Starrag Heckert X70
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Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
How much does the Starrag Heckert X70 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 X70 is a five-axis machining center built around a 700 x 700 mm (27.6 x 27.6 in) pallet, with listed travels of 950 mm (37.4 in) in X, 900 mm (35.4 in) in Y and 1,000 mm (39.4 in) in Z. The listed figures give it 5 simultaneous axes, a swivel range of +/-115 deg and a C axis that turns 360 deg continuous. The model does not appear on Starrag's current product pages, so treat the listed figures as a guide and confirm them against the documents of the machine in front of you.
The spindle is listed at 12,000 RPM with an HSK-A63 taper, 42 kW (56 hp) and 370 Nm (273 ft-lb). That is a lot of torque for an HSK-A63 interface, which points the machine at steel and cast iron parts cut with mid-sized tools as much as at light-alloy work. The Heckert X80 is listed with an HSK-A100 taper and 50 kW (67 hp), so the heaviest tooling belongs on that model. On paper the X70 is the quicker mover: 60 m/min (2,362 ipm) rapid traverse against 50 m/min (1,969 ipm) on the Heckert X80.
Each pallet is rated for 1,200 kg (2,646 lb). The table lists 2 pallets, expandable via a pallet pool, and a magazine of 60 tools that is expandable to 240. In base form that makes a two-station machine the operator reloads during the cut; with a pool and the larger magazine it can be loaded for unattended running. Listed positioning accuracy is +/-0.005 mm with repeatability of +/-0.003 mm. The control is a Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl. Machine weight is 18,500 kg (40,786 lb), which the foundation and the rigging plan need to allow for.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| X-Axis Travel | 950 mm (37.4 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 900 mm (35.4 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 1,000 mm (39.4 in) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 12,000 RPM |
| Spindle Taper | HSK-A63 |
| Spindle Motor Power | 42 kW (56 hp) |
| Spindle Torque | 370 Nm (273 ft-lb) |
| Pallet Size | 700 x 700 mm (27.6 x 27.6 in) |
| Number of Pallets | 2 (expandable via pallet pool) |
| Pallet Load Capacity | 1,200 kg (2,646 lb) |
| A B Axis Swivel | +/-115 deg |
| C Axis | 360 deg continuous |
| Number of Axes | 5 (simultaneous) |
| Tool Capacity | 60 (expandable to 240) |
| 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 | 18,500 kg (40,786 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 42 kW (56 hp) at an HSK-A63 spindle that runs to 12,000 RPM
- 60 m/min (2,362 ipm) rapid traverse, against 50 m/min (1,969 ipm) listed for the Heckert X80
- 2 pallets of 700 x 700 mm (27.6 x 27.6 in), each rated for 1,200 kg (2,646 lb), expandable via a pallet pool
- Magazine of 60 tools as listed, expandable to 240
- Swivel range of +/-115 deg with a 360 deg continuous C axis for 5-axis simultaneous cutting
Limitations
- HSK-A63 limits tool size and stiffness under side load; the Heckert X80 is listed with HSK-A100 and 50 kW (67 hp)
- Y travel is 900 mm (35.4 in), against 1,000 mm (39.4 in) on the Heckert X80
- At 18,500 kg (40,786 lb) the machine needs a foundation and rigging check before it is moved
- The model is not on Starrag's current product pages, so every listed figure should be confirmed on the individual machine
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Frequently Asked Questions
01
The listed travels are 950 mm (37.4 in) in X, 900 mm (35.4 in) in Y and 1,000 mm (39.4 in) in Z. The pallet is 700 x 700 mm (27.6 x 27.6 in) and is rated for 1,200 kg (2,646 lb). The table lists 2 pallets, expandable via a pallet pool.
02
The Heckert X70 has the smaller spindle interface: HSK-A63 and 42 kW (56 hp), against HSK-A100 and 50 kW (67 hp) on the Heckert X80. Its Y travel is 900 mm (35.4 in) where the Heckert X80 has 1,000 mm (39.4 in). The X70 holds 60 tools, expandable to 240, while the Heckert X80 holds 80, expandable to 300. Rapid traverse is 60 m/min (2,362 ipm) on the X70 and 50 m/min (1,969 ipm) on the Heckert X80.
03
The listed magazine holds 60 tools and is expandable to 240. Tools use the HSK-A63 taper. For pallet-pool running the expanded magazine matters more than the base one, because every extra part number brings its own tools plus sister tools for worn cutters.
04
Positioning accuracy is listed at +/-0.005 mm and repeatability at +/-0.003 mm. The control is a Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl. No current Starrag page confirms these figures, so ask for the acceptance report of the individual machine.
