CHIRON FZ 18

The CHIRON FZ 18 is a single-spindle vertical machining center in the 18 series. It has X, Y and Z travels of 730 mm, 565 mm and 630 mm, and a milling spindle speed of 10,500 to 15,000 rpm. It uses a basket-type tool changer and is available with SK40 or HSK-A63 tool taper.

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X 730Y 565Z 630SPINDLE 15,000 rpmSK40 / HSK-A63ALL DIMENSIONS mmFZ 18 · TRAVEL ENVELOPEIsometric · X, Y, Z to scale
Travel X
730mm
Travel Y
565mm
Travel Z
630mm
Spindle max
15,000rpm

Specification

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Spindle taperSK40 / HSK-A63
Rapid traverse75 m/min

Quick answers

What is the maximum spindle speed of the CHIRON FZ 18?
15000 rpm, per Series 18 your rims probably are manufactured on this machine (chiron-group.com).
What is the X-axis travel of the CHIRON FZ 18?
730 mm, per Series 18 your rims probably are manufactured on this machine (chiron-group.com).

Study notes

  • Chip-to-chip time is 1.7 s.
  • Number of milling spindles is 1.
  • Milling spindle torque range is 140 to 290 Nm.
  • Tool options are 12 or 20.
  • Maximum tool diameter is 65 mm; with free secondary space it is 180 mm.
  • Maximum tool length is approximately 220 mm; maximum tool weight is 5.0 kg.
  • Rapid feed is 75 m/min on each of X, Y and Z.
  • Axis acceleration is 10 m/s² on each of X, Y and Z.
  • The FZ 18 S wheel variant is intended for rims from 16 to 24 inches.

Safety

  • Fully enclosed working area with stainless steel covers.
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