Chiron FZ 16S

Est. $400,000 - $575,000 Specs verified 2026-10-03 · chiron-group.com Updated 2026-10-03

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Key Specifications

X Travel

660 mm

Y Travel

680 mm

Z Travel

500 mm

Max Spindle

12,500 – 20,000 rpm

Spindle Taper

HSK-A63

Tool Capacity

42 – 162

How much does the Chiron FZ 16S cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$400,000 - $575,000

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 16S is a single-spindle machining center whose working area is deeper than it is wide: 660 mm of X travel against 680 mm of Y, with 500 mm of Z. Chiron's data sheet pairs that envelope with an HSK-A63 spindle listed at 12,500 – 20,000 rpm and a chain magazine holding 42 – 162 tools.

A Y axis longer than X is unusual, and it changes how the work area gets used. Fixtures can run front to back as far as they run side to side, which suits square plates and parts that have to be reached well past their centre line. The FZ 15S goes the other way, with 730 mm (28.7 in) of X and 400 mm (15.7 in) of Y.

All three linear axes rapid at 75 m/min. Acceleration is where they differ: 10 m/s² in X, 7 m/s² in Y and 8 m/s² in Z. On short positioning moves a machine never reaches its rapid rate, so the Y figure sets the pace on hole patterns laid out front to back. Where the layout allows, putting the long rows along X makes use of the quicker axis.

Spindle torque is listed as 86 – 208 Nm. Both the speed and the torque rows are ranges, which points to more than one spindle version, and the sheet does not say which torque belongs to which speed. Settle that with Chiron before deciding between a spindle for small tools and one for heavier milling.

Tool changes take 2.4 s chip to chip. Tools can be 78 mm in diameter with a full magazine, 160 mm with the neighbouring pockets empty, up to 450 mm long and 10.0 kg.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Tool Changer	Chain magazine
X-Axis Travel	660 mm
Y-Axis Travel	680 mm
Z-Axis Travel	500 mm
Chip to Chip Time	2.4 s
Spindle Count	1
Max Spindle Speed	12,500 – 20,000 rpm
Spindle Torque	86 – 208 Nm
Spindle Taper	HSK-A63
Tool Capacity	42 – 162
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 – 7 – 8 m/s² (X – Y – Z)

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

680 mm of Y travel, longer than the 660 mm of X, gives a near-square working area with 500 mm of Z
Chain magazine with 42 – 162 tools, far beyond the 20 tools of the FZ 15S basket changer
Takes tools up to 450 mm long and 10.0 kg, with 160 mm diameter possible when adjacent pockets are empty
75 m/min rapid traverse on X, Y and Z
HSK-A63 spindle listed at 12,500 – 20,000 rpm with 86 – 208 Nm of torque

Limitations

Y and Z accelerate at 7 m/s² and 8 m/s² against 10 m/s² in X, so short moves in those axes take longer
2.4 s chip to chip is slower than the 1.7 s of the FZ 18S basket changer
X travel of 660 mm is shorter than the 730 mm of the FZ 18S, so long parts fit that machine better
The data sheet rows give no spindle power, table size or load figure; those have to come from a quotation

Best For

Square or deep parts that need 680 mm of Y travel Jobs with large tool sets, up to 162 tools in the chain magazine Long drills and boring bars up to 450 mm and 10.0 kg HSK-A63 milling at up to 20,000 rpm, depending on spindle version

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What are the axis travels of the FZ 16S?

660 mm in X, 680 mm in Y and 500 mm in Z. The Y axis is the longest of the three, which is the reverse of the FZ 15S with its 730 mm (28.7 in) of X and 400 mm (15.7 in) of Y. All three axes rapid at 75 m/min.

02 How many tools does the FZ 16S hold?

The chain magazine is listed with 42 – 162 tools, so capacity depends on the magazine size ordered. Each tool can be up to 78 mm in diameter with all pockets full or 160 mm with the adjacent pockets empty, up to 450 mm long and up to 10.0 kg. Chip-to-chip time is 2.4 s.

03 What spindle options does the FZ 16S have?

Chiron's sheet gives maximum speed as 12,500 – 20,000 rpm and torque as 86 – 208 Nm, both on an HSK-A63 taper. The ranges indicate several spindle versions, but the sheet does not pair each speed with a torque figure, and it lists no power rating. Ask for the curve of the specific spindle before committing to a material.

04 How does the FZ 16S compare with the FZ 18S?

The FZ 18S is longer in X and Z, at 730 mm and 630 mm, but shorter in Y at 565 mm. The FZ 18S spindle range is slower and stronger, 10,500 – 15,000 rpm with 140 – 290 Nm, and its basket changer holds 12 or 20 tools. The FZ 16S answers with 680 mm of Y, up to 20,000 rpm and a chain magazine of 42 – 162 tools.

05 How fast does the FZ 16S accelerate?

Axis acceleration is listed as 10 m/s² in X, 7 m/s² in Y and 8 m/s² in Z, with a 75 m/min rapid rate on all three. Because Y is the slowest to accelerate, cycle time on short point-to-point work depends on how many of the moves fall on that axis.