Used WMW Heckert FQS 400 CNC Milling Machine 1982 – PRONUM 640FC – Poland

WMW Heckert FQS 400 CNC – Console Milling Machine from 1982

FQS 400 CNC is a console milling machine built in 1982 by VEB Werkzeugmaschinenkombinat „Fritz Heckert” and retrofitted with a PRONUM 640FC numerical control. It comes from a workshop doing CNC metal machining, was withdrawn from production and remains under power, so a test run can be arranged before purchase. More used WMW Heckert machines.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: VEB Werkzeugmaschinenkombinat „Fritz Heckert”, Germany
• Model: FQS 400 CNC; control cabinet FQ 400 CNC (VEB Numerik „Karl Marx”)
• Year of manufacture: 1982
• Serial number:*** (nameplate)
• CNC control: PRONUM 640FC
• Table travels: X 1,160 mm, Y 511 mm, Z 355 mm
• Connected load: 23 kW; supply 380 V, 50 Hz, 50 A
• Machine weight: 5,500 kg; control cabinet 470 kg

Condition

The seller reports the machine as fully operational and still under power. Paint wear, light corrosion and oil marks around the spindle and the base are typical for a machine of this age.

Who it is for

For toolrooms, repair shops and small production units that need a rigid CNC milling machine for one-off parts and short batches, without the cost of a modern machining centre.

What to check before purchase

• Backlash and positioning accuracy of all three axes
• Condition of the PRONUM control, drives and cabinet
• Spindle taper, table dimensions and tooling (to confirm on site)
• Documentation and spare parts availability

Price and delivery

Price: 4,500 EUR net, EXW near Świdnik, Poland. Weight 5,500 kg plus a separate control cabinet — plan a flat-bed truck or low-loader; under EXW the buyer arranges transport and loading.

Contact: Marcin Białczyk, tel. +48 503 75 55 81, e-mail ***@****.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the machine under power? Yes, it stays connected at the seller's plant and a test run can be booked.

What control does it have? A PRONUM 640FC; the original FQ 400 CNC cabinet from VEB Numerik „Karl Marx” comes with it.

Can I see a video of it working? Yes — the seller can send a recording, and an inspection with a test run is possible.

Is the price negotiable? The asking price is 4,500 EUR net EXW; reasonable offers are considered.