The name in sales of
Sliding head lathes
Sliding head lathes
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September 8th 2010 |
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The name in sales of Sliding head lathes |
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All the latest news, reviews and up and coming events from Star GB |
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The Springboard for Recovery – MACH 2010 |
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STAR GB occupied the biggest stand in its history at MACH 2010, right in the middle of Hall 5. The centrepiece was the company’s new ST-38 sliding-head mill-turn centre, with up to 60 cutters in the working area. It made its world premiere at the show, extending the maximum capacity of bar that can be processed from 32 mm to a nominal 38 mm diameter. Four orders were taken over the five days, valued at more than £400,000. Managing director Bob Hunt commented, “This was a pleasing result, on top of which a lot of positive enquiries gave us a platform to increase sales further during August and September.” |
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Star Hosts Royal Visit The Duke of York works with UK Trade & Investment, part of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, as the United Kingdom's Special Representative for International Trade and Investment. |
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Summer Sales Success Order intake since MACH 2010 up to the end of September ran well into double figures at STAR GB, despite the strength of the Yen against Sterling. There seems to be a trend at the moment for manufacturers to invest in 16 and 20 mm sliding-head machines, rather than 32 mm models. The automotive, aerospace and power generation sectors are particularly buoyant. However, Bob Hunt offers a word of caution about deliveries, which are currently stretched to the point of unacceptability. Most machine tool manufacturers, as well as the supply chain retrenched during the recession. It will take a while for production levels and deliveries to return to normal. |
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Open House 12th - 14th October |
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Three new multi-axis mill-turning centres will be shown for the first time in the UK at STAR GB’s Open House exhibition. It will be held on 12th, 13th and 14th October at the company’s headquarters and technical centre in Melbourne, Derbyshire. Click here for a map: http://www.stargb.com/find-us.asp Late opening on Wednesday 13th will allow visitors to stay until 9.00 pm and also enjoy a traditional STAR supper. |
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This event is a ‘MUST-SEE’ for all potential CNC lathe users, as STAR extends its portfolio to cater for increased demands in the highly competitive turned parts arena. One of the main features is the development of the STAR policy of interchangeability of constituent parts, toolholders and control technology throughout the range. |
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Star SF-25 - Sliding Head Lathe |
| The SF-25 is a compact, 25 mm capacity sliding-head turning centre intended for manufacturing complex medical, aerospace and automotive components. The machine is equipped with a 10-station turret and an additional tool spindle complete with 24-station automatic tool changer, facilitating reduced cycle times when producing complex mill-turned components....find out more |
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Star SG 42 - Fixed Head Lathe |
| Up till now a manufacturer of exclusively sliding-head lathes, STAR will introduce its first fixed-headstock bar automatic – the SG-42. Intended for the manufacture of complex components up to 42mm diameter, the 6-axis machine features C axis on both main and counter spindles. There is full commonality of spares and control system across the entire STAR fixed-head and sliding-head lathe range....find out more |
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Star SB-20 - Sliding Head Lathe |
| SB-20 is the latest model in the popular SB range of STAR sliding-headstock lathes. The early-entry, 20 mm bar machine replaces the SB-16, in common with which it offers 35 m/min rapids to guarantee short non-cutting times....find out more |
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Watch out for the next issue of InfoStar, due out week beginning 4th October.
It will contain further details of STAR’s Open House and the new machines as well as special show offers...visit Star GB |
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