Machine Comparison
Chiron DZ 16W vs Chiron DZ 18W
Chiron vs Chiron · 5-Axis Machining Centers
Summary
The Chiron DZ 16W and the Chiron DZ 18W are both twin-spindle 5-axis machining centers on the HSK-A63 taper, but they are different size classes and serve different jobs. The Chiron DZ 18W has 630 mm (24.8 in) of X travel against 340 mm; the Chiron DZ 16W is the narrower machine with the longer Y axis, 680 mm against 530 mm (20.9 in).
The spindle options of the Chiron DZ 16W reach higher: 12,500 – 20,000 rpm and 86 – 208 Nm against 12,000 / 15,000 rpm and 140 / 180 Nm. Its chip-to-chip time is 2.1 s against 2.5 sec. The Chiron DZ 18W adds Z travel, 450 mm (17.7 in) against 400 mm. Tool capacity is 2 x 28 – 2 x 80 on the Chiron DZ 16W and 2 x 35 tools on the Chiron DZ 18W.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Chiron DZ 16W | Chiron DZ 18W |
|---|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 340 mm | 630 mm (24.8 in) ▲ |
| Y-Axis Travel | 680 mm ▲ | 530 mm (20.9 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 400 mm | 450 mm (17.7 in) ▲ |
| Max Spindle Speed | 12,500 – 20,000 rpm ▲ | 12,000 / 15,000 rpm |
| Spindle Torque | 86 – 208 Nm ▲ | 140 / 180 Nm |
| Spindle Taper / Nose | HSK-A63 | HSK-A63 |
| Tool Capacity | 2 x 28 – 2 x 80 | 2 x 35 tools ▲ |
| Chip-to-Chip Time | 2.1 s ▲ | 2.5 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 16W
- 680 mm of Y travel against 530 mm (20.9 in)
- Spindle options up to 20,000 rpm against 15,000 rpm
- Up to 208 Nm of spindle torque against 180 Nm
- 2.1 s chip-to-chip time against 2.5 sec
Chiron DZ 18W
- 630 mm (24.8 in) of X travel against 340 mm
- 450 mm (17.7 in) of Z travel against 400 mm
- Suits series production with parts changed on the pallet changer during the cut
Verdict
Different size classes, different jobs. Choose the Chiron DZ 18W for wider 5-axis parts that need its 630 mm (24.8 in) of X travel, and for series production in steel and cast iron where parts are changed on the pallet changer while the spindles cut. Choose the Chiron DZ 16W for long or deep parts within 340 mm of X that use 680 mm of Y travel, and for processes that want up to 20,000 rpm, 208 Nm or a magazine of up to 2 x 80 tools.