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CONTENTSFeatures
CONTENTS
2 News
4-5 SCM 5-Axis Installed at Leaderflush Shapland
6 Dixon Timber Products Choose Striebig – Again
7 Take A Look at Homag’s Joinery Portfolio
10 ABB Robots Assemble The Perfect Flat Pack
11 10,000th Combilift Delivered to Weyerhaeuser
12-13 Specifying Adhesives For Panel Bonding Appliances
15 Elcon Celebrate 60 Successful Years & Introduce “The Quadra”
16 Schelling – Stunning Success in Europe
25 NPL Choose Kundig for Sanding Perfection
26-27 The Homag Group Delivers Complete Processing
30 Coming Soon – SCM’s Autumn In-House Exhibition
32 New 5-Axis Machine From Hoffmann
24-25 Blum Comes To Terms With Difficult Economic Situation
FEATURES
4-9 Joinery
10 Robotics
11 Handling
12-13 Adhesives
14 What’s New
17-20 Where To Buy
22-24 Woodwaste Processing
28-29 Software
36 KBB Components
The tooling head for the SCMTECH Z1/Z2 cnc machiningcentre(see page 20 for more detailsof the machine)
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NEWSNEWSLatest
Obituary
It is with regret that we announce the
death of Nigel Dalton at the age of 62 after
a long illness. Well known in the
woodworking machinery sector, he and his
brother Francis were the third generation to
enter the family business of A L Dalton Ltd.
in Nottingham. Nigel joined the company
over 45 years ago having first realised an
early ambition by working on steam trains
at British Rail's Nottingham depot,
including the famous "Royal Scot" which
led to a lifelong interest in steam. Very
much a family man, he leaves a wife and
three children. His eldest son, Alex, has
become the fourth generation of the family
to enter the business and is now a Director.
His other son is with the BBC and his
daughter is studying at Leeds University.
He was very proud of his family and, as
Francis puts it, split his time and interests
firmly between his family and the family
business.
As Director and joint owner of Daltons
with involvement in all aspects from sales
to service, he was when necessary a "hands
on" practical person who took a special
pride in ensuring that the company offered
the very best in aftercare, transport,
machine moving and installation.
Nigel Dalton will be much missed both
within Daltons and the wider woodworking
machinery community.
Blum’s Interzumdonation pays for 1,000eye operations
For the 13th time this year, visitors to
Blum’s stand at Interzum, Cologne, forwent
their gifts and signed the visitors’ book
instead. The fittings manufacturer donated
10 euros per signature to ‘Light for the
World’, an Austrian organisation that
operates on an international scale to help
people with eye disease, the blind and
particularly children in the poor regions of
the Earth. This year’s donation amounted to
30,000 euros which will finance operations
to restore sight to 1,000 patients. The
donation was presented to ‘Light for the
World’ in June.
Tel: 01908 285700Email: [email protected]
New Website for Norbord
Norbord has launched a new website
showing how its engineered wood-based
panels are ‘better by far’ for the
environment.
Visitors to www.betterbyfar.org can gain a
fascinating insight into the forestry
industry and find out why substainable
forest management and local production
makes Nordbord’s range of board products
far better for the environment than import
material.
Tel: 01786 816921www.norbord.com
Diary Dates
Biesse Group SpaInHouse Exhibition
October 8th-10th
Pesaro, Italy
SCM Group (UK) LtdIn-House Exhibition
October 13th-15th
Nottingham
Tel: 0115 770044
SicamPordenone Trade Fair
Italy
October 14th-17th
Tel: 0039 0272194452
Felder UKIn-House Show
October 16th - 17th
Milton Keynes
Tel: 01908 635000
ZOW VeronaOctober 21st-24th
Survey Marketing
Tel: 0049 521 9653372
Fimma MadaraliaFeria Valencia
Spain
November 3rd-6th
Affema
Tel: 0034 963 861 100
Felder UKIn-House Show
November 6th - 7th
Leeds
Tel: 08450 712224
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Heimo Lubetz (right) presents the cheque for30,000 euros to Gabriel Müller from ‘Light for theWorld’ (left). Helene Pandit (centre) has been incharge of the fair initiative for many years
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EDITORS COMMENT
We are delighted to welcome our
readers, contributors and advertisers
to our re-launched and re-designed
magazine, Panel & Joinery Production.
In these challenging economic times the
industry has been through some tough
times over the last 12 months but there are
signs of recovery and with possible
movement in the housing market we can
begin to feel optimistic about increased
manufacturing opportunities in the
woodworking industry.
Mindful of the changes and requirements
to the industry we decided to open up the
magazine to include the joinery side of the
business in order to provide a full range of
information for all sectors of the market.
The magazine plans to keep the ‘old
favourites’ but we also plan to offer new
sections in the coming months. We will
feature installation stories and product
pieces and are always happy to receive
suggestions from readers.
12 months ago we went on-line and the
website has proved a huge success. The
website has also been re-designed to
compliment the new look magazine and we
are pleased to announce that we are
introducing a series of innovative video
footage from advertisers and contributors
displaying their products. You can access
contributors and advertisers websites via our
online Website Directory.
You can find the new website at
www.p-j-production.com
We hope you enjoy the new look
magazine which will continue to be
published on a bi-monthly basis.
Kind regards
Ernie Hollister
Publisher
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- first choice for printed anddigital industry information
David Miller, well known and respected
in the laminating and finishing
machinery field, has embarked on a new
venture.
With 38 years experience in the supply and
service of laminating and finishing
machines, David has spent the last 25 years,
as Managing Director of Hymmen Miller
Ltd. his decision to embark on a new venture
was not taken easily.
Following a visit to the Spanish company
Barberan, who manufacture a full range of
Laminating, profile wrapping and finishing
machinery, and discussions with their export
sales manager, Horst Swessinger and owner
Jesus Barberan, David made his decision to
represent them in the UK
This decision was made easier as David
had sold the Barberan range 30 years ago
and had not lost contact with either Horst or
Jesus during the intervening years.
