Engineering precisely what you value

Heckert

Heckert H-Series
Four-axis universal machining
Maximum productivity, minimum footprint
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Basic machine Human–machine Automation
interface
Thermo-symmetry

Precision 06 14 22
is a question of Chips and cooling Machines with
HSK-A63
Customer needs

symmetry
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Philosophies are nebulous concepts based on assumptions. Values, on the Pallets Machines with User case study
other hand, represent a conscious decision to invest in the daily effort that goes
into upholding them. And it’s this effort that always pays off in the end.
HSK-A100
Starrag recommits to its values on a day-to-day basis.

Each of our machines is built from the ground up to embody measurable

precision, based on our rock-solid thermo-symmetrical design concept. This
is no philosophy – these are values that are measurable for every single
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component of our machines. And Starrag’s commitment to values can pay off Tool magazines Modular design Service and training
for you too. and spindles
4 Basic machine 5

Large workspace, These four-axis horizontal machining centres are space-saving miracles, but they
remain true to our stringent quality standards in every respect. They guarantee

small footprint
maximum precision for your work processes thanks to our guiding values of
accuracy and rigidity. These are values embodied by Heckert machining centres
throughout their decades-long history on the market.

Heckert H40 Heckert H50 Heckert H55 Heckert H60 Heckert H65 Heckert H75
X / Y / Z travel mm 560 / 650 / 680 700 / 750 / 780 700 / 750 / 780 850 / 1,020 / 1,000 850 / 1,020 / 1,000 1,000 / 950 / 1,000

Machine length mm 6,850 6,850 6,850 7,630 7,630 7,630

Machine width mm 2,670 2,760 2,960 3,300 3,300 3,860

Toolholder HSK-A63 HSK-A63 HSK-A100 HSK-A63 HSK-A100 HSK-A100

ø 1,350 mm ø 1,350 mm ø 1,350 mm

ø 720 mm ø 850 mm ø 850 mm

1,130 mm

1,130 mm

1,130 mm
1,000 kg 1,500 kg 1,500 kg
900 mm

900 mm

900 mm

600 kg 800 kg 800 kg

400 × 500 500 × 630 500 × 630 500 × 630 500 × 630 630 × 630
6 Chips and cooling 7

Process reliability Chips and the associated heat are a natural

enemy of precision machining with a high
repetition rate. That’s why our machines have
been optimised to remove chips quickly and
reliably from the working area.

Chip disposal The basic principle behind the design of your Heckert machine
is thermo-symmetry. The benefits of thermo-symmetry can be seen not only
in the flow of force within the frame assemblies, but also in the chip-dis-
posal process. The material is fed downwards directly into the throat of
the centrally fitted chip conveyor.

Fixed plates Wherever possible, the guide tracks of your Heckert

are protected by fixed plates. The smooth surfaces and steep an-
gles of these plates mean that the chips cannot become stuck,
thereby eliminating the risk of chip jams.

Cooling Thanks to the internal coolant supply, with a

maximum of 80 bar, the tool and workpiece are cooled
and the chips are powerfully flushed away. If the
chip volume increases, you can use additional
flushes to wash the entire machining area with
up to 280 litres per minute.
8 Pallet system 9

Tens of thousands
of times to a thou
Everything under control
However broad your range of tasks, from a batch of one right The 13-channel hydraulic clamping system used on a Heckert machine pallet is of
through to automated series production, the pallet is crucial to your particular benefit when processing complex components that require high cutting
values despite an intricate design and small tolerance range. No other solution
process reliability: it’s the mechanical interface between the ma- gives you this level of flexibility when programming complex clamping processes.
chine and the workpiece.

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Productivity
ECO PERFORMANCE PERFORMANCE+ SPEED SPEED+

meets flexibility 32 kW 32 kW 37 kW 63 kW 50 kW
HSK-A63 18,000 U/min-1 10,000 U/min -1 10,000 U/min -1 16,000 U/min -1 20,000 U/min-1
130 Nm 259 Nm 350 Nm 205 Nm 85 Nm
Our diverse range of spindle and magazine options can
be tailored to your individual requirements, for production
processes that can handle whatever the future holds.

