DMG Mori NLX 2000

Specs verified 2026-10-02 · dmgmori.com Updated 2026-10-02

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Key Specifications

X Travel

260 mm (10.2 in)

Y Travel

100 mm (3.9 in)

Z Travel

590 mm (23.2 in)

Max Workpiece ⌀

366 mm (14.4 in)

max workpiece length

510 mm (20.1 in)

max bar capacity

65 mm (2.6 in)

How much does the DMG Mori NLX 2000 cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the DMG Mori NLX 2000 that we can stand behind, so we show no number. Configuration, options and installation move the final price a long way: a quote is the reliable figure.

Overview

The DMG MORI NLX 2000 turns bar up to 65 mm (2.6 in) and chucked workpieces up to 366 mm (14.4 in) in diameter and 510 mm (20.1 in) long. It sits between two neighbours in DMG MORI's range. Below it, the NLX 1500 uses identical travels with a 52 mm (2 in) bar capacity. Above it, the NLX 2500 keeps the 260 mm (10.2 in) X and 100 mm (3.9 in) Y travels, takes 90 mm (3.5 in) bar and stretches Z to 795 mm (31.3 in) or 1,345 mm (53 in).

So the NLX 2000 answers one question: does the work need more bar capacity than the 52 mm (2 in) of the NLX 1500 without a longer bed? Z travel is 590 mm (23.2 in). A part near the 510 mm (20.1 in) length limit leaves little room in front of it for a long boring bar or a deep drill, so compare the longest tool with the longest part when laying out the job.

For milling, the rotary tool motor is built into the turret (BMT) and the rotary tool spindle reaches 10,000 rpm. Peak rotary tool torque is 21.4 ft lbf on a 3 min rating. In practice this covers spot drilling, cross holes, tapping and light end milling across the 100 mm (3.9 in) Y stroke; heavier milling should be judged on a continuous rating, which the Highlights do not give.

DMG MORI's design notes concentrate on stiffness and heat. All three linear axes use slideways for damping. The machine body has coolant circulation as standard, and the structure is described as heat-controlling, both aimed at holding size as the machine warms through a shift. The quick-change turret has to be ordered as an option.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X-Axis Travel	260 mm (10.2 in)
Y-Axis Travel	100 mm (3.9 in)
Z-Axis Travel	590 mm (23.2 in)
Max Workpiece Diameter	366 mm (14.4 in)
Max Workpiece Length	510 mm (20.1 in)
Max Bar Capacity	65 mm (2.6 in)
Turret Type	BMT (Built-in Motor Turret)
Driven Tool Speed	10,000 rpm (rotary tool spindle)
Driven Tool Torque	Max. 21.4 ft lbf (3 min)
Guideways	Slideways on X-, Z-, and Y-axis

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

65 mm (2.6 in) bar capacity on the short 590 mm (23.2 in) Z bed
Rotary tool spindle at 10,000 rpm from a motor built into the turret (BMT)
Y-axis with 100 mm (3.9 in) of travel
Coolant circulation in the machine body as standard, with a heat-controlling structure
Slideways on all three linear axes for vibration damping

Limitations

Maximum workpiece length is 510 mm (20.1 in); the NLX 2500 is built with 795 mm (31.3 in) or 1,345 mm (53 in) of Z travel
Rotary tool torque peaks at 21.4 ft lbf on a 3 min rating; no continuous figure is given
The quick-change turret has to be ordered as an option
Bar capacity stops at 65 mm (2.6 in), against 90 mm (3.5 in) on the NLX 2500

Best For

Bar work from 65 mm (2.6 in) stock Chuck parts up to 366 mm (14.4 in) in diameter Parts up to 510 mm (20.1 in) long with cross holes and light milling Shops that need more bar capacity than the NLX 1500 without a longer bed

Frequently Asked Questions

01 Should I choose the NLX 2000 or the NLX 2500?

Decide on bar size and part length. The NLX 2000 takes 65 mm (2.6 in) bar and parts up to 510 mm (20.1 in) long on 590 mm (23.2 in) of Z travel. The NLX 2500 takes 90 mm (3.5 in) bar and workpieces up to 460 mm (18.1 in) in diameter, with 795 mm (31.3 in) or 1,345 mm (53 in) of Z travel. X and Y travels are 260 mm (10.2 in) and 100 mm (3.9 in) on both.

02 What bar and workpiece sizes does the NLX 2000 handle?

Bar up to 65 mm (2.6 in) through the spindle, and chucked workpieces up to 366 mm (14.4 in) in diameter and 510 mm (20.1 in) long. The axes travel 260 mm (10.2 in) in X, 100 mm (3.9 in) in Y and 590 mm (23.2 in) in Z.

03 What can the driven tools on the NLX 2000 do?

The rotary tool spindle runs at 10,000 rpm and its maximum torque is 21.4 ft lbf on a 3 min rating. That suits drilling, tapping and light milling of flats and keyways within the 100 mm (3.9 in) Y travel. For sustained heavy milling, ask DMG MORI for a continuous torque figure, because only the short-time one is published.

04 How does the NLX 2000 deal with heat?

Coolant circulation in the machine body is standard, and DMG MORI describes the structure as heat-controlling, with thermal displacement thoroughly controlled. The Highlights give no accuracy figure for the result, so ask for one if tolerances are tight.

05 Is the quick-change turret included on the NLX 2000?

No. DMG MORI lists the high-precision, quick-change turret as an option. The turret described for the machine is the BMT (Built-in Motor Turret) type with a 10,000 rpm rotary tool spindle.