# CHIRON FZ 18

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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.

## Specification

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Category | cnc mill |
| Travel X | 730 mm |
| Travel Y | 565 mm |
| Travel Z | 630 mm |
| Spindle max | 15000 rpm |
| Spindle taper | SK40 / HSK-A63 |
| Rapid traverse | 75 m/min |

## Connected

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

## Safety

- Fully enclosed working area with stainless steel covers.

## 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.

## Sources

1. [Series 18 your rims probably are manufactured on this machine](https://chiron-group.com/products/18-series) (accessed 2026-10-26)
2. [cg a4h machinedata website 2026 br18](https://chiron-group.com/storage/technicaldata/en/cg_a4h_machinedata_website_2026_br18.pdf) (accessed 2026-10-26)

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