ALX 2500
Base Machine for Automation for Every Shop Floor
Max. workpiece diameter
18 in.
460 mm
Max. workpiece length
20 in.
500 mm
Max. bar capacity diameter
3 in.
80 mm
Max. X-axis stroke
10 in.
260 mm
Max. Y-axis stroke
4 in.
100 mm
Max. Z-axis stroke
23 in.
575 mm
Control & software alternatives
MAPPS
Mitsubishi
Highlights
ALX Series | EN
Extensive lineup
- 11 models for a wide range of workpieces: Spindle 10-inch chuck, turning / milling / Y-axis specification / spindle 2 specification, distance between centers 500 / 1000 / 2000 type
- Rapid traverse rate (X-, Z-axis): 30 m/min (1,181.1 ipm) <25% faster than the CL> to reduce cycle time
Cutting-edge technology for high rigidity and high accuracy
- Latest in-house made DDS (Direct Drive Spindle) turnMASTER
- Slideways on the X-axis for higher damping performance, and linear motion guides on the Y- and Z-axis for improved positioning accuracy
- Full closed loop control (Scale feedback) SmartSCALE as an option: Enhanced positioning accuracy
High-quality, High-performance Spindle turnMASTER
- 3-year guarantee on the reliable turnMASTER
- Our in-house manufactured built-in motor spindle, with DMG MORI’s long years of technological know-how, demonstrates overwhelming excellence in heavy-duty cutting that requires rigidity
- High-accuracy contouring (C-axis indexing accuracy): 5 sec.
- The labyrinth structure has been enhanced, taking into account frequent use of high-pressure coolant
- Prevent coolant entry and improve spindle durability
Application Examples
Automation
ALX 2500 GX7
Open up the possibilities of automation
Increase productivity and quality, and operate 24/7. Our solutions offer extended machine uptime and support sustainability. Optimize your processes with our innovative automation solutions!
Control & Software
Experience the speed of digital transformation (DX)
Revolutionize your operations, unlock new opportunities, increase efficiency and promote sustainability by reducing power consumption – while gaining a strong competitive advantage.
MAPPS X
- DMG MORI specific user interface optimized for vertical screen orientation
- Fully customizable flexible display with up to 10 windows and arrangement in window sets
- 3D collision control and machining simulation
- Comprehensive machining cycles
- Tool Management System
FANUC 0i-TF
- 3D machining simulation for easy contour verification
- Conversational automatic programming function with process menu
Easy Tool Monitor 2.0
- Prevention of damage due to tool breakage or tool overload
- Sensorless with automated learning of load limits
- For turning, milling and drilling (up to 3 mm diameter)
- NEW: User interface on CELOS SideScreen
- NEW: Powerful algorithm for efficient monitoring after the first workpiece
Highlights
Customer Benefits
- Protection Package: Perfect supplement to MPC Lathes. Price advantage (approx. 40%)
- Save the monitoring limits for each tool and every cutting edge in the program
Left : LIVE status display in CELOS Sidescreen; current, set process values. / Right : Easy operation of the monitoring parameters in the tool table.
Excentric turning and milling
- Superposition of the turning movement by additional X- and Y-traverses
- Applicable for turning and milling
Highlights
Customer Benefits
- Eccentric geometries easy to manufacture
- Exact axis coupling and synchronization in the background
Left : Enter the parameters for the position of the external workpiece area. / Right : Graphical representation of the position within the workpiece.
