Starrag SIP 5000 Series
Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
Max Spindle
Spindle Taper
Tool Capacity
How much does the Starrag SIP 5000 Series cost?
Estimated price range
Our best estimate for a cnc boring machine in this class — not a quote from Starrag. Configuration moves it a long way.
Overview
The Starrag SIP 5000 Series covers two models, the SIP 5000/6 and the SIP 5000/7, described in the listed figures as ultra-precise vertical machining centers. One set of figures is given for both: 700 mm (27.6 in) of X travel, 530 mm (20.9 in) of Y and 500 mm (19.7 in) of Z, a 630 x 500 mm (24.8 x 19.7 in) table and a 500 kg (1,102 lb) workpiece limit. The table does not say how the two models differ, and the series is not on Starrag's current product pages, so establish which model a figure applies to before relying on it.
Everything in the build is aimed at keeping the geometry still. The bed is natural granite, the linear axes are all hydrostatic, and thermal compensation is by temperature-controlled oil circulation. Oil held at a set temperature carries heat out of the structure before it turns into growth along an axis, which is what lets a bore pattern cut in the afternoon match one cut in the morning. Listed positioning accuracy is 0.002 mm (0.00008 in) and repeatability 0.001 mm (0.00004 in).
For boring and fine milling the spindle offers 20,000 RPM, an HSK-A63 taper and 28 kW (37.5 hp). Tool capacity is 40 as standard, with up to 120 optional. The control is a Heidenhain TNC 640 and the machine weighs 14,000 kg (30,865 lb). No rotary axis appears in the series table.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Models | SIP 5000/6, SIP 5000/7 |
| Machine Type | Ultra-precise vertical machining center |
| X-Axis Travel | 700 mm (27.6 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 530 mm (20.9 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 500 mm (19.7 in) |
| Max Spindle Speed | 20,000 RPM |
| Spindle Taper | HSK-A63 |
| Spindle Motor Power | 28 kW (37.5 hp) |
| Table Size | 630 x 500 mm (24.8 x 19.7 in) |
| Max Workpiece Weight | 500 kg (1,102 lb) |
| Tool Capacity | 40 standard (up to 120 optional) |
| Guideway Type | Hydrostatic on all linear axes |
| Bed Material | Natural granite |
| Positioning Accuracy | 0.002 mm (0.00008 in) |
| Repeatability | 0.001 mm (0.00004 in) |
| Thermal Compensation | Temperature-controlled oil circulation |
| CNC Control | Heidenhain TNC 640 |
| 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
- Thermal compensation by temperature-controlled oil circulation
- Natural granite bed with hydrostatic guideways on all linear axes
- Positioning accuracy listed at 0.002 mm (0.00008 in), repeatability at 0.001 mm (0.00004 in)
- Two models in the series, SIP 5000/6 and SIP 5000/7, on a 630 x 500 mm (24.8 x 19.7 in) table
Limitations
- The table does not say which figures belong to the SIP 5000/6 and which to the SIP 5000/7
- Travels of 700 mm (27.6 in), 530 mm (20.9 in) and 500 mm (19.7 in) and a 500 kg (1,102 lb) limit keep it to small and mid-sized parts
- No rotary axes, spindle torque or rapid traverse appear in the series table
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Frequently Asked Questions
01
The listed figures name two: the SIP 5000/6 and the SIP 5000/7. Only one set of specifications is given for the series, so the difference between the two models is not stated and has to be established for the machine on offer.
02
Thermal compensation is listed as temperature-controlled oil circulation. The bed is natural granite, which changes temperature slowly, and all linear axes run on hydrostatic guideways.
03
Positioning accuracy of 0.002 mm (0.00008 in) and repeatability of 0.001 mm (0.00004 in). The series is not on Starrag's current product pages, so these are listed figures to be confirmed against the records of the individual machine.
04
A 20,000 RPM spindle with an HSK-A63 taper and 28 kW (37.5 hp). Tool capacity is 40 as standard, with up to 120 optional, and the control is a Heidenhain TNC 640.
