Starrag Heckert X50
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Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
How much does the Starrag Heckert X50 cost?
Estimated price range
Our best estimate for a 5-axis machining center in this class — not a quote from Starrag. Configuration moves it a long way.
Overview
The Starrag Heckert X50 is a 5-axis simultaneous machining center with a 500 x 500 mm (19.7 x 19.7 in) pallet, listed travels of 700 mm (27.6 in) in X, 650 mm (25.6 in) in Y and 700 mm (27.6 in) in Z, and an HSK-A63 spindle running to 15,000 RPM. Two pallets are listed, expandable via a pallet pool.
The travels are generous for the pallet. With 700 mm (27.6 in) of X over a 500 mm pallet, the spindle can still reach past the edges of a part when the swivel axis is tilted, which is where 5-axis machines usually run out of stroke. The A/B swivel is listed at +/-115 deg and the C axis is 360 deg continuous, so undercut features are reachable as well as the open faces.
The spindle is listed at 32 kW (43 hp) and 200 Nm (148 ft-lb). On HSK-A63 at 15,000 RPM that is a general-purpose rating: enough torque for steel and cast iron with medium-sized cutters, enough speed for aluminum. Pallet load is 600 kg (1,323 lb), and it is worth checking whether the fixture counts toward it.
Rapids are listed at 60 m/min (2,362 ipm), with positioning accuracy of +/-0.004 mm and repeatability of +/-0.002 mm. The magazine holds 60 tools, expandable to 180, and the control is a Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl. At 14,000 kg (30,865 lb) the machine needs its floor loading checked before installation. The Heckert X80 sits above it with HSK-A100, 50 kW (67 hp) and 1,000 mm (39.4 in) of Y travel.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 700 mm (27.6 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 650 mm (25.6 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 700 mm (27.6 in) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 15,000 RPM |
| Spindle Taper | HSK-A63 |
| Spindle Motor Power | 32 kW (43 hp) |
| Spindle Torque | 200 Nm (148 ft-lb) |
| Pallet Size | 500 x 500 mm (19.7 x 19.7 in) |
| Number of Pallets | 2 (expandable via pallet pool) |
| Pallet Load Capacity | 600 kg (1,323 lb) |
| A B Axis Swivel | +/-115 deg |
| C Axis | 360 deg continuous |
| Number of Axes | 5 (simultaneous) |
| Tool Capacity | 60 (expandable to 180) |
| Rapid Traverse Rate | 60 m/min (2,362 ipm) |
| Positioning Accuracy | +/-0.004 mm |
| Repeatability | +/-0.002 mm |
| CNC Control | Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl |
| Machine Weight | 14,000 kg (30,865 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
- Travels of 700 x 650 x 700 mm on a 500 x 500 mm (19.7 x 19.7 in) pallet
- 15,000 RPM HSK-A63 spindle listed at 32 kW (43 hp) and 200 Nm (148 ft-lb)
- A/B swivel range of +/-115 deg with a 360 deg continuous C axis
- 60 m/min (2,362 ipm) rapids
- 2 pallets as listed, expandable via a pallet pool, and 60 tools expandable to 180
- Listed positioning accuracy of +/-0.004 mm and repeatability of +/-0.002 mm
Limitations
- Pallet load is limited to 600 kg (1,323 lb)
- HSK-A63 and 200 Nm (148 ft-lb) limit heavy roughing; the Heckert X80 is listed with HSK-A100 and 50 kW (67 hp)
- Y travel is 650 mm (25.6 in), against 1,000 mm (39.4 in) on the Heckert X80
- Machine weight of 14,000 kg (30,865 lb) calls for a floor loading check
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
The pallet is 500 x 500 mm (19.7 x 19.7 in) with a load capacity of 600 kg (1,323 lb). Listed travels are 700 mm (27.6 in) in X, 650 mm (25.6 in) in Y and 700 mm (27.6 in) in Z. The table gives no maximum workpiece diameter or height, so check the swing with the swivel axis tilted.
02
An HSK-A63 spindle with a maximum of 15,000 RPM, 32 kW (43 hp) and 200 Nm (148 ft-lb). The table does not say whether those are continuous or short-time ratings, which is worth asking before comparing it with other machines.
03
The listed figures are 2 pallets, expandable via a pallet pool, and a 60-tool magazine expandable to 180. The size of the pallet pool is not given.
04
Positioning accuracy is listed at +/-0.004 mm and repeatability at +/-0.002 mm. The table does not state the standard these were measured to or whether they apply to the linear axes only.
05
The Heckert X80 is the larger machine in the listed data: HSK-A100 instead of HSK-A63, 50 kW (67 hp) instead of 32 kW (43 hp), and 1,000 mm (39.4 in) of Y travel instead of 650 mm (25.6 in). The Heckert X80 magazine runs from 80 to 300 tools and its rapids are 50 m/min (1,969 ipm), against 60 to 180 tools and 60 m/min (2,362 ipm) on the X50.
