Starrag Heckert HEC 1800
Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
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Estimated price range
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Overview
The Starrag Heckert HEC 1800 is the kind of horizontal machining center that parts are craned onto: an 1,800 x 1,800 mm (70.9 x 70.9 in) pallet rated for 10,000 kg (22,046 lb), with listed travels of 2,500 x 2,000 x 2,000 mm (98.4 x 78.7 x 78.7 in).
Its spindle figures are those of a heavy roughing machine. 2,000 Nm (1,475 ft-lb) and 85 kW (114 hp) are listed with a 5,000 rpm maximum, and the interface is HSK-A100 or ISO 50. That is twice the torque of the Heckert HEC 1250, which is rated 1,000 Nm (738 ft-lb) and 65 kW (87 hp). The low top speed means small tools run well below their best cutting speed, so finishing with small cutters will be slow.
Everything else about the machine is scaled to match. Rapid traverse is 25 m/min (984 ipm). Positioning accuracy is listed as ±0.015 mm and repeatability as ±0.008 mm, which should be weighed against the tolerances of bores machined across the full 2,000 mm of travel. The machine weighs 85,000 kg (187,393 lb), so foundation, crane and transport are a project of their own.
The B axis is listed as heavy-duty worm-gear driven with 0.001 deg indexing. Two pallets are standard, expandable via a pallet pool, and the magazine holds 120 tools with expansion to 600. Control is Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 2,500 mm (98.4 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 2,000 mm (78.7 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 2,000 mm (78.7 in) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 5,000 RPM |
| Spindle Taper | HSK-A100 / ISO 50 |
| Spindle Motor Power | 85 kW (114 hp) |
| Spindle Torque | 2,000 Nm (1,475 ft-lb) |
| Pallet Size | 1,800 x 1,800 mm (70.9 x 70.9 in) |
| Number of Pallets | 2 (expandable via pallet pool) |
| Pallet Load Capacity | 10,000 kg (22,046 lb) |
| B Axis | 0.001 deg indexing, heavy-duty worm-gear driven |
| Tool Capacity | 120 (expandable to 600) |
| Rapid Traverse Rate | 25 m/min (984 ipm) |
| Positioning Accuracy | +/-0.015 mm |
| Repeatability | +/-0.008 mm |
| CNC Control | Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl |
| Machine Weight | 85,000 kg (187,393 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
- 2,000 Nm (1,475 ft-lb) and 85 kW (114 hp) of spindle torque and power
- Pallet load of 10,000 kg (22,046 lb) on an 1,800 x 1,800 mm (70.9 x 70.9 in) pallet
- Travels of 2,500 x 2,000 x 2,000 mm (98.4 x 78.7 x 78.7 in)
- 120-tool magazine, expandable to 600
- Spindle interface listed as HSK-A100 or ISO 50
Limitations
- Spindle speed is limited to 5,000 rpm, which slows work with small-diameter tools
- Rapid traverse is 25 m/min (984 ipm), half the 50 m/min (1,969 ipm) of the Heckert X80
- Listed positioning accuracy is ±0.015 mm and repeatability ±0.008 mm, coarser than tight bore-position tolerances may allow
- At 85,000 kg (187,393 lb) the machine needs a dedicated foundation and heavy rigging
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
The pallet is 1,800 x 1,800 mm (70.9 x 70.9 in) with a listed load capacity of 10,000 kg (22,046 lb). Travels are 2,500 mm (98.4 in) in X and 2,000 mm (78.7 in) in both Y and Z.
02
The listed spindle delivers 85 kW (114 hp) and 2,000 Nm (1,475 ft-lb) up to 5,000 rpm. The taper is listed as HSK-A100 / ISO 50, without stating which of the two is standard, so name the interface when specifying the machine.
03
The Heckert HEC 1600 has a 1,600 x 1,600 mm (63.0 x 63.0 in) pallet, 1,800 mm (70.9 in) of Y and Z travel and a 100-tool magazine expandable to 500. The HEC 1800 lists an 1,800 x 1,800 mm (70.9 x 70.9 in) pallet, 2,000 mm (78.7 in) of Y and Z and 120 tools expandable to 600.
04
The magazine holds 120 tools and is expandable to 600. Two pallets are listed, and the number can be increased through a pallet pool, which lets heavy parts be set up on one pallet while another is in the cut.
05
The listed machine weight is 85,000 kg (187,393 lb). That is a foundation-and-rigging project: confirm floor design, crane capacity and the transport route before committing to the installation.
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