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Used DMTC CNC Machines for Sale

Resell CNC is your Simple. Reliable. and Trusted.® source for used DMTC CNC machines — including flat-bed and slant-bed CNC lathes, vertical machining centers, horizontal machining centers, gantry and double-column machining centers, 5-axis milling machines, turning and milling compound centers, vertical turret lathes, conventional engine lathes, and automated production lines. We carry DMTC models across the full product range, from the widely traded CKE-series flat-bed CNC lathes and VDL-series vertical machining centers through gantry machines, 5-axis platforms, and legacy CW and DL conventional lathes.

DMTC traces its origins to 1935 with the founding of the Dalian Machine Tool Factory, designated as one of China's "18 Arhat" backbone enterprises in the machine tool industry. In 1995, the major state-owned machine tool enterprises in Dalian merged to form the Dalian Machine Tool Group. The company acquired Ingersoll Production Systems and Ingersoll CM System from the United States and Zimmermann from Germany, and established eight joint ventures with partners from America, Germany, Japan, Switzerland, Israel, and South Korea. In April 2019, China General Technology Group strategically reorganized the company into General Technology Group Dalian Machine Tool Co., Ltd., the entity that operates today. DMTC has delivered over 500,000 machine tools and 600 automatic production lines to customers in more than 100 countries across automotive, aviation, aerospace, rail, shipbuilding, and engineering machinery industries. The company employs 2,590 people worldwide, including 500 technical engineers and 150 service engineers, and operates seven factories in China, one research center, 158 global sales agents, and 15 global service centers.

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DMTC CNC Lathes & Turning Centers

DMTC's CNC lathe lineup is the backbone of the product line and the most commonly traded category on the used market. The CKE flat-bed series (CKE6136, CKE6140, CKE6150, CKE6163, CKE6180, CKE61100) covers swing capacities from 360 mm through 1,000 mm with Fanuc, Siemens, or GSK controls. CKE-Z variants feature automatic three-range gear changing, while CKE-i variants use servo or VFD spindle drives for stepless speed control. Slant-bed CNC turning centers such as the CLS20 and DT40 add live tooling and C-axis capability for mill/turn operations in production environments.

DMTC Machining Centers

The VDL series vertical machining centers (VDL600 through VDL1200) provide BT40 or CAT50 spindles with Fanuc controls and spindle speeds up to 12,000 RPM on select models. Horizontal machining centers offer pallet-changer production capability. Gantry and double-column machining centers handle oversized workpieces for aerospace, energy, and heavy industrial applications. Five-axis VMCs serve complex component geometries requiring simultaneous multi-axis capability.

DMTC Conventional Lathes & Automation

DMTC's CW series (CW6263E, CW6280E, CW62100E) and DL series conventional engine lathes are among the most widely exported Chinese manual lathes, serving trade schools, maintenance shops, and general manufacturing worldwide. Intelligent manufacturing production lines combine DMTC CNC machines with robotics, gantry loaders, and digital controls for high-volume automated production cells.


Founded	1935, Dalian, China (as Dalian Machine Tool Factory)
Current Entity	General Technology Group Dalian Machine Tool Co., Ltd.
Headquarters	Dalian, Liaoning Province, China
Best Known For	CNC flat-bed lathes, VMCs, gantry machining centers, conventional lathes
Popular Models	CKE6150, CKE6180, CLS20, VDL1000, VDL1200, CW series, DL series
CNC Controls	Fanuc, Siemens (808D/828D/840D), GSK, Huazhong CNC
Industries Served	Automotive, aerospace, rail transit, petroleum, mining, engineering machinery

What to Look for When Buying a Used DMTC

DMTC machines are built with resin-sand cast beds, Turcite-B coated mating surfaces, precision ballscrews, and high-rigidity compound bearings. Here is what to inspect on used units.

Inspect the bed and guideways. Check for scoring, uneven wear, or excessive gib clearance across full travel. On slant-bed models, verify that linear guideways roll smoothly with no play. Guideway condition determines positioning accuracy and surface finish.

Test the spindle and headstock. Measure spindle runout at the nose with a test indicator. On CKE-Z models, shift through all three gear ranges and listen for noise. On CKE-i models, verify smooth stepless speed changes. On VMCs, check spindle taper condition, bearing noise, and thermal stability.

Cycle the turret or tool changer. On CNC lathes, index every turret station for positive lockup. On VMCs, cycle the ATC through every pocket. Worn turret teeth or ATC grippers cause positioning errors.

Verify the CNC control platform. DMTC machines are equipped with Fanuc, Siemens (808D, 828D, 840D), GSK, or Huazhong CNC controls depending on model and market destination. Confirm clean power-up, test axis referencing, and verify programs execute correctly.

