DMG MORI NLX-1500SY/500 – 2015
USED DMG MORI NLX-1500SY/500 – 2015
The DMG MORI NLX-1500SY/500 – 2015 is a high-performance CNC turn-mill center designed for precision machining of complex components. It combines a main spindle, sub-spindle, Y-axis movement, C-axis capability, and driven tooling in one machine platform, allowing manufacturers to perform turning, milling, drilling, tapping, boring, and other secondary operations with fewer setups.
The 2015 NLX-1500SY/500 provides approximately 260 mm of X-axis travel, ±50 mm of Y-axis travel, and 590 mm of Z-axis travel. It has a maximum workpiece diameter of approximately 386 mm, maximum machining length of approximately 515 mm, and bar capacity of approximately 52 mm.
The machine is equipped with main and sub-spindles, both capable of up to approximately 6,000 RPM in the documented 2015 configuration. Its 12-station BMT built-in motor turret provides driven-tool capability, with live tooling speeds reaching approximately 10,000 RPM.
This configuration makes the NLX-1500SY/500 particularly useful for manufacturers producing intricate turned parts that require milling, cross drilling, tapping, and back-side machining.
DMG MORI NLX-1500SY/500 – 2015 – MACHINE CAPACITY
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| DMG MORI NLX-1500SY/500 – 2015 | |
| Machine Type | CNC Turn-Mill Center |
| Number of Controlled Axes | 5+ / Configuration Dependent |
| Maximum Workpiece Diameter | 386 mm / 15.2 in |
| Maximum Machining Length | 515 mm / 20.3 in |
| Standard Turning Diameter | 260 mm |
| Maximum Bar Capacity | 52 mm / 2.05 in |
| Main Spindle | Yes |
| Sub-Spindle | Yes |
| Y-Axis | Yes |
| C-Axis | Yes |
| Turret | 12 Station |
| Live Tooling | Yes |
| Main Spindle Speed | 6,000 RPM |
| Sub-Spindle Speed | 6,000 RPM |
| Machine Type | Multi-Axis CNC Turning Center |
The combination of dual spindles and Y-axis milling allows many components to be completed with significantly fewer setups than would be required on a conventional 2-axis CNC lathe.
DMG MORI NLX-1500SY/500 – 2015 – AXIS TRAVELS
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| DMG MORI NLX-1500SY/500 – 2015 | |
| X-Axis Travel | 260 mm / 10.2 in |
| Y-Axis Travel | ±50 mm / ±2.0 in |
| Z-Axis Travel | 590 mm / 23.2 in |
| B-Axis / Sub-Spindle Travel | Approximately 624 mm |
| X/Z Rapid Traverse | Approximately 1,181 IPM |
| Y Rapid Traverse | Approximately 394 IPM |
| Axis Drive | Servo Controlled |
| X-Axis Positioning | CNC Controlled |
| Y-Axis Positioning | CNC Controlled |
| Z-Axis Positioning | CNC Controlled |
| Multi-Axis Interpolation | Supported |
The Y-axis provides approximately 100 mm of total movement, allowing driven tools to perform off-center machining operations. The extended Z-axis travel accommodates workpieces up to approximately 515 mm in machining length.
DMG MORI NLX-1500SY/500 – 2015 – SPINDLE SYSTEM
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| DMG MORI NLX-1500SY/500 – 2015 | |
| Main Spindle | Yes |
| Main Spindle Speed | 6,000 RPM |
| Sub-Spindle | Yes |
| Sub-Spindle Speed | 6,000 RPM |
| Main Spindle Motor | Approximately 11 / 7.5 kW |
| Sub-Spindle Motor | Configuration Dependent |
| Main Spindle Nose | A2-5 |
| Sub-Spindle Nose | A2-5 |
| Main Spindle Bore | 61 mm |
| Sub-Spindle Bore | 43 mm |
| Bar Capacity | 52 mm |
| C-Axis Resolution | 0.001° |
| Chuck Size | Approximately 6.7 in / 170 mm |
| Spindle Control | CNC Controlled |
The dual-spindle arrangement allows the machine to transfer workpieces between the main and sub-spindles for back-side machining. This can reduce secondary setups and improve dimensional consistency between front- and back-side features.