"I have always had a lot of respect for Mr
Barberan and the developments he has made
over the years whilst still maintaining a very
family orientated company"
Barberan have their own engineer based
in the UK who will continue to install and
service their machines and handle the supply
of spare parts, David will be responsible for
the sale of new machines.
Ligna was an exciting exhibition, proving
David's belief that Barberan would give a
broader customer base with a wide range of
competitively priced machines. The range of
flat laminating lines, including hot melt
systems, profile wrapping lines and a full
range of roller coating and printing lines that
were on the show resulted in some good
enquiries.
Trading as Miller Associates, from his
factory unit in Baldock, David will continue
to offer the Ernst range of sanding and
denibbing machines, Venjakob spray
machines as well as the full Barberan range.
Full Circle for David
For more information:Tel: 01462 490777Fax: 01462 490435Email: [email protected]
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With the growth in Leaderflush
Shapland’s Plasform® department
together with the installation of a
Stefani double-sided post forming
machine from the SCM Group,
Leaderflush Shapland decided to
enhance their CNC machining facility
with the addition of an SCM 5-axes
CNC Machining Centre, model Record
132NT TVN Prisma.
Leaderflush Shapland’s Barnstaple site
specialise in the manufacturing of
Plasform®, a postfomed fully encapsulated
doorset that is specifically designed to be
easy to clean and maintain. Damage
resistant and versatile, Plasform® doorsets
can be used in applications such as
hospitals, clean rooms, sports halls and
pharmaceutical companies.
Leaderflush Shapland’s Engineering
Manager comments: “With the investment
in the Stefani machine, it was necessary to
examine the preparation of the sheet
materials that go on to the post former and
also the machining processes after the post
forming operation, such as apertures, hinge
and lock recessing and pre-drilling in the
door and frame. It is not high volume work,
but in each door and frame there is a lot of
work to do, so it was essential that we
sourced a machine that was versatile and
easy to program and set-up between jobs,
capable of machining elements such as
door blanks, PVC and laminates.”
“Selecting a 5-axis machine against a
traditional 3 or 4-axis machine has proven
NEWSINSTALLATION
The SCM Record 5 axis Prism machining centre installed at Leaderflush Shapland
Joinery
SCM 5-axis CNC Machining CentreInstalled At Leaderflush Shapland
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to be a wise choice. For machining lock
casings, we do not need to use aggregate
heads that lose power through their
gearing, but using the main routing head; it
can be driven harder and also produces a
far better quality cut. The number of tools
required and tool changes can be
significantly reduced, for example, we can
use the same tool for straight, angled and
mitre cuts.”
With a variety of CNC Machining Centres
on site, Leaderflush Shapland’s production
and project engineers decided to fully
assess the market and a number of existing
and potential suppliers were called in to
suggest CNC machines to meet the high
specification required.
After several meetings, discussions and
demonstrations, an order was finally placed
for the SCM Record Prisma 5-axis machine
with SCM’s Area Sales Manager, Mike Lee.
A 6300mm long bar and vacuum pod
machine table was specified so that 2 work
streams could be located on the table
together, i.e. the door at one end of the table
and the frame at the other end, so that both
could go on to the assembly department as
a matched pair after machining.
The Prisma has a true 5-axes movement
with a fully interpolating 11KW Routing
Head. The tools are fed and located to the
HSK spindle from a 12-station automatic
tool changer, which in turn can be fed with
additional tools from a supplementary 24-
station tool changer, enabling a full
compliment of tools to be stored on board,
avoiding any possibility of damage if tools
were continually removed and replaced.
Also large diameter saw blades and
machining heads can easily be employed.
Programming of the SCM is done off-
line using SCM’s “X-Door” and “Xilog
Plus” interface and full training was
provided by SCM’s experienced
CNC engineers.
According to Leaderflush Shapland’s
Production Engineering Manager “We are
extremely pleased with the SCM 5-axis
Prisma machine and the delivery,
installation and commissioning went very
well and was a credit to SCM UK’s service
engineers. We will definitely be looking at
further SCM CNC machines for
Leaderflush Shapland in the future.”
For more information:Leaderflush Shapland – Tel. 01271 321007www.leaderflushshapland.co.ukSCM Group UK – Tel. 01159 770044www.scmgb.co.uk
INSTALLATIONJoinery
The 5-axis router head and tool changer on the Record 132 NT TVN Prisma CNCmachining centre
Leaderflush Shapland Plasform unique doors
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NEWSINSTALLATIONSaws
Installing a second Striebig vertical
panel saw has led to greater efficiency
at Dixon Timber Products, a leading
manufacturer of high quality, bespoke
panel-based furniture for the
institutional and health care markets.
Its new Evolution 6224 replaced an elderly
Holz-Her saw. The decision to purchase a
second Striebig was made because of the
consistent accuracy and reliability delivered
by the first Evolution, bought in 2005.
Both saws are used to cut MFC, MDF,
solid grade laminates and solid surfaces up to
20 mm thick, and up to 38 mm thick
chipboard panels used for worktops, with
diamond saw blades used to reduce
sharpening costs.
Dixon Timber Products’ managing
director John Dixon said: “He said there were
advantages of having two of the same models
side-by-side. User familiarity is very
important so it’s easy to switch operators
between the saws to provide cover for
sickness and holidays.
“We have improved our sizing efficiency as
the saws are ideal for handling lots of small
jobs. Because all our output is made-to-
measure, the Evolution allows for a quick
change-round when several jobs are going
through on the same day, which is quite
often.”
He said he was happy to buy another
Evolution “as the first has
been totally reliable with a
consistently high quality of
cut.”
An angle cutter supplied
with the first Striebig is now
used with both saws. This
optional unit, easily attached
to the left or right of any
vertical cutting point, is
adjustable to 1/10th of a
degree. It can be locked into
place and is for use with
panels up to 42 mm thick, producing angle
cuts which are totally clean and accurate.
