CNC lathe

Mori Seiki NL2000Y/500

2006 Mori Seiki NL2000Y/500 CNC Lathe with Y-Axis and live tooling. Plastics-only medical device use. Available now in Ireland.

Machine Type: CNC Turning Centre with Y-Axis & Live Tooling
Manufacturer: Mori Seiki (DMG MORI)
Model: NL2000Y/500
Year: 2006
Location: Ireland
Availability: Immediate

Machine Overview
Available now from Used Machine Tools Ireland, this 2006 Mori Seiki NL2000Y/500 CNC Lathe is presented in excellent working condition with a very clean operational history.

The machine was used exclusively for machining plastics by a medical device manufacturer, resulting in:
Minimal spindle and guideway wear
Clean internal condition
Long remaining service life
Unlike many plastics-only machines, this example is fully equipped with coolant, making it immediately suitable for both plastic and metal machining applications.

The NL2000Y/500 is widely regarded as one of the most capable and reliable Y-axis CNC lathes in its class, featuring Mori Seiki’s renowned BMT turret technology for rigidity, accuracy, and thermal stability.

Key Features & Highlights
Y-Axis CNC Lathe – complex milling and turning in one setup
Live Tooling (6,000 RPM) – drilling, tapping, and milling capability
BMT (Built-in Motor Turret) – exceptional rigidity and precision
Plastics-Only Medical Use – exceptionally low wear
Full Coolant System Installed
Coolant Tank Capacity: 235 Litres
Tailstock & Workpiece Unloader – production-ready configuration
MSX-850 III Control – powerful and reliable Mori Seiki control

Technical Specifications – Mori Seiki NL2000Y/500
Capacity
Distance Between Centres: 500 mm
Chuck : Collet Chuck
Max Turning Diameter: 366 mm
Standard Turning Diameter: 275 mm
Max Turning Length: 510 mm
Bar Capacity: 65 mm
Swing Over Bed: 923.8 mm
Swing Over Cross Slide: 755 mm

Axis Travel
X-Axis Travel: 260 mm
Z-Axis Travel: 590 mm
Y-Axis Travel: ±50 mm (100 mm total)

Spindle
Max Spindle Speed: 5,000 RPM
Spindle Nose: JIS A2-6
Through-Spindle Bore: 73 mm
Spindle Motor: 15 / 15 / 11 kW

Turret & Tooling
Turret Type: BMT (Built-in Motor Turret)
Number of Tool Stations: 16
Max Live Tool Speed: 6,000 RPM
Max Live Tool Torque: 29 Nm
Turret Index Time: 0.2 seconds

Feed Rates
Rapid Traverse (X / Z): 30,000 mm/min
Rapid Traverse (Y): 10,000 mm/min

Tailstock
Tailstock Travel: 564 mm
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Spindle Diameter: 80 mm
Tailstock Taper: MT4 Live Centre

Automation
Workpiece Unloader: Yes
Max Workpiece Diameter: 80 mm
Max Workpiece Length: 200 mm
Max Workpiece Weight: 3 kg

Coolant System
Coolant Equipment: Yes
Coolant Tank Capacity: 235 Litres

Electrical & Dimensions
Power Requirement: 31.5 kVA
Machine Dimensions (L × W × H): 2705 × 1922 × 2120 mm
Machine Weight: 5,700 kg

Included with Machine
✔ Selection of axial driven toolholders
✔ Selection of radial driven toolholders
✔ Selection of static toolholders

Additional Notes
Used exclusively for plastic machining in a medical device environment
Fully equipped with coolant equipment, suitable for plastics or metals
Specifications provided in good faith but not guaranteed

Ideal Applications
Medical device manufacturing
Precision plastic machining
CNC turning & milling with Y-axis
Aerospace, electronics & high-precision components