Machine Comparison
Chiron DZ 08 S Five Axis vs DMG Mori CMX 50 U
Chiron vs DMG Mori · 5-Axis Machining Centers
Summary
The Chiron DZ 08 S Five Axis and the DMG Mori CMX 50 U are both 5-axis machining centers, but they aim at different shops. The Chiron is a twin-spindle production machine for high volumes of small parts. The CMX 50 U is a single-spindle universal 5-axis machine aimed at job shops, prototype work and training.
The DZ 08 is faster: 18,000 - 40,000 rpm against 12,000 RPM (15,000 RPM optional), and 75 m/min rapids against 30 m/min (1,181 ipm). The CMX 50 U has the larger envelope at 500 x 450 x 400 mm against 450 x 270 x 310 mm, 86 Nm (63 ft-lb) of spindle torque against 9 - 11 Nm, 30 tools standard (60 optional) against 2 x 16 tools, and a choice of Fanuc 31i-B5 or Siemens 840D sl under CELOS.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Chiron DZ 08 S Five Axis | DMG Mori CMX 50 U |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 450 mm (17.7 in) | 500 mm (19.7 in) ▲ |
| Y-Axis Travel | 270 mm (10.6 in) | 450 mm (17.7 in) ▲ |
| Z-Axis Travel | 310 mm (12.2 in) | 400 mm (15.7 in) ▲ |
| Max Spindle Speed | 18,000 - 40,000 rpm ▲ | 12,000 RPM (15,000 RPM optional) |
| Spindle Torque | 9 - 11 Nm | 86 Nm (63 ft-lb) ▲ |
| Spindle Taper / Nose | HSK-A40 / HSK-E40 | CAT 40 / BBT 40 |
| Tool Capacity | 2 x 16 tools ▲ | 30 tools standard (60 optional) |
| Rapid Traverse | X 75 m/min, Y 75 m/min, Z 75 m/min (2,953, 2,953, 2,953 ipm) ▲ | 30 m/min (1,181 ipm) |
| Control | Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl | CELOS with Fanuc 31i-B5 or Siemens 840D sl |
Advantages
Chiron DZ 08 S Five Axis
- Twin spindles for high-volume production of identical small parts
- 18,000 - 40,000 rpm against 12,000 RPM (15,000 RPM optional)
- 75 m/min rapids against 30 m/min (1,181 ipm)
DMG Mori CMX 50 U
- 500 x 450 x 400 mm of travel against 450 x 270 x 310 mm
- 86 Nm (63 ft-lb) spindle torque against 9 - 11 Nm
- 30 tools standard (60 optional) against 2 x 16 tools
- CAT 40 / BBT 40 taper and a choice of Fanuc or Siemens control
Verdict
Choose the Chiron DZ 08 S Five Axis for dedicated high-volume runs of small implants, dental parts and connectors, where twin spindles at up to 40,000 rpm and 75 m/min rapids lower cost per piece. Choose the DMG Mori CMX 50 U for a first 5-axis machine in a job shop, prototype room or school, where varied low-volume parts benefit from its larger envelope, 86 Nm of torque and CAT 40 tooling.