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Micro5 CHIRON

instroadm — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 09:36:48 +0000

Medical technology, watch housing and plates, watch movements, jewelry and components for precision mechanics and micro-mechanics: For any situation in which small, high-value parts require dynamic and high-precision machining, the Micro5 is leading a small revolution. The machining center with five axes is extremely compact and can be set up very quickly almost anywhere: in the production hall or right at the workstation.

The “5” in the name Micro5 stands for the ideal 5:1 ratio of machine size to workpiece and for maximum efficiency: Energy consumption is 50 times lower compared to conventional systems, and a high-performance spindle enables very short machining times. Combined with the Feed5 handling system for automated loading and unloading, the result is a practical and environmentally friendly complete solution for processing delicate workpieces at high speed.

Highlights

High-precision 5-axis machining
Ultra-compact machine
Machining cube max. side length 50 mm
High-static rigidity and repeat accuracy
Outstanding thermal stability
High speed cutting
Low energy consumption < 500 W
Precious metal recovery
Magazine with 60 tools in the working area
Palletizing with up to 6 pallets in the working area
Easy access for service and maintenance
Excellent view of the production process
Easily automated with Feed5

Technical data

Tool changer	Tower magazine
Travel X – Y – Z	78 – 56 – 50 mm
Chip-to-chip time	3,5 s
Number of milling spindles	1
Milling spindle speed max.	60’000 rpm
Milling spindle torque max.	10 Ncm
Tool taper	HSK-EZ15
Number of tools max.	60
Tool diameter max.	18 mm
Tool diameter 2 max.	40 mm
Rapid feed X – Y – Z	30 – 30 – 30 m/min
Axis acceleration X – Y – Z	25 – 25 – 25 m/s²
Repeat accuracy	0,5 µm
Position accuracy	< 2 µm

Example applications

Medical Technology

Stainless steel, Instrument jaw

Precision Technology

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08 series CHIRON

instroadm — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 09:53:00 +0000

Minimum tolerances of a few μm and top surface quality: You can meet these requirements with the versatile machining centers of the 08 Series. All models stand for high performance in a compact form. They are quick to set up, easy to operate, very stable, highly dynamic, and low-maintenance. Their modular design makes it possible to configure each basic machine to an individual solution that is perfectly tailored to your manufacturing needs.

08 Series machining centers are available with a single or double spindle, for 5-axis simultaneous machining, with workpiece changing during machine operation for large quantities, and as a mill-turning machine for multi-functional machining from the bar. In addition, the precision⁺ designation includes all machine types with linear direct drive as further variants for the special requirements of medical and precision technology.

Highlights

Reliably strong performance
Compact machine layout
Vertical moving column principle
Steel/mineral-cast machine bed
High rigidity and thermal stability
Motor spindles with water cooling
Dynamic direct drives and precision guides with Precision+
Fully enclosed working area, stainless steel covers
Ideal chip flow
Ergonomic operating and loading concept
Easy access to all units for servicing
Easily expandable with tailor-made automation

Technical data

Max. Travel X – Y – Z	450 – 270 – 360 mm
Max. spindle power	18 kW
Max. spindle speed	54’000 rpm
Max. axis acceleration	1,3 g
Max. rapid feed speed	100 m/min
Approx. chip-to-chip time	2,5 s
Max. number of tools	96
Tool taper	HSK-A32 / HSK-E32 / HSK-A40 / HSK-E40
*Specific parameters are dependent on the machine’s model

Example applications

Automotive

Medical technology

Precision technology

Mechanical engineering

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12 series CHIRON

instroadm — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 09:15:00 +0000

Speed, quality and precision at low cost per unit? These standards are combined in the machining centers of the 12 Series, which are ranked among the best in their class in terms of speed, compact design, and versatility. All models can be perfectly tailored to your requirements with high-tech modules: spindles and spindle systems, tool changers, table variants, and additional automation.

Using the proven traveling column design of the FZ 12 S five axis, you can manufacture workpieces with high surface quality in one clamping position. Both the single spindle variant and the DZ 12 S five axis carry out 5-axis simultaneous operations; the double spindle variant allows a high output at optimum unit costs. FZ/DZ 12 W are equipped with a workpiece changer for convenient loading and unloading during machine operation.

