Star-SU | Gear Technology Magazine

Star SU Highlighted Louis Bélet Precision Tooling at MPT Expo

August 28, 2023

As the exclusive North American representative of Louis Bélet SA (Switzerland) Swiss cutting tools in North America, Star SU will display its line of high-precision drills, end mills, thread, and gear-cutting tools including hobs and skiving tools in booth #3209 at the Motion + Power Technology Expo. This includes solutions for micro-machining applications within the medical, automotive, aerospace, watchmaking, and general machining sectors.

Tinkering with Carbide

March 1, 2020

Everybody's working with carbide tools these days, but carbide materials are expensive. However, these cutting tool companies think they might have some solutions to extend tool life and reduce costs.

The Skiving Evolution

November 1, 2019

Machine Tool Providers Discuss the Latest Benefits, Technologies and Considerations

Machine Marks on Gear Flanks

May 1, 2014

What causes shaving cutter marks on gear flanks and can they be prevented?

GT Extras

October 1, 2012

Our up-front column highlighting what's online this issue.

Grinding, Finishing and Software Upgrades Abound

March 1, 2011

Matthew Jaster

Machine tool companies are expanding capabilities to better accommodate the changing face of manufacturing. Customers want smaller-sized equipment to take up less valuable floor space, multifunctional machines that can handle a variety of operations and easy set-up changes that offer simplified operation and maintenance.