The CHIRON FZ 12S is an industrial-grade CNC Vertical Machining Centers (VMC) powered by the Standard CNC. a top spindle speed of 12,000 RPM, and a 3-axis kinematic layout. It supports standardized digital factory monitoring via MTConnect.
Chiron FZ 12S: 550 x 400 x 400 mm travels, spindles from 12,000 to 30,000 rpm and 11 to 110 Nm, HSK-A40/A50/A63, 24 to 128 tools, 2.7 s tool change.
| Standardized Parameters & Ratings | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer (Brand) | CHIRON (International) |
| Machine Type | CNC Vertical Machining Centers (VMC) |
| CNC Controller System | Standard CNC |
| Number of Controlled Axes | 3-Axis Simultaneous / Positioning |
| Maximum Spindle Speed | 12,000 RPM |
| Spindle Taper Interface | HSK-A40 / HSK-A50 / HSK-A63 |
| Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) | 24 Tool Stations |
| Industrial IoT Protocol | MTConnect ANSI/MTC1.4 Compliant (Ethernet/TCP) |
| Tool Changer | Chain magazine |
| X-Axis Travel | 550 mm |
| Y-Axis Travel | 400 mm |
| Z-Axis Travel | 400 mm |
| Chip To Chip Time | 2.7 s |
| Spindle Count | 1 |
| Max Spindle Speed | 12,000 – 30,000 rpm |
| Spindle Torque | 11 – 110 Nm |
| Spindle Taper | HSK-A40 / HSK-A50 / HSK-A63 |
| Tool Capacity | 24 – 128 |
| Max Tool Diameter | 85 mm |
| Max Tool Diameter Adjacent Empty | 125 mm |
| Max Tool Length | 250 mm |
| Max Tool Weight | 5.0 kg |
| Rapid Traverse | 75 – 75 – 75 m/min (X – Y – Z) |
| Axis Acceleration | 10 – 15 – 20 m/s² (X – Y – Z) |
Our best estimate for the Chiron FZ 12S is $275,000 - $375,000. This is an estimate for a vertical machining centers (vmc) in this class, not a quote from Chiron; configuration, tooling, automation and installation move the final price substantially. A specific price can be requested at https://machinetoolindex.com/machines/chiron-fz-12s#price; the request is passed to Chiron or an authorised dealer.
Chiron lists HSK-A40, HSK-A50 and HSK-A63 interfaces, maximum speeds from 12,000 to 30,000 rpm and torque from 11 to 110 Nm. These are ranges across the available spindles. The sheet does not tie a torque to a speed, so give Chiron your materials and tool sizes when specifying.
Rapid traverse is 75 m/min in X, Y and Z. Acceleration is 10 m/s² in X, 15 m/s² in Y and 20 m/s² in Z. Chip-to-chip tool change time is 2.7 s.
The chain magazine holds 24 to 128 tools. Maximum tool diameter is 85 mm, or 125 mm when the adjacent pockets are left empty. Maximum tool length is 250 mm and maximum tool weight 5.0 kg.
Travels are the same, 550 × 400 × 400 mm, and so are the 75 m/min rapids. The DZ 12S has two spindles with options from 15,000 to 24,000 rpm and 29 to 59 Nm, and 2 x 12 to 2 x 104 tools. The FZ 12S has one spindle with a wider choice, 12,000 to 30,000 rpm and 11 to 110 Nm, and 24 to 128 tools.
Not in the rows compared here. The FZ 12W has the same 550 × 400 × 400 mm travels, 12,000 to 30,000 rpm, 11 to 110 Nm, the same three HSK interfaces and 24 to 128 tools. What distinguishes the two is not in this table, so confirm it with Chiron.
