Chiron FZ 15S Five Axis Baseline
Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
How much does the Chiron FZ 15S Five Axis Baseline cost?
Estimated price range
Our best estimate for a 5-axis machining center in this class — not a quote from Chiron. Configuration moves it a long way.
Overview
The Chiron FZ 15S Five Axis Baseline is listed as a vertical moving-column five-axis machining center with 550 × 400 × 400 mm (21.7 × 15.7 × 15.7 in) of travel, a 20,000 RPM spindle with an HSK-A63 taper and a magazine of up to 60 tools. The listed figures describe it as a standardized Baseline package, which reads as one fixed specification with a single spindle and taper, not a menu of choices.
The rotary side is given in outline only. The A axis is listed as a swivel axis with no angle, and the C axis as 360° continuous, so the part can be turned all the way round but the tilt limit is not stated. Workpiece diameter is approximately 600 mm (23.6 in), wider than the 550 mm (21.7 in) of X travel, so a part of that size is reached by rotating it under the spindle and not by traversing across it.
These figures do not line up with the FZ 15S table, which lists 730 mm (28.7 in) of X, 425 mm (16.7 in) of Z and a 20-tool changer. The 550 × 400 × 400 mm envelope is the one listed for the FZ 12 S Five Axis. Anyone looking at a machine sold under this name should take the travels from its own documentation before planning fixtures. The listed control is the Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 550 mm (21.7 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 400 mm (15.7 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 400 mm (15.7 in) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 20,000 RPM |
| Spindle Taper | HSK-A63 |
| A Axis Range | Swivel axis |
| C Axis Range | 360° continuous |
| Max Workpiece Diameter | Approx. 600 mm (23.6 in) |
| Tool Capacity | Up to 60 tools |
| Machine Design | Vertical moving column |
| Machine Bed | Thermally stable construction |
| CNC Control | Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl |
| Configuration | Standardized Baseline package |
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
- 20,000 RPM spindle with an HSK-A63 taper, listed as a single fixed specification
- C axis listed as 360° continuous alongside a swivel A axis, for five-sided work in one clamping
- Magazine of up to 60 tools, enough to keep several part families loaded at once
- Listed workpiece diameter of approximately 600 mm (23.6 in) on a machine with 550 mm (21.7 in) of X travel
Limitations
- The A axis is listed only as a swivel axis: no tilt range is given, so undercut access cannot be judged from the table
- No spindle power, torque, rapid traverse or table load appears in the listed figures
- The listed travels differ from the FZ 15S table, which shows 730 mm (28.7 in) in X, so the envelope needs confirming on the machine itself
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
The listed figures are 550 mm (21.7 in) in X, 400 mm (15.7 in) in Y and 400 mm (15.7 in) in Z. The C axis is listed as 360° continuous and the A axis as a swivel axis without a stated angle. Maximum workpiece diameter is given as approximately 600 mm (23.6 in).
02
A 20,000 RPM spindle with an HSK-A63 taper. The listed figures give no power or torque rating, so the cutting capacity in steel or titanium cannot be read from the table. Ask for the spindle's power and torque curve before quoting heavy roughing work on it.
03
The tables do not match. The FZ 15S lists 730 mm (28.7 in) of X travel, 425 mm (16.7 in) of Z and a 20-tool basket changer with a choice of SK-40 or HSK-A63. The Baseline figures show 550 mm (21.7 in) of X, 400 mm (15.7 in) of Z, up to 60 tools and HSK-A63 only. Check which set applies to the machine in front of you.
04
The listed control is the Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl. The table describes the machine as a standardized Baseline package and does not itemise control options, probing or software, so anything beyond the control name has to be confirmed from the machine's own documentation.
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