Receiving its exhibition world premiere in Hall 1 (Stand 1006/1027) will be the laser technology of the Vollmer VLaser 270. Using the power of the laser light and linear drive technology, PCD-tipped tools can be precisely machined with the VLaser 270, says the company.
In addition, around a dozen grinding and erosion machines can also be seen live at on the stand, including the VGrind 340S, VGrind 360 and VPulse 500, as well as the CHX 840, CHD 270, CHP and CHF 840 models for circular saw machining.
The VPulse 500 and QXD 250 wire erosion and disc erosion machines will be on show, just like the VHybrid 360 combined grinding and erosion machine. Tool manufacturers can use the VHybrid 360 to both grind and erode carbide and PCD tools such as drills, milling cutters or reamers in a single set-up.
Three models from the VGrind family will be on show in Augsburg: the VGrind 360E basic model, the VGrind 360 and the VGrind 340S with linear drive for machining extremely small carbide tools. With two newly added optional features, the VGrind 360 optimises productivity for tool manufacturers. Due to a higher processing speed, the material removal rate can be increased, while the simultaneous replacement of grinding wheels and tools reduces non-productive time.
Machines for carbide-tipped circular saw blades are traditionally well-represented at the Vollmer GrindTec stand, including CHX, CHP, CHF and CHD models. Whether in production or re-sharpening, the completely automated and CNC-controlled machines can be found wherever wood, metal, aluminium or plastic have to be cut to a precise size with circular saws.
At GrindTec, Vollmer will also be providing information regarding its service package for training, finance, maintenance and repair. With the digital initiative V@dison, the company brings together applications for Industry 4.0 to connect people and machines.
The ‘Visual Support’ app provides a new access path that offers Vollmer customers the opportunity to connect directly with the Vollmer help desk. Installed on a smartphone or tablet, the app supports machine operators online, allowing them to take and exchange live pictures of a machine using the video function. Vollmer will also be explaining how end users can connect various machines with each other via the Umati platform. The Umati platform is based upon the OPC UA protocol that was developed by the German Machine Tool Builders’ Association (VDW), together with around 50 machine manufacturers.
Vollmer subsidiary Loroch will also be represented at GrindTec. There will be various Loroch automatic saw blade sharpening machines on view at the Vollmer stand, including the CNC-controlled PowerStar 850 sharpening machine and the fully automated K850 M evolution and KSC 710 models.
