Chiron SERIES 08 VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

This vertical machining center features a single vertical spindle with an HSK 40 E taper, optimized for high-speed applications with a maximum speed of 30,000 RPM (optionally 15,000 RPM). It offers a versatile 3-axis travel system with X-axis travel of 8.26 inches, Y-axis travel of 7.87 inches, and Z-axis travel of 14.17 inches, providing precise multi-directional machining capabilities. The machine is equipped with an automatic tool changer (ATC) that can hold up to 40 tools, expandable optionally to 226 tools, with rapid tool change times of 0.50 seconds and chip-to-chip times of 1.30 seconds, enabling high productivity and minimal downtime. Optional features include a U-axis for additional machining complexity, support rotary and index tables for advanced workpiece handling, and a pallet changer with two pallets for enhanced automation. The HSK 40 E spindle taper ensures superior high-speed performance and rigidity due to its hollow 1:10 taper design with internal drawbar fingers, which expand at high speeds to maintain precise clamping and positioning accuracy. This design allows excellent concentricity and stability during high-speed milling operations. The tool carrier’s ATC system and high spindle speeds make the machine suited for micromachining and high-precision applications, while the robust axis travels support a variety of workpiece sizes. Overall, this machining center combines speed, precision, and flexibility for demanding vertical CNC milling tasks.