Seconds ahead. Powerful, single and twin-spindle machining centers for high-speed machining and heavy cutting.

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1 Seconds ahead Powerful, single and twin-spindle machining centers for high-speed machining and heavy cutting

2 CHIRON 18 Series High-performance milling centers compact, strong and precise The CHIRON 18 series machining centers are among the best machine tools of their class worldwide in terms of cutting capacity, unparalleled high working speed, precision and reliability. They have enormous power reserves for heavy milling. A variety of configurations and equipment options provide the ideal solution for any job. 18 series machine models are available with one or two spindles with either the lightning-fast basket tool changer, or with a pick-up tool magazine. With chip-to-chip times from 1.9 s, rapid feed rates of up to 60 m / min and axis acceleration of up to 10 m / s², the 18 series performs at the top of its class with regard to productivity. Based on its modular construction, every basic 18 machine can be combined to make a perfect individual solution. How you benefit with the 18 series: High precision, cutting capacity and availability with the lowest cost per part. DZ 18 W MAGNUM high speed (figure) twin-spindle machining center with basket tool changer (2 x 12 tool places) and workpiece changing device for loading and unloading during machining 2 I CHIRON 18 Series

3 Application ranges [ ] Machine design [ ] Models [ ] Extension options [ ] Services [ ]

4 High performance for reliable manufacturing Vertical milling at high technical level Automotive industry: Individual solutions for highly productive wheel machining on the front and back sides, e.g. aluminium wheel (24, Ø 550 x 270 mm) For many years, CHIRON, with its 18 series machine and production concepts, has been a reliable worldwide partner for: I Automobile industry and supplier companies I Mechanical engineering I Aerospace I Manufacturers of: - tools - hydraulic and pneumatic parts - fittings - electrical and electronic components - and much more. 4 I CHIRON 18 Series

5 Application ranges [ ] Machine design [ ] Models [ ] Extension options [ ] Services [ ] Automotive industry: Twin-spindle 5-axis complete machining of chassis components (set of right and left parts), e.g. steering knuckles (L x W x H x 270 x 180 mm) 2 Mechanical engineering: Machining of long profile components, e.g. cutter bar for a cutting machine (L x W x H x 50 x 27 mm) 5 3 Mechanical engineering: 5-axis simultaneous machining of workpieces made of high-strength steels with high precision and surface quality, e.g. turbine blades (L x W x H: 200 x 65 x 30 mm) 4 Automotive industry: Piece cost-effective twin-spindle-machining of caliper units (L x W x H: 300 x 170 x 90 mm) 5 Automotive: All types of housing machining, e.g. turbo housing for combustion motors (L x W x H x 220 x 140 mm, weight: 12 kg)

6 The principle vertical, powerful, robust for first-class process results and uncompromised machining quality Design related advantages: I Vertical moving column principle I Extremely stable, robust machine bed made of mineral casting I Compact design for high productivity per unit area I High thermal stability I Digital direct drives and guides outside the work area I High running, positioning and long-term precision I High cutting capacity and precision I High torque and spindle performance I Large travels for a wide variety of workpieces I Longbed version with up to mm of travel on the X axis I Fully enclosed work area I Protective covering in the work area made of stainless steel I Easily viewable and accessible work area I Smooth, steeply sloping walls for optimum chip flow straight into the chip conveyor (central chip discharge) I Flexible machine set-up thanks to chip disposal, either with discharge laterally or toward the rear I Low-maintenance and durable I Service friendly access to all auxiliary units Cover concept: Fully enclosed work area with protective covering made of stainless steel slats. Workpiece changing devices for loading and unloading during machining with integrated NC tilt rotary tables, counter bearings and energy supply passages. Central chip fall: Chips and coolant are directly transported to the large, central disposal chute. 6 I CHIRON 18 Series

7 Application ranges [ ] Machine design [ ] Models [ ] Extension options [ ] Services [ ] DZ 18.2K W MAGNUM High productive twin-spindle machining center with chain tool changer and integrated work piece changing device 0 / 180 for loading and unloading during machining All CHIRON machining centers are based on the vertical travelling column principle with 3 axes in the tool. As a result, the accuracy of the machine is independent of the workpiece weight, ensuring that the highest possible accuracy is always achieved. 5 Good view into and access to the work area.