The Evolution 6224 is the largest model in
the series with a maximum cutting area of
5,300 mm x 2,240 mm and a maximum
cutting depth of 80mm.
It represents the cutting edge in vertical
panel saw technology. Features considered
expensive optional extras in other saws are
included as standard, such as a digital
measuring system, accurate to 0.1 mm, and
an adjustable precision display that can be set
to an accuracy of 1.0, 0.5 or 0.1 mm,
according to the thickness of the panels
being sized.
Numerous automatic procedures carried
out by the press of a button include locking
and releasing the beam saw, setting the
horizontal cutting height, plunging and
swivelling the motor, locking the support
rollers during sawing and fine saw
blade adjustment.
Dixon Timber Products was formed to
supply the medical furniture market. It’s now
one of the main players in the highly
competitive sector, manufacturing and
installing a wide range of panel-based
products at hospitals and primary care
centres throughout the UK and abroad.
Around 80 per cent of its output goes into
the medical sector, with the remainder
specified by schools, universities, hotels,
retail outlets, factories, offices and prisons.
Among recent contracts have been
installations for hospitals as far apart as
Brighton, Elgin, Plymouth and Stornaway,
furniture for one of the oldest hospices in
London and fittings for a gold mining
laboratory in Senegal.
With nearly 80 per cent of orders made up
of repeat business, the Doncaster company’s
turnover increased by 25 per cent last year
and its order book remains remarkably
healthy.
Both Striebig saws, together with Al-Ko
mobile extraction units, were supplied by
Striebig’s exclusive UK agent, T.M.
Machinery Sales, of Leicester.
For more information:Tel: 0116 271 7155Fax: 0116 271 5862Email: [email protected] www.tmpartnership.co.uk
Dixon Timber Products choosesStriebig – again
The two Striebig Evolution vertical panel saws in action at Dixon Timber Products.
This reception desk is a typical example of the fine work produced byDixon Timber products – with the help of Striebig Vertical panel saws
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INSTALLATIONJoinery
The joinery market highlights the
business advantages of partnering with
Homag. The Group’s specialist companies
offer everything for joinery businesses -
CNC machines from Homag and Weeke,
sanders from Bütfering, edgebanders
from Brandt and Homag, Torwegge’s
frame lines, veneer presses and market
leading software such as woodWOP,
woodStairs and woodWindows.
For door manufacturers, Weeke and
Homag have high performance four and five
axis CNC machines that significantly
improve productivity and quality. These
powerful CNCs feature dedicated horizontal
router heads for machining lock cases and
have up to 7.2 metre tables for tandem
loading and even throughfeed machines.
Versatility and flexibility are key benefits
with up to 30 place tool changes, LED
vacuum cup positioning and automatic
vacuum cup positioning. The easy to use
woodWOP software provides parametric
programming for flexible working and the
option of barcode scanning.
On the sanding front, Bütfering has a
range of machines including single head
models for small businesses, twin and triple
head and even top and bottom lines for the
larger users. With working widths from
950mm to 1650mm, Bütfering sanders are
designed for calibration sanding, finish
sanding with segmented pads and lacquer
sanding (de-nibbing).
For truly professional
edgebanding results both
Homag and Brandt have
single sided, double sided
and complete processing
lines available. Utilising
PUR adhesive, the kit is
capable of applying solid
wood edges up to 25mm
thickness and is PC
controlled for easy program
selection.
In terms of frame
manufacturing, the new
Torwegge ZKT300 frame
processing machine can produce up to 200
bespoke door frames in an eight hour shift.
Efficiencies are gained by processing both
ends of the door frame at the same time.
Throughfeed lock and hinge processing
machines are also available.
Specifically designed for solid wood
processing, the Group’s CNC machines are
available from entry level Weeke models
through to high output Homag systems. The
woodWindows software enables users to
maximise output. It enables quick and easy
input of window data for the design and
creation of woodWOP programs.
The Weeke Optimat BHC 300 is a totally
flexible system for general joinery. Featuring
the new PowerClamp system to securely hold
the work pieces, it is perfect for window
frame, door or staircase production.
For heavy-duty trimming and routing
operations the Homag Venture 12 is
dedicated to performance. Its automatic
clamp positioning system has three stage
clamping so that the component can be
processed on all four sides without having to
be relocated during the program cycle
ensuring absolute accuracy.
At the top end of the range, the
powerProfiler offers ultimate flexibility for
bespoke products. Operated by one man, it
can complete up to 50 complete windows per
shift.
With three, four and five axis models
available, Homag presents stair
manufacturers with a comprehensive range
of machines. To maximise productivity, the
woodStairs staircase software is configured
for both Homag and Weeke equipment. It
enables users to design staircases and
automatically create woodWOP programs
which, in conjunction with laser positioning,
make light work of curved string work.
For the perfect finish, Bütfering offers
sanders for solid wood calibrating and
finishing.
For more information:Tel: 01332 856500Email: [email protected]
Take A Look At Homag’s JoineryPortfolio
The Weeke Optimat featuring the new Powerclamp, a totally flexible system for general joinery
Homag present stair manufacturers with a comprehensive range ofmachines. Both the Woodstairs staircase software and the WoodWOP
programmes offer ultimate design and flexibility
Panel & Joinery Production SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 20098
Travis Perkins plc, a major company in
the builders’ merchants and home
improvement market, has over 1200
branches throughout the UK. Its
Canvey Island sawmill is the Group’s
premier operation in the south east,
and has upgraded its mill by recently
installing a new technology Weinig
Powermat 500 moulder with HSK
PowerLock tooling, PowerCom memory
and state-of-the-art tool room
equipment. This investment puts them
in the top joinery manufacturing
league, and sets them apart from
competitors who still use conventional
moulding techniques, and provides
many advantages for customers.
