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Your Trusted Source for CNC Sliding Head Lathes
Star GB has been a trusted leader in CNC sliding and fixed headstock lathe solutions across the UK and Ireland for over three decades. Our Technology Centre in Derbyshire serves as a hub for innovation, supported by a team of highly skilled applications and service engineers dedicated to delivering precision engineering excellence. We specialise in identifying optimal machining solutions tailored to your production needs, offering seamless turnkey installations that integrate machinery, accessories, and technical expertise. As a single-source supplier, we provide comprehensive support including machinery supply, maintenance, training, and financing options to ensure long-term operational success. With over 1,700 machine installations nationwide, our commitment to technological advancement and customer satisfaction remains unparalleled.Our partnerships with FMB bar feeders and JBS guide bush systems further enhance our ability to deliver complete production solutions. Backed by revolutionary machinery and decades of industry experience, we empower businesses to achieve reduced cycle times, improved quality, and increased productivity. Our focus on unattended 'lights-out' capabilities addresses the demands of high-output sectors such as medical, aerospace, automotive, and oil & gas industries. Through dedicated training programs and a comprehensive spares inventory, we ensure continuous operational efficiency for our clients. Our reputation as a reliable partner is evidenced by long-standing customer relationships spanning multiple generations of machinery upgrades.
Services
CNC Sliding Head Lathes
Fixed Headstock Lathes
Bar Feeders
Machining Accessories
Process Development
Technical Training
Machine Finance
Remote Monitoring
Spare Parts Supply
Maintenance Services
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of specialist experience in CNC sliding head technology
- We provide complete turnkey solutions from machine selection to installation
- Our UK-based technical team offers immediate on-site and remote support
- We maintain a comprehensive spares inventory for rapid replacement
- We offer flexible finance packages tailored to business requirements
What people say
Exceptional reliability
Excellent support
Reduced cycle times
Technical expertise
Long-term partnership
Services
CNC Sliding Head Lathes
Our CNC sliding head lathes deliver exceptional precision for complex mill-turn components up to 51mm diameter. These machines combine high-speed machining with multi-axis capabilities to reduce cycle times by up to 50% while maintaining exceptional accuracy. Ideal for industries requiring tight tolerances in medical, aerospace, and automotive applications.
Fixed Headstock Lathes
The SK Series fixed headstock lathes offer advanced twin-turret technology for heavy-duty machining up to 51mm capacity. Designed for improved rigidity and thermal stability, these machines ensure consistent quality in high-volume production environments requiring extended unattended operation.
Bar Feeders
Our FMB bar feeders provide automated material handling solutions compatible with all Star lathe models. The Micromag and Turbo series feeders enhance productivity through continuous operation and quick-change systems, supporting diameters from 2mm to 65mm with precision feed control.
Technical Training
Our purpose-built training facility delivers comprehensive programs for machine operators, programmers, and maintenance engineers. Courses combine theoretical instruction with hands-on practice on live machines, covering programming, setup, and troubleshooting techniques to maximise equipment utilisation.
Turnkey Solutions
We provide end-to-end turnkey projects including machine selection, process development, and installation. Our applications team ensures seamless integration with existing workflows, delivering pre-configured systems ready for immediate production with guaranteed performance specifications.
People
Stephen Totty
Managing Director
With over 30 years in the precision engineering sector, Stephen leads strategic direction and business development. His technical expertise and industry knowledge ensure Star GB maintains its position as a market leader in CNC machining solutions.
Phil Bellamy
Applications Manager
Phil oversees the applications engineering team, specialising in process development and machine specification. With extensive experience in complex component manufacturing, he provides technical leadership for challenging machining requirements across multiple industries.
Stuart Pirie
Service Manager
Stuart manages the technical support team, ensuring rapid response to service requirements. His 25+ years of experience with Star machinery guarantees customers receive expert maintenance and troubleshooting assistance for optimal machine uptime.
Questions
What industries benefit most from Star's CNC lathes?
Our machines serve precision-critical sectors including medical device manufacturing, aerospace components, automotive parts, and oil & gas equipment production.
Do you offer financing options for machinery purchases?
Yes, our Five Star Finance packages provide flexible solutions with transparent terms tailored to business requirements and cash flow needs.
What support options are available after purchase?
We offer comprehensive support including on-site service, remote diagnostics, spare parts supply, technical training, and process optimisation assistance.
Can your machines integrate with existing production systems?
Our engineering team specialises in integrating Star machinery with existing workflows, including automation solutions and production line synchronisation.
What training programs do you provide?
We deliver operator, programmer, and maintenance training courses at our Derby Technology Centre, combining theory with hands-on machine operation.
Do you offer demonstration facilities?
Our Derby Technology Centre features live machine demonstrations and hosts annual open house events showcasing the latest machining technologies.
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Paul Woolley
May 31, 2021
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Taking a CNC programming course to expand my engineering knowledge. All the staff seem friendly and laid back. The entire factory is spotlessly clean. I reckon you could perform surgery in there, it's that clean.