Highlights

Reliably strong performance
Compact machine layout
Vertical traveling column
Mineral-cast machine bed
High rigidity and thermal stability
Motor spindles with water cooling
Robust rotary axes
Fully enclosed working area, stainless steel covers
Ideal chip flow
Ergonomic operating and loading concept
Easy access to all units
Easily expandable with tailor-made automation

Technical data

Max. Travel X – Y – Z	550 – 400 – 400 mm
Max. spindle power	40 kW
Max. spindle speed	30’000 rpm
Max. axis acceleration	2 g
Max. rapid feed speed	75 m/min
Approx. chip-to-chip time	2,5 s
Max. number of tools	208
Tool taper	HSK-A40 / HSK-A50 / HSK-A63
*Specific parameters are dependent on the machine’s model

Example applications

Automotive

Medical technology

Precision technology

Stainless steel, gold, ceramic, Watch case

Mechanical engineering

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15 series CHIRON

instroadm — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 15:08:13 +0000

The 15 Series machining centers are among the best in their class in terms of speed, compact design and reliability. They have huge reserves for highly productive milling and, thanks to their modular construction, for example with several spindle and table variants, can be configured to create your ideal individual solution. Choose them for consistently fast machining and high availability at reduced unit costs.

For machining complex workpieces with many tools, the single and double spindle machines can be equipped with a chain type tool changer. Alternatively, the basket tool changer is currently the fastest tool change system on the market, ideal for machining reamed bores with high precision. The FZ/DZ 15 W with workpiece changer for loading and unloading during machine operation are the specialists for large quantities.

Highlights

Fast, productive machining
Reliable performance
Compact machine layout
Vertical traveling column
Mineral casting machine bed
High rigidity and thermal stability
Dynamic direct drives and precision guides
High running, positioning, and long-term precision
Robust rotary axes
Fully enclosed working area, stainless steel covers
Ideal chip flow directly into the chip feeder
Ergonomic operating and loading concept
Easy access to all units for servicing

Technical data

Max. Travel X – Y – Z	730 – 400 – 425 mm
Max. spindle power	37 kW
Max. spindle speed	20’000 rpm
Max. axis acceleration	1,2 g
Max. rapid feed speed	75 m/min
Approx. chip-to-chip time	1,7 s
Max. number of tools	64
Tool taper	SK-40 / HSK-A63
*Specific parameters are dependent on the machine’s model

Example application

Automotive

Aerospace

Mechanical engineering

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16 series CHIRON

instroadm — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 08:34:39 +0000

Challenging materials, closer tolerances, and specifications for process reliability: The 16 Series has a machine platform with a mobile gantry design that is specifically tailored to your present and future requirements. Single and double spindles effectively combine dynamics, precision, and excellent surface quality when machining complex workpieces. Plus, the modular concept allows individual configuration to suit your needs.

The FZ 16 S five axis is designed to meet particular requirements for accuracy in 5-axis machining and for demanding machining applications, e.g. in aerospace for machining components from a solid block. The DZ 16 W with workpiece changer is the first choice for machining a large number of workpieces in very short cycle times; they are even more productive and more autonomous with the Variocell UNO automation unit.

Highlights

Outstanding machining quality and precision
For larger workpieces up to 700 mm and 360 kg
Machine platform with a mobile gantry design
High rigidity – static and dynamic
Excellent thermal stability
Actively cooled drive components
Highly productive motor spindles
Round axes with direct torque drive
Ideal chip flow
Up to 162 tools
Loading and unloading during machine operation
Intuitive TouchLine operating system
Easy access to all units

Technical data

Max. travel X – Y – Z	660 – 660 – 500 mm
Max. power	61 kW
Spindle distance DZ with two spindles	320 mm
Max. spindle speed	20’000 min^-1
Max. axis acceleration X – Y – Z	15 – 13 – 18 m/s²
Maks. rapid feed	75 m/min
Chip-to-chip time from	2,5 s
Max. number of tools	162 or 2 x 80
Tool taper	HSK-A63
Max. tool weight	10 kg
Max. tool diameter	160 mm
Max. tool length	450 mm
Automatic workpiece change from	3,5 s
*Specific parameters are dependent on the machine’s model

Example applications

Automotive

Medical technology

Aerospace

Tool manufacturing

Mechanical engineering

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18 series CHIRON

instroadm — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 09:20:24 +0000

Compact, powerful, fast: The 18 Series single and double spindle machining centers offer the ideal conditions for highly productive machining and precise results. Whether it’s for flexible single-part production or for small and medium-sized Series production, tried-and-tested modules can be individually configured to suit your production needs in the Automobile, Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering industries.

