DMG Mori NLX 2500/700

Est. $150,000 - $220,000 Possible older model 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 It may be a superseded or older model; the specifications below are as we last recorded them.

DMG Mori NLX 2500/700 CNC Lathes / Turning Centers

Key Specifications

Max Spindle

4,000 RPM

Spindle Taper

A2-8

Tool Capacity

10-20 stations (BMT60/BMT40/VDI40)

Weight

6,000 kg (13,228 lb)

Rapid Traverse

30 m/min (1,181 ipm) X and Z

Max Workpiece ⌀

366 mm (14.4 in)

How much does the DMG Mori NLX 2500/700 cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$150,000 - $220,000

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 NLX 2500/700 is a universal turning center with a 10 in chuck on an A2-8 spindle nose, a 4,000 RPM main spindle and 31.2 in of Z travel. DMG MORI's current lineup does not show it under this name and it may be an older model, so it is most likely to be met as a used machine. Treat the listed figures as a guide and confirm them from the machine's own plate and manual.

X travel is listed at 10.2 in and both axes rapid at 30 m/min (1,181 ipm). Maximum swing is 23.2 in. A Y-axis with 120 mm (4.7 in) of travel is listed as optional and the table's type row describes a 2-axis lathe, so do not assume a Y-axis or driven tools until you have seen the machine.

Spindle torque is listed as 828 Nm, with 1,273 Nm quoted for the version with a 12 in chuck. The turret is listed in versions from 10 to 20 stations (BMT60, BMT40 or VDI40), and one row gives 12 tool positions. Driven tools, where fitted, run at up to 12,000 RPM (BMT) with up to 100 Nm. A tailstock with an MT5 taper and a chip conveyor are both listed. The control is CELOS, with Siemens or Mitsubishi MAPPS.

The listed figures do not agree with each other on maximum turning diameter, bar capacity or machine weight, so those three have to be taken from the machine itself: measure the spindle bore and read the weight from the plate. For orientation, the current NLX 2500 in its Type 700 length has 260 mm (10.2 in) of X travel, 795 mm (31.3 in) of Z travel and 100 mm (3.9 in) of Y travel.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Max Workpiece Diameter	366 mm (14.4 in)
Max Turning Length	705 mm (27.8 in)
Max Spindle Speed	4,000 RPM
Spindle Torque	828 Nm (1,273 Nm with 12" chuck)
Spindle Taper	A2-8
Chuck Size	10"
Bar Capacity	105 mm (4.1 in)
X Axis Travel	10.2"
Y Axis Travel	120 mm (4.7 in), optional
Z Axis Travel	31.2"
Tool Capacity	10-20 stations (BMT60/BMT40/VDI40)
Driven Tool Speed	Up to 12,000 RPM (BMT)
Driven Tool Torque	Up to 100 Nm
Rapid Traverse Rate	30 m/min (1,181 ipm) X and Z
Tailstock Taper	MT5
Machine Weight	6,000 kg (13,228 lb)
CNC Control	CELOS with Siemens or Mitsubishi MAPPS
Max Swing	23.2"
Max Turning Diameter	18.1"
Machining Length	28.7"
Spindle Speeds	4000
Spindle Bore Bar Capacity	3.1 in
Max Bar Capacity	2.7"
Turret Tool Positions	12
Tailstock	Yes
Chip Conveyor	Yes
CNC Control	CNC (DMG MORI CELOS)
Dimensions	103X75X72
Machine Weight	9,900
Type	CNC LATHES 2 AXIS
Stock	210117

Specifications compiled from manufacturer literature and industry references. Not independently verified against a published spec sheet — confirm with the manufacturer or an authorised dealer before making a purchasing decision.

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

4,000 RPM main spindle with 828 Nm of listed torque on an A2-8 nose
Driven tools listed at up to 12,000 RPM (BMT) with up to 100 Nm
30 m/min (1,181 ipm) rapid traverse in X and Z
A tailstock with MT5 taper and a chip conveyor are both listed
CELOS control with Siemens or Mitsubishi MAPPS

Limitations

The listed figures disagree on maximum turning diameter, bar capacity and machine weight, so all three must be confirmed on the machine
Y-axis travel of 120 mm (4.7 in) is optional, and the type row describes a 2-axis lathe
Main spindle speed stops at 4,000 RPM
Turret type varies from machine to machine: 10 to 20 stations in BMT60, BMT40 or VDI40

Best For

Chuck work in a 10 in chuck with 828 Nm of spindle torque Shaft parts supported by the MT5 tailstock within 31.2 in of Z travel Turn-mill parts on machines fitted with the 12,000 RPM BMT driven tools Buyers weighing a used example against the current NLX 2500

Frequently Asked Questions

01 Is the NLX 2500/700 the same as the current NLX 2500?

DMG MORI's current lineup does not show a model under the name NLX 2500/700, and it may be an older model. The current NLX 2500 is built in a Type 700 length with 260 mm (10.2 in) of X travel and 795 mm (31.3 in) of Z travel, close to the 10.2 in and 31.2 in listed here.

02 What spindle does the NLX 2500/700 have?

The listed figures are a 4,000 RPM main spindle with an A2-8 nose and a 10 in chuck. Spindle torque is listed as 828 Nm, with 1,273 Nm for the version with a 12 in chuck. The rows for bar capacity contradict each other, so measure the spindle bore on the machine.

03 Does the NLX 2500/700 have a Y-axis and driven tools?

Not necessarily. Y-axis travel of 120 mm (4.7 in) is listed as optional, and the type row describes a 2-axis lathe. Where driven tools are fitted the listed figures are up to 12,000 RPM (BMT) and up to 100 Nm. Check the turret and the axis configuration of the individual machine.

04 What turret does the NLX 2500/700 use?

The listed turret versions run from 10 to 20 stations in BMT60, BMT40 or VDI40, and one row gives 12 tool positions. The interface decides which tool holders fit, so identify the turret type on the machine before planning the tooling.

05 What control does the NLX 2500/700 have?

CELOS, listed with Siemens or Mitsubishi MAPPS. Which of the two a machine has should be confirmed on that machine, since programs and options differ between them.