Chiron FZ 22 S Five Axis
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Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
How much does the Chiron FZ 22 S Five Axis 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 22 S Five Axis is a large five-axis machining center for workpieces up to approximately 1,000 mm (39.4 in) in diameter, with 1,220 mm (48 in) of X travel, 960 mm (37.8 in) of Y and 600 mm (23.6 in) of Z. Chiron lists a direct-drive swivel axis and a 360° continuous direct-drive C axis, linear direct drives on X, Y and Z, and a mineral cast bed.
Two spindle interfaces define what the machine is used for. The HSK-A63 spindle is listed at 12,500 - 20,000 rpm with 86 - 208 Nm of maximum torque, and it works with a chain magazine of 84 or 154 tools. The HSK-A100 version trades speed for force: 10,000 rpm, 408 Nm and 36 - 104 tools. That torque is roughly double the HSK-A63 maximum, which makes the HSK-A100 version the one to look at for large cutters in steel, cast iron or titanium, and the HSK-A63 the one for aluminium and finishing.
The envelope is wide and comparatively low. X is a little over twice the Z travel, so the machine suits broad, flat parts more than tall ones. Tools can be up to 450 mm (17.7 in) long, and a tool of that length uses three quarters of the 600 mm (23.6 in) Z stroke before the part is considered.
The linear axes rapid at 75 m/min (2,953 ipm), with 10 m/s² of acceleration on X and Y and 17 m/s² on Z. A tool change takes 2.2 sec chip to chip. Tools may be 84 mm (3.31 in) in diameter, or 160 mm (6.3 in) with adjacent places empty, and weigh up to 10.0 kg (22 lb). Drives on all axes and the spindle are water cooled, and the control is the Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 1,220 mm (48 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 960 mm (37.8 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 600 mm (23.6 in) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 12,500 - 20,000 rpm |
| Spindle Taper | HSK-A63 (HSK-A100 version: 10,000 rpm, 408 Nm, 36 - 104 tools) |
| A Axis Range | Direct drive swivel axis |
| C Axis Range | 360° continuous direct drive |
| Max Workpiece Diameter | Approx. 1,000 mm (39.4 in) |
| Tool Capacity | 84 / 154 tools |
| Rapid Traverse Rate | X 75 m/min, Y 75 m/min, Z 75 m/min (2,953, 2,953, 2,953 ipm) |
| Machine Bed | Mineral cast |
| CNC Control | Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl |
| Thermal Management | Water-cooled drives on all axes and spindle |
| Tool Changer | Chain magazine |
| Chip to Chip Time | 2.2 sec |
| Spindle Count | 1 |
| Spindle Torque Max | 86 - 208 Nm |
| Max Tool Diameter (full magazine) | 84 mm (3.31 in) |
| Max Tool Diameter (adjacent pockets empty) | 160 mm (6.3 in) |
| Max Tool Length | 450 mm (17.7 in) |
| Max Tool Weight | 10.0 kg (22 lb) |
| Axis Acceleration | X 10 m/s², Y 10 m/s², Z 17 m/s² |
Specifications sourced from chiron-group.com — verified 2026-09-24
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Workpieces up to approximately 1,000 mm (39.4 in) in diameter on 1,220 mm (48 in) of X and 960 mm (37.8 in) of Y travel
- HSK-A100 version listed with 408 Nm and a 10,000 rpm spindle for heavy cutters
- Chain magazine for 84 or 154 tools; chip-to-chip time is 2.2 sec
- Linear direct drives on X, Y and Z with 75 m/min (2,953 ipm) rapids and 17 m/s² acceleration on Z
- Direct-drive swivel axis and 360° continuous direct-drive C axis on a mineral cast bed
Limitations
- Z travel of 600 mm (23.6 in) is short beside the X and Y travels, and long tools reduce it further
- The HSK-A63 spindle range stops at 208 Nm; more torque means the HSK-A100 version and its 10,000 rpm limit
- The HSK-A100 version is listed with a maximum of 104 tools, against 154 for the larger HSK-A63 magazine
- No table load or swivel angle is stated in the sheet rows
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
The HSK-A63 spindle is listed at 12,500 - 20,000 rpm with 86 - 208 Nm of maximum torque and a magazine of 84 or 154 tools. The HSK-A100 version runs to 10,000 rpm, delivers 408 Nm and comes with 36 - 104 tools. Pick by material: speed for light alloys, torque for steel and titanium.
02
Maximum workpiece diameter is approximately 1,000 mm (39.4 in). Linear travels are 1,220 mm (48 in) in X, 960 mm (37.8 in) in Y and 600 mm (23.6 in) in Z. The rows give no table load, so the weight of the part and fixture has to be cleared with Chiron.
03
The FZ 19S Five Axis has 850 mm of X, 980 mm of Y and 700 mm of Z, so it is narrower but taller, and its chain magazine is listed at 42 – 196 tools. The FZ 22 S Five Axis offers 1,220 mm (48 in) of X and is the one with an HSK-A100 version; the FZ 19S Five Axis rows list HSK-A63 only.
04
Tool diameter is 84 mm (3.31 in), or 160 mm (6.3 in) with the adjacent places empty. Maximum tool length is 450 mm (17.7 in) and maximum tool weight 10.0 kg (22 lb). Chip-to-chip time with the chain magazine is 2.2 sec.
05
Linear direct drives on X, Y and Z and direct drives on the A and C axes, with water cooling on all axes and the spindle. Rapid traverse is 75 m/min (2,953 ipm) per axis and acceleration is 10 m/s² on X and Y and 17 m/s² on Z. The control is the Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl.
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