Zimmermann FZP37

Q: How much does the Zimmermann FZP37 cost?

The price estimate for the Zimmermann FZP37 is uncertain: we have no price for it that we can cite and no estimate we can stand behind, so we give no figure. Configuration, tooling, automation and installation move the final price substantially. A specific price can be requested at https://machinetoolindex.com/machines/zimmermann-fzp37#price; the request is passed to Zimmermann or an authorised dealer.

Specs verified 2026-10-04 · f-zimmermann.com Updated 2026-10-04

Zimmermann FZP37 5-axis portal milling machine

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Key Specifications

x axis travel

3,000 – 40,000 mm (118"-1575")

y axis travel

2,500 – 6,000 mm (98"-236")

z axis travel

1,250 – 3,000 mm (49"-118")

table length

3,000 – 40,000 mm (118"-1575")

table width

2,500 – 6,000 mm (98"-236")

max table load

max. 5,000 kg/m²

How much does the Zimmermann FZP37 cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the Zimmermann FZP37 that we can stand behind, so we show no number. Configuration, options and installation move the final price a long way: a quote is the reliable figure.

Overview

With up to 40,000 mm (1,575 in) of X travel, 6,000 mm (236 in) of Y and 3,000 mm (118 in) of Z, the Zimmermann FZP37 is a portal milling machine for the largest molds, models and structural parts. Zimmermann lists model making, tool and mold construction, aerospace and automotive work, shipbuilding and the alternative energy industry as its fields, and calls the machine a 5/6-axis design.

Size is not bought with looser tolerances. Standard accuracy on the FZP37 is ≤8μm / ≤4μm (A/R to ISO 230-2) on the linear axes and ≤50μm / ≤30μm volumetric, values the FZP32 only reaches in its increased-accuracy configuration. The increased-accuracy level here is ≤5μm / ≤3μm linear and ≤30μm / ≤20μm volumetric, with thermostability of ≤ 10μm to ISO 230-3.

The data sheet pairs the machine with the VH30 head and two spindles that both turn 30,000 rpm. The 74 kW version delivers 73 Nm at S1 with constant power from 9,690 rpm. The 125 kW version has less torque, 60 Nm at S1, and holds constant power only from 20,000 rpm, so it is the high-speed aluminum spindle of the pair. Both take HSK-A63/80 tooling. The rotary axes move at 360°/s, and the clamped holding torque is 3,000 Nm on A and C.

The table is anchored to the machine base, at or above floor level, and carries max. 5,000 kg/m². That is half the area load of the optional FZP32 table and a third of the FZP42's, which places the FZP37 as the long, fast and accurate machine of the upper range rather than the heavy one. Its linear axes reach up to 60 m/min with up to 5 m/s² of acceleration.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X Axis Travel	3,000 – 40,000 mm (118"-1575")
Y Axis Travel	2,500 – 6,000 mm (98"-236")
Z Axis Travel	1,250 – 3,000 mm (49"-118")
Table Length	3,000 – 40,000 mm (118"-1575")
Table Width	2,500 – 6,000 mm (98"-236")
Max Table Load	max. 5,000 kg/m²
T Slots Longitudinal	18H12 (opt. 18H8)
T Slot Pitch	250 mm (9")
Machine Table	above floor level/on floor level
Feed Rate X Y Z Axis	up to 60 m/min (2362 ipm)
Acceleration X Y Z Axis	up to 5 m/s² (197 in/s²)
Required Space Length	5,600 – 44,600 mm (220"-1756") (without peripherals)
Required Space Width	7,100 – 10,700 mm (280"-421")
Required Space Height	5,450 – 8,450 mm (215"-333")
Positioning Accuracy Linear Standard	≤8μm / ≤4μm (A/R – ISO 230-2)
Positioning Accuracy Rotational Standard	≤8'' / ≤5'' (A/R – ISO 230-2)
Volumetric Accuracy Standard	≤50μm / ≤30μm (A/R – ISO 230-2)
Thermostability Standard	dmax,240 ≤ 20μm (ISO 230-3)
Positioning Accuracy Linear Increased	≤5μm / ≤3μm (A/R – ISO 230-2)
Positioning Accuracy Rotational Increased	≤6'' / ≤4'' (A/R – ISO 230-2)
Volumetric Accuracy Increased	≤30μm / ≤20μm (A/R – ISO 230-2)
Thermostability Increased	dmax,240 ≤ 10μm (ISO 230-3)
CNC Control	Heidenhain TNC 7, Siemens SINUMERIK ONE
Milling Heads	VH10, VH20, VH30
Data Sheet Milling Head	VH30
Rotary Axes Torque in Control	A-axis: 1,200 Nm (885.1 lb-ft); C-axis: 1,047 Nm (772.3 lb-ft) (opt. 1,279 Nm (943.4 lb-ft))
Rotary Axes Torque Clamped	A-, C-axis: 3,000 Nm (2,212.8 lb-ft)
A Axis Range	±110° or +125°/-95°
C Axis Range	300° at Z = 1,250 mm (49.2 in); 360° at Z = 1,500 mm (59.1 in)
Rotary Axes Feed Rate	360°/s (A-, C-axis)
Rotary Axes Acceleration	700°/s² (A-, C-axis)
Rotary Axes Resolution	0.0001° (A-, C-axis)
Vh30 Milling Spindle 74 Kw	74 kW (99.2 hp) S1 (100 %); 78 kW (104.6 hp) S6 (40 %/2 min); 30,000 rpm; 73 Nm (53.8 lb-ft) S1 (100 %); 92 Nm (67.9 lb-ft) S6 (40 %/2 min); constant power 9,690 – 30,000 rpm; HSK-A63/80
Vh30 Milling Spindle 125 Kw	125 kW (167.6 hp) S1 (100 %); 156 kW (209.2 hp) S6 (40 %/2 min); 30,000 rpm; 60 Nm (44.3 lb-ft) S1 (100 %); 75 Nm (55.3 lb-ft) S6 (40 %/2 min); constant power 20,000 – 30,000 rpm; HSK-A63/80