The Canvey sawmill is
steadily building an
enviable reputation for
joinery and increasing its
wide range of timber PSE
and profile mouldings. The
difference now is that the
service to customers is
faster, more accurate with
exact repeatability, and to
the highest standards of
finish – particularly on
‘specials’ and short runs, at
highly competitive rates.
Quality is guaranteed.
Sawn Redwood timber is
sourced from selected mills
Panel & Joinery Production SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 20098
NEWSINSTALLATIONJoinery
Canvey Sawmill install LatestTechnology
High quality machined PSE timber
Geoff Quinn operates the Rondamat profile grinder in the tool room
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in Sweden and Finland. The best quality
grades are controlled from supplier to
customer, and a close working partnership
with suppliers ensures a common
commitment.
The new Weinig moulder is used to
produce architectural joinery – skirtings,
architraves, dado rails, cornices and
virtually any profile of moulding, in short or
long batches. ‘Specials’ present no problem
and are just as easy to produce as standard
profiles, because of the flexibility of the new
technology Powermat and new generation
tool room equipment - which comprises a
computerised template maker, Rondamat
profile grinder and computerised
PowerCom setting stand.
The new technology is attracting more
and varied customers. The mill’s
customers’ include: other branches in the
Group, house builders, construction
companies, ship manufacturers, the
growing garden shed and patio decking
industry, and recently, special orders in
hard wood for exterior cladding for colleges,
an opera house and the Millennium Centre
in Cardiff.
Said Colin Courtnell, Branch Manager of
Travis Perkins, Canvey Island, “The
investment in new technology will help us
to grow our moulding business and we
have been attracting more
enquiries and customers
because of it. We are in a
much stronger position to
respond more quickly and
are much more flexible in
production, to handle
‘specials’. Downtime on
job change overs has
dropped dramatically,
making our prices more
competitive”.
From order to delivery,
customer information,
including delivery dates, is
recorded on computer with
the aim of having an
efficient ‘paperless’ system.
Orders for ‘specials’, for
instance, are transferred to
the computerised template
maker for new profiles to be
made, then on to the
grinder for tooling, then to
the computerised setting
stand, after which tool
settings are transferred to
the Powermat control
memory, for fast and easy
setting up. No time
consuming chasing of
documents, less cause for
errors - all leading to
delivery on time.
In addition, the Mill’s
wide range of services
extends to cover full milling facilities: stress
grading, truss joints, I-beams, priming,
timber treatment and sheet materials. Add
to this the extensive experience of the Travis
Perkins organisation and the personal
attention they give to all customers – small
or large.
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INSTALLATIONJoinery
For more information:Tel: 01235 557 600Email: [email protected]
Martin Brazier, machine operator, changes thetooling on the Powermat 500
Colin Courtnell (left), Travis & Perkins Branch Manager, with MartinBrazier, machine operator, at the Power control system
The Weinig Powermat 500 in action at Travis Perkins, Canvey Island
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Svedplan is a fast emerging producer
of flat pack furniture that has
deployed a team of eight of the latest
ABB robots to improve competitiveness
and reduce risk to manual handlers. As
a result, production has increased by
45 percent from a line that will pay
back in less than three years!
As one of Scandinavia’s budding
producers of flat pack furniture, Svedplan,
that turns over SEK 300 million (Euros 33.3
million) needed to improve processes to
maintain competitiveness with low-cost
production and reduce the risk to handlers
in the packaging process. As demand and
production grew, Svedplan knew that
automation was the natural development in
the production process. Robotic systems
have been involved in loading and
unloading production lines, together with
automated processes for drilling holes. But
packaging the various components was still
largely a slow and costly manual activity.
To provide a solution, Svedplan turned to
Teamster AB, a specialist in automated
process technology, to create a concept that
was flexible enough to handle a wide range
of large products and allow for fast changes
to the line.
Teamster recommended automating half
of the manual picking line, creating three
stations with a total of eight ABB robots. As
a member of ABB’s Partner Network,
Teamster understood that ABB Robotics
would be able to provide the best robots for
the system. Three IRB 660 robots were
used to feed parts directly from pallets to
five IRB 4400 robots that pack the products
into boxes.
The IRB 660 is a dedicated 4-axis
palletiser, which combines a 3.15 metre
reach with a 250 kg payload. Indeed, the
IRB 660 has the versatility, reach and
handling capacity to meet the demands of
most palletising applications. Well-balanced
steel arms with double bearing joints, a
torque-strut on axis 2 and rapid
manoeuvrability makes the IRB 4400
perfectly matched for Svedplan’s needs,
where speed, accuracy and flexibility are
important. For economic operation, the
drive train is optimised to give high torque
with the lowest power consumption.
The Euros 2,268,000 (£1.5m) investment
has made a remarkable impact on the
production line. As a result of the
automated robotic system, production has
increased by an impressive 45 percent with
a return on investment estimated at just
two to three years! Automated lines now
prepare 10 to 15 boxes per hour, compared
with six to10 boxes per hour on the manual
lines. Payback is estimated at two years –
three at most. The new technology is also
vital for Svedplan future prosperity in the
highly competitive furniture market.
To accompany the new robots, vision
system software was installed. This enables
products to be saved as ‘recipes’ in the
system and changes to the product
handling can be made efficiently. New
products can be introduced quickly by
entering the pack size with details of the
new packaging position and station.
Worker attitudes towards automation
have also changed. Preben Ritter, Managing
Director of Svedplan, commented, “At first,
workers were extremely wary of this new
technology, but now they feel proud of it!”
Svedplan assured workers that, far from
threatening their jobs, it was the best way of
preserving employment in the face of global
competition and significantly there have
been no job losses as a result.
Svedplan started business in 1944 as a
traditional carpentry workshop, producing
solid wooden beds and couches. Today the
company specialises in the production of
flat-packed furniture units, manufacturing
as many as 50,000 products a week for one
of the world’s biggest furniture retailers.
