DMG Mori NZX 2500

Est. $300,000 - $480,000 Specs verified 2026-10-02 · dmgmori.com Updated 2026-10-02

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Key Specifications

X Travel

225 mm (8.9 in)

Y Travel

120 mm (4.7 in)

Z Travel

1,050 mm (41.3 in)

Max Workpiece ⌀

370 mm (14.6 in)

max workpiece length

1,000 mm (39.4 in)

driven tool speed

10,000 rpm

How much does the DMG Mori NZX 2500 cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$300,000 - $480,000

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 2500 is a production lathe with a BMT turret and slideways on every axis, for workpieces up to 370 mm (14.6 in) in diameter and 1,000 mm (39.4 in) long. It travels 225 mm (8.9 in) in X, 120 mm (4.7 in) in Y and 1,050 mm (41.3 in) in Z.

The guideway choice says most about the intended work. Slideways are used for all axes, and DMG MORI lists the rigidity of the tailstock among the structural features. Sliding ways damp vibration under heavy or interrupted cuts, and a part 370 mm (14.6 in) across and a metre long is a substantial piece of bar or forging that needs tailstock support to be turned over its full length.

For milling, the rotary tool spindle runs at 10,000 rpm. Its maximum torque is given as 29.5 ft lbf on a 3 min rating, and that figure is marked as an option, so the torque of the base machine is not stated. A 3 min rating is a short-duty figure. It describes a drilling or tapping burst, not a long milling pass.

Several features concern accuracy over a long run. The body was developed with FEM analysis to be light without losing stiffness, and the structure is described as thermally stable. The spindle has a labyrinth structure, the usual non-contact way of keeping coolant away from the bearings. High-resolution direct scale feedback is available, but only as an option.

The NZX 2000 is the next size down, with 210 mm (8.3 in) of X, 110 mm (4.3 in) of Y and 810 mm (31.9 in) of Z, so the NZX 2500 is longer in every axis. The ALX 1500 offers more X, at 260 mm (10.2 in), but has 100 mm (3.9 in) of Y and 575 mm (22.6 in) of Z.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X-Axis Travel	225 mm (8.9 in)
Y-Axis Travel	120 mm (4.7 in)
Z-Axis Travel	1,050 mm (41.3 in)
Max Workpiece Diameter	370 mm (14.6 in)
Max Workpiece Length	1,000 mm (39.4 in)
Driven Tool Speed	10,000 rpm
Driven Tool Torque	Max. 29.5 ft lbf (3 min, option)
Turret Type	BMT (Built-in Motor Turret)
Guideways	Slideways for all axes
Scale Feedback	High-resolution direct scale feedback (option)

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Slideways are used for all axes, and the machine has a tailstock for long work
Rotary tool spindle speed of 10,000 rpm on a BMT (Built-in Motor Turret)
1,050 mm (41.3 in) of Z travel for workpieces up to 1,000 mm (39.4 in) long
120 mm (4.7 in) of Y travel, against 110 mm (4.3 in) on the NZX 2000
Thermally stable structure, with a body developed through FEM analysis

Limitations

The 29.5 ft lbf rotary tool torque is an option on a 3 min rating; no standard or continuous torque is stated
High-resolution direct scale feedback is an option
No bar capacity is listed in DMG MORI's table for this model
X travel of 225 mm (8.9 in) is less than the 260 mm (10.2 in) of the ALX 1500

Best For

Shafts up to 1,000 mm (39.4 in) long turned with tailstock support Heavy turning of parts up to 370 mm (14.6 in) in diameter on slideways Turned parts with drilled and milled features at up to 10,000 rpm Off-centre features within 120 mm (4.7 in) of Y travel

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What are the travels and workpiece limits of the NZX 2500?

X travel is 225 mm (8.9 in), Y travel 120 mm (4.7 in) and Z travel 1,050 mm (41.3 in). The maximum workpiece is 370 mm (14.6 in) in diameter and 1,000 mm (39.4 in) long. DMG MORI's table gives no bar capacity for this model.

02 How much milling torque does the NZX 2500 have?

DMG MORI gives a maximum rotary tool spindle torque of 29.5 ft lbf on a 3 min rating and marks it as an option. No torque is stated for the base machine and no continuous rating is given. The rotary tool spindle speed is 10,000 rpm. Ask for the standard and continuous figures before planning long milling cuts.

03 Does the NZX 2500 use slideways or rolling guides?

Slideways. DMG MORI states that slideways are used for all axes of the NZX 2500. Sliding ways give more damping in heavy and interrupted cuts, which matches a machine sized for parts up to 370 mm (14.6 in) in diameter.

04 How does the NZX 2500 compare with the NZX 2000?

The NZX 2500 has more travel on all three axes: 225 mm (8.9 in) of X, 120 mm (4.7 in) of Y and 1,050 mm (41.3 in) of Z. The NZX 2000 has 210 mm (8.3 in), 110 mm (4.3 in) and 810 mm (31.9 in). The largest difference is in Z.

05 Are linear scales included on the NZX 2500?

No. High-resolution direct scale feedback is listed as an option. The base machine relies on what DMG MORI describes as a thermally stable structure, so scales should be added to the quotation when tolerances have to hold over long cycles.