60 kW 53 kW 82 kW 50 kW 72 kW
HSK-A100 10,000 U/min -1 6,000 U/min -1 7,500 U/min -1 12,500 U/min -1 15,000 U/min -1
492 Nm 1,500 Nm 1,500 Nm 960 Nm 292 Nm
The new Heckert machining centres When we design and integrate each
use a modular basic concept that can of our assemblies, we draw on more
be extended to include a wide range than 100 years of experience in ma-
of different assemblies. Each and chine tool construction. You can rest
every component has been redesi- assured that we know the market
gned and redeveloped to bring it into and its demands inside out. The same
line with the state of the art. applies to reliability and service – Heckert spindles
This means you can configure machi- these values are also cornerstones of
ning solutions that are tailored exactly our engineering work and are always Strong as an ox or quick as a fox – spindle properties are a number one priority when
to your needs, meeting the highest designed for your benefit. it comes to production processes. That’s why we offer a wide range of spindles so
possible quality standards without that you can select the right one for your application. You benefit from our experience
sacrificing productivity. of more than 100 years in spindle construction.

450
HSK-A63 HSK-A100

360
320
270
240
240
Heckert
180
tool magazines 180
Heckert machining centres can be 80
supplied with a factory-fitted tool 135
magazine with up to 450 tools, accor- 60
ding to your individual requirements. 120
40
We design and build all of the maga-
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zines ourselves, since this is the only INFO
way to safeguard our customary high 60
standards of quality and reliability. Special solutions Perhaps your requi-
40
Thanks to our patented concept, the rements depart from the norm. Why not
linear chain magazine is guaranteed to 30 get in touch and tell us more? We’d be
happy to explain all the options to you.
deliver the same dynamics as an indi-
vidual tool chain. Tool diam. ≤ 160 mm Tool diam. ≤ 340 mm
Weight with carrier ≤ 12 kg Weight with carrier ≤ 50 kg
12 Human Machine Interface 13

Always on our radar:

user friendliness
Manufacturing solutions are growing increasingly complex, Human–machine
and it’s becoming harder than ever to find operators who
interface (HMI)
have the skills to handle them. With this in mind, our job is
to simplify the operation of our machines and tailor it to your
idea of what an operator should do.

The human–machine interface (HMI) Like all Heckert control panels, the
is the point where a machine and its HMI is designed for ergonomics, HMI touchscreen
operator interact. Intuitive user guid- operating efficiency and durability in
The 24" high-resolution HMI touchscreen offers
ance and clear communication are harsh industrial environments. The
a wide range of configuration options. The ope-
the keys to a secure manufacturing HMI is continuously adjustable in incli-
rator can customise up to three windows with
process. This was the basic principle nation and height and can be operated
different functions or applications. These include
behind the design of the HMI this was in left-handed as well as right-handed
a PDF viewer, web applications and camera
the basis – both in terms of ergonom- mode. It can be folded against the
applications. VNC implementations represent a
ics, interactivity and flexibility, as well machine to save space when it is not
simple way to integrate systems from your infra-
as the user interface. We took the in use.
structure, such as CAD/CAM applications.
modern, intuitive operating concepts
of smartphones and tablets as our
Gloves are no obstacle for our HMI. If the
starting point.
operator is wearing gloves during workpiece
or tool handling and still needs to make inputs,
You can choose to configure your
our scratch-resistant touchscreen reliably
machine with a premium-class
accepts the commands. For safe cleaning, the
Siemens or Fanuc control system.
HMI touchscreen has a special cleaning mode.
The systems from both of these
manufacturers guarantee maximum
productivity and process reliability.
Of course, we equip our machines
with cutting-edge fieldbus technolo-
gies for extensive diagnostic options,
including the latest ASI generation
in the Fanuc control systems and
the future-proof PROFINET techno-
logy with IO-link capability in the
Siemens control systems.
14 Technical data 15

Machines with HSK-A63

From zero to perfect
in a matter of seconds
Our compact Heckert machining centres will significantly
accelerate your production processes while delivering the
utmost in precision. Time and time again. This makes them
virtually unbeatable for machining cubic diecast-alloy parts.
And it‘s not just the automotive industry that’s keen to get
in on the act.

