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Fast, powerful, single and twin-spindle precision 

machining centers for profi table high volume production 

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CHIRON 15 Series 

Top technology with high stability, performance and precision 

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The CHIRON 15 series machining centers are among 

the best machine tools worldwide of their class 

in terms of speed, compact construction, stability 

and reliability. They have enormous reserves for 

great milling capacity. Numerous confi guration and 

equipment options provide the ideal solution for 

any job. 

The machining centers can be supplied as single 

or double-spindle. Either with the lightningfast 

basket tool changer or with a pick-up tool 

magazine. 

With chip-to-chip times from 1.7 s, rapid feed 

rates of up to 75 m / min and axis acceleration of 

up to 12 m / s², the 15 series performs at the top 

of its class with regard to productivity. Based on 

its modular construction, every basic 15 machine 

can be combined to provide a perfect individual 

solution. How you benefi t with the 15 series: High 

precision, cutting capacity and availability with the 

lowest cost per part. 

DZ 15 W MAGNUM high speed (fi gure) 

Double-spindle machining center with basket 

tool changer (2 x 12 tool places) and integrated 

workpiece changing device. 

CHIRON 15 Series

Application ranges [ 04 - 05 ] 

Machine design [ 06 - 09 ] 

Models [ 10 - 11 ] 

Extension options [ 12 - 21 ] 

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Precision without compromise 

Wide variety of workpieces - excellent surface quality 

Automotive industry: Various types of housing machining, e.g. steering gearboxes (L x W x H: 535 x 100 x 100 mm) 

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CHIRON, with its 15 series machine and production 

concepts, has been a reliable worldwide partner for 

many years for: 

I Automotive industry and supplier companies 

I Mechanical engineering 

I Medical engineering 

I Aerospace 

I Manufacturers of: 

- tools 

- hydraulic and pneumatic parts 

- fi ttings 

- optical devices 

- electrical and electronic components 

- and much more.

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1 Automotive: Machining of drive train 

components, e.g. channel plate for 

automatic transmissions 

(L x W x H: 270 x 245 x 45 mm) 

2 Medical engineering: Manufacture of 

precision parts, e.g. knee-joint prostheses 

(L x W x H 103 x 48 x 59 mm) 

3 Aerospace: 4-sided complete machining 

from extruded profi les with the MPS 15, 

e.g. airplane seat rails 

(L x W x H 3210 x 50 x 82 mm) 

4 Mechanical engineering: 5-axis complete 

machining of integral parts, e.g. magnesium 

housing covers for power saws 

(L x W x H 320 x 140 x 65 mm) 

5 Precision technology: Highly precise 

manufacture of functional parts, e.g. precision 

scales (L x W x H: 130 x 120 x 44 mm) 

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The principle – vertical, fast and powerful 

for high cutting capacity 

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 Fully enclosed work area 

I Protective coverings in the work area made of stainless steel slats 

I Easily viewable and accessible work area 

I Smooth, steeply sloping walls for optimum chip fl ow 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 Foundation-free fl exible machine set-up 

I Service friendly access to all auxiliary units 

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Moving column with basket changer, single 

or double spindle. Fully enclosed work area 

with protective covering made of stainless 

steel slats. 


Central chip fall: Chips and coolant are 

directly transported to the large, central 

disposal chute. 

Workpiece changing device with NC tilt 

rotary tables, counter bearings and media 

passage with free chip fall for dry cutting. 

Moving column with Pick-up-chain magazine, 

single or double spindle.

1 The digital direct drive for X, Y and Z axes with 

direct, absolute distance measurement system 

ensures the highest precision. 

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FZ 15 W MAGNUM 

With basket tool changer with integrated 

workpiece changing device 0° / 180° for 

loading and unloading during machining and 

NC controlled rotary axes. 

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Modules for any application 

Unique versatility for maximum fl exibility 

FZ 15K S MAGNUM fi ve axis: Machining center with 2-axis NC tilt rotary table for 5-axis complete machining. 

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Process advantages: 

I Spindle speeds up to 20,000 rpm 

I Tool change time as fast as 0.9 s 

I Chip-to-chip time as fast as 1.7 s 

I Axis acceleration up to 12 m / s² 

I Rapid feed rates up to 75 m / min 

I Up to 187 tool places 

I ISO/CAT 40 / HSK-A 63 tool interface 

I Tool diameter up to 175 mm 

I Max. tool length 300 mm 

I Tool weight up to 10 kg 

I Automatic workpiece exchange 1.9 s 

I High productivity within a compact space 

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The machining centers of the 15 series 

have a modular design and allow ideal 

adaptation to various tasks with their 

time-tested components. 

