Files & Rasps for String Instrument Makers 2010
C E R TIFI C TI O N Certificate SQS herewith certifies that the company named below has a management system which meets the requirements of the normative base specified below. Usines Métallurgiques de Vallorbe S CH-1337 Vallorbe Certified area Whole company Field of activity Conception and manufacturing of steel files and milling cutters for metal working Normative base ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System Swiss ssociation for Quality and Management Systems SQS ernstrasse 103, CH-3052 Zollikofen Issue date: December 9, 2008 This SQS Certificate is valid up to and including December 8, 2011 Scope number 17 Registration number 10589 X. Edelmann, President SQS T. Zahner, Managing Director SQS SWISS SCESm 001 Swiss Made 2
Vallorbe Swiss : expertise, experience and service The history of the Usines Métallurgiques de Vallorbe (UMV) dates to the end of the nineteenth century when three file manufacturing companies in Vallorbe, Switzerland decided to combine their activities. These three companies, orloz & Noguet-orloz, Grobet S and Glardon & Company merged on 28 March 1899 to form UMV. UMV is renowned and respected as the world s leading manufacturer of precision files and round chain saw files. In the 1950 s UMV began a diversification programme to include the design, development and manufacture of metal milling cutters. The company has continued its steady development and to adapt its products to the needs of users. It has invested heavily in its production facilities and internal organization in order to win new market share. The company s manufacturing facilities in Vallorbe produce nearly 4 million tools monthly, which are used on a daily basis throughout the world by a wide range of professionals. Even though they may not know each other, all of these professionals have one thing in common: a Vallorbe Swiss precision tool. The company s files, milling tools, saw blades and etching tools are manufactured by nearly 300 employees whose expertise has been passed down from generation to generation, and are marketed throughout the world in 100 different countries through a distribution network of more than 300 agents and distributors. The reputation of Vallorbe Swiss products is founded on unparalleled technical expertise that begins with the in-house development and fabrication of the company s production tools. The company has approximately 20,000 sq. m of production shops currently equipped with more than a thousand machines. With its own research and development metallurgy lab, UMV produces nearly 7000 different products to meet the requirements of its professional clientele. The company obtained ISO 9000 certification in 1991, ISO 9001:2000 certification in 2003 and ISO 9001:2008 certification in 2008, further reinforcing the confidence of its customers worldwide. With the strong heritage of a brilliant past, Usines Métallurgiques de Vallorbe is strongly oriented towards the future. Through its manufacturing potential, its state-of-the-art computing facilities, its extended sales network and above all, the determination and enthusiasm of its entire staff, UMV is resolutely committed to meeting the demands of the market and to satisfying the needs of its customers. We are pleased to present our new Files and Rasps for Tools for Stringed Instrument Makers in this new catalogue. 3