Technical data

45%
Heckert H40 Heckert H50 Heckert H60
Rapid traverse m / min 80 80 80
X / Y / Z acceleration m / s² 9 / 12 / 8 9 / 12 / 8 6.5 / 10 / 7
Chip-to-chip time s 2.5 2.7 2.9
Toolholder HSK-A63 (SK, BT, CAT) HSK-A63 (SK, BT, CAT) HSK-A63 (SK, BT, CAT)
Faster
Max. tool length mm 350 430 430
due to reduced non-
Max. tool diameter mm 160 160 160
productive time and
Time required to change pallets s 9 9.5 11.5
a solution-oriented
Core workpiece contour diam. mm 650 750 1,000
spindle concept.
Extended workpiece contour ø mm 720 850 1,350
Loading mass kg 600 800 1,000
Pallet dimension mm 400 × 500 500 × 630 500 × 630
Machine length / width mm 6,800 / 2,670 6,800 / 2,760 7,630 / 3,300
16 Technical data 17

Machines with HSK-A100 A lean powerhouse that

can handle big tasks
External dimensions do not tell the whole story. This is amply
demonstrated by our four-axis machining centres. They occupy
only a small amount of space, but set new standards in terms
of power, reliability and precision. Components designed for
heavy-duty cutting ensure that demanding tasks involving tough
materials are a piece of cake.

Technical data
Heckert H55 Heckert H65 Heckert H75

38%
Rapid traverse m / min 80 80 65
X / Y / Z acceleration m / s² 6 / 10 / 8 6 / 10 / 7 7/7/7
Chip-to-chip time s 2.9 3.1 4.4
Toolholder HSK-A100 HSK-A100 (SK, BT, CAT) HSK-A100 (SK, BT, CAT)
Max. tool length
Max. tool diameter
mm
mm
430
220
600
340
600
340
Productivity gain
Time required to change pallets s 9.5 14 14 through higher cutting
Core workpiece contour diam. mm 750 1,000 1,000 performance and less non-
Extended workpiece contour diam. mm 850 1,350 1,350 productive time alongside
Loading mass kg 800 1,500 1,500
minimum space requirements.
Pallet dimension mm 500 × 630 500 × 630 630 × 630
Machine length / width mm 6,800 / 2,960 7,630 / 3,300 7,630 / 3,860
18 Modular design 19

Automation Development

Tailor-made to
meet your
requirements
Automation isn’t just a trend, it’s a necessity Even if your requirements seem to be
for companies looking to succeed in the well out of the ordinary, such as needing
brutal environment of mechanical production. an extended Z-axis, we can help you! There’s nothing as individual as your appli­cation.
In addition to our in-house solutions, we are We can even assist with the design of And in order to meet your needs, we offer a
also happy to advise you on all automation your machine’s hardware and software wide range of configuration options allowing you
solutions from other renowned manufacturers. if you are having difficulties.
to turn our standard machine into your very own
personalised Heckert.

Our experienced and dedicated specialists

provide you with comprehensive advice – always
with the aim of finding the most efficient solution
for your application.

Technology Machine options

Our team of specialists frees up every last Even our standard machine options
bit of secondary processing time while are so comprehensive that they cover
simultaneously optimising your production more than 90% of application cases.
time. Based on comprehensive expertise All components are either produced in-
and always using the right cutting edge for house by us or are made by premium
the material, our application technologies suppliers of machine tool parts.
truly work wonders.
20 Automation 21

Fully adaptable
linear pallet storage system
Individual automation add-ons Fully adaptable linear pallet storage systems
are highly flexible and can be adapted to your
These add-ons allow you to make optimum use of your machines and increase exact requirements. A further advantage is
productivity. You can win back the valuable minutes previously lost in machine the built-in master control station, which plans
loading. This increases throughput and reduces production costs. You can also tasks and distributes them effectively to the
transport unmachined parts, finished parts and machine pallets reliably from A to integrated machines.
B, making manual distribution of goods to individual machines a thing of the past.

Heckert pallet storage

From a technical and commercial point
of view, the space-saving Heckert PS is
the ideal solution for companies keen
to dip their toes into the field of machine
automation with workpiece changes for
small and medium batch sizes. Robot cells and systems
These automation solutions lead to
INFO drastic reductions in non-productive
Further details can be found in our brochure time, particularly when handling iden-
on automation solutions – or why not book tical workpieces and large batches.
a personal consultation?
22 Customer needs 23

Your success Reliability

is our focus Robust processes with no nasty

surprises – is this possible?

Our machines meet tomorrow’s needs

Of course. Even after years, our Safety
machines work with high precision
today. Protect your company’s progress. and thus minimise downtime.

This ensures the highest quality and

productivity over decades.

