Chiron MILL 8000
Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
How much does the Chiron MILL 8000 cost?
Estimated price range
Our best estimate for a vertical machining centers (vmc) in this class — not a quote from Chiron. Configuration moves it a long way.
Overview
With up to 8,000 mm (315 in) of X travel, the MILL 8000 is listed as a long-bed, vertical moving-column machining center for parts measured in metres. The maximum workpiece length is given as the same 8,000 mm (315 in). Y travel is 800 mm (31.5 in) and Z travel 630 mm (24.8 in), so the cross-section the spindle can reach is modest next to the length.
Both X entries carry the words up to. That suggests the bed length is chosen per machine. Treat 8,000 mm as the ceiling and ask which lengths exist below it. The working area is listed for multi-zone pendulum machining. On a bed this long, several shorter parts can occupy separate zones, with the column cutting in one zone while another is loaded, or the zones can be combined for one long part.
The spindle is entered at up to 20,000 rpm on HSK-A63, with HSK-A100 optional, and the magazine at up to 60 tools. The thermal row describes a thermally stable long-bed construction. That matters at this length because thermal growth along X adds up over the stroke, yet no accuracy figure is given to quantify it. Rapid traverse, spindle power, torque and table load are not listed either.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | Up to 8,000 mm (315 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, long-bed |
| Working Area Division | Multi-zone pendulum machining |
| Max Workpiece Length | Up to 8,000 mm (315 in) |
| CNC Control | Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl |
| Thermal Management | Thermally stable long-bed 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
- Up to 8,000 mm (315 in) of X travel and the same maximum workpiece length
- Multi-zone pendulum machining is listed for the working area
- Vertical moving-column, long-bed design keeps long workpieces stationary
- Spindle of up to 20,000 rpm with HSK-A63, HSK-A100 optional
Limitations
- Y travel of 800 mm (31.5 in) and Z travel of 630 mm (24.8 in) limit the cross-section of long parts
- Rapid traverse is not listed, although on an 8,000 mm stroke it decides positioning time
- No spindle power, torque, accuracy or table load among the listed figures
- Tool capacity is given as up to 60 tools for the whole bed
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
The listed maximum workpiece length is up to 8,000 mm (315 in), matching the X travel of up to 8,000 mm (315 in). Because both are upper limits, a particular machine may have a shorter bed. Confirm the X travel of the machine on offer.
02
The long working area is divided into zones. The moving column machines in one zone while parts are changed in another, so the spindle keeps cutting during loading. The table lists the capability but not the number of zones or their lengths.
03
Y travel is 800 mm (31.5 in) and Z travel is 630 mm (24.8 in). Those two figures bound the width and height the spindle can cover along the bed. Tool length reduces the usable height, and no tool length limit is listed.
04
HSK-A63, with HSK-A100 optional, and a speed of up to 20,000 rpm. Power and torque are not listed for either interface. On long light-alloy parts speed tends to matter most; for steel, ask for the torque of the HSK-A100 option.
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