Machine Comparison
Chiron 08 Series Mill-Turn vs Chiron FZ 19S Mill-Turn
Chiron vs Chiron · Mill-Turn Machines
Summary
The Chiron 08 Series Mill-Turn and the Chiron FZ 19S Mill-Turn share a maker and a 75 – 75 – 75 m/min rapid traverse, but they serve different jobs. The Chiron 08 Series Mill-Turn works in a 210 x 200 x 360 mm envelope with a 30,000 – 54,000 rpm spindle on HSK-E32 / HSK-A40. The Chiron FZ 19S Mill-Turn has 850 x 980 x 700 mm of travel and an HSK-A63 spindle at 12,500 – 20,000 rpm.
The smaller machine wins on spindle speed across its whole range. The larger one wins on torque, 86 – 208 Nm against 2 – 19.5 Nm, and on every axis travel. Chip-to-chip times are nearly the same, 2.4 s on the Chiron FZ 19S Mill-Turn against 2.5 s, and tool magazines run 40 – 96 against 42 – 196.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Chiron 08 Series Mill-Turn | Chiron FZ 19S Mill-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 210 mm | 850 mm ▲ |
| Y-Axis Travel | 200 mm | 980 mm ▲ |
| Z-Axis Travel | 360 mm | 700 mm ▲ |
| Max Spindle Speed | 30,000 – 54,000 rpm ▲ | 12,500 – 20,000 rpm |
| Spindle Torque | 2 – 19.5 Nm | 86 – 208 Nm ▲ |
| Spindle Taper / Nose | HSK-E32 / HSK-A40 | HSK-A63 |
| Tool Capacity | 40 – 96 | 42 – 196 |
| Chip-to-Chip Time | 2.5 s | 2.4 s ▲ |
| Rapid Traverse | 75 – 75 – 75 m/min (X – Y – Z) | 75 – 75 – 75 m/min (X – Y – Z) |
Advantages
Chiron 08 Series Mill-Turn
- 30,000 – 54,000 rpm spindle against 12,500 – 20,000 rpm
- HSK-E32 / HSK-A40 spindle for fine milling and drilling
- Suited to small bar-fed parts that need back-side work on a counter spindle
Chiron FZ 19S Mill-Turn
- 850 x 980 x 700 mm of travel against 210 x 200 x 360 mm
- 86 – 208 Nm spindle torque against 2 – 19.5 Nm
- HSK-A63 spindle for steel and cast iron work
- 2.4 s chip-to-chip against 2.5 s
Verdict
Choose by part size and material. The Chiron 08 Series Mill-Turn is for small bar-fed parts with fine features, cut at 30,000 – 54,000 rpm inside a 210 x 200 x 360 mm envelope. The Chiron FZ 19S Mill-Turn is for larger milled parts with turned features in steel and cast iron, which need its 850 x 980 x 700 mm of travel and 86 – 208 Nm of torque. Both rapid at 75 – 75 – 75 m/min, so speed between cuts does not decide it.