DMG MORI NLX-1500SY/500 – 2015 – TURNING CAPABILITY
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| DMG MORI NLX-1500SY/500 – 2015 | |
| Maximum Swing | Approximately 923 mm |
| Swing Over Cross Slide | Approximately 755 mm |
| Maximum Turning Diameter | 386 mm |
| Standard Turning Diameter | 260 mm |
| Maximum Machining Length | 515 mm |
| Bar Capacity | 52 mm |
| OD Turning | Yes |
| ID Turning | Yes |
| Facing | Yes |
| Boring | Yes |
| Threading | Yes |
| Grooving | Yes |
| Parting | Yes |
| Contouring | Yes |
| Back-Side Machining | Yes |
The machine’s turning envelope is well suited to small- and medium-sized precision components. Its dual-spindle design also makes it particularly effective for parts requiring substantial back-side machining.
DMG MORI NLX-1500SY/500 – 2015 – LIVE TOOLING & TURRET
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| DMG MORI NLX-1500SY/500 – 2015 | |
| Turret Type | BMT Built-In Motor Turret |
| Turret Capacity | 12 Stations |
| Live Tooling | Yes |
| Live Tool Speed | Up to 10,000 RPM |
| Live Tool Motor | Approximately 5.5 kW / 7.4 HP |
| C-Axis | Yes |
| Y-Axis | Yes |
| Milling | Yes |
| Drilling | Yes |
| Tapping | Yes |
| Cross Drilling | Yes |
| Off-Center Milling | Yes |
| Tool Presetter | Configuration Dependent |
The BMT built-in motor turret is one of the key features of the NLX-1500SY/500. Driven tooling combined with C-axis and Y-axis movement enables milling and drilling operations directly on the turned component. DMG MORI’s NLX 1500 platform specifies a 10,000 RPM rotary tool spindle and up to 29 N·m of rotary-tool torque.
DMG MORI NLX-1500SY/500 – 2015 – CNC CONTROL
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| DMG MORI NLX-1500SY/500 – 2015 | |
| CNC Control | MAPPS / CELOS Configuration |
| Control Platform | Mitsubishi or FANUC Configuration Dependent |
| Programming | G-Code / ISO |
| Conversational Programming | Supported |
| Y-Axis Programming | Supported |
| C-Axis Programming | Supported |
| Sub-Spindle Control | Supported |
| Live Tool Programming | Supported |
| Tool Offsets | Supported |
| Work Offsets | Supported |
| Canned Cycles | Supported |
| Rigid Tapping | Supported |
| Tool Management | Supported |
| USB / Data Connectivity | Configuration Dependent |
A documented 2015 NLX-1500SY/500 is equipped with a CELOS M730UM control, while other machines can have different control configurations. The individual machine’s control should therefore be verified before listing exact control specifications.
DMG MORI NLX-1500SY/500 – 2015 – FEEDRATES
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| DMG MORI NLX-1500SY/500 – 2015 | |
| X-Axis Rapid | Approximately 1,181 IPM |
| Z-Axis Rapid | Approximately 1,181 IPM |
| Y-Axis Rapid | Approximately 394 IPM |
| Cutting Feedrate | CNC Programmable |
| Feedrate Override | Yes |
| Linear Interpolation | Yes |
| Circular Interpolation | Yes |
| Y-Axis Interpolation | Yes |
| C-Axis Interpolation | Yes |
| Multi-Axis Machining | Supported |
Rapid traverse performance allows the machine to reposition efficiently between turning and milling operations, helping reduce non-cutting time in complex production cycles.
