CHIRON DZ12 and DZ18: Twin Spindles, Rotary Tables and Auxiliary Time

The sources describe DZ12 and DZ18 configurations that must retain their separate tool and machining capacities.

Technical application analysis. Workpieces within each confirmed machine configuration; CHIRON DZ12 and DZ18; twin spindles with rotary worktable.

Reference configuration and timing

The sources describe DZ12 and DZ18 configurations that must retain their separate tool and machining capacities.
Figures as low as 0.9 s refer to tool change; as low as 2.0 s refers to workpiece change.

Engineering evaluation

The external work position must be prepared before rotation into the cutting area. Two spindles also require compatible fixtures and loading states, so define how many pieces enter per table exchange.

A minimum auxiliary time is not an all-model, all-load guarantee. Include locating, chip clearing and clamping confirmation in the proposed sequence before making a productivity comparison.

Selection conditions and evidence limits

C024 and C026 are consolidated. The source does not identify a delivered automotive part project, and minimum times must be confirmed for the exact order.

Application questions

Can the 0.9 s figure be used for pallet exchange?

No. It is the stated tool-change minimum, not workpiece exchange.

What makes two-spindle loading ready for machining?

Both required fixture positions must contain correctly identified, seated and clamped workpieces before the relevant cycle begins.

Sources and evidence

Reviewed 4 November 2026. Source statements and engineering evaluation are identified separately. The references do not establish a New Partner delivery or customer acceptance result.