DMG Mori NEF 600

Est. $165,000 – $250,000 Possible older model Specs verified 2026-03-28 · machinio.com Updated 2026-10-02

This model was not found in DMG Mori's current lineup when we checked on 2026-10-02 (lineup page). It may be a superseded or older model; the specifications below are as we last recorded them.

Key Specifications

Max Turn Length

1,500 mm (59.1 in)

max swing diameter

600 mm (23.6 in)

main spindle speed

2,500 rpm

main spindle power

30 kW (40 hp)

main spindle torque

1,900 Nm

chuck size

400 mm (15.7 in)

How much does the DMG Mori NEF 600 cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$165,000 – $250,000

Our best estimate for a cnc lathes / turning center in this class — not a quote from DMG Mori. Configuration moves it a long way.

Overview

The DMG Mori NEF 600 is a heavy universal lathe: the listed figures give a 600 mm (23.6 in) swing, 1,500 mm (59.1 in) of turning length and a 400 mm (15.7 in) chuck. It is not in DMG MORI's current lineup and is probably an older model, so treat the listed figures as a guide to be checked on the machine.

Everything about the spindle says low speed and high torque. It is listed at 30 kW (40 hp) and 1,900 Nm with a top speed of 2,500 rpm and a 90 mm spindle bore. That suits large-diameter steel and long shafts, where the cut is limited by torque, and it rules the machine out for small parts that need speed. At approximately 11,000 kg the machine has the mass for such cuts, and it needs a 5,200 × 2,100 mm footprint.

The turret has 12 stations. Driven tools are an option, listed at 4,000 rpm and 7.5 kW, so a particular machine may be turning-only. Rapid traverse is 20 m/min in X and 24 m/min in Z, modest figures that matter little on parts where cutting time dominates. The control is a Siemens SINUMERIK 828D or a FANUC 0i-TF, depending on the machine.

The NEF 400 is the small machine of the pair, at 3,500 kg (7,716 lb) without chip conveyor, with a 4,500 rpm spindle and a 250 mm (10 in) maximum chuck. Among current models, the CTX 750 takes workpieces up to 700 mm (27.6 in) in diameter with 1,300 mm (51.2 in) or 2,050 mm (80.7 in) of Z travel.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Max Swing Diameter	600 mm (23.6 in)
Max Turning Length	1,500 mm (59.1 in)
Main Spindle Speed	2,500 rpm
Main Spindle Power	30 kW (40 hp)
Main Spindle Torque	1,900 Nm
Chuck Size	400 mm (15.7 in)
Turret Stations	12
Driven Tool Speed Optional	4,000 rpm
Driven Tool Power Optional	7.5 kW
Rapid Traverse X Z	20 / 24 m/min
CNC Control	Siemens SINUMERIK 828D or FANUC 0i-TF
Machine Weight	Approx. 11,000 kg
Footprint L W	5,200 × 2,100 mm
Spindle Bore	90 mm

Specifications sourced from machinio.com — verified 2026-03-28

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

1,900 Nm of main spindle torque with 30 kW (40 hp)
600 mm (23.6 in) swing and 1,500 mm (59.1 in) of turning length
400 mm (15.7 in) chuck and a 90 mm spindle bore
12-station turret, with driven tools at 4,000 rpm and 7.5 kW available as an option

Limitations

Top spindle speed is 2,500 rpm, too low for efficient small-diameter work
Driven tools are optional, so a given machine may be turning-only
Rapid traverse is 20 / 24 m/min in X and Z
Needs a 5,200 × 2,100 mm footprint and a floor that carries approximately 11,000 kg
No Y-axis or second spindle appears in the listed figures

Best For

Long shafts up to 1,500 mm (59.1 in) turning length Large-diameter steel parts that need 1,900 Nm of spindle torque Chuck work in a 400 mm (15.7 in) chuck Heavy roughing at low spindle speed, up to 2,500 rpm

Frequently Asked Questions

01 Is the NEF 600 in DMG MORI's current lineup?

No. It is not in the current lineup and is probably an older model, so it will be found as a used machine. Treat the listed figures as a guide and check the control, the driven tools and the chuck on the individual machine.

02 What are the spindle figures of the NEF 600?

The listed main spindle has 30 kW (40 hp), 1,900 Nm and a top speed of 2,500 rpm, with a 90 mm spindle bore and a 400 mm (15.7 in) chuck. That is a high-torque, low-speed spindle for large diameters and long shafts.

03 Does the NEF 600 have driven tools?

Driven tools are listed as an option, at 4,000 rpm and 7.5 kW, on a turret with 12 stations. No Y-axis appears in the listed figures. On a used machine, check that the driven-tool option was fitted before planning any drilling or milling in the turning setup.

04 Which control does the NEF 600 have?

The listed control is a Siemens SINUMERIK 828D or a FANUC 0i-TF. Which one a machine carries has to be confirmed on that machine, because programs and operator training do not transfer directly between the two.

05 How much space and floor load does the NEF 600 need?

The listed footprint is 5,200 × 2,100 mm and the machine weight approximately 11,000 kg. The NEF 400 weighs 3,500 kg (7,716 lb) without chip conveyor, so the NEF 600 calls for a much more substantial floor and lifting plan.