DMTC CKE Series Flat-Bed CNC Lathes

CKE6150 & CKE6150Z

The CKE6150 is DMTC's most popular CNC lathe and the most frequently traded model on the used market. It offers 500 mm swing over bed and between-centers lengths from 750 to 3,000 mm depending on configuration. The CKE6150Z adds automatic three-range gear changing for broad spindle speed flexibility. Available with Fanuc, Siemens, or GSK controls and 4 or 6-position automatic tool turrets.

CKE6136 & CKE6140

The CKE6136 (360 mm swing) and CKE6140 (400 mm swing) are compact flat-bed CNC lathes for smaller workpieces. These models serve educational institutions, small job shops, and light production.

CKE6163, CKE6180 & CKE61100

The CKE6163 (630 mm swing), CKE6180 (800 mm swing), and CKE61100 (1,000 mm swing) handle progressively larger and heavier workpieces. Z-axis travel extends up to 4,735 mm on the CKE6180 for long-shaft machining in petroleum, mining, and heavy machinery applications.

DMTC Slant-Bed CNC Turning Centers

DMTC slant-bed lathes such as the CLS20 and DT40 feature linear guideway construction, servo-driven turrets, and optional C-axis with live tooling for combined turning and milling in a single setup. Slant-bed models are equipped with Fanuc controls as standard.

DMTC VDL Series Vertical Machining Centers

The VDL series (VDL600, VDL800, VDL850, VDL1000, VDL1200) covers table sizes from 600 to 1,200 mm with BT40 or CAT50 spindles, Fanuc controls, and 20 to 24-tool automatic tool changers. The VDL1000 and VDL1200 are the most common DMTC VMCs on the used market.

DMTC Gantry, HMC, 5-Axis & VTL Machines

DMTC gantry and double-column machining centers handle large workpieces for aerospace, energy, and heavy industrial applications. Horizontal machining centers with pallet changers serve production manufacturing. Five-axis VMCs and turning/milling compound centers address complex geometries. Vertical turret lathes (VTLs) such as the CGK5112JD handle large-diameter disc and ring workpieces. These advanced platforms leverage technology from DMTC's Ingersoll and Zimmermann acquisitions.

DMTC Conventional Lathes

The CW series (CW6263E, CW6280E, CW62100E) and DL series conventional engine lathes are among the most widely exported Chinese manual lathes. Available in swing and between-centers configurations from small bench models through heavy-duty industrial machines, these lathes serve trade schools, maintenance shops, and general turning operations at highly accessible price points.

How to Sell Your Used DMTC

DMTC machines hold resale value driven by the brand's massive global installed base and demand from shops seeking affordable CNC capability. CKE-series CNC lathes with Fanuc or Siemens controls, VDL machining centers, and CW/DL conventional lathes are in consistent demand.

Resell CNC buys used DMTC machines, every model and generation, nationwide.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Used DMTC Machines

Are used DMTC machines reliable?

Yes. DMTC machines are built with resin-sand cast beds, hardened guideways, precision ballscrews, and high-rigidity bearings manufactured in-house at facilities in Dalian, China. The company has produced over 500,000 machine tools since 1935 and has been China's largest machine tool builder by sales revenue continuously since 2000.

What CNC controls are available on DMTC machines?

DMTC machines ship with Fanuc, Siemens (808D, 828D, 840D), GSK, or Huazhong CNC controls. Machines exported to North America and Europe most commonly carry Fanuc or Siemens. The control platform depends on model, market, and original buyer specification.

What should I inspect before buying a used DMTC?

Prioritize guideway condition (Turcite-B coated surfaces on flat-bed models, linear guides on slant-bed), spindle runout, turret or ATC function, ballscrew backlash on all axes, and CNC control status. On CKE-Z models, verify automatic gear changing. On VMCs, cycle the tool changer through every pocket.

What is the difference between CKE-Z and CKE-i models?

CKE-Z models use an automatic gear changing mechanism providing three spindle speed ranges without stopping the machine. CKE-i models use an independent spindle with servo motor or VFD for fully stepless speed control across the entire RPM range.

What industries use DMTC machines?

DMTC machines serve automotive, aviation, aerospace, rail transit, shipbuilding, petroleum and petrochemical, mining and metallurgy, engineering machinery, wind power, vocational education, and general contract manufacturing.

What DMTC models hold their value best?

CKE6150 and CKE6180 flat-bed CNC lathes with Fanuc or Siemens controls maintain the strongest resale values due to broad demand and proven reliability. VDL-series VMCs and CLS/DT slant-bed turning centers also hold well. Call (844) 478-8181 for current valuations.

Does Resell CNC offer financing on used DMTC machines?

Yes. Resell CNC offers flexible financing options to help your business acquire the equipment it needs. Contact us at (844) 478-8181 to discuss terms.

How do I sell my used DMTC?

Contact Resell CNC at (844) 478-8181 or sales@resellcnc.com. We buy every DMTC model nationwide, from CKE CNC lathes through VDL machining centers and CW conventional lathes. Free appraisal within 24 hours.