Chiron DZ 12W

Est. $450,000 - $575,000 Specs verified 2026-10-03 · chiron-group.com Updated 2026-10-03

Key Specifications

X Travel

550 mm

Y Travel

400 mm

Z Travel

400 mm

Max Spindle

15,000 – 24,000 rpm

Spindle Taper

HSK-A50 / HSK-A63

Tool Capacity

2 x 12 – 2 x 104

How much does the Chiron DZ 12W cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$450,000 - $575,000

Our best estimate for a vertical machining centers (vmc) in this class — not a quote from Chiron. Configuration moves it a long way.

Overview

The Chiron DZ 12W is a compact twin-spindle machining center: two HSK-A50 or HSK-A63 spindles 250 mm apart, working over 550 mm of X, 400 mm of Y and 400 mm of Z. What stands out in its data sheet is the spread of magazine sizes.

The chain magazine starts at 2 x 12 tools and goes to 2 x 104. That is a wider span than either neighbouring twin: the DZ 15 W has 2 x 12 tools with its basket tool changer and 2 x 24 or 2 x 32 with its chain magazine, and the DZ 22W has 2 x 42, 2 x 64 or 2 x 98. One and the same machine can be set up lean for a single part family or tooled deep enough to keep several jobs loaded. Every tool exists twice, once per spindle, which is worth remembering when counting holders and presetting time.

The tools themselves are small: 85 mm maximum diameter, 250 mm maximum length, 5.0 kg. That matches the spindles, which Chiron rates between 15,000 and 24,000 rpm with 29 to 59 Nm. For work that needs more torque the DZ 22W is the twin to look at, with 86 to 208 Nm on HSK-A63 and 620 × 980 × 600 mm travels.

Chip-to-chip time is 3.1 s. Rapid traverse is 75 m/min on all axes, with acceleration of 10 m/s² in X and 15 m/s² in both Y and Z. The DZ 12S shows identical values in each of these rows, so this table cannot tell you which of the two suits your cell. Chiron has to answer that.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Tool Changer	Chain magazine
X-Axis Travel	550 mm
Y-Axis Travel	400 mm
Z-Axis Travel	400 mm
Chip to Chip Time	3.1 s
Spindle Count	2
Spindle Distance	250 mm
Max Spindle Speed	15,000 – 24,000 rpm
Spindle Torque	29 – 59 Nm
Spindle Taper	HSK-A50 / HSK-A63
Tool Capacity	2 x 12 – 2 x 104
Max Tool Diameter (full magazine)	85 mm
Max Tool Length	250 mm
Max Tool Weight	5.0 kg
Rapid Traverse Rate	75 – 75 – 75 m/min (X – Y – Z)
Axis Acceleration	10 – 15 – 15 m/s² (X – Y – Z)

Specifications sourced from chiron-group.com — verified 2026-10-03

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Chain magazine options spanning 2 x 12 to 2 x 104 tools
Twin spindles at a 250 mm spindle distance, for two parts per cycle
HSK-A50 or HSK-A63 spindles rated between 15,000 and 24,000 rpm
Acceleration of 15 m/s² in Y and Z, with 75 m/min rapid traverse

Limitations

Spindle torque is 29 to 59 Nm, against 86 to 208 Nm on the DZ 22W
Tool weight limit of 5.0 kg and tool length limit of 250 mm
X acceleration is 10 m/s², lower than the 15 m/s² of Y and Z
A 250 mm tool takes a large share of the 400 mm Z travel, leaving limited height for tall parts

Best For

Two-at-a-time machining of parts that fit a 250 mm pitch Part families that need many tools loaded, up to 2 x 104 High-speed machining of light alloys at up to 24,000 rpm Drilling, tapping and light milling within 59 Nm

Frequently Asked Questions

01 How many tools can the DZ 12W carry?

Between 2 x 12 and 2 x 104, in a chain magazine. The count is per spindle, so the largest version keeps 104 tools ready for each of the two spindles. Tool change takes 3.1 s chip to chip.

02 What spindles are available on the DZ 12W?

Two spindles 250 mm apart, with an HSK-A50 or HSK-A63 interface. Speed options run from 15,000 to 24,000 rpm and torque from 29 to 59 Nm. The data sheet does not pair a speed with a torque, so choose the spindle against your largest drill and your smallest end mill.

03 Is the DZ 12W suitable for steel?

Within limits. The strongest spindle option delivers 59 Nm and tools may weigh no more than 5.0 kg, which covers drilling, tapping and finishing but not heavy face milling. For steel roughing in pairs, the DZ 22W offers 86 to 208 Nm.

04 How does the DZ 12W compare with the DZ 22W?

The DZ 22W is the larger twin: 620 × 980 × 600 mm travels, 12,500 to 20,000 rpm, 86 to 208 Nm on HSK-A63 and 2 x 42, 2 x 64 or 2 x 98 tools. The DZ 12W has 550 × 400 × 400 mm travels, higher speeds of 15,000 to 24,000 rpm, lower torque of 29 to 59 Nm and a magazine range of 2 x 12 to 2 x 104.

05 What separates the DZ 12W from the DZ 12S?

Nothing that these rows show. The DZ 12S has the same travels, the same 15,000 to 24,000 rpm and 29 to 59 Nm spindle range, the same interfaces and the same magazine sizes. The distinction is not part of this table, so ask Chiron before ordering.