Specifications sourced from f-zimmermann.com — verified 2026-10-04

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

X travel up to 40,000 mm (1,575 in) with Y up to 6,000 mm (236 in) and Z up to 3,000 mm (118 in)
Standard linear accuracy of ≤8μm / ≤4μm and volumetric accuracy of ≤50μm / ≤30μm (A/R, ISO 230-2)
Linear acceleration of up to 5 m/s² at feed rates of up to 60 m/min
Two 30,000 rpm VH30 spindles on the data sheet: 74 kW or 125 kW at S1
T-slots are 18H12 as standard with 18H8 as an option

Limitations

Table load is max. 5,000 kg/m², a third of the max. 15,000 kg/m² of the FZP42
Spindle torque peaks at 92 Nm (S6) on the 74 kW spindle, so heavy roughing in steel or titanium belongs on a machine with a stronger head
The 125 kW spindle delivers constant power only between 20,000 and 30,000 rpm
The smallest configuration still needs 5,600 mm by 7,100 mm of floor and 5,450 mm of height without peripherals

Best For

Very long aerospace and shipbuilding workpieces Large molds and models needing ≤50μm volumetric accuracy High-speed aluminum machining at 30,000 rpm Fiber-reinforced composite structures

Frequently Asked Questions

01 How large can the FZP37 be configured?

X from 3,000 to 40,000 mm (118 to 1,575 in), Y from 2,500 to 6,000 mm (98 to 236 in) and Z from 1,250 to 3,000 mm (49 to 118 in). The table matches the X and Y ranges. Required space without peripherals runs from 5,600 to 44,600 mm in length, 7,100 to 10,700 mm in width and 5,450 to 8,450 mm in height.

02 What accuracy does the FZP37 reach?

Standard: ≤8μm / ≤4μm linear (A/R, ISO 230-2), 8 and 5 arc seconds on the rotary axes, ≤50μm / ≤30μm volumetric, and thermostability of ≤ 20μm to ISO 230-3. Increased accuracy: ≤5μm / ≤3μm linear, ≤30μm / ≤20μm volumetric and ≤ 10μm thermostability. Zimmermann attributes this to the thermosymmetrical box-in-box design, which it says minimizes thermal influences on the machine's geometry.

03 Which spindles does the data sheet list for the FZP37?

Two for the VH30 head, both at 30,000 rpm with HSK-A63/80. The 74 kW spindle gives 74 kW at S1 and 78 kW at S6, with 73 Nm and 92 Nm. The 125 kW spindle gives 125 kW at S1 and 156 kW at S6, with 60 Nm and 75 Nm. The data sheet notes that other spindle options are available on request, and the page also lists the VH10 and VH20 heads.

04 What is the FZP37 table like?

The machine table is anchored to the machine base and can sit above floor level or on floor level. It is rated at max. 5,000 kg/m², with longitudinal T-slots of 18H12 (18H8 optional) at a 250 mm pitch. Because the table is fixed and the gantry moves, the part stays put however long or heavy it is.

05 Which controls and options are offered?

Heidenhain TNC 7 or Siemens SINUMERIK ONE. Optional equipment on the data sheet includes a tool probe, tool measuring system, work area cover, tool changer, chip conveyor, mist/dust extraction, lubricant cooling, minimum quantity lubrication, a vacuum system and a dust extraction bell.