Star Micronics

Medical and aerospace parts are usually high request on precision. Star machines owns huge shares on precision tiny part market. Let us see how the Star machine built and its history.
Star Manufacturing Co., Ltd. was established in 1950 with a capital of ¥ 500,000, in Tegoshi, Shizuoka, to manufacture and sell wristwatches and camera parts. Star Micronics Co., Ltd. (スター精密株式会社 Sutā Seimitsu Kabushiki-gaisha) is a Japanese multinational electronic components and printer manufacturing company headquartered in Shizuoka, Japan. It was founded in 1947 as a precision processor of miniature components, later expanding into automatic lathes, printers, micro audio components, and other fields.

When the need is for the production of small, complex precision parts, more and more companies, particularly in the medical, aviation and metalworking industries, rely on Star CNC Swiss-type Automatic Lathes to get the job done.
A global leader in the machine tool industry for over 65 years, Star Micronicsfully recognize that our customers’ success is our success. Star CNC machines set the standard for the industry because Star Micronics is constantly innovating and investing in the latest technology. Our customers know that a Star CNC machine can effortlessly manage the rigors and requirements of today’s manufacturing demands.
Star CNC offers a broad range of Swiss-type Automatic Lathes to meet all your small, complex and precise metal components machining requirements. Customer benefits include fast job processing, high process reliability, simple and logical operation, energy-efficiency and low non-productive time.

Star CNC Machine Tool Corp. is among the leading providers of superior technology and service to the machine tool industry. Founded in 1948, Star CNC is a division of Star Micronics Co., Ltd. of Japan, one of the world’s most respected manufacturers of Swiss-type turning machines for the production of small, complex and precise metal components. We are Star Micronics’ exclusive distributors in the United States.
Star CNC mission: to continually develop fast and efficient high quality, reliable and robust machines to manage the rigorous demands of today’s fast-paced 24/7 production environment. Star CNC looks beyond machine dynamics as our engineers seek to continually improve machine ergonomics, machine/worker safety and advance environmentally-friendly production. Application engineers are dedicated to helping our customers find the optimal off-the-shelf or custom configured Star CNC machine solution to deliver maximum production efficiency and cost-savings. Star CNC is well equipped to meet the demanding and dynamic needs of the machine tool industry today and for the future.

The SR-38B, 10-axis Swiss-type automatic lathe is the latest addition to the Star CNC product line and sets a new standard for machining complex, large diameter parts with high operation efficiency. Rigid machine construction is designed to handle bar stock up to 1-1/2” (1.500) diameter. With B-axis versatility, complex parts can be produced in one operation with the precision and accuracy required by quality critical applications in a variety of industries. Star’s proprietary motion control system further optimizes machining operations and significantly reduces idle machine time.
The SR-38B, 10-axis Swiss-type automatic lathe is the latest addition to the Star CNC product line and sets a new standard for machining complex, large diameter parts with high operation efficiency. Rigid machine construction is designed to handle bar stock up to 1-1/2” (1.500) diameter. With B-axis versatility, complex parts can be produced in one operation with the precision and accuracy required by quality critical applications in a variety of industries. Star’s proprietary motion control system further optimizes machining operations and significantly reduces idle machine time.
CNC Swiss Type Automatic Lathes
Enhanced machines that combine high performance with complex machining capabilities
- SB-16R/20R type C
A wide range of options for optimum performance.SB-20R type C
- SB-12R type G
SB-12R series now has the added benefit of G.B./N.G.B. to give the SB-12R series even greater flexibility.SB-12R type G
- SB-16R/20R type G
The latest model joining the SB-R series with G.B./N.G.B. switching function.SB-16R/20R type G
- SR-10J type C
With improved secondary machining capability and operability,the evolutionary advanced SR-10J is now on the market.
- SR-20J type C
Optimum cost performance to respond to the machining needs of the times.
- SR-20JII
Ever-Evolving SR-20JII with Versatile Features to Respond to Varied Needs.
- SR-32J
Power with maximum rigidity and high output drives are engaged for large diameter work.
- SR-32JII
The Modular Design increases the machine flexibility for the User.
- SR-20RIV
The 27-positioned tool station ensures an easy and flexible tooling layout.
- SR-38
Complex Machines for Large-Diameter Workpieces Now Aim for Higher Functionality,Productivity,and Accuracy.
- SR-38J
SR-38J, The Model Focused on the Basic Performance of Multi-Processing.
- SW-12RII
The Latest SW Model Heading for the Highest capability in Machining of Small Diameter Workpieces.
- SW-20
The mechanical and control systems are designed to minimize non-cutting time to the utmost level.
- SV-20R
The release of the much anticipated version R to the highly successful SV-20 series.This latest addition takes the SV-20 to even greater levels for the manufacture of complex mill turn components.
- SV-38R
The innovative SV-R series designed to improve capability and outperform conventional models.
- ST-20
Three turrets allows ultra high speed and flexible machining of complicated components!
- ST-38
Max. machining diameter is 38mm! Complex machining for extra large work with high speed and universal control.
CNC Automatic Lathes - Reducing the remnant bar length for complex and short-workpiece machining
- SB-20R type N
A Wider Range of Machining Capabilities and Higher Accuracy with the Latest Development.
- SR-20J type N
Optimum performance to the needs of times.
- SR-32J type N
Sharp reduction of material costs for large-diameter/short-work.
- SK-51 type A
Star Micronics Enters Its New Territory With the Fixed-Headstock Lathes.
- SK-51 type D
Star Micronics Enters Its New Territory With the Fixed-Headstock Lathes.
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