Star system tools are engineered to deliver superior performance, precision, and reliability for a wide range of machining operations. Designed for both main and sub-tool posts, these tools cater to demanding applications such as turning, boring, drilling, milling, and end-surface machining. Each tool is developed with meticulous attention to rigidity, cutting efficiency, and ease of use, ensuring consistent quality and extended tool life.
The Star series includes specialized Turning Holders and Boring Bar Holders, optimized for sub-tool post end-surface machining. These holders provide stable support for cutting tools, minimizing vibration and ensuring smooth, precise cuts on cylindrical workpieces. Their robust design allows operators to achieve consistent surface finishes, even during high-speed or heavy-duty operations.
For more complex machining tasks, the Star system offers a comprehensive range of Drilling and Milling Heads. Options include double, triple, and multi-head configurations, available in both main and sub-tool post arrangements with offset capabilities. These heads are ideal for simultaneous or sequential drilling and milling, enhancing production efficiency while maintaining dimensional accuracy. Specialized designs, such as offset and radius machining heads, allow for versatile applications, including intricate cavity milling, angled hole drilling, and multi-axis operations.
Star system tooling also includes Shell End Milling Cutters, suitable for both main and sub-tool post rotary operations. These cutters are perfect for slitting and profile machining, offering precise cutting performance for complex geometries. Their high rigidity and accurate indexing enable efficient material removal while minimizing chatter and wear.
The inclusion of an Idler Axis in some setups provides additional flexibility, allowing for smoother tool movement and optimized cutting angles. This feature is particularly valuable in multi-axis operations where precision and adaptability are critical.
Star system tools are widely used across automotive, aerospace, energy, and general engineering sectors. They are suitable for high-volume production environments as well as precision prototype work. With robust design, ease of integration, and extensive configurability, these tools support machining excellence at every stage of production.