Integrated 0° / 180° workpiece changing device for 

loading and unloading during machining with 4th NC axis 

on both sides and counter-bearing for clamping bridge 

with multiple setups. 

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1 CNC controls, can be supplied with either 

Siemens or Fanuc. 

2 CHIRON basket tool changer 

with 20 places (ISO/CAT 40 / HSK-A 63): 

- High productivity thanks to minimum change times 

starting from 0.9 s and chip-to-chip times starting 

from 1.7 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 0.9 s (48 tool places HSK-A 63). Highly 

productive double-spindle machining centers also 

belong to the 15 series model range 

(2 x 24 tool places, HSK-A 63). 

4 Background magazines for provision of 

187 or 2 x 79 tool places during machining. 

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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. Additional 

clamping surfaces to the left and right of the faceplate. 



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MPS 15: Versatile, highly productive complete 

machining of extruded profi les of any length in 

one set-up. 

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The appropriate machine for each part 

15 Series - Models 

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FZ 15 W MAGNUM high speed 

machining center with basket 

tool changer, workpiece 

changing device 0° / 180° and 

NC rotary tables with 

4 clamping nests each. 

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DZ 15K W MAGNUM high speed 

double-spindle machining center 

with pick-up chain magazine, 

workpiece changing device 

0° / 180° and NC rotary tables 

for easy loading and unloading 

during machining. 

FZ 15 S MAGNUM fi ve axis high 

speed plus with basket tool 

changer and 2-axis NC tilt rotary 

table for 5-axis machining. 

FZ 15 S MAGNUM high speed 

with basket tool changer and 

rigid table. Suffi cient space for 

devices and NC rotary axes for 

multi-sided machining in one 

set-up. 



Models [ 10 - 11 ] 


Services [ 22 - 23 ] 

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Precision and dynamics at the highest level 

5-axis simultaneous and complete machining 

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 driven with swivel range up to + / - 120° 

I 5th axis with TORQUE drive (up to 1,000 rpm) 

I Prepared for automation with workpiece holder pallets with 

zero point clamping systems 

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FZ 15 S MAGNUM fi ve axis 

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CHIRON machining centers for 5-axis machining 

combine fl exibility, productivity and maximum 

precision.

With the CHIRON FZ 15 S MAGNUM fi ve 

axis you can produce excellent surfaces, 

the fi nest structures, slots, pockets, 

fi ts and geometries with high process 

stability and at low cost. The unique 

CHIRON basket tool changer ensures 

the shortest piece times for the 

FZ 15 S MAGNUM fi ve axis machine. 

Combined with fast rapid feeds in 

X / Y / Z and the dynamic NC tilt rotary 

tables, non-productive times are 

reduced to a minimum. 

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With the FZ 15K S MAGNUM fi ve axis, two 

workpieces can be completely machined in 

one set-up with high surface quality. 

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FZ 15K S MAGNUM fi ve axis with pick-up 

chain magazine, 2-axis NC tilt rotary table with 

two adapter face plates and maintenance-free 

TORQUE drive technology. 



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Services [ 22 - 23 ] 

DZ 15 W 

1 2-axis NC tilt rotary table 

- Swivel range up to + / - 120° 

- Adapter face plate Ø 280 mm or square 

450 x 450 mm 

- Speed of 5th axis up to 1,000 rpm 

- Direct path measuring systems 

- Mounting hole pattern M 16 x Ø 15H7x 50 

- Load capacity 320 kg 

2 DZ 15 W double-spindle machining centers 

with basket tool changer for 5-axis machining 

with 0° / 180° workpiece changing device 

and integrated 2-axis NC tilt rotary tables. 

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Produce more effi ciently and productively 

with multi-spindle machining and automatic workpiece exchange 

DZ 15 W MAGNUM 

The combination of 2 spindles and a 4-fold clamping device results in a cost savings 

of up to 40 % with double productivity. 


I Twin spindles – double productivity 

I Two spindles + four clamping nests = only one tool 

change for four parts = reduced idle time 

I Production machine with proven robust and automatic 

workpiece changer for maximum service life 

I Minimum Chip-to-chip time 1.7 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 profi table multi-sided machining in one setup 

I More work area for larger workpieces or multiple setups 

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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.

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15 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. 

The multiplier effect: More spindles, 

more cutting edges, more profi t 

By using CHIRON multi-spindle machining 

centers in combination with workpiece 

changing devices and modern high 

performance cutting tools, users achieve 

multiple performance increases. 

