DMG Mori LASERTEC 3000 DED hybrid

,500,000 - ,500,000 Updated 2026-03-13

Key Specifications

X Travel

3,050 mm (120 in)

max turning diameter

670 mm (26.4 in)

laser power

Up to 4 kW

deposition rate

Up to 2.5 kg/h (5.5 lb/h)

main spindle power

45 kW

turning capability

Full CNC turning with live tooling

Overview

The DMG Mori LASERTEC 3000 DED hybrid is the largest machine in the LASERTEC DED lineup, built around a full-size CNC lathe platform for processing large cylindrical and rotational components. With an X-axis travel of 3,050 mm (120 in) and a maximum turning diameter of 670 mm (26.4 in), it handles shafts, tubes, large bearing journals, and cylindrical pressure vessels that smaller hybrid machines cannot touch.

The machine combines a DED laser cladding head with turning, milling, and drilling capability on a mill-turn platform. The main spindle handles turning operations while the laser head deposits material for cladding, hard-facing, and dimensional restoration. This makes it particularly effective for applying wear-resistant overlays to shaft journals, building up eroded turbine rotor surfaces, and adding features to long cylindrical components.

The DED system delivers up to 4 kW of laser power with deposition rates reaching 2.5 kg/h (5.5 lb/h). The coaxial powder nozzle provides consistent material delivery around the full circumference of rotating workpieces. For cladding applications, the combination of workpiece rotation and laser head traverse produces uniform overlay thickness with metallurgical bonding to the substrate.

The turning capability includes a main spindle with up to 45 kW of power for roughing deposited material and finish turning to final diameter and surface requirements. A driven tool turret handles milling and drilling operations. Maximum workpiece weight is 2,500 kg (5,512 lb) between centers.

Primary applications include cladding and machining of oil and gas drill collars, roller bearing journal restoration, hydraulic cylinder rod hard-facing, and turbine shaft repair. The machine replaces what previously required a dedicated cladding cell plus a separate large lathe, consolidating two operations and eliminating the risk of misalignment between deposition and machining. Pricing typically falls in the ,500,000 to ,500,000 range.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X-Axis Travel	3,050 mm (120 in)
Max Turning Diameter	670 mm (26.4 in)
Laser Power	Up to 4 kW
Deposition Rate	Up to 2.5 kg/h (5.5 lb/h)
Main Spindle Power	45 kW
Turning Capability	Full CNC turning with live tooling
Tool Turret	Driven tool turret for milling and drilling
Powder Delivery	Coaxial nozzle for circumferential cladding
Materials	Stainless steel, tool steel, Inconel, Stellite, tungsten carbide overlay, cobalt alloys
Max Workpiece Weight	2,500 kg (5,512 lb)
Max Workpiece Length	3,050 mm (120 in)
CNC Control	CELOS with OPTOMET additive software
Coolant System	Integrated flood and mist coolant
675 Mm	26.6 in.
300 Mm	11.8 in.
3062 Mm	120.6 in.
3000 W	3000 W
Machining Of A Drawbar For High Speed Cnc Spindles On The Lasertec 3000 Ded Hybrid	Process Integration in Additive Manufacturing Perfected: The LASERTEC DED Hybrid Series
Customer Benefits	MPC Graph: aktuelle und angelernte Prozesswerte. / MPC Diagnostics: Lagerzustand, Anzahl von Stoß und Crash.
Max Laser Power	3000 W3000 W
1562 Mm	61.5 in.

Specifications sourced from us.dmgmori.com — verified 2026-03-28

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

3,050 mm X-travel handles full-length shafts, tubes, and cylindrical components that no other hybrid machine can accommodate
Combines laser cladding with full CNC turning in one setup, eliminating transfer between dedicated cladding and machining equipment
2.5 kg/h deposition rate enables production-scale cladding of large cylindrical surfaces in practical cycle times
2,500 kg workpiece capacity between centers accommodates heavy industrial shafts and pressure vessel components
Circumferential cladding with workpiece rotation produces uniform overlay thickness with consistent metallurgical bonding
Driven tool turret adds milling and drilling capability for complete processing of complex shaft features

Limitations

.5M-.5M price and large footprint make this a major facility investment requiring consistent large-format work
Highly specialized for cylindrical and rotational components -- limited application for prismatic or complex 3D parts
Turning spindle is adequate for machining deposited material but may not match dedicated heavy-duty lathe rigidity for interrupted cuts
Large-diameter powder nozzle requires careful setup and calibration for consistent circumferential deposition
Managing powder handling at the deposition rates this machine achieves generates significant waste powder volume

Best For

Oil and gas service companies cladding and machining drill collars, stabilizers, and downhole tool bodies Power generation facilities restoring turbine rotors, generator shafts, and large bearing journals Marine propulsion shops repairing and hard-facing propeller shafts and stern tubes Mining equipment manufacturers hard-facing crusher shafts, roller journals, and hydraulic cylinder rods Heavy industrial repair shops restoring worn shafts and cylindrical components across multiple industries Pressure vessel manufacturers adding internal cladding to reactor vessels and heat exchanger tubes

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What does a LASERTEC 3000 DED hybrid cost?

Typically ,500,000 to ,500,000 depending on laser power, spindle configuration, and workpiece handling options. The large-format lathe platform and 4 kW laser system drive the premium.

02 How does it differ from the LASERTEC 65 and 125 DED hybrid?

The 3000 is built on a lathe platform optimized for cylindrical work, while the 65 and 125 are 5-axis milling platforms. The 3000 excels at circumferential cladding and shaft work with 3,050 mm length capacity. The 65 and 125 are better for prismatic parts and complex 3D geometries.

03 What cladding materials does it handle?

Standard materials include stainless steel, Inconel, Stellite, cobalt-chrome, and tungsten carbide composite overlays. The coaxial nozzle handles any powder material that can be laser-deposited, and the system supports material changeover for multi-layer applications.

04 Can it replace a dedicated laser cladding cell?

For shops that currently clad and then transfer to a lathe for finish machining, yes. The hybrid approach eliminates the transfer step, the associated setup time, and the alignment errors. However, dedicated cladding cells with multiple heads may have higher throughput for pure cladding operations.