Vollmer universal machine grinds PCD tooling

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This is done by path interpolation in six CNC axes, something thatoffers tool manufacturers much greater room for development than docomparable machines".
* Machining in one clamping - the QXD 200 universal machinemeasures, erodes, grinds, and polishes PCD-tipped tools in oneclamping.
Through its automation, the disc eroding machine allows newvariants of geometries of PCD-tipped tools of up to 250mm indiameter and 200mm in length.
This is based on the six CNC axes, which make manual interventionunnecessary and shorten the set-up time, said Vollmer.
The one-part machine base of polymer cement gives the QXD 200system rigidity and vibration damping .
With the novel positioning of the axes, every work piece can be machined in a suspended position.
Vollmer told manufacturingtalk that this avoids a deflection of thetool due to its own weight.
At the same time, the work piece interface is protected againstdebris.
* Automatic grinding - on the QXD 200, the integrated tool changer and tool guidance allow unmanned operation 'around the clock'.
In this way, loading and unloading of the tool holder magazines can take place parallel to automatic operation.
The integrated tool changer has available up to six differenteroding, grinding, and polishing wheels, and thus permits an exactmachining of various work piece variants.
The QXD 200 universal machine package includes customer support andservices such as trial machining, employee training, financingplanning, and maintenance and repair.
The chairman of Vollmer management, Siegfried Knuepfer, said:"Thanks to our proved operational philosophy of windows-based userinterface, the QXD 200 can be reliably put into service after ashort training period.
With this universal machine, we are continuing our innovativemachine programme for sharpening PCD-tipped tools, which we havebeen doing successfully for over 20 years".
* About the Vollmer Group - with its comprehensive machine line,the Vollmer Group - with its own subsidiaries in Germany, Austria,Great Britain, France, Italy, Spain, the United States, Brazil,Japan, and China - has been successful as a specialist in toolmachining in production and service all around the world.
The product line of this technology leader on the world marketincludes the most modern sharpening and eroding machines for thewood and metal working industries.
Here, Vollmer stands firmly on the traditions and the advantages ofthe company: Short distances, quick decisions, and rapid action ofa family-run business.
The Vollmer group today has over 700 employees around the world,including 470 at headquarters in Biberach (including over 50apprentices).
In only five years Vollmer Group has been able to increase itssales by over 50%, from EUR 70 million to EUR 110 million in 2007.