DMG Mori NZX-S 1500

Est. $200,000 - $320,000 Specs verified 2026-10-02 · dmgmori.com Updated 2026-10-02

Image: dmgmori.com, DMG Mori

Key Specifications

X Travel

60 mm (2.4 in)

Z Travel

1,100 mm (43.3 in)

Max Workpiece ⌀

120 mm (4.7 in)

max workpiece length

1,055 mm (41.5 in)

distance between centers

19.7 in / 39.4 in

machine height

59.1 in (/500); 63.3 in (/1000)

How much does the DMG Mori NZX-S 1500 cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$200,000 - $320,000

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-S 1500 is a slim two-turret lathe for shaft work: 60 mm (2.4 in) of X travel against 1,100 mm (43.3 in) of Z, for workpieces up to 120 mm (4.7 in) in diameter and 1,055 mm (41.5 in) long. It is built in two distances between centers, 19.7 in and 39.4 in, which DMG MORI labels /500 and /1000.

The proportions say what it is for. Z travel is about 18 times the X travel, so this is a machine for long, thin parts held between centers, with two turrets, Turret 1 and Turret 2, serving the shaft. Short, wide chuck parts do not fit the envelope.

Much of DMG MORI's description concerns how little room the machine takes. Machine height is 59.1 in for the /500 and 63.3 in for the /1000, and floor space is approx. 30.1 sq ft for the /500 and approx. 49.52 sq ft for the /1000. DMG MORI describes the height as lowered compared to its conventional model. The longer version therefore needs about two thirds more floor, which is the trade for the longer distance between centers.

The structure is symmetrical about the center of the spindle, which DMG MORI says disperses heat evenly and improves accuracy in continuous machining, and the machine stands on a three-point support system. Three support points cannot rock on an uneven floor, which makes levelling and relocation simpler than on a bed with many feet.

Milling is not part of the base machine. Milling tools can be mounted on Turret 1 and Turret 2 as an option, and DMG MORI's table lists no Y travel. For comparison, the NZX 1500 has 210 mm (8.3 in) of X, 110 mm (4.3 in) of Y and 810 mm (31.9 in) of Z.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X-Axis Travel	60 mm (2.4 in)
Z-Axis Travel	1,100 mm (43.3 in)
Max Workpiece Diameter	120 mm (4.7 in)
Max Workpiece Length	1,055 mm (41.5 in)
Distance Between Centers	19.7 in / 39.4 in
Machine Height	59.1 in (/500); 63.3 in (/1000)
Floor Space	Approx. 30.1 ft2 (/500); approx. 49.52 ft2 (/1000)
Driven Tools	Milling tools on Turret 1 and Turret 2 as an option

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

1,100 mm (43.3 in) of Z travel for workpieces up to 1,055 mm (41.5 in) long
Two turrets, Turret 1 and Turret 2, on a shaft-turning layout
Two distances between centers: 19.7 in and 39.4 in
Floor space of approx. 30.1 sq ft (/500) or approx. 49.52 sq ft (/1000)
Machine height of 59.1 in on the /500 and 63.3 in on the /1000
Symmetrical structure about the spindle center and a three-point support system

Limitations

X travel is 60 mm (2.4 in) and maximum workpiece diameter 120 mm (4.7 in), so only slender parts fit
Milling tools on Turret 1 and Turret 2 are an option, not standard
No Y travel is listed; the NZX 1500 has 110 mm (4.3 in)
The /1000 takes approx. 49.52 sq ft against approx. 30.1 sq ft for the /500

Best For

Slender shafts up to 120 mm (4.7 in) in diameter and 1,055 mm (41.5 in) long Volume shaft turning on a two-turret machine Lines where floor space is tight, at approx. 30.1 sq ft for the /500 Turned shafts needing only light optional milling

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What size shaft fits in the NZX-S 1500?

Up to 120 mm (4.7 in) in diameter and 1,055 mm (41.5 in) long. The axis travels are 60 mm (2.4 in) in X and 1,100 mm (43.3 in) in Z. The machine is offered in two distances between centers, 19.7 in and 39.4 in, so check which length the listed limits apply to on the machine quoted.

02 How much floor space does the NZX-S 1500 need?

DMG MORI gives approx. 30.1 sq ft for the /500 and approx. 49.52 sq ft for the /1000. Machine height is 59.1 in for the /500 and 63.3 in for the /1000.

03 Can the NZX-S 1500 do milling?

Only as an option. DMG MORI states that milling tools can be mounted on Turret 1 and Turret 2 as an option. The table for this model lists X and Z travel only, with no Y travel, so any milling has to be done without a Y move.

04 How does the NZX-S 1500 differ from the NZX 1500?

The NZX-S 1500 is narrower and longer. It has 60 mm (2.4 in) of X travel and 1,100 mm (43.3 in) of Z, with no Y travel listed. The NZX 1500 has 210 mm (8.3 in) of X, 110 mm (4.3 in) of Y and 810 mm (31.9 in) of Z.

05 What is the three-point support on the NZX-S 1500?

DMG MORI lists a three-point support system as part of the structure, alongside a layout that is symmetrical about the center of the spindle to disperse heat evenly. A machine resting on three points sits stable without the bed being twisted by an uneven floor.