{"id":"chiron-fz-18","model_id":"FZ 18","name":"CHIRON FZ 18","summary":"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.","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_notes":["Fully enclosed working area with stainless steel covers."],"sources":[{"url":"https://chiron-group.com/products/18-series","title":"Series 18 your rims probably are manufactured on this machine","accessed":"2026-10-26"},{"url":"https://chiron-group.com/storage/technicaldata/en/cg_a4h_machinedata_website_2026_br18.pdf","title":"cg a4h machinedata website 2026 br18","accessed":"2026-10-26"}],"verification":{"status":"source_checked","checked_at":"2026-10-26","values":7,"method":"llm_source_check"},"updated_at":"2026-10-26","type":"hardware","spec":{"category":"cnc_mill","manufacturer":"chiron","controllers":[],"travel_x_mm":730,"travel_y_mm":565,"travel_z_mm":630,"spindle_max_rpm":15000,"spindle_taper":"SK40 / HSK-A63","rapid_traverse_m_min":75,"joints":[],"protocols":[],"standards":[],"error_codes":[]},"url":"https://machineschema.com/hardware/chiron-fz-18","license":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"}