Fooke ENDURA 901L

$2,500,000 - $6,000,000+ Updated 2026-03-16

Key Specifications

Max Spindle

30,000 RPM

Spindle Taper

HSK-A63

Rapid Traverse

60 m/min (X), 30 m/min (Y/Z)

Spindle Power

60 kW (80.4 hp)

Accuracy

< 0.010 mm over full travel

x axis travel

9,000 mm (354 in) standard; expandable

Overview

The Fooke ENDURA 901L is a large-format CNC gantry machining center from Fooke GmbH, a German machine tool manufacturer based in Borken specializing in high-performance gantry and portal machining systems for the aerospace, energy, and precision manufacturing industries. Fooke's ENDURA series represents their premium 5-axis gantry platform — machines combining large work envelopes, high-speed 5-axis heads, and the structural rigidity required for aerospace aluminum and titanium structural machining at production rates.

The ENDURA 901L provides 9,000 mm X-travel (expandable), 3,500 mm Y crossrail travel, and 1,000 mm Z-axis travel — a work envelope suited to large aerospace fuselage panels, wing components, and large composite tooling molds. The 5-axis head provides B-axis tilt (±120°) and C-axis rotation (360° continuous) with direct-drive torque motors on both rotary axes, eliminating backlash and providing the stiffness required for simultaneous 5-axis contouring in aerospace aluminum and titanium.

Fooke's ENDURA machines are designed with a polymer concrete (mineral cast) base for vibration damping — similar to Röders' Granitan approach but scaled to gantry machine dimensions. The polymer concrete base absorbs the vibration induced by high-speed machining at the long feed rates characteristic of large aerospace panel milling, producing surface finishes that exceed what similar-sized steel-frame gantry machines can achieve.

Fooke machines are installed at German aerospace manufacturers and their suppliers — Airbus Hamburg and Bremen, Liebherr Aerospace, Premium AEROTEC — as well as at European automotive and energy sector manufacturers. The ENDURA 901L is positioned as a premium alternative to the SNK RM series (Japan), Parpas XT series (Italy), and Forest Liné (France) in the large-format aerospace 5-axis segment.

At $2,500,000-$6,000,000+ depending on travel, spindle, and options, the ENDURA 901L is a major capital investment for aerospace structural component manufacturers.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
X Axis Travel	9,000 mm (354 in) standard; expandable
Y Axis Travel	3,500 mm (138 in)
Z Axis Travel	1,000 mm (39.4 in)
B Axis Tilt	±120°
C Axis Rotation	360° continuous
B C Axis Drive	Direct-drive torque motors
Max Spindle Speed	30,000 RPM
Spindle Taper	HSK-A63
Spindle Motor Power	60 kW (80.4 hp)
Rapid Traverse Rate	60 m/min (X), 30 m/min (Y/Z)
Positioning Accuracy	< 0.010 mm over full travel
Machine Base	Polymer concrete (mineral cast)
CNC Control	Siemens Sinumerik 840D sl
Machine Weight	~120,000 kg (264,555 lb) typical
Manufacturer	Fooke
Model	Endura

Specifications sourced from machinio.com — verified 2026-03-28

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

9,000 mm X-travel in standard configuration covers the full length of large commercial aircraft fuselage panel sections
Polymer concrete (mineral cast) machine base provides 10x better vibration damping than steel frame — critical for aerospace surface finish quality
Direct-drive torque motors on B and C axes eliminate backlash for simultaneous 5-axis contouring accuracy
60 kW spindle delivers aggressive aluminum stock removal at 30,000 RPM for production aerospace panel machining
Fooke's German engineering reputation and Siemens Sinumerik 840D sl control are aligned with European aerospace supply chain standards

Limitations

$2.5M-$6M+ investment requires sustained aerospace structural panel or large-format precision machining programs to justify
Fooke's North American service presence is limited — service and parts require European supply chain coordination
Machine installation is a construction project requiring vibration-isolated foundation and months of leveling and calibration
Polymer concrete base is non-modifiable after installation — machine configuration must be specified correctly before manufacture

Best For

Aerospace structural panel manufacturers machining large aluminum fuselage panels, wing skins, and structural stiffeners for Airbus and Boeing supply chains Composite tooling manufacturers machining large CFRP autoclave mold tools and lay-up mandrels for aerospace and automotive applications Energy manufacturers machining large wind turbine blade molds, nacelle frames, and large-scale industrial equipment housings Aerospace MRO (maintenance, repair, overhaul) facilities machining large aircraft structural repair components and replacement panels Defense prime contractors machining large structural components for military aircraft, naval vessels, and large defense systems

Frequently Asked Questions

01 How does Fooke's polymer concrete base benefit large aerospace machining?

Polymer concrete (mineral cast) has approximately 10 times better vibration damping than grey cast iron or steel welded structures. In a large gantry machine machining aluminum aerospace panels at high feedrates (20-30 m/min), vibration from the cutting process propagates through the machine structure and causes surface finish waviness visible on the machined surface. A polymer concrete base absorbs these vibrations much more effectively than steel, producing smoother machined surfaces that require less bench finishing and polishing before assembly.

02 What aerospace parts are typically machined on the ENDURA 901L?

Typical ENDURA 901L applications include: skin panel pocket machining (fuselage skin panels with internal pockets for weight reduction), wing rib and spar machining (large aluminum structural members with complex pocket geometry), floor grid machining (aircraft cabin floor structural grids), engine nacelle inner structure machining, and large tooling fixture machining (precision assembly jigs for aircraft sections). The common thread is large aluminum parts requiring 5-axis access and high material removal rates.

03 Can the ENDURA 901L machine titanium aerospace components?

Yes, but titanium machining at large-part scale requires different parameters than aluminum. Titanium has poor thermal conductivity and work-hardens at the cutting edge, requiring lower speeds (1,000-5,000 RPM versus 15,000-25,000 RPM for aluminum) and high-pressure coolant to manage heat. At these lower speeds, the ENDURA 901L's 60 kW spindle provides the torque required for productive titanium machining. Titanium cycle times are typically 5-10x longer than equivalent aluminum machining, making the machine economics more challenging for pure titanium programs.