Starrag Ecospeed F 2040 FMS
Key Specifications
Spindle Taper
Table Size
Spindle Power
max workpiece weight
machining head
head angular range
Overview
The Starrag Ecospeed F 2040 FMS is a 5-axis high-performance cutting center with integrated flexible manufacturing system capability, purpose-built for high-speed machining of large aluminum structural components in the aerospace industry. The Ecospeed platform is legendary in aerospace manufacturing as the machine Airbus and Boeing suppliers rely on for wing ribs, fuselage frames, floor beams, and other structural parts machined from solid aluminum billets.
The F 2040 FMS features a 4,000 x 1,500 mm (157.5 x 59.1 in) table with 3,000 kg workpiece capacity. The defining technology is the Sprint Z3 parallel kinematic machining head, which provides ±45-degree angular capability with exceptional dynamics that conventional serial kinematic 5-axis heads cannot match.
The spindle delivers 120 kW of real sustained cutting power for aggressive aluminum roughing. Combined with HSK-A63 or HSK-A80 tooling, the Ecospeed achieves metal removal rates in aluminum that dwarf conventional 5-axis machines. Tool storage is provided by a WERO rack-type magazine with up to 129 or 300 pockets.
The FMS designation indicates integrated pallet handling for automated multi-part sequencing. New systems typically price between $3,000,000 and $6,000,000. Competitors include the Fives Forest-Line Modumill and Cincinnati MAG gantry mills.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Table Size | 4,000 x 1,500 mm (157.5 x 59.1 in) |
| Max Workpiece Weight | 3,000 kg (6,614 lb) |
| Machining Head | Sprint Z3 parallel kinematic |
| Head Angular Range | ±45° |
| Spindle Motor Power | 120 kW (real sustained power) |
| Spindle Taper | HSK-A63 / HSK-A80 |
| Tool Magazine | WERO rack-type, 129 or 300 pockets |
| Max Tool Length | 250 mm |
| Simultaneous Axes | 5-axis simultaneous |
| Fms Capability | Integrated pallet handling system |
| Primary Material | Aluminum structural components |
Specifications sourced from starrag.com — verified 2026-03-28
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Sprint Z3 parallel kinematic head delivers unmatched acceleration for true high-speed 5-axis contouring
- 120 kW sustained spindle power provides extreme metal removal rates in aluminum
- 4,000 x 1,500 mm table handles wing ribs and fuselage frames up to 4 meters long
- Integrated FMS pallet handling maximizes spindle utilization
- Up to 300-pocket tool magazine ensures complex programs run without interruption
- Proven aerospace production platform used by major aerostructure suppliers worldwide
Limitations
- Starting price above $3 million justified only by high-volume aerospace structural machining
- Heavily optimized for aluminum, not cost-effective for steel or titanium
- Massive footprint requires a dedicated facility bay with substantial foundation
- Sprint Z3 service requires specialized Starrag technicians
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
A patented head using three linear actuators in parallel for 5-axis motion, providing significantly higher acceleration than conventional serial kinematic heads.
02
Its Sprint Z3 head and 120 kW spindle exploit high-speed cutting characteristics of aluminum. For titanium and steel, conventional gantry machines are more appropriate.
03
Flexible Manufacturing System with integrated pallet handling that automatically loads and unloads workpieces for near-continuous production.
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Typically 85-95% of the billet becomes chips. Metal removal rates exceed 8,000 cm³/min in aluminum under optimal conditions.
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