STAR MICRONICS: CNC AUTOMATIC LATHES

September 11, 2026 / 9:52 AM

The worldwide success of the market leading corporate Group STAR MICRONICS CO.LTD. is based on the quality of both its products and services. It is a special challenge to continually develop new products incorporating the latest technical innovations bringing benefits to customers with shorter production times and increased output.

We will be exhibiting two machines at this year's MSV:

SR-32JIII-B Long/short automatic lathe (hybrid)
SP-23 Automatic lathe

Advantages & Features of the SR-32JIII-B

The SR-32JIII long/short automatic lathe (hybrid) can be equipped with 5 or 6 driven cross stations. In addition, the Z2 axis travel has been extended for more space of backworking. Of note is the Type-B, which is equipped with a Y2 axis for backworking. With this axis, 8 tool stations are available (fixed or driven)

TECHNICAL DETAILS

CNC control system	FANUC 32i-B
Number of axes (total)	Type A: 8 / Type B: 7
Capacity coolant tank	275 liter
Dimensions (LxWxH)	2690 x 1345 x 1780mm
Weight	4100kg
Power consumption	8.1kVA
Rapid feed rate	35 m/min (X1, Y1, Z1, X2, Z2)

FRONT SIDE

Number of axes	A:4 / B:4
Main spindle (Headstock stroke)	Z1 / C1 axis
Tool post	X1 / Y1 axis
max. Machining diameter	32mm / 36mm (Option)
max. Headstock stroke (sliding/fixed headstock)	320mm / 80mm
max. Main spindle speed	8'000 rpm
Drive power	7.5kW / 11kW
Tools Gang tool post
Turning tools	6 (□ 16 mm)
Drilling tools	3 (ER16) 2 (ER20)
Cross working tools	5 (ER20)
max. Cross working speed	3x 6'000 rpm 2x 8'000 rpm

BACK SIDE

Number of axes	A:3 / B:4
Sub spindle	X2 / Z2 / C2 axis
Axis vertical backworking	Y2 (Type B)
max. Machining diameter	32mm / 36mm (Option)
max. Sub spindle speed	8'000 rpm
max. Drive power	3.7kW / 5.5kW
Backworking tools
Drive Unit (standard) / Tool stations	A:6 (fix or power-driven) B:8 (fix or power-driven)
max. Back working speed	6'000 rpm

Advantages & Features of the SP-23

The SP-23 automatic lathe is characterized by its versatility and can process up to 23 mm material for the first time. The number of 8 turning tools and 7 driven cross-cutting stations, 5 of which are interchangeable, is impressive. The proven driven tools of the SR class can also be used.

TECHNICAL DETAILS

CNC control system	Fanuc 0i-TF plus
Number of axes (total)	7
Capacity coolant tank	190 liter
Dimensions (WxDxH)	2100 x 1200 x 1785mm
Weight	2250kg
Power consumption	5.52kVA
Rapide traverse speed	35 m/min (X1, Y1, Z1, X2, Z2)

FRONT SIDE

Number of axes	4
Main spindle	Z1 / C1 axes
Tool post	X1 / Y1 axes
max. Machining diameter	23mm / 26mm option
Headstock stroke (sliding/fixed)	196mm / 50mm
max. Speed	10'000rpm
Drive power	3.7kW
Tools gang tool post
Turning tools	8x □12 mm
Drilling Tools (5-spindle sleeve holder)	5x (ER 16)
Cross working tools	7x (ER 16)
max. Speed	8'000rpm
Drive power cross working tools	1.4kW

BACK SIDE

Number of axes	3
Sub spindle	X2 / Z2 / C2 axes
max. Gripping Diameter	23mm / 26mm option
max. Speed	10'000rpm
Drive power	2.2kW
Backworking tools
Number of tools	4
max. Speed	8'000rpm

ALL OUR CNC SWISS LATHES

SB-12RG	SB-20RII	SB16III C	SL-7	SL-10	SR-10J
SP-23	SR-20JII A/B	SR-32JIII A/B	SR-20R IV	SR-38 B	SD-26 S
SW-12RII	SW-20	SV-20R	SX-38	ST-20	ST-38