Ar ātru groza instrumentu mainītāju, stingru galdu un lielu darba virsmu FZ 18 S ir piemērots With a fast basket tool changer, rigid table, and large working area, the FZ 18 S is suitable for universal use. For flexible machining of rims in sizes of 16 to 24 inches, a special wheel variant is also available. You can manufacture large quantities productively with the FZ/DZ 18 W machining centers with automated tool and workpiece changers.

Highlights

Reliably strong performance in long-term operation
Compact machine layout
Flexible wheel device
Vertical traveling column
Mineral casting machine bed
High rigidity and thermal stability
Dynamic direct drives and precision guides
High running, positioning, and long-term precision
Robust rotary axes
Fully enclosed working area, stainless steel covers
Ideal chip flow directly into the chip feeder
Ergonomic operating and loading concept
Easy access to all units for servicing

Technical data

Max. travel X – Y – Z	800 – 565 – 630 mm
Max. spindle power	31,5 kW
Max. spindle speed	15’000 rpm
Max. axis acceleration	1 g
Max. rapid feed rate	75 m/min
Approx. chip-to-chip time	1,9 s
Max. number of tools	284
Tool taper	SK-40 / HSK 63
*Specific parameters are dependent on the machine’s model

Example applications

Automotive

Aerospace

CFRP, Brake disk

Mechanical engineering

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19 series CHIRON

instroadm — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 09:10:58 +0000

Manufacture complex components for tools or machinery, for power transmission or aircraft landing gear, for off-highway or energy applications? With the FZ 19 S five axis in mobile gantry design, this model of the new 19 Series is universally applicable for a wide range of parts and stands for everything that characterizes the series: Power, precision and dynamics. And, above all: high productivity.

CHIRON Group motor spindles, various rotary table packages and magazines for up to 196 tools enable application-specific configuration and thereby optimum customer benefit. With constantly reduced downtimes, high performance and surface quality. These advantages are shared by the FZ 19 S mill turn which can also be used for turning large and heavy workpieces up to 0.8 t and 800 mm in diameter.

Highlights

Precise, flexible and high performance machining
Mobile gantry design for high static and dynamic rigidity
Best thermal stability thanks to actively cooled drive components
Gantry round axes with direct torque drive
Many tools in the machining center for extensive processing operations
Easy access to the working area for set-up, automation and crane loading
Tool change during machine operation for maximum output
Intuitive operation via TouchLine

Aerospace | Automotive | Tool manufacturing | Mechanical engineering

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22 series CHIRON

instroadm — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 09:00:35 +0000

2The 22 Series convincingly addresses the current requirements on precision, dynamics and high technical availability in the complete machining of large-volume components such as electric motor and transmission housings, oil sumps and chassis components. The foundation for this is a machine platform with a mobile gantry design. This significantly increases rigidity for even more precise machining results.

Using the DZ 22 W five axis with workpiece changer and a spindle distance of 600 mm, two different main spindles can be operated, depending on the task at hand: the high-speed spindle for workpieces made from aluminum or aluminum alloys, and the high-torque spindle for hard-to-machine materials and large tools. The series also includes configurations for direct loading and a HSK-A100 interface.

Highlights

Double spindle machining of large components in short cycle times
Rigid machine bed with a mobile gantry construction for high precision
Active cooling of all components
Compact, flexible machine layout
Many tools for versatile machining
Tool change during machine operation for maximum output
Process is easily visible thanks to the separation of operating and loading sides
Workpiece changer for loading and unloading during machine operation
Intuitive operation via TouchLine
Easy automation via robots or gantry

