Star SV-38R

Est. $380,000 - $550,000 Specs verified 2026-10-03 · starcnc.com Updated 2026-10-03

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Key Specifications

Tool Capacity

10 stations

Spindle Power

7.5kW (continuous) / 11.0kW (10min./25%ED)

max bar capacity

38 mm (1.50 in)

max machining diameter

38 mm (1.50 in)

number of axes

Up to 10 (including Y1, Y2, C1, C2)

tool positions

32 (including live tools)

How much does the Star SV-38R cost?

Estimated price range

Est.$380,000 - $550,000

Our best estimate for a swiss-type lathe in this class — not a quote from Star Micronics. Configuration moves it a long way.

Overview

The Star SV-38R is a 38 mm (1.50 in) Swiss-type lathe with a 10-station turret, 32 tool positions including live tools, and up to 10 axes. Its main spindle is rated 7.5kW continuous and 11.0kW (10min./25%ED), and power consumption is listed at 16 kVA.

The Y-axis stroke is ±20 mm. On a 38 mm bar that takes a cross tool's centreline just past the edge of the stock on either side, so off-centre holes, flats and slots across the whole section are within travel. The axis row names Y1, Y2, C1 and C2, which covers off-centre and contoured work at both spindles. It does not name a B-axis, so angled features would need angled holders.

Thirty-two positions and a 10-station turret give room to keep a family of parts tooled up. The table counts live and fixed positions together. Before quoting milling-heavy parts, find out how many of the 32 are driven and how many tools each turret station carries.

Two Star machines of the same bar size help place it. The SR-38J is listed with the same 7.5kW continuous spindle rating and a Ø38mm (1-1/2in) maximum turning diameter. The SB-38 is listed with 5 tools on the front and 2 on the rear, a 7,000min-1 spindle and a weight of 4,300kg. Star's SV-38R table gives no spindle speed, stroke or weight, so obtain those figures before comparing cycle times or planning the floor.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Max Bar Capacity	38 mm (1.50 in)
Max Machining Diameter	38 mm (1.50 in)
Number of Axes	Up to 10 (including Y1, Y2, C1, C2)
Tool Positions	32 (including live tools)
Y Axis Stroke	±20 mm
Power Consumption	16 kVA
Max Turning Diameter	ø38mm (1-1/2in)
Bar Capacity	1.5" diameter (1.500)
Spindle Motor Power	7.5kW (continuous) / 11.0kW (10min./25%ED)
Tool Capacity	10 stations
Turret Stations	10 stations

Specifications sourced from starcnc.com — verified 2026-10-03

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

32 tool positions, including live tools, plus a 10-station turret
±20 mm Y-axis stroke, enough to reach across a 38 mm (1.50 in) bar
7.5kW continuous and 11.0kW (10min./25%ED) main spindle
Up to 10 axes including Y1, Y2, C1 and C2
Power consumption stated at 16 kVA

Limitations

No B-axis is named in the axis row
Spindle speed, headstock stroke and machine weight are not in the published table
The count of driven positions among the 32 is not given
Power consumption of 16 kVA has to be allowed for in the shop supply

Best For

Bar work up to 38 mm (1.50 in) with milled and cross-drilled features Part families that need a large set of tools standing ready across 32 positions Off-centre features anywhere across the bar, within ±20 mm of Y stroke Front and back machining with Y1, Y2, C1 and C2

Frequently Asked Questions

01 How many tools does the SV-38R hold?

Star lists 32 tool positions, including live tools, and a 10-station turret. The table does not say how the 32 are split between the turret and other tool posts, or how many are driven.

02 How many axes does the SV-38R have?

Up to 10, including Y1, Y2, C1 and C2. The Y-axis stroke is ±20 mm. No B-axis is named, so parts with angled holes need angled tool holders or a different model.

03 What is the spindle power of the SV-38R?

The main spindle is rated 7.5kW continuous and 11.0kW at the 10min./25%ED rating. The SR-38J, another Star machine with a Ø38mm (1-1/2in) maximum turning diameter, is listed at the same 7.5kW continuous. Spindle speed is not given in the SV-38R table.

04 What electrical supply should be planned for the SV-38R?

Power consumption is listed at 16 kVA. Supply voltage and current are not in the table, so take those from the installation documents and size the transformer or breaker to the stated consumption with the usual margin.