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STAR SWISS CNC MACHINE TOOL SL-10 Swiss & Specialty Turning Centers | Hillary Machinery
TURN-KEYED The SL-10 is a state-of-the-art design developed to suit small diameter machining requirements offering efficient machining capabilities within a compact footprint. This condensed adva...
10mm
BAR CAPACITY
8
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STAR SWISS CNC MACHINE TOOL SR-10J Swiss & Specialty Turning Centers | Hillary Machinery
TURN-KEYED High performance machine with enhanced capability and operability for machining small diameter parts C-axis control (with clamp) for both the main and sub spindle enhances secondary ma...
10mm
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8
# AXIS
STAR SWISS CNC MACHINE TOOL SB-12R TYPE G Swiss & Specialty Turning Centers | Hillary Machinery
TURN-KEYED Popular 12mm machine for manufacturing small diameter components for use in a variety of industries Modular machine design flexibility greatly benefits the machining of small diameter ...
12mm
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7
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STAR SWISS CNC MACHINE TOOL SW-12RII Swiss & Specialty Turning Centers | Hillary Machinery
TURN-KEYED Latest model in the 12mm diameter class which is designed with a variety of tooling to enable a broad range of complex machining Independently controlled opposing gang-type tool post ...
13mm
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7
# AXIS
STAR SWISS CNC MACHINE TOOL SB-16R TYPE G Swiss & Specialty Turning Centers | Hillary Machinery
TURN-KEYED The SB-16R Type G offers a wide range of machining operations that is made possible with the unique Guide Bush/Non-Guide Bush switching function. Maximum machining diameter 16mm 4 type...
16mm
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7
# AXIS
STAR SWISS CNC MACHINE TOOL SR-20JII TYPE B Swiss & Specialty Turning Centers | Hillary Machinery
TURN-KEYED The new upgrade to the SR-20JII model provides increased flexibility, more tooling configurations, and high rigidity with high accuracy. Large tooling capacity for main operations 8-St...
20mm
BAR CAPACITY
6
# AXIS
STAR SWISS CNC MACHINE TOOL SB-20R TYPE G Swiss & Specialty Turning Centers | Hillary Machinery
TURN-KEYED The SB-20R Type G offers a wide range of machining operations that is made possible with the unique Guide Bush/Non-Guide Bush switching function. Maximum machining diameter 20mm Flexib...
20mm
BAR CAPACITY
7
# AXIS
STAR SWISS CNC MACHINE TOOL SR-20R IV TYPE A Swiss & Specialty Turning Centers | Hillary Machinery
TURN-KEYED Complex machining functions adaptable to multiple industries where precision and accuracy are essential 27-position tool station accommodates up to 41 tools Full B-axis for cross drill...
20mm
BAR CAPACITY
9
# AXIS
STAR SWISS CNC MACHINE TOOL SW-20 Swiss & Specialty Turning Centers | Hillary Machinery
TURN-KEYED Advanced software improves both production output and profitability in machining complicated components Next-generation software reduces idle times, both mechanically and electrically E...
20mm
BAR CAPACITY
11
# AXIS
STAR SWISS CNC MACHINE TOOL SV-20R Swiss & Specialty Turning Centers | Hillary Machinery
TURN-KEYED SV-20R delivers a wide range of machining operations for producing intricate and complicated parts for medical and aerospace industries. Multi-axis machine with multi-series control fo...
20mm
BAR CAPACITY
12
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STAR SWISS CNC MACHINE TOOL ST-20 Swiss & Specialty Turning Centers | Hillary Machinery
TURN-KEYED Machining with the highest specifications and functions that deliver high productivity and profitability Simultaneous machining capability such as turning and milling by opposing twin ...