8 Modules for any application Unique versatility for maximum flexibility 1 FZ 18 S high speed with basket tool changer, rigid table and large work area for universal use. Process advantages: I Spindle speeds up to rpm I Tool change time as fast as 0.9 s I Chip-to-chip time as fast as 1.9 s I Axis acceleration (X-Y-Z) up to m / s² I Rapid feed rates up to 60 m / min I Up to 195 tool places I ISO/CAT 40 / HSK-A 63 tool interface I Tool diameter up to 180 mm I Tool length starting up to 300 mm I Tool weight up to 10 kg I Automatic workpiece exchange 3.5 s I High productivity within a compact space 8 I CHIRON 18 Series

9 Application ranges [ ] Machine design [ ] Models [ ] Extension options [ ] Services [ ] The machining centers of the 18 series have a modular design and allow ideal adaptation to various tasks with their time-tested components. 1 CNC controls, can be supplied by either Siemens or Fanuc. 2 CHIRON basket tool changer with 20 places (ISO/CAT 40 / HSK-A 63): - High productivity thanks to minimal tool change times starting from 0.9 s and chip-to-chip times starting from 1.9 s - Large tool diameters and tool lengths - Use of special tools, workpiece grippers and angle heads 3 Automatic tool change with the pick-up procedure in as fast as 1.0 s (56 tool places HSK-A 63). Highly productive twin-spindle machining centers also belong to the 18 series model range (2 x 30 tool places, HSK-A 63). 4 Background magazines of 195 or 2 x 83 tool places for simultaneous loading and unloading of tools during machining Integrated 0 / 180 workpiece changing unit for loading and unloading during machining with 2 x 4th NC axis on both sides and counter-bearing for clamping bridge for multiple setups. 2-axis NC tilt rotary table with one or two adapter face plates. The adapter face plate provides the option of hydraulic or pneumatic workpiece clamping. Individual solutions for highly productive wheel machining.

10 The appropriate machine for each part 18 Series - Models 10 I CHIRON 18 Series

11 Application ranges [ ] Machine design [ ] Models [ ] Extension options [ ] Services [ ] DZ 18.2K W MAGNUM high speed Twin-spindle machining center with pick-up chain magazine (2 x 30 tool places), workpiece changing device 0 / 180 for easy loading and unloading during machining and NC tilt rotary tables (4th axis) 1 2 FZ 18 S high speed with basket tool changer and rigid table. Sufficient space for clamping devices and NC rotary axes for multi-sided machining in one set-up. 3 FZ18 S five-axis high-speed with basket tool changer and fully integrated 2-axis tilt rotary table for 5-axis machining, e.g. highly productive wheel machining. 4 FZ 18 L high-speed with basket tool changer for powerful and fast longbed production in pendulum mode or multiple set-ups up to 8,000 mm.

12 Precision and dynamics at the highest level 5-axis simultaneous and complete machining FZ 18 S five axis Your advantages: I Highest precision in positioning and simultaneous operation I Excellent surface quality I Integrated 2-axis tilt rotary table with direct measuring systems I Integrated energy supply for clamping device on the adapter face plate I 4th axis with swivel range of + / I 5th axis, with TORQUE drive up to 100 rpm I Prepared for automation with workpiece holder pallets and zero point clamping systems 3 Integrated 2-axis NC tilt rotary table with 2 adapter face plates. 12 I CHIRON 18 Series

13 Application ranges [ ] Machine design [ ] Models [ ] Extension options [ ] Services [ ] 1 2 DZ 18 W 1 2-axis NC tilt rotary table with additional clamping surfaces to the right and left of the adapter face plate: - Swivel range + / Adapter face plate up to Ø 450 mm or square 450 x 450 mm - Indexing speed of 5th axis up to 100 rpm - Direct path measuring systems - Mounting hole pattern M 16 x Ø 15H7 x 50 mm - Load capacity 320 kg axis NC tilt rotary table with square adapter face plate (450 x 450 mm). Machine models of the 18 series are suitable both for volume metal cutting at up to 500 cm³ / min as well as for ultrafine machining with shiny surfaces. 2 Twin-spindle machining center DZ 18 W with basket tool changer, 0 / 180 workpiece changing device and integrated 2-axis NC tilt rotary table for 5-axis complete machining in one set-up.