These are freighted directly from the factory
to outlets and distribution centres around
the world.
Panel & Joinery Production SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 200910
NEWSCASE STUDYRobotics
ABB robots assembles the perfect flat pack
For further information:Tel: 01908 350300www.abb.co.uk
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Combilift Ltd, the world’s leading
supplier of 4-way forklifts, celebrated
another milestone in early June when
the 10,000th machine to roll off its
production lines in Monaghan was
delivered to Weyerhaeuser, the world’s
leading manufacturer of engineered
lumber products.
Truck number 10,000 will be working at
Weyerhaeuser’s Parallam Mill in Annacis
Island near Vancouver, and it was officially
handed over to Chuck Antonides,
Weyerhaeuser’s Director of Lean Processes,
by Combilift USA’s President Tommy
Cadden. It is also the first 10 tonne capacity
Combilift to be operational at a
Weyerhaeuser site.
The majority of Weyerhaeuser’s products
are oversized loads which can be as long as
20m, and having identified the Combilift 4-
way concept as the answer to handling such
challenging products, it now operates 130
Combilifts across its sites in North
America. The trucks play a key role in the
company’s commitment to the safest
material handling
procedures and excellent
productivity, and were
designed specifically for
Weyerhaeuser’s
requirements.
Combilift MD Martin
McVicar: “Weyerhaeuser’s
case exemplifies how
customer feedback from the
wide variety of industry
sectors we supply has been
instrumental in helping us
to continually improve the
Combilift concept, to
become the world’s largest
supplier of long-load
handling equipment.”
“Product development was based on
close collaboration between the two
companies, with Combilift acting constantly
and quickly on feedback from
Weyerhaeuser personnel,” says Tommy
Cadden. “Chuck Antonides visited our
manufacturing facility in Ireland on a
number of occasions to liaise with the
management and engineers. Within a six
month time frame from August 2007 to
January 2008, Combilift designed, built
and delivered the first of the Weyerhaeuser
6 tonne units and throughout 2008
Weyerhaeuser ordered and took delivery of
a total of 108 of these models.
A raft of features designed to ease the
handling of extreme loads and to make life
easier for drivers are integrated into the
C12,000WSL and the C20,000WSL
models, such as a larger operator cab,
sticker boxes and containers for chainsaws
and tools fixed to the body of the truck, and
an integrated side shifting mast which
caters for the varying dimensions of
product. Combilift’s customized approach
has proved to be such a success that
Weyerhaeuser has embarked on a program
to phase out all other types of conventional
forklifts at its distribution centres and
replace them with Combilift models.
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FEATUREHandling
For more information:UK Tel: 07815 314 990Email: [email protected]
10,000th Combilift delivered toWeyerhaeuser
Chuck Antonides (left) Weyerhaeuser’s Director of Lean Processing, with Combilift’s USA presidentTommy Cadden – celebrating the 10,000th Combilift delivery
The Combilift making easy work for long awkward loads
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Ensuring that panels are correctly
bonded is a vital aspect of the
manufacturing process, with poor
adhesive selection or application likely
to impact heavily on overall quality,
durability and performance.
There is a vast array of adhesives on the
market – once specifiers have chosen
between a water-based or solvent-based
product, they must then decide on a
contact, single-part or two-part adhesive,
and whether it should be applied by brush,
spray or roller. But it is imperative to get
these decisions right to avoid costly
mistakes.
Commercially, there is a requirement to
strike a balance between adhesive cost, the
requirements of
production deadlines, and
the time needed for
products to reach the
desired bond strength. And
while it is generally true
that in terms of bonding
strength and quality, you do
get what you pay for,
overspecification can also
impact on performance,
with too strong a bond not
allowing the required
flexibility during usage of
the finished product.
Water-based or solvent-
based?
Panel & Joinery Production SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 200912
NEWSPROFILEAdhesives
Specifying Adhesives For PanelBonding Applications
Application by aerosol method canbe considered when specifying
Flexible materials can be treated with a hand roller and can be lesswasteful
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The benefits of solvent-based adhesives
have always been the speed of solvent
evaporation and the potential for high
strength, but increased environmental and
health and safety concerns are beginning to
have a greater impact on adhesive selection.
While solvent-based adhesives are still
the preferred option in applications
involving rubber, for almost every other
application, regardless of the combination
of substrates, there is usually a water-based
adhesive available which, if used correctly,
will deliver the required bond.
Water-based adhesives are non-
flammable when wet, do not emit toxic
fumes - meaning they are far less
demanding in terms of the personal
protective equipment (PPE) required - and
usually require less capital outlay for their
application within the factory. Conversely,
solvent-based or polyurethane reactive
(PUR) adhesives which contain isocyanates
require greater outlay to ensure safety in
the application area.
The speed with which the products must
be bonded will govern the type of adhesive
chosen. All adhesives will have a differing
‘open time’ – the time available to bring the
surfaces together before the adhesive sets –
as well as a ‘time to handling strength’ and
a ‘time to full cure’.
Where immediate bonding is needed –
either because of high throughput or
because further processing is required – a
contact adhesive is the best option.
Surprisingly, water-based contact adhesives
often outperform solvent-based products
when it comes to elevated temperature
applications. Otherwise, specifiers have a
choice between single-part PUR adhesives,
which are usually pre-heated and are then
applied to one surface, and a two-part epoxy
adhesive, comprising two separate
components which react chemically and
start to cure when mixed.
The properties of the substrates are key
to the specification process. Using a water-
based adhesive to join wood to metal will
require thorough drying of the metal before
application to negate the risk of corrosion.
Meanwhile, when bonding foam, heat-
applied products can melt foams, while a
solvent-based contact adhesive may contain
chemicals which can dissolve or damage
the foam.