20mm
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12
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GENTURN BY EXPAND MACHINERY 32GT Swiss & Specialty Turning Centers | Hillary Machinery
32mm 1-1/4” Bar Capacity 6,000 RPM A2-5 Spindle 7.5 Horsepower Parts Catcher Standard Live Tooling Options 8-Station Turret Optional
32mm
BAR CAPACITY
3
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STAR SWISS CNC MACHINE TOOL SR-32JIII A Swiss & Specialty Turning Centers | Hillary Machinery
TURN-KEYED The SR-32JIII Type B modular design with slanted guide way increases rigidity, improves accuracy for stable production. Eight (8) stations back working unit with Y axis provides flexibi...
32mm
BAR CAPACITY
7
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STAR SWISS CNC MACHINE TOOL SR-38 TYPE A Swiss & Specialty Turning Centers | Hillary Machinery
TURN-KEYED Star CNC technology revolutionizes complex machining for manufacturing industries, including aircraft, automotive, medical, and others Rigid machine construction handles bar stock up to...
38mm
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10
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STAR SWISS CNC MACHINE TOOL SX-38 TYPE A Swiss & Specialty Turning Centers | Hillary Machinery
TURN-KEYED The Star SX-38 Type A/B, a 12-axis compact Swiss-style machine with slant-bed construction, maximizes productivity for difficult-to-machine materials up to 42mm diameter. The capability...
38mm
BAR CAPACITY
12
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STAR SWISS CNC MACHINE TOOL ST-38 Swiss & Specialty Turning Centers | Hillary Machinery
Triple turret design is ideally suited for complex machining of large diameter components for the medical, automotive and aviation industries Simultaneous machining achieved by opposed twin turret...
38mm
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12
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GENTURN BY EXPAND MACHINERY 52BY2 Swiss & Specialty Turning Centers | Hillary Machinery
52mm 2” Bar Capacity Twin 15-HP 6,000 RPM Opposed Spindles 36-Tool Positions - 18-Driven Tools Machine at Any Angle with 12-Tool “B”-Axis “B” Axis and Dual “Y” Axis for Front & Back Work Simultaneo...
50mm
BAR CAPACITY
9
# AXIS
STAR SWISS CNC MACHINE TOOL SK-51/A Swiss & Specialty Turning Centers | Hillary Machinery
TURN-KEYED Star CNC introduces SK-51A, the first in their NEW line of automatic fixed headstock lathes. This new ‘star’ incorporates the advanced Fanuc iHMI control system with ‘smart’ machining c...
51mm
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9
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GENTURN BY EXPAND MACHINERY 52-GTS Swiss & Specialty Turning Centers | Hillary Machinery
• 52mm 2” Bar Capacity • Twin 15-HP 6,000 RPM Opposed Spindles • Dual Parallel Gang-Tooled Cross-Slides • Simultaneous Main & Sub-Spindle Machining • “C”-Axis on both spindles for Live Tooling Opti...
52mm
BAR CAPACITY
6
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GENTURN BY EXPAND MACHINERY 52-CS Swiss & Specialty Turning Centers | Hillary Machinery
• 2” Bar Capacity with 6,000 RPM Spindle • Full “C” Axis on Main Spindle and Sub Spindle • Full “Y” Axis on Main Spindle and Sub Spindle • 33 Total Tool Positions with 13 Live Tools • Simultaneous ...
52mm
BAR CAPACITY
8
# AXIS
GENTURN BY EXPAND MACHINERY 78TTMY Swiss & Specialty Turning Centers | Hillary Machinery
78mm 3” Bar Capacity Twin 4,000 RPM Opposed Spindles Glass Scale Feedback on X1 & X2 Axes 32-Driven Tool Positions each station can mount multiple tools “Y” Axis with 3.936” Travel Simultaneous Mai...
78mm
BAR CAPACITY
8
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Swiss machining (or swiss turning) is performed on swiss type turning centers or swiss type lathes and generally refers to the Swiss designed CNC lathe that turns parts in a radial motion as it cuts material to a programmed shape.  In most cases, the swiss turning center uses multiple spindles and cutting tool stations that enable the complete end-to-end processing of a machine part.  The process is not only cost-effective, but it presents increased precision over other similar methods.