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Software solutions

Star GB offers a range of software solutions developed to help program, protect, monitor, and maximise the productivity of your CNC sliding and fixed head machinery. Discover how our intuitive software can take your manufacturing capabilities to the next level.

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Chip Management Technology
Innovative swarf control

Star GB's chip-management technologies transform long, stringy swarf into small, manageable chips — enabling extended unattended operation, enhanced tool life, and improved surface quality, all with minimal impact on overall cycle time.

SCP

Step Cycle Pro

Step Cycle Pro is Star’s latest innovation developed to address the problems of stringy swarf on challenging materials.

The system provides the synchronised oscillation cutting and air-gap necessary to easily break swarf into manageable chips. Learn more

HFT

High Frequency Turning

High Frequency Turning increases machine efficiency on difficult-to-chip materials.

It is available as a retrofit solution for older Star machinery that is incompatible with the more advanced Step Cycle Pro technology. Learn more

Programming Solutions
Easy program editing

Star GB's programming software enables programs to be generated quickly and easily with minimal user input. Our platforms are tailored to suit Star machinery by our in-house applications team, offering support for new and older models.

NC Assist

Program editor

NC Assist is a powerful, comprehensive and easy-to-use programming platform which is tailored to suit Star machines.

The software is regularly updated with new features and models by our in-house applications team. Learn more

PU-Jr

Program editor

Program Utility Jr is a template-driven CNC program editor developed to suit Star sliding head lathes.

It provides users with a variety of features that allow CNC programs to be generated quickly and easily with minimal input. Learn more

Remote monitoring system
Your factory, connected

Accessible from any device, SMOOSS-i provides real-time monitoring, historical analysis, automated notifications, scheduling tools, and data backup. Designed for efficiency, SMOOSS-i helps optimise production by identifying downtime, improving planning, and ensuring seamless machine integration.

SMOOSS-i

Monitoring System

The Star Monitoring & Operator Support System allows users to remotely monitor machine status, part count, production rate & history via smartphone, tablet or PC.

In addition to Star machines, SMOOSS-i can monitor other machine tools equipped with FANUC CNC and FOCAS software. Learn more