DMG MORI NLX-1500SY/500 – 2015 – COOLANT & CHIP MANAGEMENT
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| DMG MORI NLX-1500SY/500 – 2015 | |
| Flood Coolant | Yes |
| Through-Spindle Coolant | Configuration Dependent |
| High-Pressure Coolant | Configuration Dependent |
| Chip Conveyor | Configuration Dependent |
| Coolant Filtration | Configuration Dependent |
| Automatic Lubrication | Yes |
| Machine Enclosure | Fully Enclosed |
| Parts Catcher | Configuration Dependent |
| Bar Feeder | Configuration Dependent |
| Mist Collector | Configuration Dependent |
A documented 2015 machine was equipped with through-spindle coolant, an LNS ALPHA SL65 S bar feeder, and five live tools. Other used machines may have different coolant and automation packages.
DMG MORI NLX-1500SY/500 – 2015 – POWER REQUIREMENTS
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| DMG MORI NLX-1500SY/500 – 2015 | |
| Electrical Service | Three Phase |
| Typical Voltage | 220 / 440 V Configuration Dependent |
| Power Requirement | Approximately 40 kVA |
| Main Spindle Motor | Approximately 11 / 7.5 kW |
| Live Tool Motor | Approximately 5.5 kW |
| Hydraulic System | Integrated |
| Coolant Pump | Integrated |
| Lubrication System | Automatic |
| Compressed Air | Approximately 85 PSI |
| Industrial Installation | Required |
Actual electrical requirements should be verified from the machine’s electrical nameplate and documentation before installation, particularly for machines that have been exported or electrically modified.
DMG MORI NLX-1500SY/500 – 2015 – MACHINE DIMENSIONS
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| DMG MORI NLX-1500SY/500 – 2015 | |
| Approximate Machine Length | 110–140 inches |
| Approximate Machine Width | 76–82 inches |
| Approximate Machine Height | 84–87 inches |
| Approximate Machine Weight | 11,900 lb / 5,400 kg |
| Machine Depth | Approximately 2,100 mm |
| Machine Height | Approximately 2,200 mm |
| Floor Space | Configuration Dependent |
| Bar Feeder | Adds to Footprint |
| Chip Conveyor | Adds to Footprint |
| Rigging | Required |
A documented 2015 NLX-1500SY/500 weighs approximately 5,400 kg, while another listing reports approximately 11,880 lb. Accessories such as a bar feeder and chip conveyor can substantially increase the required installation footprint.
DMG MORI NLX-1500SY/500 – 2015 – GENERAL INFORMATION
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| DMG MORI NLX-1500SY/500 – 2015 | |
| Manufacturer | DMG MORI |
| Model | NLX-1500SY/500 |
| Year | 2015 |
| Machine Category | CNC Turn-Mill Center |
| Machine Type | Multi-Axis CNC Lathe |
| Main Spindle | Yes |
| Sub-Spindle | Yes |
| Y-Axis | Yes |
| C-Axis | Yes |
| Maximum Turning Diameter | 386 mm |
| Maximum Machining Length | 515 mm |
| Bar Capacity | 52 mm |
| Main Spindle Speed | 6,000 RPM |
| Sub-Spindle Speed | 6,000 RPM |
| Live Tool Speed | 10,000 RPM |
| Turret | 12 Station |
| CNC Control | MAPPS / CELOS Configuration |
| Machine Weight | Approximately 5,400 kg |
INDUSTRIES THAT USE DMG MORI NLX-1500SY/500
The DMG MORI NLX-1500SY/500 is suitable for precision manufacturing across a variety of industries, including:
- Aerospace
- Automotive
- Medical Manufacturing
- Defense
- Electronics
- Robotics
- Oil & Gas
- Energy
- Hydraulic Manufacturing
- Pump Manufacturing
- Valve Manufacturing
- Precision Engineering
- General Machine Shops
- Contract Manufacturing
- Industrial Equipment
The machine is particularly valuable in industries where components require multiple turning and milling operations in a single production cycle.
