Machine Comparison
Chiron DZ 12W vs Chiron DZ 15S
Chiron vs Chiron · Vertical Machining Centers
Summary
The Chiron DZ 12W and the Chiron DZ 15S are both twin-spindle machines, but they are listed in different categories and serve different jobs: the Chiron DZ 12W as a vertical machining center, the Chiron DZ 15S as a 5-axis machining center. The headline difference is the spindle. The Chiron DZ 12W runs faster and cuts lighter, at 15,000 – 24,000 rpm and 29 – 59 Nm; the Chiron DZ 15S runs 12,000 - 20,000 rpm with 90 - 180 Nm.
The Chiron DZ 12W has more X travel, 550 mm against 400 mm (15.7 in), and its magazine ranges from 2 x 12 to 2 x 104 where the Chiron DZ 15S lists 2 x 12 tools. The Chiron DZ 15S has slightly more Z travel, 425 mm (16.7 in) against 400 mm, and a shorter chip-to-chip time, 1.7 sec against 3.1 s.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Chiron DZ 12W | Chiron DZ 15S |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 550 mm ▲ | 400 mm (15.7 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 400 mm | 400 mm (15.7 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 400 mm | 425 mm (16.7 in) ▲ |
| Max Spindle Speed | 15,000 – 24,000 rpm ▲ | 12,000 - 20,000 rpm |
| Spindle Torque | 29 – 59 Nm | 90 - 180 Nm ▲ |
| Spindle Taper / Nose | HSK-A50 / HSK-A63 | SK-40 / HSK-A63 |
| Tool Capacity | 2 x 12 – 2 x 104 | 2 x 12 tools |
| Chip-to-Chip Time | 3.1 s | 1.7 sec ▲ |
| Rapid Traverse | 75 – 75 – 75 m/min (X – Y – Z) | X 75 m/min, Y 75 m/min, Z 75 m/min (2,953, 2,953, 2,953 ipm) |
Advantages
Chiron DZ 12W
- 550 mm of X travel against 400 mm (15.7 in)
- Spindle options up to 24,000 rpm against a top option of 20,000 rpm
Chiron DZ 15S
- 90 - 180 Nm of spindle torque against 29 – 59 Nm
- 1.7 sec chip-to-chip time against 3.1 s
- 425 mm (16.7 in) of Z travel against 400 mm
- Listed as a 5-axis machining center, for twin-spindle 5-axis parts
Verdict
These machines do different work. Choose the Chiron DZ 12W for two-at-a-time drilling, tapping and light milling of light alloys, where spindle options up to 24,000 rpm and 550 mm of X travel matter more than torque. Choose the Chiron DZ 15S for twin-spindle 5-axis parts that need 90 - 180 Nm at the spindle and short cycles, where its 1.7 sec chip-to-chip time counts and 2 x 12 tools are enough.