Chiron MICRO 5 VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

This CNC machine features a vertical spindle with an ATC15 taper, optimized for automatic tool changing with high precision. The spindle achieves a top speed of 60,000 RPM, enabling high-speed machining operations. It supports a tool magazine capacity of 60 tools, although it does not include an integrated pallet changer. The machine operates on three axes (X, Y, Z) with maximum travels of 3.070", 2.200", and 1.970" respectively, each axis capable of a rapid traverse and max feed rate of 1,181 inches per minute, allowing for rapid and accurate positioning during machining. The vertical spindle orientation and the ATC15 taper ensure secure, repeatable tool holding with reduced runout, critical for maintaining precision at high speeds. While there is no U-axis for rotary movement, the robust construction and rapid axis feed rates make this setup ideal for compact, high-precision milling or drilling tasks. The absence of a pallet changer indicates that part loading remains manual or handled externally, focusing this machine on tool automation rather than complete part automation. This configuration suits small to medium parts requiring fast tool changes among a broad tool set within a limited travel envelope. The ATC15 taper is a specialized interface for lightweight, high-speed tool holders commonly used in automated tool changing systems. Overall, this machine delivers advanced spindle performance and flexible tooling capacity in a streamlined 3-axis format for rapid, precise vertical machining applications.