TYPICAL PARTS DMG MORI NLX-1500SY/500 CAN PRODUCE
The NLX-1500SY/500 can produce a wide variety of complex precision components, including:
- Shafts
- Bushings
- Hydraulic components
- Valve components
- Pump components
- Flanges
- Couplings
- Automotive components
- Aerospace fittings
- Medical components
- Precision housings
- Threaded components
- Bearing components
- Rotary components
- Multi-sided machined parts
The Y-axis and driven tooling make it especially useful for parts requiring off-center holes, cross holes, milled flats, slots, keyways, tapped holes, and other features that would normally require a separate milling operation.
WHY CHOOSE DMG MORI NLX-1500SY/500
The DMG MORI NLX-1500SY/500 stands out because it combines turning, milling, Y-axis movement, C-axis positioning, and sub-spindle machining in a single CNC platform.
Instead of transferring a component from a CNC lathe to a separate machining center for secondary operations, manufacturers can perform many of those operations directly on the NLX-1500SY/500. This can reduce workpiece handling, setup time, and the potential for errors between separate machines.
The dual-spindle architecture is another major advantage. After machining the front side, the workpiece can be transferred to the sub-spindle for back-side operations. This is particularly useful for components requiring accurate concentricity between both ends.
The built-in motor turret provides high-speed driven-tool capability, while the Y-axis allows milling and drilling away from the spindle centerline.
For shops producing complex, medium-sized precision components, the NLX-1500SY/500 can provide an excellent balance of turning capacity, multi-axis machining, automation, and production efficiency.
WHY BUY USED DMG MORI NLX-1500SY/500 – 2015
Buying a used DMG MORI NLX-1500SY/500 – 2015 can give manufacturers access to advanced turn-mill capabilities at a substantially lower acquisition cost than purchasing a comparable new machine.
Because the machine combines multiple spindles, Y-axis movement, driven tooling, and sophisticated CNC control, buyers should conduct a comprehensive inspection before purchase.
Important areas to inspect include the main spindle, sub-spindle, BMT turret, live-tool drives, Y-axis, C-axis, ballscrews, linear guides, servo motors, hydraulic system, coolant system, chip conveyor, bar feeder, and CNC control.
Both spindles should be tested throughout their speed ranges for vibration, bearing noise, temperature rise, and runout. The turret should be indexed through every station, and each driven tool position should be tested under load if possible.
The Y-axis should be checked for backlash and positioning accuracy. The sub-spindle transfer function should also be tested because reliable part transfer is essential for maximizing the machine’s multi-tasking capability.
A well-maintained 2015 NLX-1500SY/500 with low production hours, good spindle condition, functioning live tooling, complete tooling, bar feeder, chip conveyor, and documented maintenance can be a highly productive used CNC investment.
HOW MUCH DOES A USED DMG MORI NLX-1500SY/500 – 2015 COST?
Used DMG MORI NLX-1500SY/500 machines can command considerably higher prices than conventional 2-axis CNC lathes because of their dual-spindle, Y-axis, live-tooling, and multi-axis capabilities.
A documented 2015 machine with approximately 2,083 production hours was previously listed with CELOS M730UM control, two spindles, five live tools, through-spindle coolant, and an LNS bar feeder. Another 2015 machine was listed at approximately $119,500, equipped with an FMB 12-foot magazine barloader, LNS chip conveyor, high-pressure coolant, mist collector, and tooling.
| USED DMG MORI NLX-1500SY/500 – 2015 CONDITION | ESTIMATED COST |
|---|---|
| High Hours / Basic Configuration | $60,000 – $80,000 |
| Functional / Average Condition | $80,000 – $100,000 |
| Good Production Condition | $100,000 – $125,000 |
| Excellent / Well Equipped | $125,000 – $150,000 |
| Low Hours / Fully Equipped | $150,000+ |
For a 2015 DMG MORI NLX-1500SY/500 in good working condition, a reasonable used-market estimate is approximately $90,000–$130,000 USD.
Machines equipped with a working bar feeder, chip conveyor, high-pressure coolant, through-spindle coolant, tool presetter, complete live tooling, and low production hours can command a significant premium.
Best estimated listing value: $105,000–$130,000 USD.
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