SR-38 Type B Swiss-Type Sliding Headstock Lathe

The Star SR-38 Type B is a 10-axis Swiss-type sliding headstock automatic lathe that combines maximum functionality with a compact footprint. The machine switches between guide bush mode for long slender parts and non-guide bush mode for shorter components, providing flexibility to handle diverse part families on a single platform.

With material capacity up to 42 mm diameter, the SR-38 Type B addresses the upper range of Swiss-type machining where conventional fixed-headstock lathes cannot match the precision achievable with sliding headstock support. Built-in main and sub spindles with high tool post rigidity ensure accuracy in turning, milling, drilling, and threading operations across all axes simultaneously.

Star Micronics Machine Tools, headquartered in Kikugawa, Japan, has pioneered Swiss-type CNC technology since the transition from cam-operated automats. The SR-38 serves aerospace, automotive, and medical component manufacturers producing precision turned parts in stainless steel, titanium, and exotic alloys where dimensional stability and surface finish are critical specifications.