Vollmer UK partners with Alicona for surface and form measurement

The two companies already have synergies, with existing Vollmer customers measuring and certifying their cutting tools on Alicona measuring machines. Furthermore, the Vollmer headquarters in Germany has also installed an Alicona Edgemaster at its machine tool production plant to measure the surface form and cutting edge radius on cutting tools and saw blades. The EdgeMaster optical 3D measurement device automatically measures cutting tools, regardless of type, size, material or surface finish. Focus-Variation technology delivers stable and traceable measurements, with respect to wear analysis and measurement of form deviations. The Alicona Edgemaster gives Vollmer customers the ability to provide consistent edge preparation on tools to a level of consistency that is difficult to achieve without modern optical measuring technology. Working with Vollmer will also provide Alicona with a knowledge transfer-based relationship that will enable Alicona to improve its understanding of the various types of requirements that cutting tool manufacturers place upon their machine tools and production facilities. This will enable Alicona to enhance the development and capability of its measuring systems.