The Loroch range of circular saw blade grinding machines from Nottingham-based
Vollmer UK Ltd has proven itself to be an exceptionally successful addition to the company’s portfolio. With everything from entry-level sharpening machines to high-end solutions for sharpening, chamfering and creating chipbreakers in metal and TCT saw blades, the manufacturer has introduced software updates to its class-leading TWIN 860 machine.
Already regarded as the perfect ‘all-round‘ two-in-one solution for grinding metal saw blades with CBN abrasive and TCT blades for both the metal cutting and wood industries, the new updates take flexibility to a new level and can be integrated into both new and existing TWIN 860 machines.
There are four different software packages available. The software program for Skip Tooth processing on circular knives and saw blades opens many new business opportunities for Vollmer customers. Perfect for generating a randomly arranged sequence of teeth and gaps, even saw blades with pointed and curved teeth can be processed.
The Skip Tooth suite is a new facility available in the new year. With Skip Tooth blades being versatile enough to be applied to everything from wood and plastic to bone and Corian, manufacturers can now grind and re-grind Skip Teeth saw blades that are widely used in the food, medical and FMCG industries.
The Plunge Grinding program is another software introduction that the food industry supply chain will welcome. Developed for processing circular knives with any number of plunges, the shape of the grinding wheel is reproduced in every case. The number of teeth entered can either be distributed evenly around the circumference or ground one after the other on a limited segment. Even micro-tooth wave profiles can be created by entering different plunge depths for successive teeth. End users can now apply V-pointed grinding wheels or wheels with EDM-generated profiles to reduce production times.
Loroch experts have also created a software program for circular knives to accommodate single or double-sided grinding. The software combines with the kinematics of the Loroch TWIN 860 machine to permit a maximum bevel angle of 75deg at the front and 60deg from the back. With circular knife blades commonly used in the paper, point-of-display, textiles, furniture, fashion and food industries, the opportunities for customers to enter new markets with the latest software updates are almost endless.