Efficient Production Package
- Solutions for a safe process and for the efficient use of important machining steps
- Applications: cone cleaning, tool data monitoring, safe withdrawal movement, tapping, deep hole drilling, external thread and spigot milling, internal thread and circular milling, reverse countersink cycle
- 12 stored machining strategies for stock removal, deep hole drilling, Pocket milling machines*
Highlights
Customer Benefits
- Runtime optimization according to individual application
- Safe retraction after program break
- Tool data monitoring
Left : Input mask for universal cycle pocket milling. / Right : Input mask for tapping cycle
Counter spindle tip
- Perfect combination of 6-sided complete machining and tailstock function
- Automatically load and unload a tailstock centre into the chuck of the main spindle or counter spindle via the milling spindle and into the mgazine
- Support of long and slender workpieces on the main spindle thanks to the synchronous counter spindle tip
Highlights
Customer Benefits
- Higher component accuracy due to automatic change without opening the door (heat flow constant)
- Position-locking the spindle with the tip leads to increased process safety
Left : Automatic changed centering tip. / Right : Parameter Input Mask: Control Cleaning, changing tip and control coolant
MAPPS IV on MITSUBISHI
- CNC control
- Flexible 4 window display arrangement
gearHOBBING
- Programming of the gearing parameters via dialog input
- For spur gear, helical gear and worm gear
- Gear cutters and disk cutters can be used
- Maximized tool life by shifting of the cutter
- Achievable quality ≤ DIN 7
Highlights
Customer benefits
- Gear profile modifications easy to handle
- Use of regrinded tools
- Error prevention by monitoring (e. g. wrong axis cross angle, or wrong turning speed, or turning direction)
Left : Dialogue-supported input of all necesary gearing data. / Right : Input of the gearing paramters by single tooth or single groove milling.
DMG MORI gearMILL
- Productive complete processing
- Cost-effective gear cutting on standard machine with standard tools
- Flexible for different gear geometries
- Quality inspection in the process
Highlights
Customer Benefits
- Program creation based on blank drawings and gear data
- Optimization of workpiece orientation e.g. after heat treatment
- Interface for coordinate measuring device (Klingenberg, Leitz, Zeiss)
Left : Input of the gear parameters for the geometry calculation of a spur gear. / Right : Grafische Betrachtung des Abwälzverfahrens.
Polygon turning
- Machining also on machines without Y-axis
- Highly productive without milling the individual surfaces
- Dialog-guided programming thanks to the technology cycle
Highlights
Customer Benefits
Different regular polygon shapes integrated
- Productivity especially for small components
- Chamfering possible in the same process
- Simple and fast programming minimizes errors
Outer diameter parameter setting
gearSKIVING 2.0
- Straight and helical external or internal spur gears and splines
- Arrow teeth with tooth offset Turn-mill machines
- Ball-shaped toothing by mathematical transformation of the 6th virtual axis
Highlights
Customer Benefits
- Internal toothing without angular head possible
- Short processing times, 10 x faster than shaping
- Synchronization and tool path controlled by the Cycle
Left : Inside gear profile machining. / Right : Outside gear profile machining.
Retraction Cycle
- By pushing the associated key the X- axis and the Y-axis travel to the positive end-positions for external machining
- Ideally suited to prepare the work space for set-up and alternatively also as an emergency rescue function.
Highlights
Customer Benefits
Functionality - Selection of the cycle by pressing the associated key on the operating panel
- Easy operation when setting up multi - channel machinery
- Possibilty of a fast response during external machining as a rescue function
Multitool
- Efficient use of multi-tip turning tools with more than one cutting edge on turn & mill
- Several "sister tools" on one main tool holder
Highlights
Customer Benefits
- Reduction of tool change times
- Saves tool magazine space
Service & Training
Comprehensive carefree service and training for your production
Take advantage of our full-service offering and hands-on training to maximize machine performance and minimize downtime. With comprehensive maintenance packages, original spare parts and customized training programs, we will take your production and your team to the next level.
Downloads & Technical Data
Work Area
Max. X-axis stroke
10 in.
260 mm
Max. Y-axis stroke
4 in.
100 mm
Max. Z-axis stroke
23 in.
575 mm
Workpiece
Max. workpiece diameter
18 in.
460 mm
Max. workpiece length
20 in.
500 mm
Max. bar capacity diameter
3 in.
80 mm