DMG Mori Mill-Turn / Multi-Tasking Machines

DMG Mori CTX gamma 3000 TC

Est. $950,000 - $1,400,000 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

3,050 mm (120.1 in)

Tool Capacity

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

Max Workpiece ⌀

700 mm (27.6 in)

max workpiece length

3,000 mm (118.1 in)

How much does the DMG Mori CTX gamma 3000 TC cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$950,000 - $1,400,000

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 3000 TC is the longest of the CTX gamma TC turn-mill centers, built for workpieces up to 3,000 mm (118.1 in) long and 700 mm (27.6 in) in diameter. Z travel is 3,050 mm (120.1 in), X travel 800 mm (31.5 in) and Y travel 420 mm (16.5 in), with a bar capacity of 127 mm (5 in).

That is roughly half as much Z again as the CTX gamma 2000 TC at 2,050 mm (80.7 in), and well over twice the 1,300 mm (51.2 in) of the CTX gamma 1250 TC. At full length a part is more than four times as long as the largest diameter the machine accepts, so deflection and chatter, not travel, set the practical limits. Settle the support before the cutting.

Two listed options address that. A counter spindle with up to 2,200 Nm grips the far end of the part and allows six-sided machining. A second tool carrier, in the form of a VDI 40 turret, can take turret steady rests and turret centers, which are themselves options driven by a technology cycle. Position is measured directly in all axes by Magnescale systems.

Milling and drilling fall to the compactMASTER turning and milling spindle: 12,000 rpm, 48.3 hp and 162.3 ft lb, with a 20,000 rpm high-speed version. The 420 mm (16.5 in) Y stroke lets keyways, flats and bolt patterns be cut off-center anywhere along the shaft. A 36-fold disc magazine is standard and the optional chain magazine holds a maximum of 180 stations.

The turret option comes in two ratings, 4,000 rpm with 20.7 ft lb and 13.4 hp, or Direct Drive at 10,000 rpm with 25.1 ft lb and 19 hp. DMG MORI's main spindle torque figure for this model is printed with two units at once, so take that rating from the quotation.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X-Axis Travel	800 mm (31.5 in)
Y-Axis Travel	420 mm (16.5 in)
Z-Axis Travel	3,050 mm (120.1 in)
Max Workpiece Diameter	700 mm (27.6 in)
Max Workpiece Length	3,000 mm (118.1 in)
Max Bar Capacity	127 mm (5 in)
Sub Spindle Torque	Up to 2,200 Nm (optional counter spindle)
C Axis Resolution	0.001° (integrated C-axis)
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

3,050 mm (120.1 in) of Z travel for workpieces up to 3,000 mm (118.1 in) long
Optional counter spindle with up to 2,200 Nm for six-sided machining of long parts
420 mm (16.5 in) Y stroke for off-center milling anywhere along the shaft
compactMASTER spindle: 12,000 rpm, 48.3 hp and 162.3 ft lb, with a 20,000 rpm high-speed version
Optional VDI 40 turret that accepts turret steady rests and turret centers
Integrated C-axis with 0.001° resolution

Limitations

Counter spindle, second tool carrier, steady rests and turret centers are all options, so support for long shafts must be written into the order
Maximum diameter stays at 700 mm (27.6 in) however long the bed, and bar capacity at 127 mm (5 in)
The 162.3 ft lb milling spindle is sized for features, not for roughing large diameters
The driven turret options are rated 20.7 ft lb or 25.1 ft lb, which restricts them to drilling and light milling
Standard tool magazine is the 36-fold disc; the 180-station chain magazine is an option

Best For

Long shafts, spindles and rolls up to 3,000 mm (118.1 in) Shafts needing keyways, flats and cross holes along their full length Six-sided machining of long parts with the optional 2,200 Nm counter spindle Bar stock up to 127 mm (5 in) fed through the spindle

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What is the maximum workpiece size on the CTX gamma 3000 TC?

3,000 mm (118.1 in) long and 700 mm (27.6 in) in diameter, with 127 mm (5 in) bar capacity. Travels are 800 mm (31.5 in) in X, 420 mm (16.5 in) in Y and 3,050 mm (120.1 in) in Z.

02 Does the CTX gamma 3000 TC have a counter spindle?

As an option. DMG MORI lists an optional counter spindle for six-sided complete machining with up to 2,200 Nm. On a part this long it also gives a second driven grip, which helps when the middle of a shaft is being milled.

03 What support is there for slender parts?

The optional second tool carrier, a VDI 40 turret, can carry turret steady rests and turret centers, both optional and run through a technology cycle. Agree the steady rest arrangement with DMG MORI for your longest and thinnest part before ordering.

04 How fast is the milling spindle?

The compactMASTER turning and milling spindle runs at 12,000 rpm with 48.3 hp and 162.3 ft lb, and a high-speed version with 20,000 rpm is available. Tools come from a 36-fold disc magazine or an optional chain magazine with a maximum of 180 stations.

05 How does it compare with the CTX gamma 2000 TC?

The cross travels are the same, 800 mm (31.5 in) in X and 420 mm (16.5 in) in Y. 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), about 49% more.