On December 1, 2005, Mori Seiki started receiving orders for the NZ-S1500 2-Turret Shaft Lathe, which specializes in shaft machining. Workpieces that can be machined on the NZ-S1500 are restricted to those with a maximum machining diameter of φ120 mm, and a standard machining diameter of φ60-120 mm. The machine specializes in shaft machining and its size was reduced to one third of that of the previous model. In order to achieve the best operability and the most efficient machining, the machine uses a symmetrical construction in which the two turrets are aligned with the spindle, which is mounted on the vertical bed. This construction allows easy chip discharging as well as great visibility compared with conventional machines, since the machine height is only 1,500 mm. Its smaller size allows the operator to look over the whole factory, enabling easy management and maintenance of your factory.