asic Information Main dimensions a) Length = L Length (L) varies from one type of rasp to another so please take time to refer to the table below. The length is always given in mm and in some cases in mm and inches. LP, DP, LPV, R rasps and LO L DP8160 L L, LV, and R sets LR L L b) Width x thickness = x Width x thickness = x = Width or diameter = Thickness. The and dimensions are always measured at the widest uncut section. They are expressed in mm. The Rasps The cut determinate is the number of teeth/cm 2, with a tolerance of +/- 15%. Our table shows the number of teeth per cm 2, for a given length and type of file. L = = Teeth/cm 2 Type of rasp /mm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Rasps 6/150 14 20 28 35 50 70 100 8/200 10 16 22 28 35 50 70 10/250 8 12 18 22 28 35 50 12/300 6 10 14 18 22 Type of rasp mm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Needle rasps 140 60 206 28 For general guidance 1 is very coarse and 7 is very fine. Packaging Product supplied in plastic wallet or in rust proof paper. 4
Index Valtitan : the solution for the most challenging materials 6 Precision Files and Rasps 7-10 Fine Rasps 11 Needle Files 12-13 Sets 14 Rifflers / urnisher / Handles 15 5
Valtitan : the solution for the most challenging materials Surface hardness of HRc 72 makes this the hardest steel file in the world. Valtitan improves chip flow. Highly resistant in corrosive or humid environments with no need for protective lubrication. Enhanced performance and service life especially with abrasive materials. Thermal barrier protects file teeth from de-hardening. Valtitan coated products (shown with yellow tang in the catalogue) are primarily used in the eronautical industry (ideal for titanium and aluminium), for working plastics, tool & jewelry making. 6
Precision files and rasps Vallorbe are immensely pleased with their new tools particularly their new diamond fret files which have taken many years to perfect. LP1178 NEW Fret file r Radius Fine Medium Large L = mm x = mm r = mm LP1178-4,5-1-1 115 16 x 4 1 LP1178-4,5-1-2 115 16 x 4 2 LP1178-4,5-1-3 115 16 x 4 3 DP8178 NEW Diamond fret file r Grit 200-230 325-400 L = mm x = mm r = mm DP8178-76-2,5 DP8178-46-2,5 115 16 x 4 2.5 DP8160 NEW Diamond fret file r Grit 200-230 325-400 L = mm x = mm r = mm DP8160-9-76-2,5 DP8160-9-46-2,5 220 28 x 4 3 LP1065 NEW Single cut barrette file 1 L = mm x = mm LP1065-5-1 125 13.5 x 6.2 LP1163 Flat 00 0 1 2 L = / mm x = mm LP1163-4-00 LP1163-4-0 LP1163-4-1 LP1163-4-2 4 / 100 12.5 x 3.0 LP1163-6-00 LP1163-6-0 LP1163-6-1 LP1163-6-2 6 / 150 18.5 x 4.0 LP1163-8-00 LP1163-8-0 LP1163-8-1 LP1163-8-2 8 / 200 21.4 x 4.8 L2437 NEW Triangular fret file 3 L = mm = mm L2437-180-3 180 4.6 7
Precision files and rasps LPV1163 Valtitan Flat 00 0 2 L = / mm x = mm LPV1163-4-00 LPV1163-4-0 LPV1163-4-2 4 / 100 12.5 x 3.0 LPV1163-6-00 LPV1163-6-0 LPV1163-6-2 6 / 150 18.5 x 4.0 LPV1163-8-00 LPV1163-8-0 LPV1163-8-2 8 / 200 21.4 x 4.8 LP1168 Thin flat 0 2 L = / mm x = mm LP1168-6-0 LP1168-6-2 6 / 150 16.5 x 2.0 LP1170 Gauged nut file 2 2 2 2 L = / mm = mm = mm LP1170-4-2-0.25 LP1170-4-2-0.3 LP1170-4-2-0.4 LP1170-4-2-0.5 4 / 100 10 LP1170-4-2- LP1170-4-2-0.6 LP1170-4-2-0.7 LP1170-4-2-0.8 LP1170-4-2-0.9 4 / 100 10 LP1170-4-2- LP1170-4-2-1 LP1170-4-2-1.1 LP1170-4-2-1.2 LP1170-4-2-1.3 4 / 100 10 LP1170-4-2- LP1170-4-2-1.4 LP1170-4-2-1.6 LP1170-4-2-2 LP1170-4-2-2.2 4 / 100 10 LP1170-4-2- LP1170-4-2-2.5 LP1170-4-2-2.7 LP1170-4-2-3 4 / 100 10 LP1170-4-2- LP1560 Halfround 00 0 1 2 L = / mm x = mm LP1560-4-00 LP1560-4-0 LP1560-4-1 LP1560-4-2 4 / 100 12.5 x 3.6 LP1560-6-00 LP1560-6-0 LP1560-6-1 LP1560-6-2 6 / 150 15.3 x 4.7 LP1560-8-00 LP1560-8-0 LP1560-8-1 LP1560-8-2 8 / 200 21.4 x 6.3 LPV1560 Valtitan Halfround 00 0 2 L = / mm = mm LPV1560-6-00 LPV1560-6-0 LPV1560-6-2 6 / 150 15.3 x 4.7 LPV1560-8-00 LPV1560-8-0 LPV1560-8-2 8 / 200 21.4 x 6.3 8