Development
We want to think about
the future today!
Partnership

Profitability Time is money – how can Whatever the future holds: As a global
we save both? corporation, Starrag has a wealth of
state-of-the-art expertise and can thus
develop future technologies for the
Our aim is not only to equip you with
challenges ahead.
the most precise machine tools on the
market, but also to ensure this precision in
the consulting and project-implementation
phases.

This guarantees tailor-made solutions

Productivity in good times.

How can we increase our

productivity?
Cost reduction
Two decisive approaches:
We want to reduce costs! Competitiveness
The high rigidity of our machines allows
We help you comprehensively. With Will we be able to continue to
you to increase chip removal, which
our machines, you optimise your grow flexibly from now on?
reduces your cutting time.
investment and maintenance costs.
What‘s more, you can sustainably Absolutely.
We keep the non-productive time – such
reduce your unit costs thanks to the
as tool change, spindle speed-up, pallet
low space requirement and high
energy efficiency.
changing and B-axis positioning – to a
minimum, resulting in faster turnaround
Thanks to modular machine groups,
modules can be redesigned and
Growth
times and increased productivity. replaced even after many years.

They remain state-of-the-art and,

above all, competitive.
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After six months of full-time use, Managing

Director Holger Pentzold is happy with what he
has seen: “I don’t mind admitting that we found
it challenging to make full use of the machine
at first. But it didn’t take us long to ramp things
up so that we could keep the spindle constantly
in action.” Pentzold is enthusiastic about the
“This machine represents a crucial flexibility that the company has gained, thanks
in particular to the option of equipping a single
step towards safeguarding the machine with a mix of parts: “There are 240
slots in the tool magazine, which means we can
company’s future.”
A user’s view switch seamlessly from manufacturing single
parts to small-series batches. Even while the
single part is still being machined, we can get

SAFEGUARDING
Chemnitz-based Pentzold Metallverarbeitung on with loading two pallets in the changeover
faces the same challenges as many other contact ready for the small-series batch. During
contract manufacturers: It constantly competes the day shift, we work through our list and tick
with other companies for new orders, and these off the parts with complex setup requirements.
orders come in many different forms. They We then produce small-series batches during

THE FUTURE
range from a batch size of one clamped directly the times that would previously have been wast-
onto the pallet, through to recurring small-se- ed on machine setup. The late shift is generally
ries batches produced in hydraulically-clamped the time when we use our new Heckert to pro-
devices, meaning that operating procedures duce small-series parts that don't require much
need to be flexible and ready for any eventu- in the way of setup effort. The ability to run
ality. This diversity of production requires not unmanned shifts is a huge win for us. Once the
only user-friendly operation, but also – and most working day is over, we fill up the pallet storage
importantly – maximum precision and machine system and the ingenious contraption continues
availability. This made Pentzold the ideal can- working long after we've headed off to enjoy our
didate to benefit from the many advantages of evening.”
the new Heckert H50 with its fully integrated
pallet-storage system.
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ServicePlus – Inspection and

partnering for efficiency maintenance
Our maintenance services provide
security for your processes while
A customised total package – including service, support and maintenance further increasing the long-term
at fixed prices. Starrag will be on hand to assist you throughout the entire accuracy of your machine.
life cycle, and will provide any services required by you and your production.

• Extended machine warranty Spare parts service Training

• Life cycle solution at a fixed price Wear parts are always in stock at our We train your personnel with practical
• Higher return on investment central warehouse and will be at your training sessions. This increases your
• Avoidance of machine breakdowns site within 24 hours. Our logistics net- personnels’ efficiency when working
• Always good parts quality work guarantees the quick and reliable with the machine while also ensuring
• Service and logistics centres worldwide supply of spare parts all over the world. safety within your processes.

Remote diagnostics and

fault elimination
We’re available 24/7! With your per-
mission, our service specialists can
perform remote diagnostics on your
production machine and support your
personnel in quickly eliminating any
faults.

Service technician
On-site support is swiftly provided by
our network of service technicians.
For particular tasks, we will send spe-
cialist teams out to you as quickly as
possible.

Hotline +49 371 836 23 68

Engineering precisely what you value Heckert

Starrag GmbH
Otto-Schmerbach-Strasse 15 /17
09117 Chemnitz
Germany

T +49 371 836 22 88

sales.heckert@starrag.com
www.starrag.com

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