Chiron FZ 18 S Five Axis

Est. $450,000 - $620,000 Specs verified 2026-10-03 · chiron-group.com Updated 2026-10-03

Key Specifications

X Travel

730 mm

Y Travel

565 mm

Z Travel

630 mm

Max Spindle

10,500 – 15,000 rpm

Spindle Taper

SK40 / HSK-A63

Tool Capacity

12 | 20

How much does the Chiron FZ 18 S Five Axis cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$450,000 - $620,000

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 18 S Five Axis is a single-spindle five-axis machining center with 730 mm of X travel, 565 mm of Y and 630 mm of Z. Among the neighbouring models that Z figure stands out: the FZ 16S has 500 mm and the FZ 15S 425 mm (16.7 in).

Height is what five-axis work consumes. The rotary unit raises the part, the tool has to clear it at every angle, and the tool itself can be about 220 mm long. With 630 mm to work in, a tall part can still be approached from above after all of that is subtracted. The rows of Chiron's sheet shown here cover the linear axes, spindle and tool changer; the swivel range and the size and load of the rotary table are not among them and should be requested for the configuration on offer.

In plan the envelope sits between its siblings. X matches the 730 mm (28.7 in) of the FZ 15S, while Y is longer, 565 mm against that machine's 400 mm (15.7 in). The FZ 16S is deeper still at 680 mm of Y but narrower at 660 mm of X.

Rapid traverse is 75 m/min and acceleration 10 m/s² on each of X, Y and Z, so no axis lags the others on diagonal positioning moves. The spindle is listed at 10,500 – 15,000 rpm with 140 – 290 Nm on SK40 or HSK-A63, and the basket tool changer holds 12 or 20 tools with a 1.7 s chip-to-chip time.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Tool Changer	Basket tool changer
X-Axis Travel	730 mm
Y-Axis Travel	565 mm
Z-Axis Travel	630 mm
Chip to Chip Time	1.7 s
Spindle Count	1
Max Spindle Speed	10,500 – 15,000 rpm
Spindle Torque	140 – 290 Nm
Spindle Taper	SK40 / HSK-A63
Tool Capacity	12 \| 20
Max Tool Diameter (full magazine)	65 mm
Max Tool Diameter (adjacent pockets empty)	180 mm
Max Tool Length	ca. 220 mm
Max Tool Weight	5.0 kg
Rapid Traverse Rate	75 – 75 – 75 m/min (X – Y – Z)
Axis Acceleration	10 – 10 – 10 m/s² (X – Y – Z)

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

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

630 mm of Z travel, against 500 mm on the FZ 16S and 425 mm (16.7 in) on the FZ 15S
Equal 10 m/s² acceleration and 75 m/min rapids on X, Y and Z
730 mm of X combined with 565 mm of Y gives more depth than the FZ 15S on the same X travel
Basket tool changer with a 1.7 s chip-to-chip time
Spindle torque listed at 140 – 290 Nm, on SK40 or HSK-A63

Limitations

The basket tool changer holds 12 or 20 tools; the FZ 16S chain magazine is listed with 42 – 162
Maximum tool weight is 5.0 kg and tool length about 220 mm
Top spindle speed in the listed range is 15,000 rpm, below the 20,000 rpm available on the FZ 16S
The sheet rows give no swivel angle, rotary table diameter or table load

Best For

Tall five-axis parts that need the 630 mm of Z travel Parts within 730 mm of X and 565 mm of Y that run on a small tool set Torque-led milling with the 140 – 290 Nm spindle range Short tool-change cycles: 1.7 s chip to chip

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What are the travels of the FZ 18 S Five Axis?

730 mm in X, 565 mm in Y and 630 mm in Z, with 75 m/min rapid traverse and 10 m/s² acceleration on each linear axis. The rows of Chiron's sheet shown on this page do not include the rotary axes, so the swivel range and table size have to be confirmed separately.

02 How does the FZ 18 S Five Axis compare with the FZ 16S?

The FZ 16S has 660 mm of X, 680 mm of Y and 500 mm of Z, a spindle range of 12,500 – 20,000 rpm with 86 – 208 Nm and a chain magazine of 42 – 162 tools. The FZ 18 S Five Axis is longer in X and Z, has the higher torque range at 140 – 290 Nm and changes tools faster, but carries only 12 or 20 of them.

03 How many tools does it carry?

The basket tool changer is listed with 12 or 20 tools. Tools can be 65 mm in diameter, or 180 mm with the adjacent places empty, about 220 mm long and up to 5.0 kg. Chip-to-chip time is 1.7 s.

04 Which spindle tapers are available?

SK40 or HSK-A63. Maximum speed is listed as 10,500 – 15,000 rpm and torque as 140 – 290 Nm, a spread that covers more than one spindle version. The sheet rows do not match each speed to a torque or give a power figure, so ask for the data of the spindle being quoted.