The question of application
When selecting between application
methods, the total surface area to be
covered must be considered. Spraying
requires the preparation (and cleaning
afterwards) of a spray gun but is generally
more economical for larger areas and offers
better control over adhesive thickness. For
smaller areas, brush or roller application is
preferable as there is less waste and no
requirement for spray gun preparation and
cleaning. Apart from a few PUR adhesives,
the majority of modern adhesives are
suitable for spraying, although once again
with solvent-based contact adhesives,
potential health and safety issues can arise
as a proportion of the solvent will diffuse
into the air before the adhesive reaches the
product surface.
Where a contact adhesive is used,
pressure will be required after application
to allow the surfaces to bond. Flexible
materials can be treated with a hand roller,
while solid sections will require either a
hydraulic press (where the surfaces being
joined are relatively small) or, for larger
surfaces, a ‘nip’ roller, which consists of two
continuously rotating wheels with a space
between them through which the
workpiece is passed. This lends itself
particularly well to continuous operation
and thus to high throughput applications.
The subsequent processes required after
application can impact significantly on cost
– of both equipment and labour - and so
should be considered alongside the
adhesive costs when specifying.
Getting the advice of a specialist
adhesives supplier from an early stage will
go a long way towards guaranteeing correct
product selection – and once the decision
on adhesive type and application method
has been made, training operatives in
effective preparation, handling and usage
will ensure the product delivers to
expectations.
Chris Hall, Advanced Technologist,
Industrial Adhesives & Tapes Division, 3M
United Kingdom plc
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FEATUREAdhesives
A spray gun is generally more economical forlarger areas
For more information:Tel: 08705 360036Email: [email protected]/adhesives
Nico 3D Adjustable Door Hinge
is now available in highly
polished chrome or brass.
The Nico 3D Adjustable Door
Hinge is now available in polished
chrome and brass finishes to
enhance the most prestigious door
installation project.
Part of the Load Pro range of
heavy duty, maintenance-free door
hinges for demanding applications,
the 3D Hinge is suitable for off and
on-site installation.
Fully adjustable in three
directions for precise positioning
and fixing, it is quick and easy to fit
and – unlike some other adjustable
hinges – the patented design allows
the hinge t remain fixed to the door
during the adjustment process.
Like the rest of the Load Pro
range, the Nico 3D Hinge features
low-friction bearings for smooth
operation, and is designed for long-
life, reliable performance under the
most arduous conditions –
guaranteed for 10 years.
Manufactured in the UK, the
Hinge is tested to BS EN1935:2002
standard and available in a
selection of finishes, including
Yellow Zinc Supercoat 500 – a
silver finish with high corrosion
resistance – and colour powder
coating.
- nailers for wood, steel and concrete
- operating pressure up to 28bar
- 75mm max nail length, 7.9mm max
head diameter
Makita is expanding its range of
pneumatic nailers with five new high
pressure tools and a new compressor with
specifications to meet the needs of the
heaviest industrial fixing operations, for
both site and factory use.
The new Makita AC310H quiet-running
compressor can generate up to 410psi with
a 2.5hp 240 volt motor and features two
8bar outlets and two 28bar outlets. With a
tank capacity of 6.2 litres and a maximum
airflow of 90 litres per minute, the AC310H
compressor has the capacity to drive both
high-pressure nailers and a low-pressure
models at the same time. Weighing just
36kgs and housed in an easy-to-carry frame,
this compressor is ideal for all site
operations.
The new Makita high quality, high-
pressure nailer range includes the AN510H
model for timber
operations with a
maximum head
diameter of
5.2mm, nail
lengths from 27mm
to 50mm, operating
between 140-320psi
with a magazine
capacity of either 200 or
400 nails. The AN610H
model takes 6.9mm
head diameter nails from
32mm to 65mm for
fixing into wood and
concrete and up to 2.3mm
of steel plate. The Makita AN620H nailer
uses 45mm to 65mm, 7.9mm head
diameter nails for wood and steel with a
magazine capacity of up to 300 nails. The
AN711H will drive 7.9mm head diameter
nails up to 75mm long into wood, steel or
concrete whilst the top of the range nailer,
the AN911H, has similar features with an
increase capacity for nails of up to 90mm.
The Makita high-pressure nailers feature
a unique “peach” magazine,
which opens to present the
drum spindle at a convenient
450 for loading. This
spindle also has a three-
position quick-turn
adjustment to accommodate
the different length of nails
chosen.
All these nailers have
driving depth adjustment to
allow flush, recessed or proud
finish depth. The AN911H has a
driving depth adjustment of
10mm and is the heaviest of the
new machines at a comfortable 2.3kgs.
Panel & Joinery Production SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 200914
NEWSPROFILEWhat’s New
Shining Example of Adjustable Performance
Makita Add High Pressure Pneumatic Nailers To Range
The Nico Load Pro heavy3D adjustable door hinge is
now available in polishedchrome and brass finishes
For more information:Tel: 01255 422333Email: [email protected]
For more information:Tel: 01908 211678
The AN911H has a drivingdepth adjustment of 10mm
Elcon is celebrating its 60th year as a
leading technological innovator in
the manufacture of vertical panel saws
and is one of the major international
suppliers of the highest quality
machinery for cutting-to-size panel
materials.
It all began in 1948 in a wooden shed in
a small shipyard in Holland's’ lake district;
two brothers, Gerard and Frans Meijer,
started to produce a wide variety of
woodworking
machinery ranging
from circular saws,
moulders,
thicknessers, planers
and tenoners.
Production grew
rapidly so much so
that in 1953 they had to move
to larger premises. The
company continued to grow and in 1955
they moved to a large new and modern
building close to Schipol Airport and by the
end of 1980’s the next generation, Piet and
Peter Meijer, had taken over the
management and directorship from the
founders.
The third partner/director at Elcon is
Robbert J. Ledeboer, who is Commercial
Director and is responsible for new
developments. Robbert gained his
experience in the marketing and sales of
tele communications and brings a strong
ambition to further develop the position of
Elcon in the market.
