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Ancient Homo sapiens, the ancestors of modern man, filed their weapons and primitive tools using sandstone and flint. This is one aspect although very modest, in the evolution of the human race. In more modern times astronauts have used Vallorbe files on the moon. For over a century, Vallorbe have been successfully modernising this age old activity. Vallorbe have progressed from manually cutting teeth as was practiced in the 19th century, to robotic cutting machines, from independent craftsmen to a group of manufacturers proud of the metallurgical vocation of the region. All Vallorbe files are manufactured in Switzerland's Jurassien Arc (Watch Valley) which, in today's globalisation makes them rather unique. This uniqueness has been increasingly evident for almost a century, thanks to the know-how and commitment of almost 400 dedicated employees. Quality control in the manufacturing process is vital. One tenth of a second, one degree centigrade, .01mm or 1% can make all the difference between a good and bad file. From the inspection of raw materials through to final packaging, each of the many operations involved in the production of Vallorbe files is strictly monitored and controlled. Vallorbe have perfected and mastered this process for over 100 years. A Vallorbe file is a fine blend of science, art and alchemy. Vallorbe have discovered, and are still discovering what it takes to reach the heights of ones art, for example hardening where unique expertise is vital when dealing with molecular structure. Millions of users in over 100 countries claim that you can tell a Vallorbe file by its bite. This physical bite results from the psychological bite that can be felt in all activities, from the metallographic analysis of the raw materials to the distribution of the end product. |