Technical data

Max. travel X – Y – Z	1’220 – 960 – 600 mm
Max. power	61 kW
Spindle distance DZ with two spindles	600 mm
Max. spindle speed	20’000 min^-1
Max. axis acceleration X – Y – Z	10 – 10 – 17 m/s²
Max. rapid feed rate	75 m/min
Approx. chip-to-chip time	3,1 s
Max. number of tools	154 vai 2 x 77
Tool taper	HSK-A63 / HSK-A100
Max. tool weight	25 kg
Max. tool diameter	300 mm
Max. tool length	500 mm
*Specific parameters are dependent on the machine’s model

Example applications

Automotive

Aerospace

Aluminium, Seat stay

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25 series CHIRON

instroadm — Sun, 24 Nov 2024 14:22:32 +0000

The 25 Series has been explicitly designed for the machining of complex, large-volume workpieces. With a spindle distance of 800 mm, the DZ 25 S five axis is ideal for direct loading. The DZ 25 P five axis with pallet changer for double spindle machining of aluminum components for industries like automotive and aerospace has significantly reduced cycle times, excellent parts quality, and high flexibility.

A central advantage of the 25 Series is it is operated and loaded on separate sides, which allows optimum access to the working area and a clear view of the process. Greater precision is ensured by the spindles, which can be moved independently of each other in the X and Z direction. The machining centers can also be configured to suit your needs and expanded to be a fully automated complete solution for increased utilization.

Highlights

Double spindle, productive machining of large components
Outstanding precision due to rigid machine bed with a gantry construction
High dynamics through rapid acceleration and rapid traverse speeds
Spindles can be moved independently on the X and Z axes
Process is easily visible, thanks to the separation of operating and loading sides
Many tools for versatile machining
Tool change during machine operation
Independent tool change for each spindle for short chip-to-chip times
Compact, flexible machine layout
Loading and unloading during machine operation with pallet changer (DZ 25 P)
Intuitive operation via TouchLine
Easy automation via robots or gantry

Technical data

Max. travel X – Y – Z	1’600 – 1’100 – 800 mm
Chip-to-chip time from	2,9 s
Spindle distance	800 mm
Max. spindle speed	20’000 rpm
Max. spindle torque	200 Nm
Tool taper	HSK-A63
Max. number of tools	2 x 60
Max. tool diameter	160 mm
Max. tool length	450 mm
Max. tool weight	10 kg
Max. rapid feed	120 m/min
Max. axis acceleration X – Y – Z	10 – 10 – 15 m/s²
*Specific parameters are dependent on the machine’s model

Example applications

Automotive

Aerospace

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28 series CHIRON

instroadm — Sun, 24 Nov 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Complex hybrid drives, lightweight constructions for chassis and structural components, battery trays, more efficient internal combustion engines: The 28 Series is the convincing response to the changes in the manufacturing processes and your more stringent requirements for machining technology. With a spindle distance of 1,200 mm, the double spindles are ideal for 5-axis machining of challenging, large-scale workpieces: productive, dynamic, and precise.

The compact, flexible machine layout, spindles that can be moved independently on the X and Y axes, simple automation, optimum access to the working area, and operation and loading on separate sides are all further benefits for your day-to-day production process. There’s also the layout of the machining center such as the DZ 28 S five axis for direct loading or the DZ 28 P five axis with pallet changer for high quantities and short cycle times.

Highlights

Double spindle, productive machining of large components
Outstanding precision due to rigid machine bed with a gantry construction
High dynamics through rapid acceleration and rapid traverse speeds
Spindles can be moved independently on the X and Z axes
Process is easily visible, thanks to the separation of operating and loading sides
Many tools for versatile machining
Tool change during machine operation
Independent tool change for each spindle for short chip-to-chip times
Compact, flexible machine layout
Loading and unloading during machine operation with pallet changer (DZ 28 P)
Intuitive operation via TouchLine
Easy automation via robots or gantry

Technical data

Max. travel X – Y – Z	1’200 – 1’100 – 800 mm
Chip-to-chip time from	3,4 s
Spindle distance	1’200 mm
Max. spindle speed	20’000 rpm
Max. spindle torque	200 Nm
Tool taper	HSK-A63
Max. number of tools	2 x 60
Max. tool diameter	160 mm
Max. tool length	450 mm
Max. tool weight	10 kg
Makx. rapid feed	120 m/min
Max. axis acceleration X – Y – Z	10 – 8 – 15 m/s²
*Specific parameters are dependent on the machine’s model

Example applications

Automotive

Aerospace

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