Chiron MILL 2000

Est. $400,000 - $575,000 Updated 2026-10-03

Key Specifications

X Travel

2,000 mm (78.7 in)

Y Travel

800 mm (31.5 in)

Z Travel

630 mm (24.8 in)

Max Spindle

Up to 20,000 RPM

Spindle Taper

HSK-A63 (HSK-A100 optional)

Tool Capacity

Up to 60 tools

How much does the Chiron MILL 2000 cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$400,000 - $575,000

Our best estimate for a vertical machining centers (vmc) in this class — not a quote from Chiron. Configuration moves it a long way.

Overview

Pendulum machining is the reason to look at the MILL 2000. The listed figures give it 2,000 mm (78.7 in) of X travel on a vertical moving-column layout, and the working area is described as available for pendulum machining: divided in two, so the spindle cuts on one side while the other side is unloaded and reloaded.

Y travel is 800 mm (31.5 in) and Z travel 630 mm (24.8 in). Used undivided, the 2,000 mm stroke takes long parts such as profiles, rails and plates in a single clamping. Divided, each zone has less than the full X length. How the split is made is not stated, so ask how much X remains per side with the partition in place.

The spindle row reads up to 20,000 rpm, with an HSK-A63 interface and HSK-A100 as an option. The magazine is given as up to 60 tools and the control as a Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl. Power, torque, rapid traverse, table load and machine weight are missing. For a sense of scale, the FZ 12S has 550 mm of X travel, so the MILL 2000 has well over three times the X stroke of that small single-spindle machine.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X-Axis Travel	2,000 mm (78.7 in)
Y-Axis Travel	800 mm (31.5 in)
Z-Axis Travel	630 mm (24.8 in)
Max Spindle Speed	Up to 20,000 RPM
Spindle Taper	HSK-A63 (HSK-A100 optional)
Tool Capacity	Up to 60 tools
Machine Design	Vertical moving column
Working Area Division	Available for pendulum machining
CNC Control	Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl
Thermal Management	Thermally stable construction

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

2,000 mm (78.7 in) of X travel for long parts in one clamping
Described as available for pendulum machining, loading one side while the other is cut
800 mm (31.5 in) of Y travel and 630 mm (24.8 in) of Z travel
Spindle of up to 20,000 rpm on HSK-A63, with HSK-A100 optional

Limitations

No spindle power, torque or rapid traverse among the listed figures
The X travel left in each zone during pendulum machining is not stated
Table size, table load and machine weight are missing from the table

Best For

Long parts within 2,000 × 800 × 630 mm of travel Pendulum machining of smaller parts in two working zones Profile and plate work at up to 20,000 rpm

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What does pendulum machining mean on the MILL 2000?

The working area is split into two zones along the 2,000 mm (78.7 in) X axis. The spindle machines in one zone while the operator changes the part in the other, then swings across. The table says the machine is available for this; it does not give the X length of each zone.

02 What are the travels of the MILL 2000?

2,000 mm (78.7 in) in X, 800 mm (31.5 in) in Y and 630 mm (24.8 in) in Z, on a vertical moving-column design. The long axis is two and a half times the Y travel, which suits long, narrow workpieces.

03 Which spindle is listed?

A spindle of up to 20,000 rpm with an HSK-A63 interface. HSK-A100 appears as an option. Neither power nor torque is given, and the speed of the HSK-A100 option is not stated separately, so get those figures before comparing the two.

04 What do the listed figures leave out?

Spindle power and torque, rapid traverse, table size, table load, machine weight and the limits on tool size. Tool capacity is given only as up to 60 tools. Anyone sizing this machine for a job should ask for those values with the quotation.