ALX 1500
Base Machine for Automation for Every Shop Floor
Max. workpiece diameter
17.3 in.
Max. workpiece length
80.2 in.
Max. bar diameter
2 in.
Max. X-axis travel
10.2 in.
Max. Y-axis travel
3.9 in.
Max. Z-axis travel
81.7 in.
Control & software alternatives
MAPPS
Mitsubishi
Highlights
ALX Series | EN
Extensive lineup
- 12 models for a wide range of workpieces: Spindle 6-inch chuck, turning / milling / Y-axis specification / spindle 2 specification, distance between centers 300 / 500 / 1000 / 2000 type
- The ALX 1500 | 300 (turning specification) featuring a space-saving footprint of 2.7 m2 (29.1 ft2) can be placed in the existing CL1500 / CL2000 installation area
- 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
- The labyrinth structure has been enhanced, taking into account frequent use of high-pressure coolant
- Prevent coolant entry and improve spindle durability
Sample applications
Automation
Standard automation and customized solutions in VERTICO design
Automation is a key element of digital production. Every DMG MORI machine can be upgraded with standard automation or with a customized automation solution for flexible manufacturing systems:
GX / GX T
GX 3 / 5 / 7 / 15 // GX 5 / 10 T - Modular gantry loader system for one or more machines
- Highly productive and flexible workpiece handling for one machine or linking several machines
- GX 10 T: Handling of workpieces up to ø 200 x 150 mm and and weighing up to 10 kg
- Combinable with various kinds of automatic peripheral equipment (washing, measuring, marking, etc.) and grippers of flexible design available
- Easy programming and setup due to integration into the machine control
- Load status monitoring available via DMG MORI Messenger
Highlights
NLX 2500 | 700 with GX 10 T
Highlights GX 3 / GX 5 / GX 7 / GX 15 / GX 5 T / GX 10 T / GX 15 T
- Handling of workpieces up to ø 200 mm, a length of 150 mm and a weight up to 10 kg
- Compact, space saving with built-in loader
- Combinable with various kinds of automatic peripheral equipment (washing, measuring, marking etc.) and grippers available by flexible design
- Easy programming and setup due to integration into the machine control
- Loader status monitoring available via DMG MORI Messenger
- Easily expandable for two or more machines
- Optional up to 100 kg handling weight available
MATRIS Light
Highly flexible and collaborative automation for workpieces up to 5 kg
- Freely movable workpiece handling, incl. robot and storage area on a trolley
- Workpieces up to 5 kg, or 2 × 2 kg with double gripper
- No infrastructure changes
- No safety fence necessary
- 600 × 900 mm footprint
- Collaborative robots, setup time <5 minutes
- Direct teaching without robot knowledge
- Easy connection via Ethernet
- Expansion (option)
- Storage for up to 108 workpieces (2-position storage for max. 36 workpieces as standard)
- Blow-off device
- Measuring system and quality check
Videos
MATRIS
Flexible modular robot system for ≥ 1 machine
- Modular concept with standardized peripheral devices, e. g. washing, measuring or marking
- 80 % shorter setup time due to modular and standardized peripherals and robot programs
- Flexible adaptation to system changes including after installation
- Simple and easy operation via the MATRIS control system without programming
Highlights
Highlights - Workpiece Handling
- Handling of workpieces up to ø 200 × 200 mm, 1 × 20 kg or 2 × 10 kg
- Stacking magazine:
- 14, 20 and 26 pallets: ø 150 × 120 mm, max. 35 kg per pallet
- 10 and 20 pallets: ø 200 × 200 mm, max. 75 kg per pallet
- Loading of oversized tooling in case of vertical machining center
- Available for 13 series, e. g. NLX, NTX, NHX, DMU, NMV, eVo, etc.
Highlights - Pallet Handling
- Ideal for the flexible production of 50 to 200 workpieces / day
- Space-saving pallet handling for up to 40 pallets
- 400 × 400 mm pallet size
- 150 kg transfer weight (workpiece and pallet)
- Integration of secondary processes such as deburring or marking possible
- Available for the CMX 50 U, CMX 70 U, DMU 50, DMU 65 monoBLOCK, CMX 600 V, CMX 800 V, CMX 1100 V
WH-AMR
Workpiece automation with maximum flexibility thanks to flexible layout design
- Modular concept with flexible layout design
- Driverless transport systems without guide rails or tracks
- Collaborative: human and machine in one system
- Vision sensor enables robot arm positioning accuracy better than ± 1 mm
- Workpieces up to ø 150 × 120 mm and 10 kg
- Compact design (700 × 1,035 mm)
- Laser sensor
- Excellent operational performance and stability, including on an uneven floor
Videos
AMR 2000
Holistic automation on the shop floor
- Collaborative automation solution with free layout design
- Omnidirectional movement for minimal space requirements (turning radius 0m)
- Basis for additional tasks, e.g. B. tool handling, chip disposal, etc.
- Material transport from Euro pallets 1,200 x 800 mm
- Maximum transport weight of up to 2,000 kg
- Security based on Sick and Siemens technology
Highlights
AMR 2000 Material
- Autonomous transport of material pallets
- Load capacity up to 2000 kg
- Compact and manoeuvrable
- Integration into existing processes
AMR 2000 chips
- Autonomous transport of chip trolleys
- Automatic pick-up order from the DMGMORI master computer
- Integration into existing material processes
- Extension of machine tool autonomy over the night or weekend
- Fleet ready
AMR 2000 tool handling
- Tool identification in the standard
- Quick installation of the automation system
- Reliable technology with proven components
- Integration into existing production possible
- Max. tool dimensions ø 280 / 400 mm
- Max. tool weight 30 kg
- Transport weight 720 kg (24× 30 kg)
- Maximum number of tools: 24 pcs
Control & software
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
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
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
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
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.
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
Service & training
Downloads & Technical Data
Downloads
Clearance
Max. X-axis travel
10.2 in.
Max. Y-axis travel
3.9 in.
Max. Z-axis travel
81.7 in.
Workpiece
Max. workpiece diameter
17.3 in.
Max. workpiece length
80.2 in.
Max. bar diameter
2 in.