Machine Comparison
Star Micronics SL-10 vs Star Micronics SR-10J
Star Micronics vs Star Micronics · Swiss-Type Lathes
Summary
The Star Micronics SL-10 and Star Micronics SR-10J are both 10 mm Swiss-type lathes for small precision parts. They share a 10 mm maximum turning diameter and Ø10 mm bar capacity, a 10,000 rpm main spindle, 35 m/min rapids and a FANUC 32i-B control.
The SL-10 has the stronger main spindle, 3.7 kW continuous (5.5 kW for 10 min) against 2.2 kW continuous (3.7 kW for 15 min). The SR-10J has the faster sub-spindle, 10,000 rpm against 9,000 rpm, and is the lighter, slimmer machine: 1,400 kg on 1,865 × 775 × 1,695 mm against 1,600 kg on 1,865 × 795 × 1,815 mm.
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Star Micronics SL-10 | Star Micronics SR-10J |
|---|---|---|
| Max Turning Diameter | 10mm (25/64in) | 10 mm (25/64 in) |
| Bar Capacity | Ø10 mm (25/64 in) | Ø10 mm(25/64 in) |
| Spindle Power | 3.7 kW (Continuous) / 5.5 kW (10min./25%ED) ▲ | 2.2 kW(continuous)/3.7 kW(15min./60%ED) |
| Sub-Spindle Speed | 9,000 rpm | 10,000 rpm ▲ |
| Rapid Traverse | 35 m/min (X1,Y1,Z1,X2,Z2) | 35 m/min (X, Y, Z, XB, ZB) |
| Control | FANUC 32i-B (10.4" color LCD) | FANUC 32i-B |
| Machine Weight | 1,600 kg | 1,400 kg |
| Floor Space | 1,865 × 795 × 1,815 mm | 1,865 × 775 × 1,695 mm |
Advantages
Star Micronics SL-10
- 3.7 kW continuous main spindle power against 2.2 kW
- 5.5 kW short-time rating against 3.7 kW
Star Micronics SR-10J
- 10,000 rpm sub-spindle against 9,000 rpm
- Lighter at 1,400 kg against 1,600 kg
- Slimmer footprint: 1,865 × 775 × 1,695 mm against 1,865 × 795 × 1,815 mm
Verdict
Capacity and control are the same, so the choice turns on power against back-working speed. The Star Micronics SL-10 suits harder materials and heavier cuts on watch, medical and connector parts, where 3.7 kW of continuous power helps. The Star Micronics SR-10J fits shops packing machines into a cell and running parts with substantial back-working, where its 10,000 rpm sub-spindle and smaller footprint count.