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machining center The easy route to production autonomy More efficient grinding processes thanks to connected solutions Autonomous, resource-saving, zero-defect production - who doesn't want that? Many companies are pushing concepts to achieve this goal, but at GrindTec 2020 Rollomatic SA will be showcasing realistic solutions designed especially for tool grinding. The focus here is on a smart-factory infrastructure, new, high-precision grinding and laser machines and a comprehensive training program covering all aspects of tool grinding. The smart factory, autonomous production, the Internet of Things: technologies that once appeared to belong in the realm of the visionary are now finding their way into production halls. And some of them are arriving on the scene more quickly than you realize, as inventive developers set about turning the fruits of their innovations into marketready products. “We have systematically devoted ourselves to this field for many years, which means that we now enjoy that all-important technological edge. We are extremely proud to showcase this at GrindTec 2020, where visitors will have the opportunity to experience fully automated tool production up close and witness the grippers of our NEXTAGE robots in action,” said Damien Wunderlin, head of Sales at Rollomatic SA in Le Landeron, Switzerland. The smart factory demonstrates the perfect production environment of the future; at GrindTec 2020, Rollomatic will showcase a range of highly viable solutions that can be deployed without problems by almost any tool manufacturer Rollomatic offers solutions, not just concepts Continuous data analysis, status monitoring, automated and monitored processes, cooperation with industrial robots - these are the challenges that the factory of the future will face. But thanks to Smart Connectivity Solutions from Rollomatic, these challenges can be much more easily addressed in the field of tool manufacturing. Thanks to linear motors and hydrostatic technology, the GrindSmart® 830XW has optimized production processes in many factories; users benefit from perfect surface and cutting edge qualities At GrindTec 2020, Rollomatic will provide an impressive demonstration and showcase of the solutions it has developed to tackle these future challenges. “We will be de monstrating the standard production process in a tool making plant. The ShapeSmart ® NP50 cylindrical grinding machine and GrindSmart ® 630XW3 grind the blanks and the complete tools. They are then measured and packaged ready for dispatch, and the necessary labels are affixed to the packaging - just like in regular production, except that the work is performed in cooperation with two of our NEXTAGE robots,” says Damien Wunderlin. A new machine harmony In addition to the robots working hand in hand, the two grinding machines also “understand” each other: the ShapeSmart ® NP50 - the latest addition to the cylindrical grinding tool series - promises even greater flexibility, faster configuration and improved surface qualities. It covers a wide range of diameters from 0.025 mm to 25.0 mm, which opens up unlimited possibilities even for more unusual length-to-diameter ratios. And the patented Smart Punch process opens up myriad possibilities when it comes to cylindrical grinding: the ShapeSmart ® NP50 can even process complex shapes and out-of-round punches with no problems. This production duo is complemented by the new six-axis tool grinding machine GrindSmart ® 630XW3. Thanks to its expanded, ultra-compact grinding wheel changer for 16 wheels (including coolant distributors), it is ideally adapted for unattended operation. This simplifies process management and significantly reduces non-productive times. Linear motors and a torque motor on the rotating axis ensure improved surface qualities and reduce maintenance costs. 44 no. 1, 2020, March

machining center Laser machining with added value - the LaserSmart 510 is not only extremely fast, but also offers the option to sharpen carbide endmills with CVD coating Dream surface qualities! When it was unveiled, it caused a sensation: The completely redeveloped six-axis GrindSmart ® 830XW was the first tool grinding machine to combine the benefits of linear motors on x-, y- and z-axes with hydrostatics. The product was impressive not only on paper but also in practice, as proven by the positive feedback from users who deployed this exceptional tool and cutter grinder in production. Damien Wunderlin: “Our goal was to further reduce friction within the machine and ensure near-zero wear. We have eliminated residual friction by combining this with a hydrostatic system and effectively dampened vibrations. And, judging by the feedback from our customers, it seems that our approach has worked. The concept offers longer lifetime of the grinding wheels, produce perfect surfaces and cutting edges and, above all, ensure highly stable production processes - a key USP in the highquality segment.” A longer life thanks to a sharp CVD edge The one virtue of diamonds that machinists love but that can cause headaches for tool manufacturers is their hardness. While the geometry variants in PCD-equipped or CVD diamond tools were rather restricted due to the hardness, this field is being explored again since the launch of the LaserSmart 510, the latest-generation laser cutting machines from Rollomatic. The laser opens up undreamedof possibilities such as extremely sharp cutting edges with radii of 0.001 mm or less. This highly productive technology delivers outstanding quality and can speed up machining times fourfold. “The fact that our machine completes the entire process in a single step saves time and significantly increases productivity,” said Sven Peter, laser product manager at Rollomatic. “While it used to be almost impossible to create sharp and defined cutting edges on CVD-coated hard metal tools with repeat accuracy, this is no longer a problem thanks to our new lasering technology. This opens up entirely new application fields for this type of tool.” Well trained, optimally operated It is not the grinding machines alone that ensure efficiency and highly desirable tools, but first and foremost the people who design these tools and deploy them highly effectively on the Rollomatic machine. “Since it is becoming increasingly difficult to find high-quality, skilled personnel, we have launched a comprehensive, modular tool grinding training program,” says Damien Wunderlin. As part of this program, Rollomatic offers numerous courses each year con ducted by highly qualified, multilingual experts, both on the customer's premises as well as at its training centers in Switzerland, the USA, Japan, Taiwan, Thailand and China. The courses cover everything from grinding and maintenance to lean production, laser technology and robotics. Whether GrindSmart ® , GrindSmart ® Nano, Laser- Smart or ShapeSmart ® , special learning units and qualification levels have been created for all Rollomatic types. “This means that everyone gets their money's worth, whatever their level of knowledge. Our specialists have shown many an expert operator who thought they knew ‘their’ machinery inside and out lots of little tricks that have occasionally led to a decisive breakthrough in tool design or the grinding process,” states Damien Wunderlin happily. A visit with added value Rollomatic has developed an impressive portfolio of tool grinding solutions as well as innovations in laser technology and cylindrical grinding. “Fast-moving sales markets, new competitors and personalized products require more flexible production systems - and a faster response to customer requirements. This is why we have created a complete package focusing on outstanding precision and value. By combining these products with smart automation solutions, customers can now build a production environment that is autonomous and highly efficient and delivers ultrahigh quality,” says Damien Wunderlin. GrindTec 2020, hall 5, booth 5077 The ShapeSmart®NP50 cylindrical grinding machine offers greater flexibility, faster configuration and improved surface qualities. It can also be easily connected to other Rollomatic grinding machines to form a “smart factory network” further information: www.rollomaticsa.com no. 1, 2020, March 45

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