SEPTEMBER 2018 A NEW GENERATION OF PRODUCTIVITY: VOLLMER VGrind 360 More effi cient production of carbide tools. Multi-level machining with optimal kinematics, 5 CNC axes in perfect interpolation, innovative operating concept: The VGrind 360 sets standards. Discover them now! www.vollmer-group.com/vgrind New ShapeSmart®NP3+ New GrindSmart®630XW New LaserSmart®501@ AMB 2018 New HSK63 clamping and handing system Profi le cutting, ablation for chip breaker in one single setup for cylindrical tools and inserts as well The 6th axis provides a high degree of fl exibility and freedom of grinding movements New generation of GrindSmart® series allows superior surface Integrated 6-position fi nish with linear motors wheel changer In-process tool measuring system for unattended production New 15'' control panel with integrated PC Please visit our booth at Halle 5, Stand D72, AMB Messe Stuttgart www.rollomaticsa.com
[email protected] www.advancedgrindingsolutions.co.uk SEPTEMBER 2018 COVER STORY 3 VOLUME 16 | No.4 ISSN 1740 - 1100 Shaping success together At the AMB 2018 exhibition in Stuttgart, VOLLMER will present its new portfolio under the motto ‘Shaping Success Together’. In addition to its grinding and eroding machines, VOLLMER will also present its digitalisation initiative, which enables the digital exchange of data between machines and opens the door to the www.grindsurf.com world of Industry 4.0. Trade fair visitors will be able to see the VGrind 360 carbide tool AMB 2018 PREVIEW 4 grinding machine in action, alongside the VPulse 500 wire erosion machine, the QXD 250 disk erosion machine as well as various SPECIAL REPORT - AZ SPA 30 automation solutions.