HECKERT HEC 400 D POWER HORIZONTAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

The Heckert HEC 400 D is a high-performance 4-axis horizontal machining center engineered for dynamic precision and efficiency. It features a compact 15.7" x 15.7" standard table (optional 19.69" length) with a maximum workpiece weight capacity of 1,100 lbs, supporting pallet indexing and offering an optional rotary table. The spindle is horizontal with an HSK A 63 taper (SK 40 optional), delivering up to 10,000 RPM standard, with a 49 HP (30-minute rating) motor, and an optional top speed of 12,000 RPM, optimized for a range of materials including light metals. The machine’s axes offer substantial travel—X and Y axes at 25.59", and Z-axis at 26.77"—with rapid traverse and max feed rates up to 2,554 ipm, enabling fast, precise machining. Tool handling is supported by a chain-style automatic tool changer holding up to 60 tools standard, expandable to 80, with a 3.3-second tool change time. A dual-pallet changer system is standard, facilitating continuous operation and reduced setup times. Constructed on a mineral-cast bed, the HEC 400 D provides high rigidity and thermal stability for vibration-free machining and consistent accuracy. Optional packages include dynamic enhancements with higher accelerations and speeds, thermal compensation, coolant through spindle, chip conveyors, and advanced control systems such as Siemens Sinumerik 840D. This combination of robust construction, flexible tooling, and advanced controls positions the HEC 400 D as a versatile machining center ideal for high-performance, multitasking manufacturing environments.