Machine Comparison
CHIRON DZ 15 W vs Chiron DZ 16W
CHIRON vs Chiron · 5-Axis Machining Centers
Summary
The CHIRON DZ 15 W and the Chiron DZ 16W are twin-spindle machines in different categories that serve different jobs: the CHIRON DZ 15 W is listed as a vertical machining center, the Chiron DZ 16W as a 5-axis machining center. The Chiron DZ 16W is narrow and deep, with 340 mm of X travel and 680 mm of Y against 400 mm (15.7 in).
The CHIRON DZ 15 W comes in two versions. With the basket tool changer it has 400 mm (15.7 in) of X travel, 425 mm (16.7 in) of Z and a 1.7 sec chip-to-chip time against 2.1 s; with the chain magazine it has 630 mm (24.8 in) of X but 360 mm (14.2 in) of Z and 2.6 sec. The Chiron DZ 16W lists 86 – 208 Nm of torque against 90 - 180 Nm, and 2 x 28 – 2 x 80 tools.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | CHIRON DZ 15 W | Chiron DZ 16W |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 400 mm (15.7 in) (basket tool changer) / 630 mm (24.8 in) (chain magazine) ▲ | 340 mm |
| Y-Axis Travel | 400 mm (15.7 in) | 680 mm ▲ |
| Z-Axis Travel | 425 mm (16.7 in) (basket tool changer) / 360 mm (14.2 in) (chain magazine) ▲ | 400 mm |
| Max Spindle Speed | 12,000 - 20,000 rpm (basket tool changer) / 12,000 - 15,000 rpm (chain magazine) | 12,500 – 20,000 rpm |
| Spindle Torque | 90 - 180 Nm (basket tool changer) / 95 - 180 Nm (chain magazine) | 86 – 208 Nm ▲ |
| Spindle Taper / Nose | SK-40 / HSK-A63 (basket tool changer) / HSK-A63 (chain magazine) | HSK-A63 |
| Tool Capacity | 2 x 12 tools (basket tool changer) / 2 x 24 / 2 x 32 tools (chain magazine) | 2 x 28 – 2 x 80 |
| Chip-to-Chip Time | 1.7 sec (basket tool changer) / 2.6 sec (chain magazine) ▲ | 2.1 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 15 W
- More X travel in either version: 400 mm (15.7 in) or 630 mm (24.8 in) against 340 mm
- 1.7 sec chip-to-chip time on the basket version against 2.1 s
- 425 mm (16.7 in) of Z travel on the basket version against 400 mm
Chiron DZ 16W
- 680 mm of Y travel against 400 mm (15.7 in)
- Spindle torque up to 208 Nm against 180 Nm
- Listed as a 5-axis machining center
Verdict
Choose by part shape and process. The CHIRON DZ 15 W suits paired production of parts that need more than 340 mm of X travel, and with the basket tool changer it has the shorter 1.7 sec chip-to-chip time for short-cycle work with few tools. The Chiron DZ 16W suits long or deep parts that use its 680 mm of Y travel, 5-axis work, and tool-heavy processes that draw on up to 2 x 80 tools and 208 Nm of torque.