Starrag Heckert H65
Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
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Overview
With a 630 x 630 mm (24.8 x 24.8 in) pallet rated for 1,200 kg (2,646 lb), the Starrag Heckert H65 is a mid-size horizontal machining center. Its listed travels are 900 mm (35.4 in) in X, 850 mm (33.5 in) in Y and 1,000 mm (39.4 in) in Z, and rapid traverse is 60 m/min (2,362 ipm).
The spindle pairs 12,000 rpm with 370 Nm (273 ft-lb) of torque and 37 kW (50 hp) on an HSK-A63 interface. That combination covers roughing in steel and iron with mid-size cutters as well as fast running of small tools; with long, heavy tools the HSK-A63 connection, not the motor, is likely to set the limit.
Z is the longest axis, and it is the travel that matters for reaching into deep housings and for clearing long tools from a tall fixture when the B axis turns. That axis is listed as worm-gear driven with 0.001° indexing, so the pallet can be set to any angle for multi-face work. Two pallets are standard and the number can be extended through a pallet pool; the magazine holds 60 tools and is expandable to 180+.
Positioning accuracy is listed as ±0.005 mm and repeatability as ±0.003 mm, the control is Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl, and the machine weighs 16,000 kg (35,274 lb), a figure to check against floor loading and rigging.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 900 mm (35.4 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 850 mm (33.5 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 1,000 mm (39.4 in) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 12,000 RPM |
| Spindle Taper | HSK-A63 |
| Spindle Motor Power | 37 kW (50 hp) |
| Spindle Torque | 370 Nm (273 ft-lb) |
| Pallet Size | 630 x 630 mm (24.8 x 24.8 in) |
| Number of Pallets | 2 (expandable via pallet pool) |
| Pallet Load Capacity | 1,200 kg (2,646 lb) |
| B Axis | 0.001° indexing, worm-gear driven |
| Tool Capacity | 60 (expandable to 180+) |
| Rapid Traverse Rate | 60 m/min (2,362 ipm) |
| Positioning Accuracy | ±0.005 mm |
| Repeatability | ±0.003 mm |
| CNC Control | Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl |
| Machine Weight | 16,000 kg (35,274 lb) |
Specifications compiled from manufacturer literature and industry references. Not independently verified against a published spec sheet — confirm with the manufacturer or an authorised dealer before making a purchasing decision.
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 370 Nm (273 ft-lb) and 37 kW (50 hp) from a 12,000 rpm HSK-A63 spindle
- Z travel of 1,000 mm (39.4 in), the longest of the three axes
- Pallet load of 1,200 kg (2,646 lb) on a 630 x 630 mm (24.8 x 24.8 in) pallet
- Two pallets as listed, expandable through a pallet pool
- 60 m/min (2,362 ipm) rapid traverse
Limitations
- HSK-A63 restricts the size of tooling that can make use of the 370 Nm (273 ft-lb)
- The base magazine holds 60 tools; the 180+ figure is an expansion
- Accuracy is given as single figures (±0.005 mm positioning, ±0.003 mm repeatability) with no measuring standard stated
- At 16,000 kg (35,274 lb) the machine needs the floor and lifting gear checked before delivery
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Frequently Asked Questions
01
Listed travels are 900 x 850 x 1,000 mm (35.4 x 33.5 x 39.4 in) in X, Y and Z. The pallet is 630 x 630 mm (24.8 x 24.8 in) with a load capacity of 1,200 kg (2,646 lb).
02
The listed figures are 37 kW (50 hp) and 370 Nm (273 ft-lb), with a top speed of 12,000 rpm and an HSK-A63 interface. The figures do not state the speed at which full torque is available, which is worth asking if low-speed roughing is the main job.
03
Yes, going by the listed figures: two pallets are standard and the number is expandable via a pallet pool. The tool magazine follows the same logic, 60 tools as listed and expandable to 180+.
04
It is listed as worm-gear driven with 0.001° indexing. In practice the pallet can be positioned at any angle in steps of 0.001°, which allows machining of several faces, and of features at odd angles around the part, in one clamping.
05
The machine weight is listed as 16,000 kg (35,274 lb). Check floor load capacity, the route into the building and the available crane or rigging against that figure before delivery.
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