MJ Engineering: Seamless transition to sliding head technology
When MJ Engineering Limited decided to invest in their first Star sliding head lathe, Star GB’s applications team made the transition to the new technology seamless.
Lyndsey Vickers from MTDCNC speaks ...with Ethan Randell of MJ Engineering to find out how quickly the team got up to speed, from programming and setting up their SR-38 Type B to achieving full production in just a few days.
With intuitive software, hands-on training and responsive local support, the investment has enabled MJ Engineering to improve efficiency, reduce setup times and stay competitive on complex components.Show More
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MJ Engineering: Seamless transition to sliding head technology
When MJ Engineering Limited decided to invest in their first Star sliding ...
When MJ Engineering Limited decided to invest in their first Star sliding head lathe, Star GB’s applications team made the transition to the new technology seamless.
Lyndsey Vickers from MTDCNC speaks ...with Ethan Randell of MJ Engineering to find out how quickly the team got up to speed, from programming and setting up their SR-38 Type B to achieving full production in just a few days.
With intuitive software, hands-on training and responsive local support, the investment has enabled MJ Engineering to improve efficiency, reduce setup times and stay competitive on complex components.Show More
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Your factory, connected | SMOOSS-i remote monitoring software
The next generation of SMOOSS-i remote monitoring software has arrived! The ...
The next generation of SMOOSS-i remote monitoring software has arrived!
The Star Monitoring & Operator Support System is a web-based application allowing users to remotely monitor up to 100 machines ...equipped with FANUC or Mitsubishi control systems*.
âś… Monitor machine status in real-time with an intuitive live dashboard
âś… Improve production planning with access to detailed machine history
âś… Live data on remaining tool life, current cycle time & actual part count
âś… Program Manager easily transfers NC programs between PC & machines
âś… Create optimal machining schedules for multiple machines
âś… Receive instant notifications when a machine stops unexpectedly
âś… Integrate other monitoring software and systems via API
âś… Generate backups of program, parameter and SRAM data
* Compatible with FANUC Series 16i/18i/21i-MODEL A, FANUC Series 16i/18i/21i-MODEL B, FANUC Series 30i/31i/32i-MODEL A, FANUC Series 30i/31i/32i-MODEL B, FANUC Series 0i-MODEL D, FANUC Series 0i-MODEL F, MITSUBISHI M70V, MITSUBISHI M80Show More
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MJ Engineering: The Star SR-38 Type B is a subcontractor's ideal setup
MJ Engineering Limited had a sliding head lathe on their workshop's ...
MJ Engineering Limited had a sliding head lathe on their workshop's wishlist for years, and just six months ago the company took delivery of their first SR-38 Type B. The ...investment has significantly increased productivity and transformed how they approach new and existing work.
Manufacturing complex components for industries including motorsport, oil & gas, optical, medical and automotive, Managing Director David Simpkin describes the SR-38 Type B as “the Rolls-Royce that does everything.”
Parts that previously took four minutes to produce are now machined complete in just over one minute, with the SR model holding tight tolerances across thousands of components without operator intervention.
What began as an investment for high-volume production has evolved into a subcontract engineer’s ideal setup: quick changeovers for small batches, extended lights-out running on larger jobs, and advanced capabilities to take on an even broader range of projects.Show More
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Total process control with Renishaw UK
Renishaw UK & Ireland sought to reduce manufacturing costs and scale up ...
Renishaw UK & Ireland sought to reduce manufacturing costs and scale up production for a family of complex, high-precision components.
The solution was a collaboration between Renishaw UK & Ireland and ...Star Micronics GB that combines the versatility of Star's SX-38 Type A sliding head lathes with Renishaw’s Equator™ gauging system and Renishaw Central.
James Hartley, Dave Miles and Alec Warner discuss with Paul Jones and Lyndsey Vickers how data-driven automation and engineering expertise came together to set new standards in productivity and efficiency.Show More
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Star NC Assist 2025 | Star GB
NC Assist 2025 is the latest update to our conversational, template-driven ...
NC Assist 2025 is the latest update to our conversational, template-driven program editing software.
Developed for seamless compatibility with Star machinery, NC Assist enables programs to be generated quickly and ...easily with minimal user input. Offering a range of upgrades including a powerful built-in simulation engine, NC Assist 2025 introduces the next generation of CNC program editing.
âś… Built-in simulation engine
âś… New machining cycles included
âś… New Star models supported
âś… Live cycle time display
âś… Customisable tool libraries
âś… Sub program & macro program tool path display
âś… Dynamic macro variable display
âś… STL import for workholding
âś… Two channel / three channel program sync
âś… Easy comparison of NC filesShow More
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Automation, data and engineering expertise increases productivity at Renishaw
At Renishaw UK & Ireland's world-class facility in Miskin, Paul Jones and ...
At Renishaw UK & Ireland's world-class facility in Miskin, Paul Jones and Lyndsey Vickers from MTDCNC explored how Star GB and Renishaw have partnered to deliver a highly automated, data-driven ...manufacturing solution.
Combining the versatility of Star's SX-38 Type A sliding head lathes with Renishaw’s Equator™ gauging system and Renishaw Central, this tour shows how automation, data and engineering expertise came together to set new standards in productivity and efficiency.
This is a must-watch for manufacturers looking to stay competitive and rethink productivity! 🎥Show More
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80% of components in Dennis mowers made at All British Precision
“We’ve grown from about £400,000 a year supplying Dennis mowers, up to £4 ...
