Chiron DZ 08 S Five Axis
Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
How much does the Chiron DZ 08 S Five Axis cost?
Estimated price range
Our best estimate for a 5-axis machining center in this class — not a quote from Chiron. Configuration moves it a long way.
Overview
The Chiron DZ 08 S Five Axis is a small twin-spindle 5-axis machining center built around spindle speed: 18,000 to 40,000 rpm with HSK-A40 or HSK-E40 tooling, on two spindles 200 mm (7.9 in) apart. Travels are 450 mm (17.7 in) in X, 270 mm (10.6 in) in Y and 310 mm (12.2 in) in Z.
The torque row shows what kind of cutting this is. Maximum spindle torque is 9 to 11 Nm, and a tool may weigh no more than 1.2 kg (2.6 lb), measure 63 mm (2.48 in) across and 160 mm (6.3 in) long. Those are figures for small end mills, drills and engraving cutters run fast, not for face mills in steel. A shop that needs to rough should look further up the range: the DZ 16W lists 86 to 208 Nm of torque and 12,500 to 20,000 rpm on HSK-A63.
Acceleration climbs from axis to axis: 10 m/s² in X, 15 m/s² in Y and 20 m/s² in Z, with 75 m/min (2,953 ipm) rapids on all three. The quick Z suits drilling cycles with many short retracts. On the rotary side Chiron lists a direct-drive swivel axis and a C axis with 360° continuous rotation, also direct-driven. The bed is mineral cast, the drives are water-cooled and the control is a Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl.
Tools come from a chain magazine, 2 x 16 tools, with a chip-to-chip time of 2.8 sec. The workpiece diameter is given as approx. 250 mm (9.8 in) per spindle, which is more than the 200 mm (7.9 in) between the spindles. Confirm the part size both spindles can cut at once before quoting work near that limit.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 450 mm (17.7 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 270 mm (10.6 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 310 mm (12.2 in) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 18,000 - 40,000 rpm |
| Spindle Taper | HSK-A40 / HSK-E40 |
| Spindle Configuration | Twin-spindle (DZ) |
| Tool Capacity | 2 x 16 tools |
| Rapid Traverse Rate | X 75 m/min, Y 75 m/min, Z 75 m/min (2,953, 2,953, 2,953 ipm) |
| A Axis Range | Direct drive swivel axis |
| C Axis Range | 360° continuous direct drive |
| Max Workpiece Diameter | Approx. 250 mm (9.8 in) per spindle |
| Machine Bed | Mineral cast |
| CNC Control | Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl |
| Thermal Management | Water-cooled drives |
| Tool Changer | Chain magazine |
| Chip to Chip Time | 2.8 sec |
| Spindle Count | 2 |
| Spindle Distance | 200 mm (7.9 in) |
| Spindle Torque Max | 9 - 11 Nm |
| Max Tool Diameter (full magazine) | 63 mm (2.48 in) |
| Max Tool Length | 160 mm (6.3 in) |
| Max Tool Weight | 1.2 kg (2.6 lb) |
| Axis Acceleration | X 10 m/s², Y 15 m/s², Z 20 m/s² |
Specifications sourced from chiron-group.com — verified 2026-09-24
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Twin spindles listed from 18,000 to 40,000 rpm for small tools at proper surface speed
- Z acceleration of 20 m/s² and Y of 15 m/s², with 75 m/min (2,953 ipm) rapids on X, Y and Z
- Direct-drive swivel axis and a C axis with 360° continuous rotation
- Mineral cast bed and water-cooled drives
- Choice of HSK-A40 or HSK-E40 spindle taper
Limitations
- Maximum torque of 9 to 11 Nm rules out heavy roughing; the DZ 16W lists 86 to 208 Nm
- Tools are limited to 1.2 kg (2.6 lb), 63 mm (2.48 in) in diameter and 160 mm (6.3 in) in length
- Y travel is 270 mm (10.6 in), the shortest of the three axes
- The approx. 250 mm (9.8 in) workpiece diameter per spindle is larger than the 200 mm (7.9 in) spindle distance, so the usable part size in twin operation needs confirming
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
Chiron lists maximum speeds from 18,000 to 40,000 rpm with a maximum torque of 9 to 11 Nm, on HSK-A40 or HSK-E40. There are two spindles, 200 mm (7.9 in) apart. With torque in that range the machine is meant for small-diameter tools, not heavy stock removal.
02
Up to 63 mm (2.48 in) in diameter, 160 mm (6.3 in) in length and 1.2 kg (2.6 lb) in weight. The chain magazine holds 2 x 16 tools and the chip-to-chip time is 2.8 sec.
03
Travels are 450 mm (17.7 in) in X, 270 mm (10.6 in) in Y and 310 mm (12.2 in) in Z. Rapid traverse is 75 m/min (2,953 ipm) on each axis. Acceleration is 10 m/s² in X, 15 m/s² in Y and 20 m/s² in Z.
04
The DZ 15S is the next step in spindle size: SK-40 or HSK-A63 at 12,000 to 20,000 rpm, with 400 mm (15.7 in) of X and Y and 425 mm (16.7 in) of Z, and 2 x 12 tools. The DZ 08 S Five Axis runs faster, to 40,000 rpm, on the smaller HSK-A40 or HSK-E40 taper, and holds 2 x 16 tools.
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