DMG Mori NZX 1500

Est. $250,000 - $400,000 Specs verified 2026-10-02 · dmgmori.com Updated 2026-10-02

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Key Specifications

X Travel

210 mm (8.3 in)

Y Travel

110 mm (4.3 in)

Z Travel

810 mm (31.9 in)

Tool Capacity

Up to 16 tools on each turret

Rapid Traverse

X / Y / Z: 98.4 / 65.6 / 164.1 fpm

Max Workpiece ⌀

300 mm (11.8 in)

How much does the DMG Mori NZX 1500 cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$250,000 - $400,000

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 NZX 1500 is a multi-turret production lathe for parts up to 300 mm (11.8 in) in diameter and 810 mm (31.9 in) long, with a bar capacity of 52 mm (2 in). Travels are 210 mm (8.3 in) in X, 110 mm (4.3 in) in Y and 810 mm (31.9 in) in Z, so the Z stroke matches the longest part the machine accepts.

The 52 mm (2 in) bar capacity is the figure that places this machine. It is about a sixth of the maximum workpiece diameter, which means bar feeding covers small shafts, fittings and connectors, while anything approaching 300 mm (11.8 in) is loaded as a chucked blank. If the bar stock on hand runs above 52 mm (2 in), this is not the machine for it.

DMG MORI's description speaks of tools on each turret and names a Turret 2, so the part is worked from more than one turret. Up to 16 tools can be mounted on each. The turrets are of the BMT type, with milling speeds of up to 12,000 rpm against 6,000 rpm as standard, so the faster rotary tools have to be confirmed on the order. Turret 2 has a Y-axis built as an octagonal ram, which DMG MORI calls ORC (Octagonal Ram Construction) and credits with the rigidity of that axis. A turtleneck structure keeps chips from accumulating on the same turret.

Rapid traverse is 98.4 fpm in X, 65.6 fpm in Y and 164.1 fpm in Z. The long axis is the fastest, which suits a machine whose turrets spend their idle time moving along an 810 mm (31.9 in) stroke. High-resolution direct scale feedback is listed as an option, not as part of the base machine.

The NZX 2000 has the same 210 mm (8.3 in), 110 mm (4.3 in) and 810 mm (31.9 in) travels, so the choice between the two is not a question of stroke. The CTX 350 4A is a shorter machine, with 185 mm (7.3 in) of X, 100 mm (3.9 in) of Y and 495 mm (19.5 in) of Z.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X-Axis Travel	210 mm (8.3 in)
Y-Axis Travel	110 mm (4.3 in)
Z-Axis Travel	810 mm (31.9 in)
Max Workpiece Diameter	300 mm (11.8 in)
Max Workpiece Length	810 mm (31.9 in)
Max Bar Capacity	52 mm (2 in)
Driven Tool Speed	Up to 12,000 rpm (standard: 6,000 rpm)
Tool Capacity	Up to 16 tools on each turret
Rapid Traverse Rate	X / Y / Z: 98.4 / 65.6 / 164.1 fpm
Scale Feedback	High-resolution direct scale feedback (option)

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Up to 16 tools can be mounted on each turret
BMT turrets mill at speeds of up to 12,000 rpm (6,000 rpm standard)
810 mm (31.9 in) of Z travel covers the full 810 mm (31.9 in) maximum workpiece length
110 mm (4.3 in) of Y travel, with the Turret 2 Y-axis built as an octagonal ram (ORC) for rigidity
Rapid traverse of 164.1 fpm in Z, with 98.4 fpm in X and 65.6 fpm in Y
Turtleneck structure that prevents chip accumulation on Turret 2

Limitations

Bar capacity is 52 mm (2 in); larger stock, up to the 300 mm (11.8 in) diameter limit, has to be chucked
The standard milling speed is 6,000 rpm; 12,000 rpm is the upper figure, not the standard one
High-resolution direct scale feedback is an option, not base equipment
Y rapid traverse is 65.6 fpm, the slowest of the three axes

Best For

Bar-fed production parts up to 52 mm (2 in) in diameter Shafts up to 810 mm (31.9 in) long machined from more than one turret Turned parts with milled features that need up to 110 mm (4.3 in) of Y travel Chucked parts up to 300 mm (11.8 in) in diameter

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What size bar and workpiece does the NZX 1500 take?

Bar capacity is 52 mm (2 in). Workpieces can be up to 300 mm (11.8 in) in diameter and 810 mm (31.9 in) long. The travels behind those limits are 210 mm (8.3 in) in X, 110 mm (4.3 in) in Y and 810 mm (31.9 in) in Z.

02 How fast are the driven tools on the NZX 1500?

DMG MORI states that BMT enables milling at speeds of up to 12,000 rpm, with 6,000 rpm as the standard figure. Confirm which speed is on the machine quoted. Small drills and end mills in aluminium or brass benefit from the higher figure, while 6,000 rpm limits their cutting speed.

03 How many tools does the NZX 1500 hold?

Up to 16 tools can be mounted on each turret. DMG MORI's description refers to each turret and to a Turret 2, so the machine has more than one, but no total tool count is given. Count the turrets on the configuration quoted to arrive at the total.

04 Does the NZX 1500 have a Y-axis?

Yes. The table lists 110 mm (4.3 in) of Y travel, and DMG MORI describes the Turret 2 Y-axis as an Octagonal Ram Construction (ORC) built for rigidity. Y rapid traverse is 65.6 fpm. DMG MORI does not state whether another turret also has a Y-axis, so ask if off-centre milling is needed from more than one turret.

05 How does the NZX 1500 differ from the NZX 2000?

Not in travels: the NZX 2000 has the same 210 mm (8.3 in) of X, 110 mm (4.3 in) of Y and 810 mm (31.9 in) of Z. The NZX 1500 is listed for workpieces up to 300 mm (11.8 in) in diameter and bar up to 52 mm (2 in), so those are the two limits to set against the NZX 2000 when choosing.