March 12, 2010  


 
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Global restructuring of SAMP manufacturing locations

The restructuring does not affect sales and services in North America. Star SU will continue to sell and service SAMP products in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

 

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Star SU Appoints V.P. Sales Engineering Machine Tools

Mark Ritchie was named V.P. Sales Engineering Machine Tools of Star SU LLC, effective January 11, 2010.

 

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What's An ID/OD Vertical Grinder Doing at Gear Expo?

It just might be a gear shaper in disguise. Just about everyone going to the AGMA Gear Expo at the Indianapolis Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN, September 15-17, 2009, knows what a gear shaper looks like and what it does.  So why is Bourn & Koch exhibiting an ID/OD Vertical Grinder in Booth #741?

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Double and triple cut hobs rough or finish very large gears

Get PWS quality large coarse pitch hobs with engineering and product support from Star SU LLC.  Perfect for hobbing wind turbine gears, these hobs come in a variety of materials and coatings and ground forms up to DIN AAA quality.



Bourn & Koch Announces New "Composite Platform" Products

The first iteration of Bourn & Koch's new 1000 mm size series composite platform machine will be completed in the 3rd quarter 2009.  The first configuration of this innovative design is a (1) one meter CNC vertical OD/ID grinder, with hard finishing turning capabilities.  It will be first shown to the public at the AGMA Gear Expo, September 15-17, 2009 in Indianapolis, IN. 



Gear Cutting Machine Maintenance, Repair, Spare Parts and Training

If it cuts gears, we can fix it.  Star SU’s machine service engineers provide technical assistance and support for a wide variety of gear cutting machinery.



Single Index Gashing of Large Gears

Single Index Milling, or gashing as it is popularly called, of large, long face width, coarse pitch gears has long been a method for removing metal quickly for large ring gears, both internal and external.



Star SU to Represent Federal Broach in North America

Federal Broach & Machine Company LLC, Harrison, MI, has appointed Star SU LLC, Hoffman Estates, IL as a sales agent in North America for broach cutting tools and broaching machines as part of Federal's aggressive strategy to expand its marketing reach throughout the world.



Vertical Machine Grinds Precision Parts, Dies and Molds

Springfield vertical grinding machines have long been the workhorse grinder for aircraft turbine components, transmission components, bearing industry components, stationery turbine powerplant components and a variety of precision parts, dies and molds. 



Star SU/ Northern Tool (Warren, MI) relocates to newly renovated facility

In order to improve efficiency Northern Tool Sales & Service Co., formerly located in Warren, MI, has relocated its sales and service operations to Farmington Hills, MI.



Tool Sharpening Service

Control your tool costs and keep your tools running efficiently with individualized support services from Star SU. From design work to resharpening and recoating, Star SU has the equipment and resources to help you manage your tool room.



Grind a broader range of complex tools in less time

The CTG-3 tool and cutter grinder, the newest innovation from Star Machine Tools, features a small foot print for manufacturing or reconditioning cutting tools, part programming through NUMROTOplus Software, flexibility via a three-station HSK grinding wheel pack and coolant manifold change system.  An auto loading system is also available for unattended operation.



Preformed Carbide Blanks Save Time, Energy

Shorten manufacturing lead times using H.B. Carbide preformed blanks from Star SU. Whether simply cut-to-length or machined into complex shapes, made-to-print preforms have minimal grindstock, reducing the amount of time and energy needed to produce finished tools.



New facilities open house at Bourn & Koch

Machine tool builder Bourn & Koch, Inc., located in Rockford, IL, will host an open house Friday and Saturday, September 12 and 13 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. during IMTS. The open house will include demonstrations of a Blanchard 11-20AD rotary surface grinder and a B&K 100H CNC horizontal hobbing machine, a tour of the new 25,700 square foot office and engineering center and the new 800 square foot demonstration center. Food and refreshments will be served.

Six axis gear shaper produces internal and external gears

The B&K Fellows MS450-125 CNC gearless gear shaper is a six (6) axis CNC mechanical stroking gear shaper with direct drive spindles, electronic indexing, optional electronic helix setting, elevating cutter spindle housing. It is designed for shaping internal and external gears.

Horizontal machine hobs spur and helical gears, splines and threads

The Bourn & Koch 400H CNC horizontal hobbing machine is a 7-axis CNC machine that can hob spur and helical gears and splines and threads on cylindrical blanks or shafts. The standard model comes equipped with a NUM 1060H CNC control, CNC operated tail center with variable load control, and can hob wet or dry.



Gear cutting machine shaves, chamfers and deburs

A large, open “C” structure makes the SICMAT RASO 400 one of the most versatile shaving machines available.  It can shave shafts and gears in varying sizes. When combined with internal and external automation it can also handle auxiliary operations including: chamfering and deburring and centrifugation (spin off) marking. Due to its power and stiffness, the 5 axis RASO 400 is ideal for producing gears with large modules and face widths, such as gears for agricultural equipment, earthmovers and industrial vehicles.



Mass produce gears and shafts on generating and profile grinder

Designed for mass producing gears and shafts with straight and helical gearings, the Samputensili S 400 G generating and profile grinding machine is reliable and simple to operate. It is equipped with the latest drive and tool technology for efficiency and flexibility.  A small footprint and modular design saves space and makes service and maintenance easier.

Tool and cutter grinder has six-station wheel pack changer

Engineered to profitably manufacture complex cutting tools the Star PTG-6 tool and cutter grinder is a six axis, CNC controlled cutter grinder for grinding, sharpening and reconditioning a wide variety of cutting tools. Manufactured in the U.S.A. and equipped with a six-station wheel pack changer the PTG-6 is built for high productivity and precision.



Samputensili do Brasil Recognized By Eaton For Supplier Excellence

Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation honored 42 of its best suppliers at its third Supplier Awards Program on April 1 at the downtown Cleveland Marriott.

 

Among the award winners was Samputensili do Brasil, who received recognition from Eaton in the Indirect Materials and Services supplier category for “differentiated performance and superior productivity.”



Gear Accuracy Achieved Through Accurately Resharpened Tools

Better Resharpenings Add Life and Improve Finish Cut Quality of Hobs and Shaper Cutters... 
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Star SU LLC and Winco Industries Inc. Dissolve Partnership

Star SU LLC and Winco Industries Inc. announce the dissolution of the Distribution Agreement and Partnership Agreement of Winco Industries Products and Services sold through Star SU LLC... 
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