Chiron FZ 15W
Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
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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 15W is a five-axis machining center with an integrated 2-position pallet changer: 730 mm (28.7 in) of X travel, 400 mm (15.7 in) of Y and a workpiece limit of 350 mm (13.8 in) in diameter and 150 kg (330 lb) per pallet position. One pallet can be loaded while the other is being cut, so the spindle is not kept waiting for the operator.
Chiron's sheet gives two tool changer versions, and the choice changes more than the tool count. With the basket tool changer the machine carries 20 tools, has 425 mm (16.7 in) of Z travel, changes tools in 1.7 sec chip to chip and can take an SK-40 or HSK-A63 spindle at 12,000 - 20,000 rpm. With the chain magazine it carries 48 / 64 tools on HSK-A63 only, Z travel drops to 360 mm (14.2 in), the change takes 2.3 sec and spindle speed is 12,000 - 15,000 rpm.
The chain magazine also takes bigger tools: 78 mm (3.07 in) in diameter, 300 mm (11.8 in) long and 5.0 kg (11 lb), against 65 mm (2.56 in), about 220 mm (8.7 in) and 2.5 kg (5.5 lb) for the basket. Only the diameter with adjacent places empty goes the other way, 175 mm (6.9 in) for the basket and 140 mm (5.5 in) for the chain.
Axis acceleration differs too. The basket version is listed at 10 m/s² on X, Y and Z. The chain version has 7 m/s² on X, 12 m/s² on Y and 15 m/s² on Z. Rapid traverse is 75 m/min (2,953 ipm) on all three axes in both cases.
Common to both are linear direct drives on X, Y and Z, direct drives on the A and C axes, a mineral cast bed, water-cooled drives on all axes and the spindle, and the Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl control.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 730 mm (28.7 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 400 mm (15.7 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 425 mm (16.7 in) (basket tool changer) / 360 mm (14.2 in) (chain magazine) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 12,000 - 20,000 rpm (basket tool changer) / 12,000 - 15,000 rpm (chain magazine) |
| Spindle Taper | SK-40 / HSK-A63 (basket tool changer) / HSK-A63 (chain magazine) |
| A Axis Range | Direct drive tilt axis |
| C Axis Range | 360° continuous direct drive |
| Max Workpiece Diameter | 350 mm (13.8 in) |
| Max Workpiece Weight | 150 kg (330 lb) per pallet position |
| Tool Capacity | 20 tools (basket tool changer) / 48 / 64 tools (chain magazine) |
| Workpiece Changer | Integrated 2-position pallet changer |
| Machine Bed | Mineral cast |
| CNC Control | Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl |
| Thermal Management | Water-cooled drives on all axes and spindle |
| Chip to Chip Time | 1.7 sec (basket tool changer) / 2.3 sec (chain magazine) |
| Spindle Count | 1 |
| Spindle Torque Max | 90 - 180 Nm (basket tool changer) / 95 - 180 Nm (chain magazine) |
| Max Tool Diameter (full magazine) | 65 mm (2.56 in) (basket tool changer) / 78 mm (3.07 in) (chain magazine) |
| Max Tool Diameter (adjacent pockets empty) | 175 mm (6.9 in) (basket tool changer) / 140 mm (5.5 in) (chain magazine) |
| Max Tool Length | ca. 220 mm (8.7 in) (basket tool changer) / 300 mm (11.8 in) (chain magazine) |
| Max Tool Weight | 2.5 kg (5.5 lb) (basket tool changer) / 5.0 kg (11 lb) (chain magazine) |
| Rapid Traverse Rate | X 75 m/min, Y 75 m/min, Z 75 m/min (2,953, 2,953, 2,953 ipm) |
| Axis Acceleration | X 10 m/s², Y 10 m/s², Z 10 m/s² (basket tool changer) / X 7 m/s², Y 12 m/s², Z 15 m/s² (chain magazine) |
Specifications sourced from chiron-group.com — verified 2026-09-24
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Integrated 2-position pallet changer, so one pallet is set up while the other is machined
- Two tool changer versions: a 20-tool basket changer at 1.7 sec chip to chip or a chain magazine with 48 / 64 tools
- Chain magazine version accepts tools up to 300 mm (11.8 in) long and 5.0 kg (11 lb)
- Direct-drive tilt axis and 360° continuous direct-drive C axis, with linear direct drives on X, Y and Z
- 75 m/min (2,953 ipm) rapid traverse on all three linear axes with either tool changer
Limitations
- Choosing the chain magazine cuts Z travel from 425 mm (16.7 in) to 360 mm (14.2 in)
- The chain magazine version is listed at 12,000 - 15,000 rpm and is HSK-A63 only
- Each pallet position carries a workpiece of at most 150 kg (330 lb)
- The basket changer is limited to 20 tools of 2.5 kg (5.5 lb) and about 220 mm (8.7 in)
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Frequently Asked Questions
01
It is an integrated 2-position pallet changer. Each pallet position is rated for a workpiece of up to 150 kg (330 lb), and the maximum workpiece diameter is 350 mm (13.8 in). The sheet rows give no pallet dimensions or pallet change time, so ask for both when planning fixtures and cycle times.
02
The basket tool changer is the faster and taller option: 20 tools, 1.7 sec chip to chip, 425 mm (16.7 in) of Z and spindles of 12,000 - 20,000 rpm. The chain magazine gives 48 / 64 tools and accepts tools up to 300 mm (11.8 in) and 5.0 kg (11 lb), but Z falls to 360 mm (14.2 in), the change takes 2.3 sec and speed is 12,000 - 15,000 rpm.
03
With the basket tool changer the choice is SK-40 or HSK-A63, at 12,000 - 20,000 rpm and 90 - 180 Nm of maximum torque. With the chain magazine the taper is HSK-A63, at 12,000 - 15,000 rpm and 95 - 180 Nm. It is a single-spindle machine in both versions.
04
The FZ 15S has the same 730 mm (28.7 in) by 400 mm (15.7 in) X and Y travel but works on a 280 mm (11.0 in) rotary table without a pallet changer, and its table lists the 20-tool basket changer only. The FZ 15W adds the 2-position pallet changer and the choice of a chain magazine with 48 / 64 tools.
05
Rapid traverse is 75 m/min (2,953 ipm) on X, Y and Z. Acceleration is 10 m/s² on each axis with the basket tool changer. With the chain magazine it is 7 m/s² on X, 12 m/s² on Y and 15 m/s² on Z.
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