The company’s very first vertical panel
saw was developed in 1971 and some of the
original models are still in daily use today.
Although they might look rather old
fashioned compared to today’s range of
sophisticated machinery they are still
reliable and functional.
Elcon have world-wide representation
and have developed a network of long-
lasting relationships with their overseas
distributors. A.L. Dalton Ltd, also a family-
owned company, have been representing
Elcon in the UK and Ireland since 1993.
Elcon can boast that it was the first to
develop and introduce touch-screen
technology for vertical panels saws. The
development of programmable control
systems was aimed at making the use of the
machines as easy to operate as possible,
especially at a lower skill level.
The software programme for the
optimisation of the cutting pattern,
supplied by Ardis, is an optimising software
especially developed for Elcon for use with
the Advance Quadra Beam Saw which
allows a directly controlled
7-axis machine positioning
for a most efficient saw. The
machine performs like a
conventional beam saw but
the floor space taken up is
considerably reduced whilst
the operator can control the
full process from complete
board to final end product by pressing only
one button.
The Advance
clamping system allows
the sawblade to cut
from the bottom. Two
clamps hold and lift the
material ready for the
reference cut, boards
are then repositioned
on the base where the horizontal cut
is performed whilst still holding the
above unused board and its weight, hence
eliminating the need to ever remove pieces
from the saw until cut to size so reducing
manual handling. By cutting from the
bottom, especially with thin, delicate
material, the cut piece doesn’t drop behind
when the sawblade has finished the cut.
Multiple panels can be loaded for cutting
when using the clamping system.
The Elcon ‘D’ type entry level vertical saw
provides exceptional value for money and is
available in cutting sizes of 3300x1550mm
or 1850 height and 3300x1550mm or 1850
height and 4300mm by up to 2150mm with
a maximum cutting depth of 60mm
incorporating powerful 4kW motors.
Health and Safety has been taken into
account with a most effective dust
collection system. The patented Limpio
system collects the dust from the front and
rear of the panel and because the sawblade
is completely enclosed, reaches the lowest
dust-emission with minimal airflow
requirements.
The Elcon series ranging from the D
through to the Quadra all benefit from
numerous optional features. Materials such
as manufactured board, aluminium,
composites, plastics and
acrylics can easily be sawn
by any machine in the
range. Elcon will also
produce custom-made
machines to meet
specific customer
requirements.
Elcon recorded a very
successful 2008 and gained market share
mainly within Western Europe.
The increase in market share is based on
the one hand upon the success of the new
automatic vertical beam saw, the Advance
Quadra and on the other hand the recently
introduced very economic entry level
model, the ‘D’.
The success of the D-series is based both
on quality and price; with its heavy, robust
frame construction and competitive pricing.
2009 SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER Panel & Joinery Production 15
PROFILECompany Profile
Visit www.elcom.nl to view video footageTel: 0115 986 5201Email: [email protected]
Elcon Celebrate 60 Successful Years & IntroduceThe ‘Quadra’ - The First Vertical Beam Saw
The Quadra Advance 2 clamping 4 sheets of MDF
Economically priced, precisionbuilt - the new Elcon D type
The Advance 2 Quadra... thevertical beam saw from Elcon
Firstly in Finland!
A worldwide industrial forestry company,
the Finnish mega-company UPM
KYMMENE, have just recently gone into
production with their new Schelling cut to
size plant type ASH with fully automated
Stacking.
The new Schelling angle plant was
installed in the veneer factory at Kalso in
Vuohijärvi / Finland. The yearly production
capacity of this factory is 80.000 cubic
metres of pine peel veneer which is used in
the production of parquet flooring.
The big challenge for Schelling was the
material the customer used. The Schelling
plant has to cut 2mm thick veneer in book
form and then stack this afterwards
automatically. Due to the production
processes of these veneers, they are very
wavy and a book of 80 veneers with a
thickness of 2mm can be up to 320mm
thick, which is double the thickness it
would measure if it were flat. Therefore the
material needs to be compressed, starting at
the first material take-over position before
the rip-cut saw and consequently at the rip-
cut and cross-cut saw cycles.
The Schelling Angle plant was especially
designed for this process and the
production on this machine has proved to
be a great success. Schelling are proud to
report that the customer is very pleased,
both with the installation of the plant and
the professional completion of the difficult
aspects of this project.
And Also In Italy!
After selling a large plant to the customer
IMAB in Fermignano, last autumn,
Schelling was able to continue their success
this spring by closing further machine
deals.
Firstly, the company ILCAM in Cormons
in the North of Italy - a prestigious
producer of furniture doors & panels, -
ordered a new Schelling ah6 430/230 angle
plant in March 2009.
Then two weeks after the LIgna
exhibition, a complete cutting line
incorporating a rip-cut saw - type fh 6 580
which includes an automatic stacking
system - plus a separate cross-cut saw, fh 6
180, was sold to Top Linea in Pieve di
Solgino.
And finally, at the end of June 2009, a
contract was agreed with our new customer
Friulpress to take delivery of a new ah 8
580/230 angle system with semi-automatic
stacking. Frilupress is a supplier to the
furniture industry and is based in
Pordenone.
Therefore during the last eight months, a
total value of nearly 4 million euros worth
of plant & systems have been sold in Italy
alone! Considering the present economic
situation in Europe, this is a fantastic
success for Schelling, which would not have
been possible without the outstanding
support of our agents in Italy.
Panel & Joinery Production SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 200916
NEWSFEATURESaws
Schelling – Stunning Success in Europe
For more information:Tel: 01937 586 340Fax: 01937 586 866 Email: [email protected]
Alberti Vittorio S.p.A, the first company to produce and market the NC controlledpoint to point machine has retained its position as a world leader in producinginnovative solutions for the woodworking industry, their experience in this sector
has enabled them to develop machines of high quality and exceptional reliability.For general furniture, cabinet production, doors, windows and all other manufacturing processes
requiring drilling, routing, insertion and profiling technologies, Alberti offers the complete range of machinesfrom point to point machine centres to through-feed machines, with the option for hardware insertion.