Chips and coolant are directly transported to 

the large, central disposal chute. 



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Services [ 22 - 23 ] 

Side windows in the splash guard cover: 

High visibility into the working area for process 

observation. Ideal for set-up of tilted NC rotary 

axis. 

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Profi t with profi les 

Complete machining of workpieces of various 

lengths made of extruded profi les 

MPS 15 

MPS 15 (Multi Profi le System) for 4-sided complete machining of extruded profi les. With MPS, the raw material 

is automatically fed by the feeding unit. The workpiece is discharged via a practical unloading handling system. 

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I Automatic production of workpieces, one after the other 

I Profi le sizes up to 150 x 150 mm 

I Milling, drilling, countersinking, reaming, tapping, cutting and separating 

I More fl exible and reliable than special machines 

I Low-cost clamping system 

I Quick retooling for manufacturing variations 

I Minimal set-up costs if batch sizes are changed or variations are manufactured 

I Ideal for multiple machine operation due to autonomous manufacturing 

I Application-specifi c / customized loading and unloading handling 

I Spindle speeds up to 20,000 rpm 

I Axis acceleration of up to 10 m / s² 

I Rapid feed rate up to 60 m / min 

I Tool change time as fast as 0.9 s

The profi les are precisely guided between two synchronized 

NC rotary axes, accurately positioned and fi rmly clamped. 

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Clamping jaws for various profi les can be 

manufactured quickly and cost-effectively. 

The main advantages of the MPS 15 are quick 

conversions and maximum fl exibility of short parts 

starting from 10 mm up to long parts. 

The workpiece lengths are arbitrary and can be 

endlessly machined from the profi le bar. 



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The multi-profi le system MPS 15 is a 

versatile and highly productive machining 

center for peripheral and longitudinal 

machining of profi le bars. 

There are nearly no limits to its application 

possibilities. It continuously and 

completely machines workpieces of any 

length directly from profi les. 

Whether milling, drilling, countersinking, 

reaming or thread cutting, - anything is 

possible. And it doesn’t matter whether 

series parts or variations are to be 

machined. 

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Automatically a step further 

Automation solutions and options for complete manufacturing 

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High machine effi ciency thanks to the spacesaving 

integration of an articulated arm robot for 

loading/unloading workpieces for 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 pedistal robot 

I Part specifi c workpiece magazine (e.g. pallets) and 

feed device (e.g. loading magazines) 

I Machine-integrated loading systems 

I In-process measuring of the workpieces 

I Tool breakage detection 

I Tool measurement 


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Spindle gripper for machine-integrated 

workpiece handling.

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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. 



Models [ 10 - 11 ] 


Services [ 22 - 23 ] 

FLEXCELL DUO 

FLEXCELL DUO: Flexible system with 

two independent machining centers, 

central loading and unloading robot as 

well as rough and fi nished part magazine. 

The FLEXCELL DUO is ideally suited 

for the combination of single- and multispindle 

machine models of the 15 series. 

Your benefi ts: 

I Automation costs cut in half 

I One machining center can be set up 

while the other one is machining 

I Loading and unloading during 

machining for each center, either with 

the same or different workpieces 

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Flexible manufacturing cell 

for complete, automated machining from batch size 1 

with pallet changer/storage and up to 187 tool places 

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MPC 80 

The multi-pallet changer, MPC 80, is a fully automatic, fl exible manufacturing cell with a pallet changer/storage and background magazine. 

The 5-axis machining center, FZ 15K S fi ve axis with 2-axis tilt rotary table forms the basis of the machining cell. 

Design related advantages: 

I Fast, automatic pallet change as low as 8.0 seconds 

I High machine utilization due to minimal pallet change time 

I Workpiece exchange during machining 

I Preparation of clamping devices 

without interrupting the production sequence 

I Automatic pallet storage for fully automated operation 

I Pallet storage with large workpiece supply 

I Vertical storage for smaller fl oor space requirement 

I Zero point clamping system for highest repeatable accuracy 

I Unlimited access to the machine work area 

I Ideal visibility in the work area for process observation 

I Automatic background tool magazine 

I Swivelable control panel to the front door and the side window 

I Automatic fl ushing device with coolant return 

I Reliable high technical availability 

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Set-up station for preparation of clamping 

devices without interrupting the production 

process. Automatic retrieval of machine pallets 

for loading with raw parts, and replacement in 

pallet storage for fully automated operation. 

