Machine Comparison
Chiron DZ 08 S Five Axis vs Chiron DZ 12S
Chiron vs Chiron · 5-Axis Machining Centers
Summary
Both are Chiron twin-spindle production machines on a Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl control with 75 m/min rapids, but they serve different jobs. The Chiron DZ 08 S Five Axis is a 5-axis machine for very small parts, with 450 x 270 x 310 mm of travel. The Chiron DZ 12S is a 3-axis vertical machining center with a larger 550 x 400 x 400 mm envelope.
The DZ 08 is built for speed on small features: 18,000 - 40,000 rpm against 15,000 - 24,000 rpm, and 2.8 sec chip-to-chip against 3.1 sec. The DZ 12S trades speed for cutting force, with 29 - 59 Nm of spindle torque against 9 - 11 Nm and HSK-A50 / HSK-A63 tooling against HSK-A40 / HSK-E40.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Chiron DZ 08 S Five Axis | Chiron DZ 12S |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 450 mm (17.7 in) | 550 mm ▲ |
| Y-Axis Travel | 270 mm (10.6 in) | 400 mm ▲ |
| Z-Axis Travel | 310 mm (12.2 in) | 400 mm ▲ |
| Max Spindle Speed | 18,000 - 40,000 rpm ▲ | 15,000 – 24,000 rpm |
| Spindle Torque | 9 - 11 Nm | 29 – 59 Nm ▲ |
| Spindle Taper / Nose | HSK-A40 / HSK-E40 | HSK-A50 / HSK-A63 |
| Tool Capacity | 2 x 16 tools ▲ | 2 x 12 – 2 x 104 |
| Chip-to-Chip Time | 2.8 sec ▲ | 3.1 s |
| Rapid Traverse | X 75 m/min, Y 75 m/min, Z 75 m/min (2,953, 2,953, 2,953 ipm) | 75 – 75 – 75 m/min (X – Y – Z) |
Advantages
Chiron DZ 08 S Five Axis
- 5-axis machining for complex small parts in one setup
- 18,000 - 40,000 rpm spindles against 15,000 - 24,000 rpm
- 2.8 sec chip-to-chip time against 3.1 sec
Chiron DZ 12S
- 550 x 400 x 400 mm of travel against 450 x 270 x 310 mm
- 29 - 59 Nm spindle torque against 9 - 11 Nm
- Larger HSK-A50 / HSK-A63 tooling against HSK-A40 / HSK-E40
Verdict
These machines serve different jobs. The Chiron DZ 08 S Five Axis suits high-volume implants, dental parts, watch components and connectors that need 5-axis access and 18,000 - 40,000 rpm on small tools. The Chiron DZ 12S suits high-volume 3-axis work on larger housings and brackets, where its 550 x 400 x 400 mm envelope and 29 - 59 Nm of torque handle heavier cuts.