DMG Mori NLX 3000
Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
Max Workpiece ⌀
max bar capacity
max workpiece length
How much does the DMG Mori NLX 3000 cost?
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Overview
The DMG MORI NLX 3000 is a universal turning center offered in four bed lengths, from a short chucking machine to a shaft lathe for parts 3,123 mm (123 in) long. Every length has the same 430 mm (16.9 in) maximum workpiece diameter, 102 mm (4 in) bar capacity, 280 mm (11 in) of X travel and 120 mm (4.7 in) of Y travel.
Z travel and workpiece length step up together. Type 700 has 820 mm (32.3 in) of Z and takes 713 mm (28.1 in). Type 1250 has 1,370 mm (53.9 in) and takes 1,260 mm (49.6 in). Type 2000 has 2,170 mm (85.4 in) and takes 2,123 mm (83.6 in). Type 3000 has 3,170 mm (124.8 in) and takes 3,123 mm (123 in).
The four types are not one machine cut to different lengths. DMG MORI lists coolant circulation in the machine body as standard on the 700 and 1250 types, as part of its thermal displacement control. The tailstock changes as well: the 700 and 1250 types have a digital tailstock driven by a servo motor, while the 2000 and 3000 types have a programmable tailstock. Anyone weighing a 1250 against a 2000 should ask how the longer bed is temperature-controlled, because the highlight names only the two shorter types.
Milling runs through a BMT (Built-in Motor Turret) with a 10,000 rpm rotary tool spindle. DMG MORI gives the maximum rotary tool spindle torque as 29.5 ft lbf (3 min) and 73.8 ft lbf (4 min), and attaches those figures to the 2000 and 3000 types. Both carry a time limit, so sustained milling will run below them, and the torque of the 700 and 1250 types should be confirmed in the quotation. Slideways on the X-, Z- and Y-axis are listed for vibration damping and dynamic rigidity.
The NLX 2500 2nd Generation has the same 120 mm (4.7 in) of Y with 260 mm (10.2 in) of X, and its longer type stops at 1,345 mm (53 in) of Z. The NLX 4000 has 365 mm (14.4 in) of X with Z travels of 875 mm (34.4 in) and 1,685 mm (66.3 in).
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 280 mm (11 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Max Workpiece Diameter | 430 mm (16.9 in) |
| Max Bar Capacity | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 820 mm (32.3 in) [Type 700] / 1,370 mm (53.9 in) [Type 1250] / 2,170 mm (85.4 in) [Type 2000] / 3,170 mm (124.8 in) [Type 3000] |
| Max Workpiece Length | 713 mm (28.1 in) [Type 700] / 1,260 mm (49.6 in) [Type 1250] / 2,123 mm (83.6 in) [Type 2000] / 3,123 mm (123 in) [Type 3000] |
| Driven Tool Speed | 10,000 rpm (rotary tool spindle) |
| Driven Tool Torque | Max. 29.5 ft lbf (3 min), 73.8 ft lbf (4 min) (2000 type / 3000 type) |
| Turret Type | BMT (Built-in Motor Turret) |
| Tailstock | Digital tailstock driven by a servo motor (700 type / 1250 type); programmable tailstock (2000 type / 3000 type) |
| Guideways | Slideways on X-, Z-, and Y-axis |
Specifications sourced from dmgmori.com — verified 2026-10-02
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Four bed lengths, from Type 700 with 820 mm (32.3 in) of Z travel to Type 3000 with 3,170 mm (124.8 in)
- Workpieces up to 3,123 mm (123 in) long on the Type 3000, at up to 430 mm (16.9 in) in diameter
- BMT turret with a 10,000 rpm rotary tool spindle; rotary tool torque of 29.5 ft lbf (3 min) and 73.8 ft lbf (4 min) on the 2000 and 3000 types
- Coolant circulation in the machine body is standard on the 700 and 1250 types for thermal displacement control
- Digital tailstock driven by a servo motor on the 700 and 1250 types; programmable tailstock on the 2000 and 3000 types
- 120 mm (4.7 in) of Y travel on slideways, with 102 mm (4 in) of bar capacity
Limitations
- Coolant circulation in the machine body is listed as standard only for the 700 and 1250 types
- The rotary tool torque figures are time-limited ratings (3 min and 4 min) stated for the 2000 and 3000 types; no continuous value is given
- Maximum workpiece diameter stays at 430 mm (16.9 in) on every length, so a 3,123 mm (123 in) shaft is slender and DMG MORI's highlights list no steady rest for it
- X travel is 280 mm (11 in), against 365 mm (14.4 in) on the NLX 4000
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Four. Type 700: 820 mm (32.3 in) of Z travel, parts up to 713 mm (28.1 in). Type 1250: 1,370 mm (53.9 in), parts up to 1,260 mm (49.6 in). Type 2000: 2,170 mm (85.4 in), parts up to 2,123 mm (83.6 in). Type 3000: 3,170 mm (124.8 in), parts up to 3,123 mm (123 in).
02
The tailstock and the thermal control. The 700 and 1250 types have a digital tailstock driven by a servo motor and coolant circulation in the machine body as standard. The 2000 and 3000 types have a programmable tailstock, and DMG MORI's highlight does not list body coolant circulation for them.
03
The turret is a BMT (Built-in Motor Turret) with a 10,000 rpm rotary tool spindle. Maximum rotary tool spindle torque is 29.5 ft lbf (3 min) and 73.8 ft lbf (4 min), stated for the 2000 and 3000 types. Y travel is 120 mm (4.7 in).
04
Maximum workpiece diameter is 430 mm (16.9 in) on every bed length. Maximum length depends on the type, from 713 mm (28.1 in) on the Type 700 to 3,123 mm (123 in) on the Type 3000. Bar capacity through the spindle is 102 mm (4 in).
05
The NLX 4000 has more X travel, 365 mm (14.4 in) against 280 mm (11 in), with the same 120 mm (4.7 in) of Y. The NLX 4000 comes in two lengths, with 875 mm (34.4 in) and 1,685 mm (66.3 in) of Z travel, where the NLX 3000 has four, up to 3,170 mm (124.8 in).
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