Vollmer recently launched its next-generation saw blade sharpening and servicing machines, the CS860 and CSF860. Here, the company explains the new CSF860 technology for the side grinding of circular saw blades in more detail.

With a new foundation, construction, frame, software and hardware, the new CSF860 is an entirely different machine from its predecessor, the CHF270. As with all machines in the Vollmer portfolio, the foundation blocks of all product developments are flexibility, productivity, reliability and quality.

As a baseline statistic, the CSF860 is 2-4% more productive than the previous CHF270, which is a result of the machine’s kinematics and design. Users can also add up to 20% cycle time savings derived from new software updates that precisely calculate the grinding area and eliminate ‘air cutting’.

In addition, there is a new saw carrier and R2 axis for the flange management system that eliminates 10-15 minute changeover times between different blade types. It is possible to eliminate the manual measuring of 2 to 3 minutes per saw blade with the new measurement and calibration system, which also eradicates the 25+ seconds of non-productive grinding wheel calibrating and checking.

While these statistics typify just a few of the cycle time and automation benefits, energy consumption has been reduced by more than 10%, while the new construction introduces ergonomic features for the operator, such as a ‘deep cut’ door that opens further than before. This gives the operator greater access to the work envelope, and for heavy blades that may need lifting via an overhead gantry, the new door design also opens at the top for overhead access.
For further information www.vollmer-group.com