14 Lowest cost per part thanks to multi-spindle machining and automatic workpiece exchange DZ 18.2K W MAGNUM The combination of 2 spindles and a 4-fold clamping device results in a cost saving of up to 40 % by doubled productivity Your advantages: I Twin spindles double productivity I Two spindles + four clamping nests = only one tool change for four parts = reduced idle time I Super-fast basket tool changer or proven automatic tool change with the pick-up method I Chip-to-chip time as fast as 1.9 s I Workpiece changing device with center divider and easy access for safe loading and unloading while machining is being performed on the other table side I Set-up with 2-axis NC tilt rotary table or NC rotary table with basic device for profitable multi-sided machining in one setup I More work area for larger workpieces or multiple setups 1 Workpiece changing device for loading and unloading during machining with high table loading capacity and large clamping surfaces, mounting hole pattern as well as central distributor for energy supply. 14 I CHIRON 18 Series

15 Application ranges [ ] Machine design [ ] Models [ ] Extension options [ ] Services [ ] The multiplier effect: More spindles, more cutting edges, more profit By using CHIRON multi-spindle machining centers with an integrated workpiece changing decvice and high performance tools, users can achieve multiple performance increases. DZ 18 W series machining centers are available with fast workpiece changing table and an integrated rotary axis. For complete machining of even complex workpieces in one set-up, 1- or 2-axis tilt rotary tables can be integrated in them. Chips and coolant are directly transported to the large, central disposal chute. High visibility into the working area for process observation. Ideal for set-up of tilted NC rotary axis.

16 Manufacturing wheels in minute intervals Highly productive wheel machining for individual demands 1000 wheels per day FZ 18 S five axis for productive 5-axis simultaneous machining in one set-up. Bolt and valve stem holes can be produced quickly and efficiently. Non-productive times and tolerance stack-up due to re-clamping are avoided. Therefore, high production quality can be achieved. FZ 18 S five axis Your advantages: I Highly productive wheel machining for individual demands I Maximum flexibility and minimal set-up costs for all wheel variations and batch sizes I Wheel machining on the front and back side in a single set-up I Swivelable device, ideally suited for dry machining and machining with high chip volume I 5-axis complete machining of truck wheels I Fast workpiece exchange (FZ 18 W) for machining time parallel to loading and unloading I Excellent accessibility for loading and unloading wheels I Large work areas of the FZ 18 L machine models with ideal conditions for fast change over and flexible pendulum machining I High machine availability and process reliability I User-friendly work area with perfect ergonomics 1 Multiple wheel sizes can be machined on a single fixture (16 up to 26.5 ). 16 I CHIRON 18 Series

17 Application ranges [ ] Machine design [ ] Models [ ] Extension options [ ] Services [ ] 50 million wheels per year are manufactured on CHIRON machining centers. FZ 18 W with fast workpiece changing table: While a wheel is being machined on one side of the table, loading and unloading can be performed on the other table side during the machining operation. This reduces non-productive time to a minimum. FZ 18 W 2 3 Thanks to the option of wheel machining on the front and back side in one set-up, non productive times are reduced, quality is enhanced and the production volume is considerably increased. The large work area of the FZ 18 L 2000 offers ideal conditions for the pendulum machining of aluminium wheels.

18 Long, fast, productive The large area for efficient workpiece machining in pendulum mode and with multiple set-ups. Design related advantages: I Long travel with compact external machine dimensions I Travel X axis: / / / mm I Precise manufacturing of long workpiece without center divider I Loading and unloading of workpieces during machining using multiple work areas with center divider I Easy crane loading of large and heavy devices as well as workpieces I Large working areas with the possibility of multiple clamping fixtures to reduce idle times and to optimize productivit I Fast basket tool changer with the option of having large tool diameters and lengths, and energy supply for workpiece grippers and angle heads I High milling capacity and precision I Ideally suited for dry machining and machining with high chip volume I High machine availability and process reliability I User-friendly, easily accessible work area with perfect ergonomics I Large door opening for easy set-up I Traversable control panel 18 I CHIRON 18 Series

