Chiron FZ 12 FX S

Est. $350,000 – $550,000 Possible older model Specs verified 2026-03-28 · machinio.com Updated 2026-10-03

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 It may be a superseded or older model; the specifications below are as we last recorded them.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 Power

35 hp (26 kW)

Max Workpiece ⌀

15.7 in (400 mm)

x travel

17.7 in (450 mm)

y travel

17.7 in (450 mm)

z travel

15.7 in (400 mm)

spindle speed

20,000 RPM

How much does the Chiron FZ 12 FX S cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$350,000 – $550,000

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 FZ 12 FX S is a 5-axis machining center that tilts the tool, not the part: the A-axis is a swivel head and the C-axis is a rotary table. The listed figures give 17.7 in (450 mm) of X and Y travel, 15.7 in (400 mm) of Z and a 20,000 rpm spindle of 35 hp (26 kW). They have not been checked against a Chiron data sheet, so confirm them with the documents of the machine you are looking at.

The swivel head is listed with ±110° of travel and the rotary table with 360°. Maximum workpiece diameter is 15.7 in (400 mm), which is most of the 17.7 in (450 mm) stroke in X and Y. A part that size leaves little room to move the tool clear of it, so expect the head tilt, more than axis travel, to provide access to the sides.

Tool capacity is 48 tools. No spindle taper, torque, rapid rate or tool size limit appears in the table, and those are the rows that tell you how hard the machine can cut and how long a tool it can swing under a tilted head. The control is listed as a Siemens Sinumerik 840D sl.

Machine weight is approx. 24,250 lb (11,000 kg). For comparison, the FZ 12 S Five Axis is listed with 550 mm of X travel, 400 mm of Y and Z, spindle speeds of 12,000 to 30,000 rpm with 11 to 110 Nm, and 24 to 128 tools.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X Travel	17.7 in (450 mm)
Y Travel	17.7 in (450 mm)
Z Travel	15.7 in (400 mm)
Max Workpiece Diameter	15.7 in (400 mm)
Spindle Speed	20,000 RPM
Spindle Motor Power	35 hp (26 kW)
ATC Capacity	48 tools
Rotary Axes	A-axis ±110° (swivel head), C-axis 360° (rotary table)
Control System	Siemens Sinumerik 840D sl
Machine Weight	approx. 24,250 lb (11,000 kg)

Specifications sourced from machinio.com — verified 2026-03-28

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Swivel-head A-axis with ±110° keeps the workpiece flat on a 360° rotary table
Spindle listed at 20,000 rpm and 35 hp (26 kW)
Tool changer capacity is listed at 48 tools
Takes workpieces up to 15.7 in (400 mm) in diameter

Limitations

The listed figures are unconfirmed and should be checked against the machine's own documentation
No spindle taper, torque or tool size limits are listed
A 15.7 in (400 mm) part uses most of the 17.7 in (450 mm) X and Y travel
At approx. 24,250 lb (11,000 kg), moving and installing it needs planning

Best For

Round and prismatic 5-axis parts up to 15.7 in (400 mm) in diameter Work that benefits from a tilting head over a tilting table High-speed milling at up to 20,000 rpm Jobs needing up to 48 tools in one setup

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What are the listed travels of the FZ 12 FX S?

17.7 in (450 mm) in X, 17.7 in (450 mm) in Y and 15.7 in (400 mm) in Z. The maximum workpiece diameter is listed as 15.7 in (400 mm). These are the listed figures and have not been confirmed against a maker's data sheet.

02 Does the FZ 12 FX S tilt the head or the table?

The head. The table lists the A-axis as a swivel head with ±110° of travel and the C-axis as a rotary table with 360°. The part therefore only rotates, and the spindle tilts to reach angled faces.

03 What spindle is listed for the FZ 12 FX S?

A 20,000 rpm spindle of 35 hp (26 kW). The table gives no taper and no torque figure. Check both on the machine itself, because they decide which holders fit and how much low-speed cutting it can do.

04 How does the FZ 12 FX S compare with the FZ 12 S Five Axis?

The FZ 12 S Five Axis lists 550 mm of X and 400 mm of Y and Z, a spindle range of 12,000 to 30,000 rpm with 11 to 110 Nm, three taper options (HSK-A40, HSK-A50 or HSK-A63) and 24 to 128 tools. The FZ 12 FX S is listed with 17.7 in (450 mm) of X and Y, 20,000 rpm and 48 tools.