The CHIRON MILL 8000 is an industrial-grade CNC Vertical Machining Centers (VMC) powered by the Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl. a top spindle speed of 20,000 RPM, and a 3-axis kinematic layout. It supports standardized digital factory monitoring via MTConnect.
Chiron MILL 8000: long-bed moving-column machining center, listed X travel up to 8,000 mm (315 in), Y 800 mm, Z 630 mm, multi-zone pendulum machining.
| Standardized Parameters & Ratings | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer (Brand) | CHIRON (International) |
| Machine Type | CNC Vertical Machining Centers (VMC) |
| CNC Controller System | Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl |
| Number of Controlled Axes | 3-Axis Simultaneous / Positioning |
| Maximum Spindle Speed | 20,000 RPM |
| Spindle Taper Interface | HSK-A63 (HSK-A100 optional) |
| Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) | 60 Tool Stations |
| Industrial IoT Protocol | MTConnect ANSI/MTC1.4 Compliant (Ethernet/TCP) |
| X-Axis Travel | Up to 8,000 mm (315 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 800 mm (31.5 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 630 mm (24.8 in) |
| Max Spindle Speed | Up to 20,000 RPM |
| Spindle Taper | HSK-A63 (HSK-A100 optional) |
| Tool Capacity | Up to 60 tools |
| Machine Design | Vertical moving column, long-bed |
| Working Area Division | Multi-zone pendulum machining |
| Max Workpiece Length | Up to 8,000 mm (315 in) |
| CNC Control | Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl |
| Thermal Management | Thermally stable long-bed construction |
Our best estimate for the Chiron MILL 8000 is $750,000 - $1,200,000. 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-mill-8000#price; the request is passed to Chiron or an authorised dealer.
The listed maximum workpiece length is up to 8,000 mm (315 in), matching the X travel of up to 8,000 mm (315 in). Because both are upper limits, a particular machine may have a shorter bed. Confirm the X travel of the machine on offer.
The long working area is divided into zones. The moving column machines in one zone while parts are changed in another, so the spindle keeps cutting during loading. The table lists the capability but not the number of zones or their lengths.
Y travel is 800 mm (31.5 in) and Z travel is 630 mm (24.8 in). Those two figures bound the width and height the spindle can cover along the bed. Tool length reduces the usable height, and no tool length limit is listed.
HSK-A63, with HSK-A100 optional, and a speed of up to 20,000 rpm. Power and torque are not listed for either interface. On long light-alloy parts speed tends to matter most; for steel, ask for the torque of the HSK-A100 option.
