Starrag Heckert HEC 1600
Key Specifications
Y Travel
Z Travel
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
pallet size
How much does the Starrag Heckert HEC 1600 cost?
Estimated price range
Our best estimate for a horizontal machining centers (hmc) in this class — not a quote from Starrag. Configuration moves it a long way.
Overview
The Starrag Heckert HEC 1600 is a large horizontal machining center for work that needs a 1,600 x 1,600 mm (63.0 x 63.0 in) pallet. Y and Z travels are both 1,800 mm (70.9 in), the spindle interface is listed as HSK-A100 or ISO 50, and the magazine holds 100 tools with expansion to 500.
Equal Y and Z travel, each longer than the pallet is wide, shows how the envelope is meant to be used: a part can stand as tall as it is deep, and the spindle can still work a face that sits well back from the pallet edge. X travel is not listed, which is the first figure to request, along with the pallet load.
Size is what separates it from the Heckert HEC 1250, which has a 1,250 x 1,250 mm (49.2 x 49.2 in) pallet, 1,600 mm (63.0 in) of Y and Z, and an 80-tool magazine expandable to 400, so the step up is 28% in pallet width with a larger base magazine. No spindle power, torque or speed is listed for the HEC 1600, so the cutting data has to be requested.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Y-Axis Travel | 1,800 mm (70.9 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 1,800 mm (70.9 in) |
| Spindle Taper | HSK-A100 / ISO 50 |
| Pallet Size | 1,600 x 1,600 mm (63.0 x 63.0 in) |
| Tool Capacity | 100 (expandable to 500) |
Specifications sourced from starrag.com — verified 2026-10-03
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 1,600 x 1,600 mm (63.0 x 63.0 in) pallet for large housings and frames
- 1,800 mm (70.9 in) of travel in both Y and Z
- 100-tool magazine, expandable to 500
- Spindle interface listed as HSK-A100 or ISO 50
Limitations
- X travel and pallet load are not listed
- No spindle power, torque or speed figure is listed
- The table does not say whether HSK-A100 or ISO 50 is the standard interface, so it has to be specified with the order
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
The pallet is 1,600 x 1,600 mm (63.0 x 63.0 in), and Y and Z travels are each 1,800 mm (70.9 in), 12.5% more than the pallet width. X travel and the maximum pallet load are not listed and should be requested.
02
The spindle taper is listed as HSK-A100 / ISO 50, that is, one of two interfaces. The table does not say which is standard, so state the interface that matches your existing tooling when the machine is specified.
03
The magazine holds 100 tools and is expandable to 500. For comparison, the Heckert HEC 1250 starts at 80 tools and expands to 400.
04
The Heckert HEC 1250 has a 1,250 x 1,250 mm (49.2 x 49.2 in) pallet with 1,600 mm (63.0 in) of Y and Z travel, against a 1,600 x 1,600 mm (63.0 x 63.0 in) pallet and 1,800 mm (70.9 in) here. Power and torque are listed for the Heckert HEC 1250 at 65 kW (87 hp) and 1,000 Nm (738 ft-lb); no such figures are listed for this model.
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