# CHIRON FZ 08

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The FZ 08 is a single-spindle vertical machining centre of the CHIRON 08 Series, built on a moving-column principle with a steel/mineral-cast bed. It machines workpieces up to 450 x 270 x 310 mm in X, Y and Z with a water-cooled motor spindle running up to 40,000 rpm. Tools are held in a chain magazine and changed in 2.3 s chip-to-chip.

## Specification

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Category | cnc mill |
| Travel X | 450 mm |
| Travel Y | 270 mm |
| Travel Z | 310 mm |
| Spindle max | 40000 rpm |
| Spindle taper | HSK-A40 (option HSK-E40) |
| Rapid traverse | 75 m/min |
| Spindle torque | 23 N·m |

## Connected

- Manufacturer: [Chiron](https://machineschema.com/manufacturer/chiron.md)

## Study notes

- Vertical moving column principle with steel/mineral-cast machine bed and fully enclosed working area with stainless steel covers.
- Chip-to-chip time 2.3 s; single milling spindle, no spindle distance stated.
- Milling spindle speed range 15,000 – 40,000 rpm; spindle torque 9 – 23 Nm.
- Axis acceleration X – Y – Z max. 10 – 15 – 20 m/s2.
- Chain magazine with tool options stated as 24 – 80 positions.
- Max. tool diameter 47 mm, 100 mm with free secondary space; max. tool length 200 mm; max. tool weight 1.2 kg.
- The 08 Series is offered with single or double spindle, 5-axis simultaneous machining, workpiece changing during operation and mill-turn capability; precision+ types add linear direct drives.
- Machines are designed for tolerances of a few micrometres and are expandable with automation.

## Sources

1. [Series 08 for micro machining purposes](https://chiron-group.com/products/08-series) (accessed 2026-10-26)
2. [cg a4h machinedata website 2026 br08](https://chiron-group.com/storage/technicaldata/en/cg_a4h_machinedata_website_2026_br08.pdf) (accessed 2026-10-26)

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