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L.S. Starrett Co., The
Founded in 1880 and headquartered in Athol, MA U.S.A., The L.S. Starrett Company is a leading global manufacturer of band saw blades, precision measuring tools and gages, optical comparators and vision systems and force and hardness testing solutions. Starrett also manufactures laser measurement systems, custom engineered granite solutions, custom gaging, power tool accessory saw blades, workshop tools and jobsite tools. The Starrett brand is recognized throughout the world for exceptional quality and precision. Skilled personnel, superior products, manufacturing expertise, innovation and excellent service and support have earned Starrett its reputation as the "World's Greatest Toolmakers".
Recent Content on The Fabricator for L.S. Starrett Co., The
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Starrett appoints new U.S. territory managers
- Oct 17, 2023
- Sawing
- News Release
The L.S. Starrett Co., Athol, Mass., a global manufacturer of precision measuring tools and gauges, metrology systems, saw blades, and power tool accessories, has appointed Coby Villegas and Christopher U’Glay as territory managers in the U.S.
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Starrett names strategic accounts manager for industrial products
- Aug 23, 2023
- Testing and Measuring
- News Release
The L.S. Starrett Co. has appointed Seth Downing as strategic accounts manager North America, industrial products.
Starrett TENNAX-PRO bimetal band saw blades made for cutting tube, structurals
- Jul 19, 2023
- Sawing
- Product Release
The L.S. Starrett Co. has introduced TENNAX-PRO bimetal band saw blades, designed to cut tubes, pipes, profiles, and structural shapes in single pieces and bundles.
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L.S. Starrett Co. appoints product manager of saws and hand tools
- May 9, 2023
- Sawing
- News Release
The L.S. Starrett Co., Athol, Mass., a manufacturer of precision measuring tools, metrology systems, and saw products, has announced the appointment of Charles Starrett as product manager, saws and hand tools.
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Starrett names sales and marketing director
- Mar 27, 2023
- Testing and Measuring
- News Release
The L.S. Starrett Co., Athol, Mass., a manufacturer of precision measuring tools, gauges, and metrology systems, has promoted Michael Connor to sales and marketing director North America, industrial products.
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Tips to successfully saw and select blades for nonferrous materials
- By Jay Gordon
- Sep 19, 2022
- Sawing
- Article
Nonferrous materials like aluminum, copper, lead, tin, titanium, and zinc can prove cumbersome under the teeth of a saw blade. The right blade and sawing parameters help to alleviate that situation.
Breaking in a band saw blade contributes to service life, cut quality
- By Jay Gordon
- Feb 22, 2022
- Sawing
- Article
Every manufacturer wants less downtime and spends no small amount of effort looking for silver bullets. In many cases, machine operators contribute to downtime when they overlook simple but well-known tips such as proper saw blade break-in procedures.
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Starrett’s Intenss multipurpose band saw blades cut variety of materials, shapes
- Aug 20, 2021
- Sawing
- Product Release
The L.S. Starrett Co. offers the new Intenss bimetal band saw blades for general-purpose metal sawing of a variety of materials and shapes.
Using a reciprocating saw for cutting pipe and tube
- By Jordan Schimel
- Jun 8, 2021
- Cutting and Weld Prep
- Article
Need to know how to cut metal without a grinder? Using a reciprocating saw to cut metal has advantages in safety and cutting speed, as well as cost savings.
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Starrett’s AVR-FOV 0.14X multisensor vision system offers large field of view
- Feb 17, 2021
- Testing and Measuring
- Product Release
The L.S. Starrett Co. has added a 0.14 magnification lens to its AVR300 multisensor vision system, giving it a 2.36- by 1.90-in. field of view. This allows more of the part to be viewed in every image for improved efficiency and accuracy. With its ability to stitch together multiple images into one...
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L.S. Starrett expands line of electronic precision measuring tools, gauges
- Nov 3, 2020
- Testing and Measuring
- Product Release
The L.S. Starrett Co. has expanded its line of electronic precision tools and gauges. The 733.1 0- to 1-in. micrometer features an ergonomic insulated frame design, IP67 level of protection, an extra-large display, and increased battery life. More than 100 new models of electronic digital...
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Starrett’s AVX550 vision system combines vision, touch-probe inspection
- Sep 18, 2020
- Testing and Measuring
- Product Release
The L.S. Starrett Co. has introduced the AVX550 multisensor vision system, equipped with dual optical systems and touch-probe capability. The large-format system can be equipped with two cameras and lenses to be used sequentially in the same program along with touch probe options. It features a...
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Starrett introduces MetLogix Mx200 digital readouts for optical comparators
- May 5, 2020
- Testing and Measuring
- Product Release
The L.S. Starrett Co. offers MetLogix Mx200 digital readouts for its line of optical comparators. They combine an intuitive user experience with current touchscreen conventions and a range of functionality. A sealed rubber keypad and powder-coated enclosure help provide lasting performance on the...
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Starrett appoints three sales managers
- May 5, 2020
- Testing and Measuring
- News Release
The L.S. Starrett Co., a manufacturer of precision hand tools and gauges, metrology systems, saw blades, and professional job site tools based in Athol, Mass., has announced three sales management appointments. Jamie Feere has been appointed sales manager – Canada, industrial products. He has 25...
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Starrett’s 3X Power bimetal blades help triple cutting performance
- Jan 29, 2020
- Sawing
- Product Release
The L.S. Starrett Co. has introduced 3X Power bimetal reciprocating saw blades with teeth designed for cutting efficiency, which the company says enable users to make up to three times the number of cuts than conventional blades. Engineered for use on corded and cordless saws, the blades are...
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