2021 Star SB-20R Type G – Used Star CNC Machine for Sale UK
Available from Swiss CNC, this 2021 Star SB-20R Type G is a used CNC sliding head lathe aimed at precision manufacturers looking for proven production capability without the cost and lead time associated with buying new machinery.
Machine Overview
Star SB-20R Type G 20mm CNC Sliding Heads lathe, FMB Turbo 2-20 (2-20mm) 3.2m Magazine Bar Feeders, Filter Mist FX Extractors, LNS MH500 Turbo Swarf Conveyors, FireTrace Suppression, Selection of tooling & work holding. 3 machines available from 2015 to 2021
Technical Specification & Machine Details
Now available – 3 x Star SB-20R Type G 20mm CNC Sliding Head Lathes, ranging from 2015 to 2021.
Each machine offers a high-quality production package including:
• FMB Turbo 2-20, 3.2m Magazine Bar Feeder
• Filtermist FX Extraction
• LNS MH500 Turbo Swarf Conveyor
• Selection of tooling & workholding
• 20mm bar capacity
A great opportunity for manufacturers looking to add proven Star sliding-head capacity without the cost or lead time of buying new.
3 machines available – 2015, 2019 & 2021.
Delivery, Installation & Training available.
Contact Swiss CNC Ltd for full specifications, pricing and availability.
Star SB-20R Type G CNC Sliding Head Lathe
The Star SB-20R Type G is a high-performance 20 mm CNC Swiss-type automatic lathe, designed for accurate, productive manufacture of complex turned components. Offering twin-spindle machining, driven tooling, C-axis control and flexible guide-bush configuration, the SB-20R is particularly well suited to subcontract machining and high-volume precision component production.
Machine Specification
• Maximum machining diameter: Ø20 mm
• Maximum headstock stroke: 205 mm
• Non-guide-bush headstock stroke: Bar diameter × 2.5, maximum 50 mm
• Main spindle speed: Maximum 10,000 rpm
• Main spindle motor: 2.2 kW continuous / 3.7 kW 10-minute rating
• Main spindle indexing: C-axis control
• Sub spindle maximum chucking diameter: Ø20 mm
• Sub spindle speed: Maximum 9,000 rpm
• Sub spindle indexing: C-axis control
• Sub spindle motor: 0.55 kW continuous / 1.5 kW 15-minute rating
• Rapid traverse: 35 m/min on X1, Y1, X2 and Z2
• Coolant tank capacity: 180 litres
• Machine dimensions: 2,070 × 1,177 × 1,760 mm
• Machine weight: Approx. 1,750 kg
• Power consumption: 3.7 kVA
• Control: FANUC 0i-TD
• Operator interface: 8.4” colour LCD
Tooling Capability
The SB-20R Type G provides a highly flexible tooling platform capable of combining turning, drilling, milling and rear-working operations within a single machining cycle.
Depending on the selected tooling configuration, the machine can accommodate:
• Up to 7 turning tools
• Front and rear sleeve-holder tooling
• Cross drilling and milling
• Driven-tool stations
• Cartridge-type powered tooling
• Backworking tooling
• Driven rear-working capability
• Main and sub-spindle C-axis machining
Star offered several cross-drilling/tool-post configurations, allowing the machine layout to be tailored around the component and machining requirements.
Guide Bush / Non-Guide Bush Capability
An important feature of the SB series is the ability to operate in either guide-bush or non-guide-bush configuration.
This provides additional flexibility when machining different component geometries and allows the machine configuration to be selected according to the overall component length.
For shorter components, non-guide-bush operation can also offer advantages in material utilisation by reducing the remnant length normally associated with conventional sliding-head production.
Twin-Spindle Production
The machine incorporates a dedicated sub spindle and rear-working station, allowing components to be transferred from the main spindle for secondary operations.
The backworking unit provides:
• Maximum Ø20 mm chucking capacity
• Maximum 9,000 rpm sub spindle
• Four rear-working tool positions
• Stationary drilling and tapping capability
• Optional driven rear-working tooling
This enables front and rear machining to be combined within one automatic production cycle, helping minimise secondary operations and component handling.
Driven Tooling
The SB-20R can be equipped with several powered-tool configurations including cross-drilling units and cartridge-style tooling.
Star specifically designed the tooling arrangement to provide significant flexibility for more complex machining applications, while the four-spindle backworking unit can also accommodate a powered drive unit for additional rear machining capability.
Standard Machine Features
Factory specification includes features such as:
• FANUC CNC control
• Main and sub-spindle C-axis control
• Automatic centralised lubrication
• Coolant level detection
• Door interlock system
• Broken cut-off tool detection
• Parts ejection detection
• Revolving guide-bush system
• Main and sub-spindle collets
• Cross-drilling unit
• Sleeve-holder tooling
• Backworking unit
• Work light
• Leakage breaker
The brochure confirms that main and sub-spindle C-axis control are supplied as standard, providing increased capability for milling, drilling and positioning operations.
Machines Available
3 × Star SB-20R Type G machines available, ranging from 2015 to 2021, supplied with ancillary equipment including:
• FMB Turbo 2-20, 3.2 metre magazine bar feeders
• Filtermist FX extraction systems
• LNS MH500 Turbo swarf conveyors
• Selection of tooling and workholding
A strong opportunity for manufacturers looking to add proven 20 mm sliding-head capacity without the capital cost and lead time associated with purchasing new equipment.
Ideal applications: precision turned components, automotive, aerospace, medical, electronics, hydraulics, general subcontract machining and high-volume bar work.:
Used Star CNC Machine Support
Swiss CNC specialises in used CNC lathes and multi-axis turning equipment. For this model or a similar machine, contact us to discuss application requirements, inspection, delivery, installation, training and support options.
Enquire About This 2021 Star SB-20R Type G
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