The CHIRON FZ 16S is an industrial-grade 5-Axis Machining Centers powered by the Standard CNC. a top spindle speed of 12,500 RPM, and a 5-axis kinematic layout. It supports standardized digital factory monitoring via MTConnect.
Chiron FZ 16S: 660 x 680 x 500 mm travels, HSK-A63 spindle 12,500 – 20,000 rpm, 86 – 208 Nm, chain magazine with 42 – 162 tools, 75 m/min rapids.
| Standardized Parameters & Ratings | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer (Brand) | CHIRON (International) |
| Machine Type | 5-Axis Machining Centers |
| CNC Controller System | Standard CNC |
| Number of Controlled Axes | 5-Axis Simultaneous / Positioning |
| Maximum Spindle Speed | 12,500 RPM |
| Spindle Taper Interface | HSK-A63 |
| Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) | 42 Tool Stations |
| Industrial IoT Protocol | MTConnect ANSI/MTC1.4 Compliant (Ethernet/TCP) |
| Tool Changer | Chain magazine |
| X-Axis Travel | 660 mm |
| Y-Axis Travel | 680 mm |
| Z-Axis Travel | 500 mm |
| Chip To Chip Time | 2.4 s |
| Spindle Count | 1 |
| Max Spindle Speed | 12,500 – 20,000 rpm |
| Spindle Torque | 86 – 208 Nm |
| Spindle Taper | HSK-A63 |
| Tool Capacity | 42 – 162 |
| Max Tool Diameter | 78 mm |
| Max Tool Diameter Adjacent Empty | 160 mm |
| Max Tool Length | 450 mm |
| Max Tool Weight | 10.0 kg |
| Rapid Traverse | 75 – 75 – 75 m/min (X – Y – Z) |
| Axis Acceleration | 10 – 7 – 8 m/s² (X – Y – Z) |
Our best estimate for the Chiron FZ 16S is $400,000 - $575,000. 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-16s#price; the request is passed to Chiron or an authorised dealer.
660 mm in X, 680 mm in Y and 500 mm in Z. The Y axis is the longest of the three, which is the reverse of the FZ 15S with its 730 mm (28.7 in) of X and 400 mm (15.7 in) of Y. All three axes rapid at 75 m/min.
The chain magazine is listed with 42 – 162 tools, so capacity depends on the magazine size ordered. Each tool can be up to 78 mm in diameter with all pockets full or 160 mm with the adjacent pockets empty, up to 450 mm long and up to 10.0 kg. Chip-to-chip time is 2.4 s.
Chiron's sheet gives maximum speed as 12,500 – 20,000 rpm and torque as 86 – 208 Nm, both on an HSK-A63 taper. The ranges indicate several spindle versions, but the sheet does not pair each speed with a torque figure, and it lists no power rating. Ask for the curve of the specific spindle before committing to a material.
The FZ 18S is longer in X and Z, at 730 mm and 630 mm, but shorter in Y at 565 mm. The FZ 18S spindle range is slower and stronger, 10,500 – 15,000 rpm with 140 – 290 Nm, and its basket changer holds 12 or 20 tools. The FZ 16S answers with 680 mm of Y, up to 20,000 rpm and a chain magazine of 42 – 162 tools.
Axis acceleration is listed as 10 m/s² in X, 7 m/s² in Y and 8 m/s² in Z, with a 75 m/min rapid rate on all three. Because Y is the slowest to accelerate, cycle time on short point-to-point work depends on how many of the moves fall on that axis.
