Star Cutter Incorporates TRU TECH Brand into Comprehensive Grinding Technology Portfolio!

Star Cutter Company announced the complete integration of the TRU TECH product line into its renowned grinding technology portfolio. This strategic move enhances Star Cutter’s offerings by including TRU TECH’s advanced CNC grinding systems, thereby expanding the company’s range of 5-axis, broach, cylindrical, and centerless grinders. The TRU TECH brand has been seamlessly incorporated into Star Cutter’s existing lineup, with the TRU TECH TX93XM, TX93XM-A, and TT8500 centerless grinders, as well as the T23XM and TT820 cylindrical grinders, now proudly bearing the Star Cutter name and branding.

In a forward-thinking decision made in 2023, Star Cutter acquired the design and manufacturing rights to TRU TECH’s cutting-edge grinding technology. This acquisition not only broadens Star Cutter’s solutions across the entire grinding lifecycle, including blank preparation and cylindrical grinding, but also brings the extensive existing installed base of TRU TECH into the Star Cutter family. This consolidation of expertise and technology is expected to deliver enhanced synergy and value to Star Cutter’s customers, fostering innovation and efficiency within their operations.

Brad Lawton, Chairman and CEO of Star Cutter, commented on the integration: “Star Cutter is a company that has steadily grown through both innovation and acquisition. We continue to add technologies, such as the TRU TECH range, that make sense for our customers and our business, emphasizing our expert tool manufacturing brand. This integration allows us to provide even more comprehensive and high-performance grinding solutions to meet the diverse needs of our clients across various industries.”

The TRU TECH series is renowned for its ease of use and ultrafast setup, ensuring that machines remain operational more frequently, thereby increasing uptime and throughput. Key features of the TRU TECH grinders include Perimetric grinding technology and CNC Pick-N-Place software, which enable these machines to achieve extremely high accuracy for high-precision and micro components across numerous industries, including medical, aerospace, and electronics. These systems are versatile enough to handle diverse manufacturing needs, from one-piece, small lot runs to automated and unattended production environments.

One of the standout advantages of the TRU TECH integration is the ability to significantly enhance production capacity without the need for additional equipment. By optimizing the grinding process, manufacturers and 3D printing service bureaus can achieve faster turnaround times, reduce the cost per printed part, and minimize the trial-and-error typically associated with optimizing builds. This makes the TRU TECH series an invaluable asset for industries that demand precision and efficiency in their production processes.

Derek Minter, Southeast Account Manager for HWR Workholding USA Inc., highlighted the benefits of the new facility and the integration: “The CME offers a fresh perspective on how manufacturers and distributors can work together by sharing ideas, solving problems collaboratively, and finding synergies between our technologies that benefit the machining community. This collaboration is expected to shorten innovation and time-to-market timelines, particularly benefiting our customers in the aerospace and defense sectors where precision is paramount.”

David McHenry, Senior Engineer and CME Manager at Rego-Fix USA, added, “We have been seeing a lot of work being done on rockets, especially engines, which require the highest precision. Our new facility is equipped to support these demanding applications, ensuring that our customers receive the best possible tooling solutions.”

The integration of TRU TECH into Star Cutter’s portfolio marks a significant advancement in the company’s mission to deliver top-tier grinding solutions that drive productivity and quality across various manufacturing sectors. By leveraging TRU TECH’s innovative technologies and Star Cutter’s established reputation for excellence, the combined portfolio is well-positioned to meet the evolving demands of the global market.