Zimmermann FZU42

Q: How much does the Zimmermann FZU42 cost?

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

Zimmermann FZU42 5-axis portal milling machine

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Key Specifications

x axis travel

2,500 – 6,000 mm (98"-236")

y axis travel

3,000/3,500/4,000 mm (118"/138"/157")

z axis travel

1,250/1,500 mm (49"/59")

table length

2,500 – 6,000 mm (98"-236")

table width

3,000 – 4,000 mm (118"-157")

max table load

8,000 kg/m² (max. 35 t)

How much does the Zimmermann FZU42 cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the Zimmermann FZU42 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

The Zimmermann FZU42 puts a titanium-capable portal milling machine on a normal factory floor. Zimmermann says it needs no fixed machine foundation: a reinforced base plate sits on eight support elements, and the side walls are filled with special concrete to reduce vibration. The machine is meant for simultaneous 5-axis machining of aluminum, steel and titanium.

Its envelope is the same as that of the FZU37: 2,500 to 6,000 mm (98 to 236 in) in X, 3,000, 3,500 or 4,000 mm in Y and 1,250 or 1,500 mm in Z, on a table rated 8,000 kg/m² with a maximum of 35 t. The difference is the head. Where the FZU37 is shown with 30,000 rpm spindles, the FZU42 data sheet shows the VH60 with HSK-A100 spindles: 63 kW at S1 with 300 Nm and 15,000 rpm, or 93 kW at S1 with 444 Nm and 8,000 rpm.

A spindle changing system, MuST, is listed with three more spindles: a 44 kW roughing spindle at 10,000 rpm with 200 Nm at S1, a 45 kW roughing spindle at 5,000 rpm with 344 Nm, and a 50 kW universal spindle at 24,000 rpm with 95 Nm on HSK-A63. The rotary axes of the VH60 deliver 3,000 Nm in control and clamp at 5,600 Nm on A and 6,000 Nm on C, which is what lets a 2-axis head hold its position in a heavy cut.

Accuracy is specified at ≤8μm / ≤4μm linear and ≤50μm / ≤30μm volumetric (A/R to ISO 230-2) as standard. The trade-off for the mass is dynamics and space. Acceleration is up to 3 m/s², and the machine needs 5,600 – 10,600 mm by 7,700 – 8,700 mm of floor and 6,300 – 6,800 mm of height without peripherals. The VH40 and M3ABC heads are the listed alternatives.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X Axis Travel	2,500 – 6,000 mm (98"-236")
Y Axis Travel	3,000/3,500/4,000 mm (118"/138"/157")
Z Axis Travel	1,250/1,500 mm (49"/59")
Table Length	2,500 – 6,000 mm (98"-236")
Table Width	3,000 – 4,000 mm (118"-157")
Max Table Load	8,000 kg/m² (max. 35 t)
T Slots Longitudinal	18H12 (opt. 18H8)
T Slot Pitch	250 mm (9")
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	5,600 – 10,600 mm (220"-417") (without peripherals)
Required Space Width	7,700 – 8,700 mm (303"-343")
Required Space Height	6,300 – 6,800 mm (248"-268")
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	Select from: 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 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

No fixed machine foundation: installs on a solid industrial floor, according to Zimmermann
HSK-A100 spindles up to 93 kW at S1 with 444 Nm, 553 Nm at S6
VH60 rotary axes clamp with 5,600 Nm (A) and 6,000 Nm (C)
Side walls filled with special concrete and an encapsulated working area
Standard linear accuracy of ≤8μm / ≤4μm (A/R, ISO 230-2)
MuST spindle changing system with roughing and universal spindles listed

Limitations

Acceleration of up to 3 m/s², below the up to 5 m/s² of the FZU37
X travel is limited to 6,000 mm (236 in); the FZP42 covers up to 40,000 mm
Height of 6,300 – 6,800 mm rules out low buildings
The 93 kW spindle is limited to 8,000 rpm

Best For

5-axis machining of titanium and steel structural parts Mold and tool manufacturers cutting hard materials Plants that cannot build a machine foundation Roughing and finishing in one setup with changeable spindles

Frequently Asked Questions

01 Does the FZU42 require a special foundation?

Zimmermann says it does not require a permanent machine foundation and can be installed directly on a solid industrial floor. A reinforced base plate and eight support elements reduce vibration, and the side walls are filled with special concrete. The floor itself must still be suitable for the machine and its table load, which is listed at 8,000 kg/m² with a maximum of 35 t.

02 Which spindles are offered on the FZU42?

Five are on the data sheet for the VH60 head. Two milling spindles on HSK-A100: 63 kW at S1 (82 kW at S6) with 15,000 rpm and 300 Nm, and 93 kW at S1 (103 kW at S6) with 8,000 rpm and 444 Nm. Three under the MuST spindle changing system: roughing spindles of 44 kW with 10,000 rpm and 45 kW with 5,000 rpm, both HSK-A100, and a 50 kW universal spindle with 24,000 rpm on HSK-A63.

03 How does the FZU42 differ from the FZU37?

Travels and table load are the same on both. The FZU42 takes the heavier heads, VH40, VH60 and M3ABC, with spindle torque up to 444 Nm at S1, and is described for aluminum, steel and titanium. The FZU37 takes the VH10, VH20 and VH30 heads, is described for aluminum and composites, and accelerates faster: up to 5 m/s² against up to 3 m/s².

04 What accuracy is stated for the FZU42?

In the standard configuration: ≤8μm / ≤4μm linear and ≤50μm / ≤30μm volumetric (A/R to ISO 230-2), 8 and 5 arc seconds on the rotary axes, and ≤ 20μm thermostability to ISO 230-3. With increased accuracy: ≤5μm / ≤3μm, ≤30μm / ≤20μm, 6 and 4 arc seconds, and ≤ 10μm.

05 What are the working ranges and footprint of the FZU42?

X is 2,500 – 6,000 mm (98 – 236 in), Y is 3,000, 3,500 or 4,000 mm (118, 138 or 157 in) and Z is 1,250 or 1,500 mm (49 or 59 in). Required space without peripherals is 5,600 – 10,600 mm long, 7,700 – 8,700 mm wide and 6,300 – 6,800 mm high.