CHIRON specialises in CNC controlled machining centres. There are several products currently offered by the company, all of which have been engineered to deliver maximum efficiency and high-speed processing. Among the many tasks carried out by CHIRON CNC machines are reaming, milling, turning, drilling, tapping, sawing and countersinking. Available with up to four spindles, CHIRON machining centres can serve as an advanced milling tool with all the features of a lathe.
The entry-level range from CHIRON is the FZ 08 series, which delivers high levels of accuracy and productivity through a relatively simple operation. This is a compact machine that doesn’t take up too much room and is relatively easy to set up. Available in single and dual spindle versions, this is a relatively affordable option with a maximum power output of 18kW. There are several options in the range, including the CHIRON FZ 08 S and the FZ 08 W, which comes with a workpiece loading device.
The CHIRON FZ 12 is the next step up from the FZ 08, offering a vertical moving column, a compact installation area, a mineral cast machine bed and water cooling. This advanced, high-speed CNC machining centre has laser control, 3D touch probes, and a direct path measuring system. The CHIRON FZ 12 S is the entry level option in this series, while the FZ 12 W offers all of the same functions along with a workpiece changing device and a larger clamping surface.
For higher productivity levels and larger workpieces, the CHIRON FZ 18 and 15 series deliver exceptional levels of performance. The FZ 18 series in particular is a machining centre that has it all, including a high processing speed, cutting-edge features and an exceptional level of precision. The modular design of this series ensures manufacturers can achieve the exact set-up required for their production requirements. Some of the optional features available include a fast bucket tool changer and a pick-up tool magazine. The CHIRON FZ 18 W, for instance, has a table loading capacity of 400kg and a workpiece changing device. The entry level option is the FZ 18 S.
The CHIRON FZ 24 series has everything a large-scale manufacturing operation could need from a CNC machining centre. Whether it is being used for individual tasks or for mass-production purposes, this highly capable system offers several configuration options, and all of the models in the series are available with two spindles. The FZ 24 series has a robust rotary axis, precision glass scales, dynamic direct drives and a fully enclosed working area which is protected by stainless steel covers.
The CHIRON Mill series delivers a very high level of CNC milling performance. Capable of delivering up to 75kW of processing power and a spindle speed of up to 20,000 rpm, this series of machining centres can cope with the demands of a large scale metalworking operation with relative ease. The CHIRON Mill 800 is the entry level option, while one of the most popular models in the series is the CHIRON Mill 2000, which comes with automatic tool changing as standard.