direct Drive turret 10,000 rpm

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

420 mm (16.5 in) of Y travel for off-center milling on parts up to 700 mm (27.6 in) in diameter
compactMASTER spindle rated 12,000 rpm, 48.3 hp and 162.3 ft lb, with a 20,000 rpm high-speed version available
Standard ISM 102 main spindle with 4,000 rpm, 60.3 hp and 567.9 ft lb, and an integrated C-axis at 0.001°
36-fold disc magazine as standard, with up to 180 stations in the optional chain magazine
127 mm (5 in) bar capacity through the main spindle
Direct measuring systems by Magnescale in all axes

Limitations

Workpiece length stops at 1,250 mm (49.2 in); longer parts need the CTX gamma 2000 TC with 2,050 mm (80.7 in) of Z travel
The second tool carrier is optional, as are its turret steady rests and turret centers
The 180-station chain magazine is an option over the 36-fold disc magazine
The milling spindle's 162.3 ft lb is well under a third of the standard main spindle's 567.9 ft lb, so roughing is a turning job

Best For

Flanges, housings and discs up to 700 mm (27.6 in) in diameter Off-center milling and drilling that needs 420 mm (16.5 in) of Y travel Short, large-diameter parts up to 1,250 mm (49.2 in) long machined in one setup Large-bore bar work up to 127 mm (5 in)

Frequently Asked Questions

01 How does the CTX gamma 1250 TC differ from the longer CTX gamma machines?

Mainly in length. The CTX gamma 2000 TC has 2,050 mm (80.7 in) of Z travel and the CTX gamma 3000 TC 3,050 mm (120.1 in), against 1,300 mm (51.2 in) here. All three share 800 mm (31.5 in) of X and 420 mm (16.5 in) of Y.

02 What is the main spindle rated at?

The standard ISM 102 integrated spindle is rated 4,000 rpm, 60.3 hp and 567.9 ft lb, and has an integrated C-axis with 0.001° resolution. DMG MORI states integrated spindle drives of up to 2950.2 ft lb. Bar capacity is 127 mm (5 in).

03 How many tools can the magazine hold?

The standard magazine is a 36-fold disc. An optional chain magazine takes a maximum of 180 stations. Tools are changed automatically into the compactMASTER turning and milling spindle, which is rated 12,000 rpm, 48.3 hp and 162.3 ft lb.

04 Can a second tool carrier be added?

Yes, as an option. It is a VDI 40 turret rated at 4,000 rpm, 20.7 ft lb and 13.4 hp, or a VDI 40 Direct Drive turret rated at 10,000 rpm, 25.1 ft lb and 19 hp. Turret steady rests and turret centers, run through a technology cycle, are optional as well.

05 Is the Z-axis linear drive standard on the CTX gamma 1250 TC?

DMG MORI's Highlights list a maintenance-free linear drive in the Z-axis with a 5 years warranty, but mark it with an asterisk, which usually means a condition applies. Ask for written confirmation that the linear drive and its warranty cover the configuration quoted.