Machine Comparison
Chiron DZ 08 S Five Axis vs Makino a500iR
Chiron vs Makino · 5-Axis Machining Centers
Summary
The Chiron DZ 08 S Five Axis and the Makino a500iR are both five-axis machining centers, but they are in different size classes and serve different jobs. The Chiron is a twin-spindle machine for small precision parts, with 450 x 270 x 310 mm of travel. The Makino has 900 x 750 x 800 mm of travel for larger parts.
The Chiron leads on speed: its spindle range of 18,000 - 40,000 rpm starts above the Makino's 14,000 rpm standard spindle, and it rapids at 75 m/min on each axis against 60,000 mm/min (2,362 ipm). It carries 2 x 16 tools on HSK-A40 / HSK-E40 tooling. The Makino carries 90 tools as standard, with 133, 218 and 311 tools as extra-cost options, and offers 20,000 and 24,000 rpm spindles as options on HSK-A63.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Chiron DZ 08 S Five Axis | Makino a500iR |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 450 mm (17.7 in) | 900 mm (35.4 in) ▲ |
| Y-Axis Travel | 270 mm (10.6 in) | 750 mm (29.5 in) ▲ |
| Z-Axis Travel | 310 mm (12.2 in) | 800 mm (31.5 in) ▲ |
| Max Spindle Speed | 18,000 - 40,000 rpm ▲ | 14,000 rpm (standard) / 20,000 and 24,000 (optional) |
| Spindle Taper / Nose | HSK-A40 / HSK-E40 | CAT40 (std/14k) / HSK-A63 (opt/14k; req'd/20k & 24k) |
| Tool Capacity | 2 x 16 tools | 90 tools (standard) / 133, 218, 311 tools (optional) ▲ |
| Rapid Traverse | X 75 m/min, Y 75 m/min, Z 75 m/min (2,953, 2,953, 2,953 ipm) ▲ | 60,000 mm/min (2,362 ipm) |
Advantages
Chiron DZ 08 S Five Axis
- Spindle range of 18,000 - 40,000 rpm against 14,000 rpm standard on the Makino
- 75 m/min rapids on X, Y and Z against 60,000 mm/min (2,362 ipm)
- Twin-spindle layout with 2 x 16 tools for high-volume small parts such as implants and bone screws
Makino a500iR
- 900 x 750 x 800 mm of travel against 450 x 270 x 310 mm
- 90 tools standard, up to 311 tools as an option, against 2 x 16 tools
- Reaches undercut features by tilting B past vertical
Verdict
Choose by part size and volume. The Chiron DZ 08 S Five Axis fits high-volume production of small precision parts, such as medical implants, dental abutments and watch components, where cost per piece is the measure and twin spindles, a spindle range up to 40,000 rpm and 75 m/min rapids count. The Makino a500iR fits larger five-axis parts that need 900 x 750 x 800 mm of travel and a large tool magazine, including structural aluminum on the optional 24,000 rpm spindle.