264: Chapter 264 Starry Sky CNC Machine Tool

The second device appeared on stage. It was slightly smaller in volume but had a more compact structure.

"Heavenly Work · Sharp, available in four-axis or three-axis configurations, specifically designed for consumer electronics, automotive parts, and general machinery," Gao Mingxuan introduced. "Its parameters also crush the competition."

A comparison table appeared:

Parameters: Brother Speedio S700 (Japan) VS Star Heavenly Work · Sharp

Spindle Speed: 12,000 rpm VS 20,000 rpm

Rapid Traverse Speed: 50 m/min VS 80 m/min

Tool Change Time: 1.2 seconds VS 0.8 seconds

Positioning Accuracy: ± 0.005 mm VS ± 0.002 mm

Price: $280,000 VS $220,000

"Look at the machining efficiency," Gao Mingxuan said.

Staff clamped an aluminum blank for a phone metal mid-frame.

The program started.

It was faster this time: the spindle rotated at high speed, the robotic arm moved rapidly, and the tool-changing mechanism switched tools like lightning.

Drilling, milling, chamfering, tapping...

45 seconds.

A complete phone mid-frame was finished, including 18 screw holes, 4 antenna slots, and complex curved surfaces.

"Traditional machining takes 90 seconds," Gao Mingxuan said. "And the yield rate... our data shows 99.8%. Foxconn has already ordered 300 units for the production of the next generation of Apple phone casings."

In the audience, the Foxconn representative was stunned—this was undisclosed trade secret information.

But Gao Mingxuan dared to say it, meaning the order was already signed.

"What does this mean?" Gao Mingxuan answered his own question. "It means all consumer electronics factories in Huaxia can save 20% in equipment costs while achieving higher precision and efficiency. We used to import Japanese machine tools, but now... Japan might have to import our machine tools."

This statement carried a hint of provocation.

Tanaka Koji finally couldn't help it; he stood up, said something in Japanese, and left.

The translator whispered an explanation: "He said, 'Impossible, the data must be fake.'"

But his departure made more people in the audience believe the data was real—if the data were fake, the Japanese representative wouldn't have lost his composure like that.

The five-axis machining center was already shocking, but Star's heavy artillery didn't stop there.

Jingwei Series CNC Lathes

A massive horizontal lathe drove onto the stage. Maximum machining diameter: 1.5 meters.

"The Jingwei series is designed for large shaft and disc parts," Gao Mingxuan pulled up the parameters. "Machining precision is 0.001 mm, maximum turning diameter is 1.5 meters, and maximum machining length is 8 meters. Similar Japanese products sell for $320,000, while ours sell for $240,000."

A live demonstration showed the machining of an 800mm diameter gear blank. The lathe tool cut into the metal, iron filings flew like a waterfall, but the machined surface was as smooth as a mirror.

"The key is the CNC system," Gao Mingxuan emphasized. "Our self-developed 'Star Pivot OS' has a built-in AI adaptive control algorithm. The system can monitor cutting force, vibration, and temperature in real-time, automatically adjusting feed speed and spindle rotation speed to ensure machining precision and extend tool life."

He played a comparison video:

Left: Japanese Mori Seiki lathe processing the same workpiece, required 3 tool changes, total time 4 hours

Right: Jingwei lathe, only 1 tool change, 3 hours, better surface quality

"Efficiency increased by 25%, tool costs reduced by 40%," Gao Mingxuan said.

Luban Series CNC Milling Machine

This device looked "smarter"—the body was covered in sensors: vibration sensors, temperature sensors, acoustic emission sensors, laser rangefinders...

"The Luban series is equipped with a complete 'Perception-Decision-Execution' system," Gao Mingxuan said. "It can automatically recognize changes in material hardness and adjust machining parameters."

The demonstration began.

Staff clamped a special test piece: a steel plate embedded with a section of high-hardness tungsten steel.

Traditional machine tools processing such material variations would either lower overall parameters, leading to low efficiency, or force the machining, leading to tool chipping.

The Luban milling machine started working.

For the first 30 seconds, it processed the ordinary steel plate, and the parameters were normal.

When the tool touched the tungsten steel area—the system detected a sudden increase in cutting force and vibration.

Then, a magical scene occurred:

Spindle speed automatically dropped from 12,000 rpm to 8,000 rpm

Feed speed dropped from 15 meters per minute to 10 meters per minute

Coolant flow increased by 50%

The tool path was slightly adjusted to use a gentler entry angle

The entire process was completely automatic, without manual intervention.

After machining, testing showed: the quality of the tungsten steel area was consistent with the steel plate area, and tool wear only increased by 15% (traditional methods would increase it by over 80%).

"We have been training this AI system for three years," Gao Mingxuan said. "We collected over 1 million sets of machining data covering over 200 types of materials and 500 types of tool combinations. Now, it understands how to machine better than 90% of Old Master Craftsmen."

In the audience, those old engineers had complex expressions.

They were gratified—technology had truly advanced.

And they felt emotional—their own experience might soon be useless.

Gongshu Series CNC Drilling and Boring Machine

The third device was more specialized: focusing on deep-hole machining.

"Oil holes in aircraft engines, precision holes in hydraulic cylinders, cooling water channels in molds..." Gao Mingxuan said. "These deep holes require consistent diameter, high straightness, and smooth surfaces. Previously, only Germany's Hengel and Japan's Hitachi Precision could do this."

He pulled up a comparison:

German Hengel BTA deep-hole drilling machine: machining diameter 3-50 mm, depth-to-diameter ratio 100:1, precision 0.005 mm, price $850,000

Star Gongshu series: machining diameter 2-60 mm, depth-to-diameter ratio 120:1, precision 0.002 mm, price $680,000

Live demonstration of machining a deep hole with a diameter of 5mm and a depth of 600mm.

The drill rod slowly entered, and coolant sprayed at high pressure to carry away chips.

After machining, an endoscope probe was inserted into the hole for inspection:

Straightness: 0.0015 mm/100mm

Surface roughness: Ra 0.4 μm

Diameter consistency: ± 0.001 mm

"We have already delivered 12 of these units to Huaxia Aero Engine Group for the oil path machining of the 'Taihang' engine," Gao Mingxuan said. "User feedback: machining efficiency is 30% higher than imported equipment, and the yield rate has increased from 92% to 99%."

He looked at the audience and dropped a bombshell:

"These three types of machine tools—Jingwei, Luban, and Gongshu—have achieved 100% localization."

The big screen listed the supply chain:

CNC system: Star Pivot OS (self-developed)

Servo motor: Star Motor (self-developed)

Guide rail lead screw: Star Precision (self-developed)

Spindle bearing: Star Bearing (self-developed)

Tool system: Star Tool (self-developed)

Structural parts: Spark Materials (third-generation high-strength steel)

"From software to hardware, from core components to auxiliary systems, everything is independent," Gao Mingxuan raised his voice. "This means we no longer have to worry about being strangled. On the contrary—"

He paused. "We can strangle others."

This was very straightforward, but true.

If Star's machine tools had better performance, lower prices, and stable supply, then the global high-end manufacturing industry would gradually rely on Star. By then, Star would have the final say.