Precision files and rasps LP1566 Halfround slim or ring file 2 L = / mm x = mm LP1566-6-2 6 / 150 12.7 x 3.5 LP1567 Halfround extra narrow 2 L = / mm x = mm LP1567-6-2 6 / 150 9.8 x 2.8 R1552 Halfround rasp 5 L = / mm x = mm R1552-6-5 6 / 150 9.0 x 4.0 LP1960 Crossing 00 0 1 2 3 4 6 L = / mm x = mm LP1960-6-00 LP1960-6-0 LP1960-6-1 LP1960-6-2 LP1960-6-3 LP1960-6-4 LP1960-6-6 6 / 150 14.8 x 5.0 LP1960-8-00 LP1960-8-0 LP1960-8-1 LP1960-8-2 LP1960-8-3 8 / 200 21.3 x 6.3 LPV1960 Valtitan Crossing 00 0 1 2 L = / mm x = mm LPV1960-6-00 LPV1960-6-0 LPV1960-6-1 LPV1960-6-2 6 / 150 14.8 x 5.0 LPV1960-8-00 LPV1960-8-0 LPV1960-8-1 LPV1960-8-2 8 / 200 21.3 x 6.3 LP1660 Round pointed 1 2 L = / mm = mm LP1660-6-1 LP1660-6-2 6 / 150 5.85 LP1660-8-1 LP1660-8-2 8 / 200 7.8 9
Precision files and rasps LPV1660 Valtitan Round pointed 2 L = / mm = mm LPV1660-6-2 6 / 150 5.85 LPV1660-8-2 8 / 200 7.8 LP1670 Round snub 00 0 L = / mm = mm LP1670-6-00 LP1670-6-0 6 / 150 5.75 LP1670-8-00 LP1670-8-0 8 / 200 7.5 LPV1670 Valtitan Round snub 00 0 L = / mm = mm LPV1670-6-00 LPV1670-6-0 6 / 150 5.75 LPV1670-8-00 LPV1670-8-0 8 / 200 7.5 10
Fine rasps NEW R1559 Halfround slim thin 5 6 L = mm x = mm R1559-10-5 R1559-10-6 250 21.8 x 4.3 R3512 Flat 6 7 L = mm x = mm R3512-6-7 150 15.5 x 3.5 R3512-8-6 200 19.3 x 4.5 R3512-10-7 270 25.3 x 5.3 R3552 Halfround 6 7 L = mm x = mm R3552-6-7 162 15.1 x 4.5 R3552-8-6 215 20 x 5.85 R3552-10-7 265 25.2 x 7.25 R3553 Halfround slim 6 7 L = mm x = mm R3553-6-7 165 12.3 x 4.68 R3553-8-6 205 15.5 x 5 R3559 Halfround Cabinet 6 7 L = mm x = mm R3559-6-7 150 18 x 3.5 R3559-8-6 200 22 x 4.3 R3559-10-6 R3559-10-7 250 26 x 5.2 R3562 Round 6 7 L = mm = mm R3562-6-7 150 6 R3562-8-6 200 7.5 R3562-10-6 250 9 11
Needle files L2401 Flat 0 2 L = mm x = mm L2401-140-0 L2401-140-2 140 4.8 x 1.1 L2401-180-0 L2401-180-2 180 6.0 x 1.3 L2402 Halfround 0 2 L = mm x = mm L2402-140-0 L2402-140-2 140 5.1 x 1.5 L2402-180-0 L2402-180-2 180 5.9 x 2.0 LV2402 Valtitan Halfround 0 2 L = mm x = mm LV2402-180-0 LV2402-180-2 180 5.9 x 2.0 L2403 Crossing 0 2 L = mm x = mm L2403-140-0 L2403-140-2 140 4.4 x 1.8 L2403-180-0 L2403-180-2 180 5.8 x 2.2 L2407 Triangular 0 2 L = mm = mm L2407-140-0 L2407-140-2 140 3.5 L2407-180-0 L2407-180-2 180 4.2 L2410 Round 0 2 L = mm = mm L2410-100-0 L2410-100-2 100 2.1 L2410-140-0 L2410-140-2 140 2.8 L2410-180-0 L2410-180-2 180 3.2 L2423 Round extra slim 1 L = mm = mm L2423-100-1 100 1.0 12
Needle files LE3021 Round 0 2 L = mm LE3021-65-0 LE3021-65-2 65 LP1667 Round extra slim 2 L = / mm = mm LP1667-4-2 4 / 100 2.4 L 13
Sets R2526 Set of 6 needle rasps, in blister 4 L = mm R2526-140-4 140 Composed of: R2501 - R2502 - R2506 - R2507 - R2508 - R2510 R2727 Set of 5 Habilis needle rasps, in blister 3 L = mm R2727-3 205 Composed of: R2701 - R2702 - R2707 - R2708 - R2710 L2442 Set of 6 needle files, in pouch 0 2 L = mm L2442-0 L2442-2 140 Composed of: L2401 - L2402 - L2407 - L2408 - L2410 - L2411 14
Rifflers / urnisher / Handles LR12611 Riffler Ref. L = mm LR12611-0 200 LO0788 Oval straight burnisher Ref. L = / mm x = mm LO0788-4 4 / 100 8.0 x 4.2 L110 - L510 Crocodile ntislip plastic file handle with hardened threaded insert Type - Length Ref. L = mm L110-LEU 4 4 94 L210-LEU 4 / 5 5 / 6 5 94 L310-LEU 4 / 6 4 6 4 94 L410-LEU 6 / 8 8 6 8 6 105 L510-LEU 8 8 8 105 L160 - L260 Condor Precision needle file handle Ref. Handle = L = mm L160 2-3 mm 95 L260 3-4 mm 95 15
PU171.3/CHT - 2010-03 - CHT Please contact Classic Hand Tools for the dedicated catalogue for Rasps & Rifflers for Woodworkers Classic Hand Tools Ltd Hill Farm usiness Park Witnesham Ipswich Suffolk England IP6 9EW Tel. : 0044 (0) 1473 784 983 Fax : 0044 (0) 1473 785 724 E-mail: sales@classichandtools.co.uk Usines Métallurgiques de Vallorbe S Case postale 150 CH-1337 Vallorbe Suisse / Switzerland Tel. +41 (0)21 843 94 94 Fax +41 (0)21 843 94 00 umv@vallorbe.com w w w. v a l l o r b e. c o m