The VHybrid 260 combines the technologies of an innovative grinding machine and a powerful erosion machine. (Vollmer)
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Two in one solution for solid carbide and PCD cutting tools

Cutting tool manufacturers have always had the inconvenience of producing solid carbide and PCD cutting tools on two separate machines — that was why Vollmer introduced its VHybrid concept. Now, the company has eradicated this issue for cutting tool manufacturers with its flexible new VHybrid 260 solution that can grind carbide tools and erode PCD tools — all in one machine.

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AA Tools Mitsubishi EDM machine (ETG)
EDM Machine

Tooling Manufacturer invests in Mitsubishi EDM from ETG

When long-established cutting tool manufacturer AA Tools was acquired by new owners in 2014, the objective was to modernise the shop floor equipment with the very latest CNC machine tool technology. For the bespoke cutting tool manufacturer, the acquisition trail included a CNC tool and cutter grinder, a 4th-axis machining centre, a live tooling turning centre, an EDM drilling machine and a Mitsubishi MV1200R wire EDM machine from the Engineering Technology Group (ETG).

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