Chevalier Machinery CNC Grinding Machines

Chevalier FGC5X-600

Specs verified 2026-10-05 · chevalierusa.com Updated 2026-10-05

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Key Specifications

Tool Capacity

30 T

Table Size

Ø12.6 in (Ø320 mm)

Spindle Power

20 hp

control

Fanuc-31i -B5, full 5-axis

max table load

220 lb (100 kg)

max workpiece dimensions

Ø24.0 in x H13.8 in (Ø610 x H350 mm)

How much does the Chevalier FGC5X-600 cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the Chevalier FGC5X-600 that we can stand behind, so we show no number. Configuration, options and installation move the final price a long way: a quote is the reliable figure.

Overview

The Chevalier FGC5X-600 is a five-axis CNC grinding center: a machine built like a trunnion machining center that carries grinding wheels in a tool changer. It grinds surfaces and profiles on a workpiece up to Ø24.0 in x H13.8 in (Ø610 x H350 mm) and can reach five sides of it in one clamping.

The rotary table is Ø12.6 in (Ø320 mm) and holds 220 lb (100 kg). It tilts on the A axis from +30° to -120° at 16.6 rpm and turns a full 360° on the C axis at 25 rpm. Linear travels are listed as 29.5 in, 24.0 in, 21.7 in (750, 610, 550 mm), with rapid traverse of 1,417, 1,417, 1,181 ipm and a cutting feed of 394 ipm on each axis.

What sets it apart from a surface grinder is the spindle and magazine. A direct drive spindle with a CT40 (BIG PLUS) interface runs at 12,000 rpm on a 20 hp motor, and a 30-tool changer swaps wheels and tools automatically. The listed wheel is Ø6 in x 0.98 in x Ø1.25 in. Chevalier states that the machine accepts aluminum oxide wheels and automatically compensates for the dress amount.

The control is a Fanuc 31i-B5 with full five-axis capability. Guideways are protected from grinding swarf and two chip augers clear the waste. At 17,500 lb (7,950 kg) and 127.1 in x 90.0 in x 124.0 in, it is a compact footprint with a tall enclosure, so check door and crane height.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
CNC Control	Fanuc-31i -B5, full 5-axis
Table Size	Ø12.6 in (Ø320 mm)
Max Table Load	220 lb (100 kg)
Max Workpiece Dimensions	Ø24.0 in x H13.8 in (Ø610 x H350 mm)
Travel X Y Z	29.5 in, 24.0 in, 21.7 in (750, 610, 550 mm)
Rapid Traverse Xyz	1,417, 1,417, 1,181 ipm (36, 36, 30 m/min)
Cutting Feed Rate	394, 394, 394 ipm (10, 10, 10 m/min)
A Axis Range	+30° to -120°
A Axis Speed	16.6 rpm
C Axis Range	360°
C Axis Speed	25 rpm
Spindle Type	CT40 (BIG PLUS)
Spindle Speed	12,000 rpm
Spindle Motor Power	20 hp
Tool Capacity	30 T
Max Tool Diameter (full magazine)	3.0 in (76 mm)
Max Tool Diameter Without Adjacent Tool	5.9 in (150 mm)
Max Tool Length	11.8 in (300 mm)
Max Tool Weight	15.4 lb (7 kg)
Wheel Size	Ø6 in x 0.98 in x Ø1.25 in (Ø150 x 25 x Ø31.75 mm)
Machine Dimensions	127.1 in x 90.0 in x 124.0 in (3,230 x 2,287 x 3,150 mm)
Machine Weight	17,500 lb (7,950 kg)

Specifications sourced from chevalierusa.com — verified 2026-10-05

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Full five-axis control: A axis from +30° to -120° and a 360° C axis, for several operations in a single setup
12,000 rpm direct drive spindle with a CT40 (BIG PLUS) interface and a 20 hp motor
30-tool automatic changer for wheels and tools, each up to 11.8 in (300 mm) long and 15.4 lb (7 kg)
Automatic compensation for the dress amount, as stated by the maker
Guideways protected from grinding swarf, with dual chip augers

Limitations

Table load is only 220 lb (100 kg) on a Ø12.6 in (Ø320 mm) table
Wheels are small: the listed size is 6 in (150 mm) in diameter, so wheel wear is quick on large surfaces
With neighbouring pockets full, tools are limited to 3.0 in (76 mm) in diameter
The enclosure is 124.0 in (3,150 mm) high

Best For

Complex-geometry parts ground on five sides in one clamping Small aerospace and medical components within 220 lb (100 kg) Profile grinding with aluminum oxide wheels and automatic dress compensation Jobs that combine several wheel shapes through the 30-tool changer

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What is the Chevalier FGC5X-600?

It is a five-axis surface and profile CNC grinding center. Chevalier's stated benefit is that several operations are performed in a single setup. The machine uses a tilting and rotating table, a 12,000 rpm spindle and a 30-tool changer that holds grinding wheels in tool holders.

02 How large a part can the FGC5X-600 grind?

The maximum workpiece is listed as Ø24.0 in x H13.8 in (Ø610 x H350 mm) on a Ø12.6 in (Ø320 mm) table, with a table load limit of 220 lb (100 kg). The load limit will usually be reached before the size limit, so weigh the fixture with the part.

03 What are the rotary axis ranges?

The A axis tilts from +30° to -120° at 16.6 rpm. The C axis rotates 360° at 25 rpm. Together with the three linear axes they are run by a Fanuc 31i-B5 control, which the maker describes as full five-axis.

04 What limits apply to wheels and tools in the magazine?

The changer stores 30 tools. A tool can be 3.0 in (76 mm) in diameter with adjacent tools present or 5.9 in (150 mm) without, up to 11.8 in (300 mm) long and 15.4 lb (7 kg). The listed grinding wheel is Ø6 in x 0.98 in x Ø1.25 in (Ø150 x 25 x Ø31.75 mm).