Chiron DZ 12 FX S

The Chiron DZ 12 FX S is the twin-spindle 5-axis variant of the FZ 12 FX S platform, doubling machining throughput by operating two simultaneous spindles on independent workpiece positions. Chiron's DZ (Doppelspindel, or dual-spindle) architecture is engineered for high-volume production environments where reducing cost-per-part is paramount, and the FX S configuration adds full 5-axis simultaneous interpolation to both spindles.

Both spindles share a common X-axis gantry while each has its own Y/Z axis and rotary table, enabling independent or synchronized machining of two identical workpieces simultaneously. For high-volume production runs of identical parts — automotive transmission components, hydraulic valve blocks, aerospace fastener housings — the DZ 12 FX S effectively provides the 5-axis output of two machines in a footprint only marginally larger than one. This architecture is central to Chiron's value proposition in the automotive and tier-1 aerospace supply chain.

The direct-drive swivel heads (A-axis) and rotary tables (C-axis) on both spindles use torque motor technology, maintaining dynamic accuracy during continuous 5-axis interpolation. Spindles run at up to 20,000 RPM on HSK-A63 tapers, and the machine integrates Chiron's SmartLine monitoring suite for real-time process data and digital factory connectivity.

The DZ 12 FX S is a production-focused machine designed for environments where its high capital cost is justified by throughput requirements. It is particularly prevalent in automotive tier-1 suppliers, aerospace component manufacturers, and precision engineering operations running multi-shift, high-volume production of complex 5-axis parts.