“We’ve grown from about £400,000 a year supplying Dennis mowers, up to £4 million now supplying multiple sectors including aerospace, defence and more.”
All British Precision took delivery of its first ...ST-38 back in 2012. Fast forward to today, the company operates a dedicated cell of five Star sliding head lathes, producing around 4,500 different types of components each year in low volumes. Impressively, up to 80% of the components in every Dennis mower are now made in-house.
Driven by multitasking, automation and lights-out machining, All British Precision has achieved steady 20% year-on-year growth. Lyndsey Vickers from MTDCNC met with Richard Allen and Nick Allen to find out more.Show More
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Medical Bone Screws on the SL-10 Sliding Head Lathe
This demonstration bone screw was machined complete in one hit on the Star ...
A great example of what's possible for precision-critical applications such as medical components using the SL-10. Learn more about this model at http://www.stargb.com/sl-10Show More
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Enhancing tool setting with the Renishaw Equator™
Star GB is proud to support UK manufacturers who are pushing the boundaries ...
Star GB is proud to support UK manufacturers who are pushing the boundaries of precision and automation. A great example is Renishaw, who use their Equator™ gauging system alongside their ...Star sliding head lathes to boost efficiency and repeatability.
âś… 52 tools set in just 60 minutes
âś… Automatic offset updates direct to the machine
âś… Consistent repeatability with reduced scrap
âś… Fast and reliable tool changes and setups
Whether you’re running high-volume batches or frequent changeovers, the Equator™ system brings added confidence to lights-out machining and is proven on Star machines.
Interested in how this could work in your own workshop? Get in touch – we’d be happy to help.
SX-38 Type A - Not your average sliding head machine!
Powerful, intelligent and equipped with advanced features like Step Cycle ...
Powerful, intelligent and equipped with advanced features like Step Cycle Pro chip-breaking technology, the SX-38 Type A sliding head lathe has transformed production at Axminster Tools.
In just 12 months since ...investing in their first SX model, these high-performance machines have helped them develop new products, reduce cycle times and take full control of complex component manufacturing.
🎥 Check out the full walk-around with MTDCNC's Lyndsey Vickers and our very own Matt Lee.Show More
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Custom ratcheting screwdriver from Star GB
Chaz Bilkhu and Lyndsey Vickers give an exclusive insight into the journey ...
Chaz Bilkhu and Lyndsey Vickers give an exclusive insight into the journey behind a truly unique screwdriver produced for our open house event last year.
From concept to manufacture, this ...project showcases the versatility of Star technology and the creativity of our applications team. 🪛Show More
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Darts produced on the Star SB-20R Type G sliding head lathe
Star Micronics AG and Blaser Swisslube collaborate to produce these custom ...
Star Micronics AG and Blaser Swisslube collaborate to produce these custom darts on the SB-20R Type G sliding head lathe.
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Star GB Open House 2024 | SolidCAM UK
SolidCAM UK Ltd supported the Star GB open house event by showcasing their ...
SolidCAM UK Ltd supported the Star GB open house event by showcasing their leading CAD/CAM software solution.
SolidCAM provides powerful programming tools that integrate seamlessly with Star sliding head lathes, enabling ...programmers to create error-free, fully synchronised programs quickly and easily.
🎤 Mark Stocks from SolidCAM UK Ltd shares with MTDCNC why they work with Star GB and how their solutions benefit Star users.Show More
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Star GB | SR-32JIII Type B CNC Sliding Head Lathe Demonstration
The SR-32JIII Type B sliding head lathe offers best-in-class accuracy, ...
The SR-32JIII Type B sliding head lathe offers best-in-class accuracy, rigidity and metal cutting performance within the 32mm diameter range.
It offers a range of enhancements over the SR-32JII including improved ...rigidity, upgraded swarf clearance, refined ergonomics, Step Cycle Pro chip-breaking technology and the inclusion of a sub-spindle flush pump as standard.
The 8 station back working platen with Y2 axis increases “overlapping” opportunities to reduce cycle times and increases the total number of tools that could be mounted to 39.
Flexibility has also been enhanced with the ability to switch between guide bush and non-guide bush modes. Machine rigidity has been enhanced with the adoption of dovetail slide ways on X1, Y1, Y2 and Z2 axes.
Spindle performance has been increased with more speed and power across all four spindle motors, in addition hydraulic clamping for the main and sub-spindle collets has been adopted which increases the clamping force by up to 40%.
“It’s not just the machine, it’s the support and intelligence behind it.” ...
“It’s not just the machine, it’s the support and intelligence behind it.”
Star has been known for our sliding head technology for years – now we're broadening opportunities for customers with ...our SK-51 Type A fixed head machine!
This twin spindle, twin turret machine can handle some seriously heavy-duty machining of larger diameter, prismatic and complex parts.
Faster, more productive, and highly accurate, the SK-51 Type A is the solution for multiple operations potentially at once! Join MTDCNC’s Paul Jones and Lyndsey Vickers at Star’s Open House event to see how you can make parts in the most efficient way possible.Show More
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Star GB Open House 2024 | VICIVISION UK
VICIVISION UK, part of the Carfulan Group, demonstrated their innovative ...
VICIVISION UK, part of the Carfulan Group, demonstrated their innovative Techno M306 optical measuring solution at the Star GB open house event in 2024.
Engineered for small to medium sized mechanical ...components, the VICIVISION Techno M306 offers high-precision inspection with unparalleled accuracy and precision.
Alex Land from the Carfulan Group shares with MTDCNC why they collaborate with Star GB and how their solutions benefit Star sliding head machine users.Show More
