VLaser 370 - News Blog: Join us on our development journey

Generating enthusiasm for the machines through customer-oriented product development: Jürgen Hauger, Director Sales at VOLLMER, and his team are in direct contact with customers and know their concerns. His unfiltered experience gained from numerous discussions with customers and interested parties provides valuable knowledge for the development of machines such as the VLaser 370. Where does he see the strengths of the new technology in the VOLLMER portfolio?

If you deal with laser processing, sooner or later you will be confronted with certain laws, guidelines and standards. Since a laser can pose a hazard depending on its power, the measures described therein ensure reliable operation. The requirements are aimed at both manufacturers and users with the aim of informing about potential dangers and minimising risks.

Coronavirus has meant that GrindTec 2020 was postponed for 8 months, making the trade fair appearance of VOLLMER even more exiting: What until now has only been talked about and written about can now be seen live. As a premiere, the machine concept of the new VLaser 370 is presented live on-site for the first time. The laser machine rounds off VOLLMER's range of grinding and erosion machines, making us a full-line supplier of sharpening technologies, whether rotary tools, circular saws or metal-cutting band saws.

VOLLMER is distinguished by its passion for precision. Because it is this passion that makes the measurable difference: in quality and productivity. In order to meet this demand of efficient machining and maximum precision, machine stands with convincing features and economic benefits are required. All frames of VOLLMER grinding and eroding machines are therefore made of polymer concrete, also known as mineral casting. It scores with clear technological, economic and ecological advantages over grey or metallic cast iron.

We at VOLLMER see automation less as a trend and more as an evolution. We have been developing automation systems for our machines since the 1980s and our Vollmer ND series robot systems have been in use for around 20 years. These loading systems enable our customers not only to increase their efficiency, but also to respond to issues such as the current shortage of skilled workers. Thanks to unmanned production around the clock, the search for qualified employees has eased. The automation of work processes is therefore an essential factor in modern tool production. VOLLMER also offers a useful automation option for the VLaser 370, enabling you to make your production more precise, faster and safer.

The service department or customer service usually only gets its stage when machines are already in use. At VOLLMER, however, the experience and know-how of the service and application engineers are very important in the development process. They are among the first to work on a new machine and must be convinced of the concept. Wolfgang Miller, Head of the Services Department at VOLLMER, explains why the Service Department is therefore involved in the development of the VLaser 370 from the very beginning.