19 Application ranges [ ] Machine design [ ] Models [ ] Extension options [ ] Services [ ] FZ 18 L 6000 high speed: The fastest CHIRON longbed machining center with X travel of mm with compact outer machine dimensions and chip-to-chip times of 1.9 s. The machining center proves itself with unrivalled advantages from its basket tool changer. Pendulum machining with the FZ 18 L 2000 high speed. The work area of the longbed machining center can be divided into two areas separated by the center divider. The advantage: loading and unloading on one side during machining on the other side resulting in the reduction of non-productive times to a minimum. FZ 18 L 6000 FZ 18 L The original CHIRON basket tool changer provides many users with new rationalization potential with its unrivalled advantages thanks to its high working speed and use of a wide variety of tools. High milling capacity and dynamics in the machining process. Easy crane loading of large and heavy devices, as well as workpieces.

20 Automatically more profit Perfect automation solutions for more availability and productivity 1 High machining efficiency thanks to the space-saving integration of an articulated arm robot for loading/unloading workpieces. Easy accessibility, exemplary ergonomics and ideal visibility in the work area for observing the process. Customized automation solutions: I Fully automated workpiece handling with articulated arm or portal robot I Part specific workpiece magazine (e.g. pallets) and feed device (e.g. loading magazines) I Fully automatic wheel machining cell with drilling, milling, turning, superfinishing, measuring, deburring, wheel detection, automatic loading / unloading, can be ideally used for high production volumes I Machine-integrated loading systems I In-process measuring of the workpieces I Tool breakage detection I Tool measurement 3 Spindle gripper for machine-integrated workpiece handling 20 I CHIRON 18 Series

21 Application ranges [ ] Machine design [ ] Models [ ] Extension options [ ] Services [ ] 2 Ideal for high production volumes: Complete machining of aluminium wheels every 60 seconds with the fully automatic wheel machining cell with an availability of 92 % Stationary 3D probing system for tool length measurement, tool breakage monitoring as well as machine thermal compensation. CHIRON laser control for tool length measurement, tool breakage monitoring and machine thermal compensation. Portable manual pulse generator for traversing the NC axes in set-up mode.

22 The perfect solution for maximum productivity and process reliability CHIRON turnkey solutions... customized and ready to use - from planning to series production I Comprehensive process design I Expert engineering I Experienced project management teams I Validation of statistical process control (SPC) I Control of output and quality requirement I Production assistance during the initial phase I Training in operation and programming I CHIRON services available worldwide 22 I CHIRON 18 Series

23 Application ranges [ ] Machine design [ ] Models [ ] Extension options [ ] Services [ ] 24/7 service... sure and reliable I Remote diagnostics and teleservice I High replacement part availability I Worldwide customer service I Production support I Process optimization I Modernisation I Training

24 Seconds ahead I Germany CHIRON-WERKE GmbH & Co. KG Kreuzstraße Tuttlingen, Germany Tel Fax [email protected] CMS-GmbH Gewerbepark take-off Neuhausen ob Eck, Germany Tel Fax [email protected] I France CHIRON Technologies de Production SAS 14 Chemin de la Litte Villeneuve-la-Garenne, France Tel Fax [email protected] I Italy CHIRON Italia S.p.A. Via Ambrosoli 4/C Rodano Millepini - MI, Italy Tel Fax [email protected] I Australia CHIRON-WERKE Asia Pacific Pty. Ltd. 18 North Drive, Virginia Park East Boundary Road East Bentleigh, Vic 3165, Australia Tel Fax [email protected] I United States of America CHIRON America INC Withers Cove Park Drive Charlotte, NC 28278, USA Tel Fax [email protected] I China CHIRON Machine Tool (Beijing) Ltd. China Room 1202, Tower 1 China Central Plaza Office Building No. 81, Jianguo Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing , P.R. China Tel Fax [email protected] I Contact data for further sales areas can be found at 1983 / E 1.0 / / BIM / TD I Printed in Germany Subject to technical changes CHIRON worldwide CHIRON-WERKE and subsidiaries CHIRON Partners CHIRON-WERKE GmbH & Co. KG Kreuzstrasse Tuttlingen, Germany Tel Fax [email protected]