As a technical partner to Star Micronics, J&S Engineering supplies the automatic lathe manufacturer with UK designed and manufactured component collection technology for direct connection with their machines.
Earlier this year alongside new sliding head lathe orders for 2 customers, we supported Star to deliver RPH600 parts separators with each one to boost the productivity of those new CNC machine investments.
CNC turned parts company Wigpool in Redditch, added to their machine shop with investment in a Star SR-10 J type C to increase their capacity to manufacture for customers across a variety of sectors.
R E Thompson in Andover were investing in their first Star with a SR-20R IV type E lathe. A precision engineering company for over 75 years with a varied customer base across multiple industries.
Both new RPH600 machines are 12-bucket collectors, but other bucket combinations are available on all sizes of RPH models depending on the set-up required for the components being machined.
The integration of a parts accumulator crucially provides machined parts & components manufacturers with the ability to fully harness the capability of their CNC lathe for unmanned ‘lights out’ production, ensuring the critical surface finishes of their components are maintained alongside more manageable inspection.
The unique oil drain-back feature of all component collectors in the J&S range is designed to enable the reclamation of this resource for immediate reuse back into the lathes - a fantastic way to save money & implement a sustainability initiative simultaneously. Oil from the parts collected in the buckets drains to a central point where it is then piped back into the Star machines. Both manufacturers will benefit from reduced costs through the reuse of their oil, while further demonstrating their commitment to environmental responsibility.
Find out more about our component collector range by hitting the link below.
Alternatively, if you are a Star Micronics customer, you can also get further information on our machine link up with them via this page on their website: https://stargb.com/parts-handling-systems
WIgpool RPH500 installation for Star SR-10 J type C
R E Thompson RPH500 installation for Star SR-20R IV type E