Hydraulic / pneumatic energy supply for automatic 

clamping devices and confi rmation that workpiece 

is correctly clamped (optional). Unobstructed 

access for the possibility of crane loading. 

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Mixed machining with lots of different 

parts requires correspondingly large 

tool capacity. Therefore, background 

magazines with up to 187 tool places 

can be adapted. 

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Loading position for workpiece exchange during 

machining in series production with short cycle 

times. Enclosed area with fl ushing devices for 

process safe workpiece exchanges and coolant 

return with chip collecting tray. Hydraulic / 

pneumatic energy supply for automatic clamping 

devices and confi rmation that workpiece is 

correctly clamped (optional). Ideal ergonomics for 

access and the operating elements. 

Automatic pallet change with zero point 

clamping system, NC-controlled, with 

high repeatability (fully automated 

operation). 

Setup of new machining processes with 

unrestricted access to the machine work area. 

Convenient access to the machine control with 

the swivelable control panel. Comfortable 

working through large door openings. 



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Process prove out and programming through 

the side window with the swivelled control panel. 

Ideal visibility into the work area for process 

monitoring. 

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From planing to serial production – 

the entire range of expertise from one source 

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Analysing 

Conceptual 

Designing 

Specifying: 

Passion for perfection 

Specifying

Implementing Profi ting 

Analysing: 

Your requirements are our challenges 

Implementing: 

Precisely the agreed upon performance 

Conceptual Designing: 

Innovative technologies effi ciently implemented 

Profi ting: 

Enjoy long-term piece advantages 



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CHIRON TURNKEY 

I Complete process design 

I Expert Engineering 

I Experiences project management 

I Validation of the statistical process capability 

I Securing target productivity 

I Production assistance 

during the start-up phase 

I Training in operation 

and programming 

I CHIRON – Service available around the world 

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Seconds ahead 

I Germany 

CHIRON-WERKE GmbH & Co. KG 

Kreuzstraße 75 

78532 Tuttlingen, Germany 

Tel. +49 7461 940-0 

Fax +49 7461 940-8000 

info@chiron.de 

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CMS-GmbH 

Gewerbepark „take-off“ 125 

78579 Neuhausen ob Eck, Germany 

Tel. +49 7461 940-3700 

Fax +49 7461 940-3701 

cms@chiron.de 

www.pre-owned-machines.com 

I France 

CHIRON Technologies 

de Production SAS 

14 Chemin de la Litte 

92390 Villeneuve-la-Garenne, France 

Tel. +33 1479 859 50 

Fax +33 1479 854 31 

info@chiron-technologies.fr 

www.chiron-technologies.fr 

I Italy 

CHIRON Italia S.p.A. 

Via Ambrosoli 4/C 

20090 Rodano Millepini - MI, Italy 

Tel. + 39 0 2-953 211 02 

Fax + 39 0 2-953 286 20 

info@chironitalia.it 

www.chironitalia.it 

I Turkey 

CHIRON Istanbul Makine Ticaret 

ve Servis Limited ¸Sirketi 

Topçular Mah. 

Kı¸sla Cad. Cicoz Yolu No: 1 

Ku¸sçu Plaza D: 11 

34055 Eyüp/Istanbul 

I Australia 

CHIRON-WERKE 

Asia Pacifi c Pty. Ltd. 

18 North Drive, Virginia Park 

236-262 East Boundary Road 

East Bentleigh, Vic 3165, Australia 

Tel. +61 395 750 000 

Fax +61 395 637 944 

info@chiron.com.au 

www.chiron.com.au 

CHIRON worldwide 

I United States of America 

CHIRON America INC. 

10950 Withers Cove Park Drive 

Charlotte, NC 28278, USA 

Tel. +01 704 587 95 26 

Fax +01 704 587 04 85 

info@chironamerica.com 

www.chironamerica.com 

I China 

CHIRON Machine Tool 

(Beijing) Ltd. China 

Room 1202, Tower 1 

China Central Plaza Offi ce Building 

No. 81, Jianguo Road, Chaoyang District, 

Beijing 100025, P.R. China 

Tel. +86 10 6598 9811 

Fax +86 10 6598 9812 

info@chiron-china.com 

www.chiron-china.com 

I Contact data for further 

sales areas can be found at 

www.chiron.de 

CHIRON-WERKE and subsidiaries 

CHIRON Partners 

CHIRON-WERKE GmbH & Co. KG 

Kreuzstrasse 75 

78532 Tuttlingen, Germany 

Tel. +49 7461 940-0 

Fax +49 7461 940-8000 

info@chiron.de 

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