MACH 2014 - Vollmer to introduce QXD 250 PCD eroding machine to UK market

Launched at last year's EMO exhibition, in September, the QXD250 can produce PCD tipped (polycrystalline diamond) tools much faster, while alongside the QXD250, Vollmer will be promoting its CP200 machine for the automated processing of circular saw blades. The new QXD250 can produce PCD tipped (polycrystalline diamond) tools up to 30% faster than has been possible up to now, thanks to its new Vpulse EDM generator technology that can also improve surface finish by a factor of two or more. This gives the QXD250 more flexibility in terms of tool production, which enables Vollmer to offer tailored-made solutions. The surface finish quality and processing speed of the QXD250 is far beyond that of competitor machine tools, claims the company. Apart from the newly developed eroding generator, Vpulse EDM, the Vollmer universal machine also offers a simultaneous interpolation in six CNC controlled axes. And as a result of the increased tool track distance and swivel range, PCD tools with diameters of 320 mm and lengths of 250 mm can be processed. In one single clamping fixture, the QXD250 measures, grinds, erodes and polishes diamond tools in one combined process. The Vollmer automation technology allows 24-hour production without the need for an operator to be present and the integrated toolchanger for up to six eroding, grinding or polishing discs makes the processing of different work piece variants possible. For the machining of circular saw blades, Vollmer is re-introducing its market-leading CP200. The machine has four controlled CNC-axes that allow optimal movement coordination and top precision for grinding carbide-tipped circular saw blades. Capable of cutting costs and boosting long-term productivity via automation, the CP200 can machine all common tooth geometries in one cycle, helped by the new Vollmer user interface that guarantees simple and convenient operation on the colour LCD. The CP 200 delivers compactness, precision and performance.