Chiron DZ 22W

Est. $500,000 - $750,000 Specs verified 2026-10-03 · chiron-group.com Updated 2026-10-03

Key Specifications

X Travel

620 mm

Y Travel

980 mm

Z Travel

600 mm

Max Spindle

12,500 – 20,000 rpm

Spindle Taper

HSK-A63

Tool Capacity

2 x 42 | 2 x 64 | 2 x 98

How much does the Chiron DZ 22W cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$500,000 - $750,000

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 22W is a twin-spindle machining center for larger parts made in pairs. Its two HSK-A63 spindles sit 600 mm apart, and the axes travel 620 mm in X, 980 mm in Y and 600 mm in Z. With 620 mm of X against a 600 mm spindle distance, each spindle can cover the full width of its own half, so a workpiece can be nearly as wide as the gap between the spindles.

Spindle options run from 12,500 to 20,000 rpm and from 86 to 208 Nm. The smaller twin, the DZ 12S, is rated 29 to 59 Nm at 15,000 to 24,000 rpm, so the DZ 22W offers more than three times the peak torque in exchange for some top speed. That makes it the twin for steel and cast iron, and for aluminium parts that need large cutters.

The chain magazine comes with 2 x 42, 2 x 64 or 2 x 98 tools, changed in 2.2 s chip to chip. Tool limits are generous for a twin-spindle machine: 78 mm in diameter with neighbours loaded, 160 mm with adjacent pockets empty, 450 mm long and 10.0 kg.

All three axes rapid at 75 m/min. Acceleration is uneven: 10 m/s² in X, 9 m/s² in Y and 17 m/s² in Z. Z is the quick axis, and Y, the longest stroke at 980 mm, is the slowest to get moving. The DZ 22W Five Axis has the same travels, spindles and magazine sizes; this page covers the version without that designation.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Tool Changer	Chain magazine
X-Axis Travel	620 mm
Y-Axis Travel	980 mm
Z-Axis Travel	600 mm
Chip to Chip Time	2.2 s
Spindle Count	2
Spindle Distance	600 mm
Max Spindle Speed	12,500 – 20,000 rpm
Spindle Torque	86 – 208 Nm
Spindle Taper	HSK-A63
Tool Capacity	2 x 42 \| 2 x 64 \| 2 x 98
Max Tool Diameter (full magazine)	78 mm
Max Tool Diameter (adjacent pockets empty)	160 mm
Max Tool Length	450 mm
Max Tool Weight	10.0 kg
Rapid Traverse Rate	75 – 75 – 75 m/min (X – Y – Z)
Axis Acceleration	10 – 9 – 17 m/s² (X – Y – Z)

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

600 mm spindle distance with 620 mm of X travel, for two large parts per cycle
980 mm of Y travel and 600 mm of Z travel
Spindle torque options from 86 to 208 Nm on HSK-A63
2.2 s chip-to-chip from a chain magazine of 2 x 42, 2 x 64 or 2 x 98 tools
Tools up to 450 mm long and 10.0 kg, and 160 mm in diameter with adjacent pockets empty

Limitations

Top spindle speed is 20,000 rpm, where the DZ 12S goes up to 24,000 rpm
Y acceleration is 9 m/s², the lowest of the three axes
Tool diameter drops to 78 mm when the neighbouring pockets are occupied
HSK-A63 is the only interface in the data sheet

Best For

Pairs of large aluminium or steel parts within a 600 mm spindle pitch Twin-spindle roughing with up to 208 Nm of spindle torque Deep bores and pockets that need tools up to 450 mm long Jobs with long tool lists, up to 2 x 98 tools

Frequently Asked Questions

01 How large a part fits between the spindles of the DZ 22W?

The spindle distance is 600 mm and X travel is 620 mm. Two parts are machined at once, so each part with its clamping needs to stay within the 600 mm pitch. Y travel is 980 mm and Z travel 600 mm.

02 What spindle options does Chiron list for the DZ 22W?

HSK-A63 spindles with speeds from 12,500 to 20,000 rpm and torque from 86 to 208 Nm. The data sheet gives the two ranges without saying which torque belongs to which speed, so name the material and the largest cutter when asking for a quotation.

03 Which magazine sizes are available?

Three: 2 x 42, 2 x 64 or 2 x 98 tools, all as a chain magazine. Chip-to-chip time is 2.2 s. Tools can be 78 mm in diameter, 160 mm with adjacent pockets empty, 450 mm long and 10.0 kg.

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

The DZ 12S is the smaller twin, with 550 × 400 × 400 mm travels, 15,000 to 24,000 rpm, 29 to 59 Nm and HSK-A50 or HSK-A63. The DZ 22W has 620 × 980 × 600 mm travels, 12,500 to 20,000 rpm and 86 to 208 Nm on HSK-A63. Choose by part size and by how much torque the cut needs.

05 What are the rapid and acceleration figures?

Rapid traverse is 75 m/min in X, Y and Z. Acceleration is 10 m/s² in X, 9 m/s² in Y and 17 m/s² in Z, so short Z moves such as drilling retracts are the quickest and long Y moves take the most time.