The CHIRON FZ 15W is an industrial-grade 5-Axis Machining Centers powered by the Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl. a top spindle speed of 12,000 RPM, and a 5-axis kinematic layout. It supports standardized digital factory monitoring via MTConnect.
Chiron FZ 15W: 5-axis center with 2-position pallet changer, 730 x 400 mm X/Y travel, 20-tool basket or 48 / 64 tool chain magazine, 75 m/min.
| Standardized Parameters & Ratings | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer (Brand) | CHIRON (International) |
| Machine Type | 5-Axis Machining Centers |
| CNC Controller System | Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl |
| Number of Controlled Axes | 5-Axis Simultaneous / Positioning |
| Maximum Spindle Speed | 12,000 RPM |
| Spindle Taper Interface | SK-40 / HSK-A63 (basket tool changer) / HSK-A63 (c |
| Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) | 20 Tool Stations |
| Industrial IoT Protocol | MTConnect ANSI/MTC1.4 Compliant (Ethernet/TCP) |
| X-Axis Travel | 730 mm (28.7 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 400 mm (15.7 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 425 mm (16.7 in) (basket tool changer) / 360 mm (14.2 in) (chain magazine) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 12,000 - 20,000 rpm (basket tool changer) / 12,000 - 15,000 rpm (chain magazine) |
| Spindle Taper | SK-40 / HSK-A63 (basket tool changer) / HSK-A63 (chain magazine) |
| A Axis Range | Direct drive tilt axis |
| C Axis Range | 360° continuous direct drive |
| Max Workpiece Diameter | 350 mm (13.8 in) |
| Max Workpiece Weight | 150 kg (330 lb) per pallet position |
| Tool Capacity | 20 tools (basket tool changer) / 48 / 64 tools (chain magazine) |
| Workpiece Changer | Integrated 2-position pallet changer |
| Machine Bed | Mineral cast |
| CNC Control | Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl |
| Thermal Management | Water-cooled drives on all axes and spindle |
| Chip To Chip Time | 1.7 sec (basket tool changer) / 2.3 sec (chain magazine) |
| Spindle Count | 1 |
| Spindle Torque Max | 90 - 180 Nm (basket tool changer) / 95 - 180 Nm (chain magazine) |
| Max Tool Diameter | 65 mm (2.56 in) (basket tool changer) / 78 mm (3.07 in) (chain magazine) |
| Max Tool Diameter Adjacent Empty | 175 mm (6.9 in) (basket tool changer) / 140 mm (5.5 in) (chain magazine) |
| Max Tool Length | ca. 220 mm (8.7 in) (basket tool changer) / 300 mm (11.8 in) (chain magazine) |
| Max Tool Weight | 2.5 kg (5.5 lb) (basket tool changer) / 5.0 kg (11 lb) (chain magazine) |
| Rapid Traverse | X 75 m/min, Y 75 m/min, Z 75 m/min (2,953, 2,953, 2,953 ipm) |
| Axis Acceleration | X 10 m/s², Y 10 m/s², Z 10 m/s² (basket tool changer) / X 7 m/s², Y 12 m/s², Z 15 m/s² (chain magazine) |
Our best estimate for the Chiron FZ 15W is $350,000 - $500,000. This is an estimate for a 5-axis machining centers 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-15w#price; the request is passed to Chiron or an authorised dealer.
It is an integrated 2-position pallet changer. Each pallet position is rated for a workpiece of up to 150 kg (330 lb), and the maximum workpiece diameter is 350 mm (13.8 in). The sheet rows give no pallet dimensions or pallet change time, so ask for both when planning fixtures and cycle times.
The basket tool changer is the faster and taller option: 20 tools, 1.7 sec chip to chip, 425 mm (16.7 in) of Z and spindles of 12,000 - 20,000 rpm. The chain magazine gives 48 / 64 tools and accepts tools up to 300 mm (11.8 in) and 5.0 kg (11 lb), but Z falls to 360 mm (14.2 in), the change takes 2.3 sec and speed is 12,000 - 15,000 rpm.
With the basket tool changer the choice is SK-40 or HSK-A63, at 12,000 - 20,000 rpm and 90 - 180 Nm of maximum torque. With the chain magazine the taper is HSK-A63, at 12,000 - 15,000 rpm and 95 - 180 Nm. It is a single-spindle machine in both versions.
The FZ 15S has the same 730 mm (28.7 in) by 400 mm (15.7 in) X and Y travel but works on a 280 mm (11.0 in) rotary table without a pallet changer, and its table lists the 20-tool basket changer only. The FZ 15W adds the 2-position pallet changer and the choice of a chain magazine with 48 / 64 tools.
Rapid traverse is 75 m/min (2,953 ipm) on X, Y and Z. Acceleration is 10 m/s² on each axis with the basket tool changer. With the chain magazine it is 7 m/s² on X, 12 m/s² on Y and 15 m/s² on Z.
