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| Star SU Announces Sales Director for Cutting Tools |
Star SU, the marketing, sales, and service affiliate of Star Cutter Company, has announced the hiring of Scott Lukomski as sales director for cutting tools. Lukomski will report to Star SU president, Andreas Blind. In his role, Lukomski will lead the Star SU Sales team across all cutting tool applications. His focus will be on serving customers in every possible way by providing leadership and coaching to account and area sales managers, directing management, partnering on key accounts, implementing sales strategies, and ultimately driving growth.
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| New Standardization Projects |
The AGMA Technical Division Committees have been working on improvements and additions to our standardization efforts. We have three new projects to announce and are looking for technical experts from our membership to join the effort. The recently reactivated Cutting Tools committee has initiated a project to update ANSI/AGMA 1104-A09 Tolerance Specification for Shaper Cutters to do a general update and add AAA tolerance definitions. They are also looking to add information on applying the tolerances to skiving cutters.
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| GMTA – Systems solution provider for the gear industry |
New Profilator S300 machine
- Flexible modular machine platform (skiving, hobbing, pointing, cycloidal milling, chamfering and deburring)
- Single or Twin spindle platforms available
- Optional tool changer turret for maximum machining flexibility
- Siemens One with conversational part programming
- Easy setup and access due to open walk-in work area
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| ECM APEX Vacuum Furnace System for Hardening/Tempering |
Reduce heat treat operating costs and improve process efficiency with ECM vacuum furnace technology. Achieve high hardness and improve wear resistance while minimizing distortion/oxidation when hardening or tempering for cutting tool heat treatments. Learn more about our new modular APEX Vacuum Furnace System integrated with tempering & robotics!
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| Our Commitment to Excellence in Heat Treatment Equipment |
AFC-Holcroft is dedicated to delivering top-tier heat treatment equipment, ensuring superior performance and reliability. Their commitment to excellence is reflected in their innovative designs, rigorous quality standards, and exceptional customer support. By continuously advancing technology and maintaining a customer-centric approach, AFC-Holcroft sets the benchmark for industry excellence.
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| High Production Carbide Hobs |
Star SU is a leading supplier of solid carbide hobs for gear tooth production. Our in-house carbide grades are available for cutting either green or hard materials and can be stripped and recoated. Application driven designs available in shell or shank configurations with multiple threads for maximum efficiencies.
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| Join us for Loaded Tooth Contact Analysis |
AGMA is hosting our Loaded Tooth Contact Analysis on August 5, 2025 online! For more information such as dates and times and registration deadline, click on the link below.
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