Three new multi-axis mill/turning centres from Star Micronics will make their world premieres at the AMB show this year, taking place in Stuttgart from 28th September to 2nd October 2010. Until now a manufacturer of sliding head lathes exclusively, the company will introduce its first fixed headstock bar automatic – the SG-42 on stand C78 in hall 3.
Intended for the manufacture of complex components up to 42mm diameter, the 6-axis machine is driven by an 11kW main spindle motor and features C axis on both main and counter spindles as standard. The 5kW power of the driven tool motor enables both heavy duty milling and drilling operations to be carried out at either spindle.
The latest model in the SB range of Star sliding headstock lathes will also be launched. The SB-20C 20mm bar machine replaces the SB-16E and offers 35m/minute rapids to keep non-cutting time to a minimum.
With additional power to the driven tools, the machine is an ideal entry level machine capable of manufacturing components of medium complexity.
Next up is the SF-25. Intended for manufacturing complex medical, aerospace and automotive components, the machine is a compact, 25mm capacity sliding head turning centre. The machine is equipped with a 10 station turret and an additional tool spindle complete with 24 station automatic tool changer. The tool spindle is capable of accepting Capto C3 tooling and is driven by a 5.5kW/20,000rpm motor, facilitating reduced cycle times when producing complex mill/turned components.
Star Micronics
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