Zimmermann FZP42
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Key Specifications
x axis travel
y axis travel
z axis travel
table length
table width
max table load
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Price estimate
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Overview
The Zimmermann FZP42 is the heavy-cutting machine of the FZP line. Zimmermann says it is primarily designed for heavy-duty machining of titanium, high-strength steel and aluminum, and the figures back that up: a table rated at max. 15,000 kg/m², HSK-A100 spindles with up to 444 Nm at S1, and a VH60 head whose rotary axes clamp with 5,600 Nm on A and 6,000 Nm on C.
Travels match the FZP37 in X and Z, 3,000 to 40,000 mm (118 to 1,575 in) and 1,250 to 3,000 mm (49 to 118 in), and go further in Y, from 2,500 up to 7,000 mm (98 to 276 in). The table is listed up to 6,000 mm wide, less than the largest Y travel. What the FZP42 gives up against the FZP37 is acceleration: up to 3 m/s² instead of up to 5 m/s², at the same feed rate of up to 60 m/min.
Five spindles appear on the data sheet for the VH60 head. The 63 kW milling spindle runs to 15,000 rpm with 300 Nm at S1 and constant power from 2,000 rpm. The 93 kW spindle trades speed for torque: 8,000 rpm, 444 Nm at S1 and 553 Nm at S6. Under the heading of the MuST spindle changing system the sheet then lists a 44 kW roughing spindle at 10,000 rpm with 200 Nm, a second roughing spindle of 45 kW at 5,000 rpm with 344 Nm, and a 50 kW universal spindle at 24,000 rpm with 95 Nm on HSK-A63. The point of a changing system is that one machine can rough at low speed and finish at high speed in the same setup.
Standard accuracy is ≤8μm / ≤4μm linear (A/R to ISO 230-2) and ≤50μm / ≤30μm volumetric. Controls are Heidenhain TNC 7 or Siemens SINUMERIK ONE. Besides the VH60, the VH40 and M3ABC heads are listed as suitable.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X Axis Travel | 3,000 – 40,000 mm (118"-1575") |
| Y Axis Travel | 2,500 – 7,000 mm (98"-276") |
| 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. 15,000 kg/m² |
| T Slots Longitudinal | 18H12 |
| 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 3 m/s² (118 in/s²) |
| Required Space Length | 6,100 – 43,100 mm (240"-1697") (without peripherals) |
| Required Space Width | 7,200 – 10,700 mm (283"-421") |
| Required Space Height | 5,700 – 8,950 mm (224"-352") |
| 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 | VH40, VH60, M3ABC |
| Data Sheet Milling Head | VH60 |
| Rotary Axes Torque in Control | A-, C-axis: 3,000 Nm (2,212.8 lb-ft) |
| Rotary Axes Torque Clamped | A-axis: 5,600 Nm (4,130.6 lb-ft); C-axis: 6,000 Nm (4,425.6 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) |
| Milling Spindle 63 Kw | 63 kW (84.5 hp) S1 (100 %); 82 kW (110.0 hp) S6 (40 %/2 min); 15,000 rpm; 300 Nm (221.3 lb-ft) S1 (100 %); 392 Nm (289.1 lb-ft) S6 (40 %/2 min); constant power 2,000 – 15,000 rpm (S1); HSK-A100 |
| Milling Spindle 93 Kw | 93 kW (124.7 hp) S1 (100 %); 103 kW (138.1 hp) S6 (40 %/2 min); 8,000 rpm; 444 Nm (327.5 lb-ft) S1 (100 %); 553 Nm (407.9 lb-ft) S6 (40 %/2 min); constant power 2,000 – 8,000 rpm (S1); HSK-A100 |
| Must Roughing Spindle 1 44 Kw | 44 kW (59.0 hp) S1 (100 %); 10,000 rpm; 200 Nm (147.5 lb-ft) S1 (100 %); 230 Nm (169.6 lb-ft) S6 (40 %/2 min); HSK-A100 |
| Roughing Spindle 2 45 Kw | 45 kW (60.3 hp) S1 (100 %); 60 kW (80.5 hp) S6 (40 %/2 min); 5,000 rpm; 344 Nm (253.7 lb-ft) S1 (100 %); 454 Nm (334.9 lb-ft) S6 (40 %/2 min); HSK-A100 |
| Universal Spindle 50 Kw | 50 kW (67.1 hp) S1 (100 %); 58 kW (77.8 hp) S6 (40 %/2 min); 24,000 rpm; 95 Nm (70.1 lb-ft) S1 (100 %); 117 Nm (86.3 lb-ft) S6 (40 %/2 min); HSK-A63 |
Specifications sourced from f-zimmermann.com — verified 2026-10-04
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Table load of max. 15,000 kg/m², the highest in the FZP line
- 93 kW spindle option with 444 Nm at S1 and 553 Nm at S6 on HSK-A100
- VH60 rotary axes hold 5,600 Nm (A) and 6,000 Nm (C) when clamped
- MuST spindle changing system with roughing and universal spindles on the data sheet
- Y travel up to 7,000 mm (276 in) and X up to 40,000 mm (1,575 in)
- Standard linear accuracy of ≤8μm / ≤4μm (A/R, ISO 230-2)
Limitations
- Linear acceleration is up to 3 m/s², lower than the up to 5 m/s² of the FZP37
- The 93 kW spindle stops at 8,000 rpm, so small-tool finishing needs the 63 kW or the universal spindle
- Minimum required space is 6,100 mm by 7,200 mm with 5,700 mm of height, before peripherals
- Table width is listed up to 6,000 mm although Y travel goes to 7,000 mm
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
The data sheet for the VH60 head lists a 63 kW milling spindle (15,000 rpm, 300 Nm at S1, HSK-A100) and a 93 kW milling spindle (8,000 rpm, 444 Nm at S1, HSK-A100). Under the MuST spindle changing system it lists a 44 kW roughing spindle (10,000 rpm, 200 Nm), a 45 kW roughing spindle (5,000 rpm, 344 Nm) and a 50 kW universal spindle (24,000 rpm, 95 Nm, HSK-A63). Other spindle options are on request.
02
Both are offered with up to 40,000 mm of X and 3,000 mm of Z. The FZP42 carries max. 15,000 kg/m² on its table where the FZP37 carries max. 5,000 kg/m², takes the VH40, VH60 and M3ABC heads with HSK-A100 spindles, and offers Y up to 7,000 mm. The FZP37 accelerates harder, up to 5 m/s² against up to 3 m/s², and its VH30 spindles run at 30,000 rpm.
03
Zimmermann describes it as primarily designed for heavy-duty machining and suitable for metals and tough materials such as titanium, high-strength steel and aluminum. It names model making, tool and mold construction, aerospace, automotive, shipbuilding and the alternative energy industry as fields of use.
04
Standard accuracy is ≤8μm / ≤4μm on the linear axes (A/R to ISO 230-2), ≤50μm / ≤30μm volumetric and ≤ 20μm thermostability to ISO 230-3. Increased accuracy is ≤5μm / ≤3μm linear, ≤30μm / ≤20μm volumetric and ≤ 10μm thermostability. The rotary axes of the VH60 head have a resolution of 0.0001°.
05
The X, Y and Z axes are listed at up to 60 m/min with up to 3 m/s² of acceleration. The A and C axes of the VH60 head rotate at 360°/s and accelerate at 700°/s², with 3,000 Nm of torque in control.
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