Ecospeed is the synonym for the most economic method of machining complex aluminium structural components in the aerospace industry. Based around its’ unique parallel kinematics Sprint Z3 machining head, Ecospeed represents by far the most productive solution for the high performance cutting of monolithic aluminium aerostructures. The Ecospeed family has been continuously developed to meet market demands. New challenges imposed by the market are implemented within a team framework, by maintaining intensive contact with end users.
Yet another recent customer-driven requirement placed on the Starrag Technology GmbH management board was to supply an optimized economic Ecospeed variant for machining long and narrow structural components at high cutting rates and using complex 5-axis geometries with 5-side access to the work piece.
Parallel kinematic machining head - Sprint Z3
Sprint Z3 and the parallel kinematic concept: Three parallel linear axis drives are mounted radially equispaced in a barrel-shaped headstock. The spindle platform is connected to each drive by means of rigid levers with a simple pivot at one end, and a ball joint at the other end. A high performance motor spindle is mounted to the spindle platform.
Highest availability
Due to proven components the machine offers much higher availability as traditional machine concepts.
Acceleration in all axes
High acceleration / deceleration of 1 G in all axes.
Highly efficient chip removal and surface quality
The machine concept is valid as the world's most productive solution for the machining of aluminum structural parts at highest surface finish quality.