The CHIRON FZ 18S is an industrial-grade 5-Axis Machining Centers powered by the Standard CNC. a top spindle speed of 10,500 RPM, and a 5-axis kinematic layout. It supports standardized digital factory monitoring via MTConnect.
Chiron FZ 18S: single-spindle center with 140 – 290 Nm, 10,500 – 15,000 rpm, SK40 or HSK-A63, 730 x 565 x 630 mm travels, 1.7 s chip to chip.
| 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 | 10,500 RPM |
| Spindle Taper Interface | SK40 / HSK-A63 |
| Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) | 12 Tool Stations |
| Industrial IoT Protocol | MTConnect ANSI/MTC1.4 Compliant (Ethernet/TCP) |
| Tool Changer | Basket tool changer |
| X-Axis Travel | 730 mm |
| Y-Axis Travel | 565 mm |
| Z-Axis Travel | 630 mm |
| Chip To Chip Time | 1.7 s |
| Spindle Count | 1 |
| Max Spindle Speed | 10,500 – 15,000 rpm |
| Spindle Torque | 140 – 290 Nm |
| Spindle Taper | SK40 / HSK-A63 |
| Tool Capacity | 12 | 20 |
| Max Tool Diameter | 65 mm |
| Max Tool Diameter Adjacent Empty | 180 mm |
| Max Tool Length | ca. 220 mm |
| Max Tool Weight | 5.0 kg |
| Rapid Traverse | 75 – 75 – 75 m/min (X – Y – Z) |
| Axis Acceleration | 10 – 10 – 10 m/s² (X – Y – Z) |
Our best estimate for the Chiron FZ 18S is $425,000 - $600,000. 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-18s#price; the request is passed to Chiron or an authorised dealer.
Chiron lists 140 – 290 Nm, with maximum speeds of 10,500 – 15,000 rpm. The range implies several spindle versions. The sheet rows do not say which torque goes with which speed and do not give a power rating, so request the torque and power curve for the spindle in the quotation.
On the listed figures the FZ 18S, with 140 – 290 Nm against the 86 – 208 Nm of the FZ 16S. The FZ 16S counters with speeds up to 20,000 rpm, tools up to 10.0 kg and a chain magazine of 42 – 162 tools, so it suits larger tool sets and higher spindle speeds.
Up to 65 mm in diameter with every place filled and 180 mm with the adjacent places empty. Tool length is about 220 mm and tool weight up to 5.0 kg. The changer holds 12 or 20 tools and swaps them in 1.7 s chip to chip.
The rows of Chiron's sheet shown for the two pages are identical: same travels, spindle range, basket tool changer and axis dynamics. Whatever separates the variants is not captured in those rows, so ask Chiron for the full data of each before choosing.
X, Y and Z all rapid at 75 m/min and accelerate at 10 m/s². With equal figures on every axis, positioning time depends only on distance, which keeps cycle-time estimates simple for hole patterns spread across the 730 mm by 565 mm working area.
