Chiron DZ 12 FX S
This model was not found in Chiron Group's current lineup when we checked on 2026-10-03 . It may be a superseded or older model; the specifications below are as we last recorded them.
Key Specifications
Spindle Taper
Spindle Power
Max Workpiece ⌀
x travel
y travel
z travel
How much does the Chiron DZ 12 FX S cost?
Estimated price range
Our best estimate for a 5-axis machining center in this class — not a quote from Chiron Group. Configuration moves it a long way.
Overview
The Chiron DZ 12 FX S is a twin-spindle 5-axis machining center: two 20,000 rpm HSK-A63 spindles, each listed at 35 hp (26 kW) and each fed by its own 48-tool magazine. The listed figures on this page have not been matched to a Chiron data sheet, so read them as a guide and confirm them against the documentation of the machine in front of you.
X travel is given as 35.4 in (900 mm) combined, which the table breaks down as 17.7 in (450 mm) per spindle. Y is 17.7 in (450 mm) and Z is 15.7 in (400 mm). The largest workpiece is 15.7 in (400 mm) in diameter per spindle, so each part can nearly fill its own share of the X stroke.
The rotary motion is split between head and table. The A-axis is a swivel head with ±110° of travel and the C-axis is a 360° rotary table, one set per spindle. With the tilt in the head the part stays flat on its table, which keeps fixtures simple. The price is that a tilted tool uses up Z stroke, and 15.7 in (400 mm) has to cover tool length as well as part height.
The control is listed as a Siemens Sinumerik 840D sl. Machine weight is approx. 44,090 lb (20,000 kg), which matters for the floor and for rigging. No torque, rapid traverse or tool size limits appear in the table, so those have to come from the machine's own paperwork.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X Travel | 35.4 in (900 mm) combined (2 × 17.7 in / 450 mm per spindle) |
| Y Travel | 17.7 in (450 mm) |
| Z Travel | 15.7 in (400 mm) |
| Max Workpiece Diameter | 15.7 in (400 mm) per spindle |
| Spindle Speed | 20,000 RPM (per spindle) |
| Spindle Motor Power | 35 hp (26 kW) per spindle |
| Spindle Taper | HSK-A63 |
| ATC Capacity | 2 × 48 tools (independent magazines) |
| Rotary Axes | A-axis ±110° (swivel head), C-axis 360° (rotary table), per spindle |
| Control System | Siemens Sinumerik 840D sl |
| Machine Weight | approx. 44,090 lb (20,000 kg) |
Specifications compiled from manufacturer literature and industry references. Not independently verified against a published spec sheet — confirm with the manufacturer or an authorised dealer before making a purchasing decision.
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Two spindles listed at 20,000 rpm and 35 hp (26 kW) each, so two identical parts are cut in one cycle
- Each spindle has its own magazine: 2 × 48 tools, listed as independent
- A-axis swivel head with ±110° and a 360° C-axis rotary table for each spindle
- Workpieces up to 15.7 in (400 mm) in diameter per spindle inside 17.7 in (450 mm) of X and Y travel
Limitations
- The listed figures are not backed by a maker's data sheet, so every value needs checking against the machine itself
- No torque, rapid traverse or tool size limits are listed, which leaves roughing capacity and cycle time open
- At approx. 44,090 lb (20,000 kg) the machine needs a foundation and rigging plan before it arrives
- Z travel of 15.7 in (400 mm) must cover tool length and part height once the swivel head tilts
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
The listed figures give 17.7 in (450 mm) of X per spindle, shown in the table as 35.4 in (900 mm) combined, with 17.7 in (450 mm) of Y and 15.7 in (400 mm) of Z. Maximum workpiece diameter is 15.7 in (400 mm) per spindle.
02
The A-axis is a swivel head with ±110° of travel and the C-axis is a 360° rotary table. The table lists this arrangement per spindle, so each of the two parts turns on its own C-axis while its own head tilts.
03
Two spindles, each listed at 20,000 rpm and 35 hp (26 kW) with an HSK-A63 taper. The table carries no torque figure, so ask for the torque curve before planning heavy cuts in steel.
04
The DZ 12S table lists 550 mm of X travel and 400 mm of Y and Z, spindles from 15,000 to 24,000 rpm with 29 to 59 Nm, HSK-A50 or HSK-A63 tapers and magazines from 2 x 12 to 2 x 104 tools. The DZ 12 FX S is listed with 17.7 in (450 mm) of X per spindle, 20,000 rpm and 2 × 48 tools.
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