YG-1 采用 VOLLMER VLaser 370 激光机床加工 PCD 刀具
YG-1 relies on VOLLMER’s laser technology for PCD tools
YG-1 德国奥伯科亨技术中心投资 VOLLMER 的 VLaser 370 激光机床，用于精密加工复杂 PCD 刀具，自 2026 年 1 月起已投入日常生产。该中心成立于 2018 年 1 月，约有 75 名员工，隶属拥有约 5500 名员工、38 个分支机构的韩国 YG-1 集团，专注定制刀具解决方案与复杂项目应用。VLaser 370 凭借紧凑设计、激光方案、成熟运动学、稳健抽尘技术和内部补偿测量，可精确可靠地加工复杂刀具几何形状，尤其擅长在切削刃上加工导屑槽以控制排屑、防止缠绕。YG-1 生产经理 Benjamin Ravida 表示，使用该机床后多个批量生产项目的节拍时间减半，同时切削刃质量提升，降低了 TCO，并使其能提供寿命更长、精度更高的 PCD 刀具。该机可加工 PCD、CVD 金刚石、PcBN 等超硬刀具材料，无需预热即可使用，因加工以 C 轴中心焦点进行，仅需很小的补偿运动。
The YG-1 Technology Center develops bespoke tooling solutions
The YG-1 Technology Center in Oberkochen, Germany, was established in January 2018 and acts as a centre of excellence within the international YG-1 Group for bespoke tooling solutions and complex project applications. With around 75 employees, the site develops innovative special tools, supports international customers and works closely with the Group’s global development and production sites.
With around 5,500 employees, 38 branches and a presence in more than 75 countries, the South Korean YG-1 Group is one of the largest manufacturers of precision tools. The product range includes PCD and solid carbide tools, ISO indexable insert tools and line boring bars for applications in the automotive industry, medical technology, aerospace and general mechanical engineering.
“By investing in the VLaser 370 laser machine from VOLLMER, we are underlining our strategy of prioritising quality, precision and long-term competitiveness, even in challenging times. Our focus is on the development of innovative special tools, process design and the provision of technical support to customers and other YG-1
sites worldwide,” says Jose Eduardo Guimaraes, CEO of YG-1 Technology Center GmbH.
Innovative manufacturing technologies as a competitive advantage
As a full-service provider of everything from standard and special tools to turnkey projects, YG-1 aims to support customers worldwide with high-performance tooling solutions. At the same time, increasing demands for productivity, delivery reliability and sustainability are changing the expectations placed on modern tool manufacturers. Suppliers are increasingly seen as strategic partners who not only supply tools but also work with customers to develop optimal manufacturing processes.
“Innovative manufacturing technologies are a key competitive advantage for us. They enable higher quality, greater efficiency, shorter lead times and the development of high-performance tooling solutions. This enables us to respond flexibly to market demands and offer our customers genuine added value,” says Jose Eduardo Guimaraes.
The VLaser 370 enables the precise machining of complex PCD tools
The decision to opt for the VLaser 370 from VOLLMER was driven in particular by the geometric requirements involved in machining complex tools, as well as the need for efficient process design. What particularly impressed YG-1 was the machine’s compact design and its laser concept.
“At present, PCD milling and reaming tools with optimised chip-breaking geometries are becoming increasingly important in aluminium machining. These bespoke solutions place high demands on the manufacturing process. The VLaser 370 helps us to manufacture these tools precisely and cost-effectively,” Jose Eduardo Guimaraes explains.
Equipped with sophisticated kinematics, robust extraction technology and internal compensation measurement, the VLaser 370 enables the precise and reliable machining of complex tool geometries. The machine really comes into its own when producing chip guide notches. These are incorporated directly along the cutting edges and ensure controlled chip formation during the subsequent machining process. This allows chips to be broken up in a controlled manner and prevents tangling – an important factor, particularly in automated manufacturing processes.
Initial experiences confirm the investment decision
Since January 2026, YG-1 has been using the VLaser 370 in its day-to-day production environment. As well as its high precision, the company is particularly impressed by the machine’s ease of operation and its efficient machining of complex tool geometries.
“By using the VLaser 370, we have been able to halve the cycle time for several series production items whilst simultaneously improving the quality of our tools’ cutting edges,” says Benjamin Ravida (left), Production Manager at YG-1. “This not only reduces our TCO, but also enables us to offer PCD tools with a longer service life and improved precision.”
The VLaser 370, together with the appropriate automation solutions, can be used for machining tools made from ultra-hard cutting materials such as PCD, CVD diamond or PcBN (polycrystalline cubic boron nitride). The machine is ready for use without any warm-up time and enables efficient machining even with complex tool geometries.
As machining is carried out using the focal point at the centre of the C-axis, only minor compensatory movements are required. This contributes to a high degree of stability and precision during the machining process.
“YG-1 is a prime example of the demands that modern tool manufacturers place on the machining of complex PCD tools today. Our VLaser 370 offers the necessary precision and process reliability for this,” says Tobias Trautmann, CEO of the VOLLMER Group. “It is precisely through the interplay of technology, automation and an understanding of processes that we can support our customers in the sustainable development of their manufacturing processes.”
来源：VOLLMER · 刀具磨削与激光加工 · vollmer-group.com