VOLLMER sharpens its profile for metalworkers at EMO 2011
3 October 2011
At EMO 2011 VOLLMER welcomed 'The World of Metalworking' to its stand to view first hand its expanded range of grinding and eroding machines. A major highlight of the exhibition was the automated ExLevel simulation software for the QXD machine tools that enables various PCD (polycrystalline diamond) tools such as drill bits and milling cutters to be machined in one clamping operation. Additionally, Vollmer presented its comprehensive concept for services as well as the new CM200 and CMF200 grinding machines and the exceptional 'Solution K850' grinding machine from the Loroch subsidiary.
The technology and service available from Vollmer at EMO 2011 focused upon introducing the new grinding machines as well as modular expansion options for existing machines. Renowned for its service packages, Vollmer highlighted the maintenance, servicing and support available which is complemented by first class instruction, training and financing packages that are all geared to the customers' existing machine tool programme. The combination of the 'complete package' to complement the exceptional machine tool range was a major hit at EMO.
QXD 200 – extremely adaptable
The universal QXD 200 and the QXD 400 machines proved a huge success for manufacturers being particularly attentive to modular expansions for PCD machining. Through simple retrofitting or integrating, the QXD 200 can erode and polish the PCD bit in one clamping operation. Face-milling cutters, groove cutters, drill groove cutters and other cutting tools can be polished in an oscillating manner according to the automatic touch mechanism on the PCD bit. The process is set up so that the PCD bit is only polished directly behind the cutting edge. This shortens the machining time and lowers production costs. PCD milling tools can thus be produced automatically and without human intervention in uniform quality and in high quantities.
With the ExLevel simulation software the QXD 200 also proves that the Vollmer machines can sharpen complex geometries of PCD boring tools precisely to the micron. Even less experienced operators can simulate, measure, erode and grind with sandwich panels or sintering techniques in one combined process with the ExLevel PCD boring tools.
Receiving their show premiere, the CM200 and CMF200 are fully automatic grinding machines for manufacturers of hard metal tipped circular saw blades. This heavyweight duo demonstrated how to sharpen the edges of metal circular saw blades with remarkable precision. These new innovations will be available to the marketplace in the near future.
Services – geared to any machine
Another trade fair emphasis from Vollmer was the expanded service concept for grinding machines, which is now strongly integrated into the machine portfolio. From consultation and financing to start-up and training, maintenance and servicing as well as upgrades and software, Vollmer services cover all phases of the machine lifecycle. This topic was presented in terms of contents and also as an architecturally integrated module at the Vollmer stand, a feature that cemented the company's reputation as a complete service provider.
Loroch - a fully-automated grinding machine
At EMO the Loroch subsidiary of Vollmer also had a presence with its saw blade sharpening machines for the CBN-abrasive grinding of metal saw blades. The Loroch showpiece was the 'Solution K850', a fully automatic CNC-controlled grinding machine with four axis movement for the sharpening, re-toothing and automatic chamfering of metal-cutting circular saw blades.
“For EMO, we sharpened our profile even more precisely for the high requirements of the metal cutting industry. We see this trade fair as an ideal platform, not only to present our comprehensive sharpening programme for tool machining, but also to stress the importance of our accompanying services”, says Dr. Stefan Brand, Managing Director of the Vollmer Group.
