Sliding head lathe demonstration from Star GB The SR-32JII Type B sliding head lathe offers higher accuracy, higher rigidity and increased productivity than its predecessor, the popular SR-32J.
A productive partnership in sliding head technology NSR Engineering, a Bristol-based subcontractor specialising in turned and milled components, is celebrating 20 years of success through its partnership with sliding head lathe supplier Star Micronics GB. PES reports.
Strong demand for new sliding head lathe Derbyshire-based sliding head lathe supplier Star Micronics GB has witnessed a high level of demand for its eagerly anticipated SX-38 Type A model – with the first UK machine already…
UK manufacturing; going above and beyond – part two Last month, PES featured four precision engineering companies – all Star GB sliding head lathe users – that responded admirably to the Government’s rallying call to assist with the manufacture…
UK manufacturing; going above and beyond Extracting any positives from the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic is tough –but the sterling work carried out by UK manufacturers producing vital components for ventilators is a notable exception.…
Star sliding head technology users unite At a time where the manufacturing community was expecting to be together at MACH 2020 following months of preparation, the industry is instead faced with the daunting challenge of overcoming…
A turnkey solution for chuck jaw machining Axminster Tools has established itself as a market leader in the mail order tools and machinery industry, having supplied premium quality products throughout Europe for over 45 years.
New slider is set to impress Unveiled at EMO Hannover and taking pride of place at the recent Star GB open house was the SX-38, the company’s latest addition to its 38mm diameter sliding head range.
Star focus on coolant saving technology If you had to name some of the top concerns for manufacturers right now, cutting costs, reducing waste and decreasing environmental impact would probably be at the top of the…
Subcontractor secures business with sliding head capabilities Established in 1988, Essex subcontractor TNC Precision Engineering has expanded its sliding head capacity to facilitate an application for a prismatic component previously manufactured overseas.
Ceratizit strengthens partnership with Star GB with latest open house The upcoming Star GB open house from 8-10 October at its Derby Technology centre will give an opportunity to see the latest sliding head tooling developments from Team Cutting Tools…
Star GB appoints new south-east area sales manager Derbyshire-based sliding headstock lathe supplier Star Micronics GB has appointed Dan Pinder as its new area sales manager covering the South East of England.
Star’s October open house focuses on productivity Sliding head lathe manufacturer Star GB has announced its most comprehensive open house yet, taking place from 8 -10 October at its Technology Centre in Derby.
Floyd delivers solutions at Star & Citizen open house events Floyd Automatic Tooling’s support to both customers and technical partners was on display at the recent Star Micronics and Citizen open house events.
Star GB open house 2017 highlights Star GB recently held a large open house event at our Derby headquarters. This included the UK reveal of our latest SR-20JII sliding head lathe, along with showcases of our…
WNT sliding head tooling catalogue gets UK premiere at Star GB open house Visitors to the Star GB open house on 10-12 October will be among the first to witness the new sliding head tooling catalogue from WNT (UK).
Soldering up 25 years of round the clock production In 1984, Oglesby & Butler developed the world’s first pocket portable soldering iron, giving engineers the freedom to solder joints in the field without the need to plug-in to electrical…
Turning up capacity and capability When RDL Technologies was formed in 2000, the Leicester company had a vision of supplying high quality subcontract manufactured components.
Take a new turn The sliding head turning market has to be one of the most closely contested sectors within the metalcutting industry. One of the leading players riding on the crest of a…
Fourth star performer at subcontractor As a subcontract manufacturer serving the automotive, medical, nuclear and agricultural sectors, Scot Bennett Engineering has just invested in a Star SR-32J sliding head turning centre.
Wielding the baton for turned part production Ed Hill talks to Phil Smith from turned part specialists Wealdpark about the importance of investing in new technology and being the new president of the British Turned Parts Manufacturing…
Star GB sliding head lathes at Empire Manufacturing Empire Manufacturing use Star GB sliding head lathes in their manufacturing array. Stuart Wade of Empire spoke to Star about how the quality and repeatability of his Star lathes has helped the…
Utilising sliding head lathes at Bushell & Meadows Precision engineers Bushell & Meadows have utilised sliding head lathes from Star Micronics GB. Mike Attwood, production manager at Bushell & Meadows, speaks to Star about how the company's sliding head…