For details on Alberti products please call or e-mail to “SGTE” Industrial Wood Machinery Solutions:
For large-format panel processing applications, AXYZ International can provide a wide choiceof standard CNC routers. These are recognised as being among the most technically advancedand competitively priced machines available. However, there are many industries where there
is the need to machine larger and/or multiple sheets of material. This is a task that has invariablyproved beyond the capabilities of smaller routers supplied by other manufacturers and has resultedin the use of manual routing with all of its attendant variables in terms of increased production time,material wastage and exposure to human error. To resolve this situation, AXYZ Automation hastaken the lead in the development and installation of an increasing number of bespoke routingsolutions. These have now assumed benchmark status within those industries where a large- orsuper large-format production requirement exists.
MANUFACTURER – ALBERTI VITTORIO S.p.A.AGENT – SGTE INDUSTRIAL WOOD MACHINERYSOLUTIONS33 Yew Tree CloseLapworthSolihullW Midlands
Mob: 07973 640920Tel: 01564 785345Fax: 01564 785345Email: [email protected]: [email protected]: www.sgte.co.uk
MANUFACTURER: AXYX AUTOMATIONUK AGENT: AXYZ AUTOMATION (UK)Albrighton Business ParkNewport RoadAlbrightonWolverhampton WV7 3ET
Tel: 01902 375600Fax: 01902 375600Email: [email protected]
The Alberti Vector CN
The AXYZ 8034
Alberti
AXYZ Automation
Italian CNC machinery specialists Greda have signed an exclusive distribution agreement with woodworkingmachinery specialist suppliers Daltons to promote their equipment throughout the UK and Ireland.
Greda who have been manufacturing CNC equipment in Mariano Comense for 28 years now have access to thewoodworking industry through Daltons (now in their 108th year) who are providers of distribution, engineering andmanufacturing facilities and who for some time have been looking for an exclusive high quality CNC brand.
The answer came in the shape of Greda as a result of a visit to Ligna earlier this year by Alex Dalton, Andy Walshand Sean Taylor. They identified Greda not only as a well established manufacturer of high technology CNC equipmentbut also recognised an affinity with their own business, both having a long tradition of family ownership and a loyalcustomer base. Greda machines are installed worldwide but this is the first time they have been able to operate througha high profile exclusive UK distributor. The Daltons sales and engineering teams will receive product training in Italyand Greda personnel will be available when required to back up or assist with technical or application issues as required.
Greda manufacture a complete range of CNC Machining Centres from 3 to 5 axes incorporating a wide variety ofcapacities and specifications. Machines can also be bespoke, ie manufactured specifically to suit an individual customer’sapplication.
MANUFACTURER: GREDA s.n.c.UK AGENT: A.L. DALTON LTDCrossgate DriveQueen Drive Industrial EstateNottingham NG2 1LW
Tel: 0115 986 5201Email: [email protected]
The Greda Sirio 3-axismachining centre
Greda
The Skipper 130 flexible panel boring machine unites high productivity withthe capabilities of processing small batches in sequence.
The innovative NC panel machining centre allows the processing of panels of differentdimensions, even in succession and without downtime. The availability ofnew options allows the processing of six panel sides in one single pass,including dowel insertion.
MANUFACTURER: BIESSE SpaAGENT: – Biesse Group UKLamport DriveDaventryNorthampton NN11 8YZ
Tel: 01327 300366Fax: 01327 705150Email: [email protected]: www.biesse.co.uk
Designed and Manufactured by Heian Corporation of Japan the NC-4102-PMC machine is the newgeneration of twin table CNC Routers. Heian are renowned the world over for quality machinery andspecialise in the design and manufacture of a comprehensive range of high performance high precision
heavy duty CNC Routers and 5 Axis Machining Centres. Machine Flexibility, Reliability andRepeatability is guaranteed with all Heian CNC Machinery.
The Heian NC-4102-PMC 10 Axis four headed twin table CNC Router with Multi-path control enablesthis machine to run two programmes simultaneously on separate tables with single or multiple heads. Themachine is equipped with 4 independent X and Z axis, one X axis and one Z axis to each spindle motoraggregate and two Y axis for each separate table, 4 x 7.5KW Spindle Motors, 24,000 rpm with BT.35 or HSK tool holdersystem. Each spindle is equipped with a front mounted 12 Tool Direct-type ATC. Axis feed speed of 60M/min for X/YAxis and 20M/min for Z Axis, all controlled by a high specification Fanuc CNC Controller. This highly versatile machinewill provide high performance machining solutions to a wide customer base.
Heian NC – 4102- PMC 3116
BIESSE – Skipper 130
The Skipper 130 boring machinefor different sized panels
MANUFACTURER: HEIAN CORPORATIONAGENT: – HOLZTECHNIK MACHINERY SERVICES LTDUnit 21A Evans Business CentreMarston Moor Business ParkTockwithNorth Yorkshire YO26 7QF
Tel: Freephone 0800 112 3928Fax: 0845 459 1362Email:[email protected]
NC-4102 PMC - 3116
The Hoffmann X-line ServoFlex 5 machine is a 5-axis saw, router and dowel drill. The newmachine has been designed to optimise and rationalise the construction of components inthe most efficient way. The operator can select machine cycles which move machining
heads to the determined length position for processing. Both ends of the workpiece areprocessed simultaneously – sawing to length, angle routing of the dovetail keyway lot and holedrilling for dowels. Programming can be via manual data input or download from a USB stick oron-line network source.
The process is the same for any workpiece profile. The fact that the ends are simultaneously processedsaves significant manufacturing because the whole process only requires a single clamping and theworkpieces only have to be handled once. A complete machine cycle takes around 12 seconds.
The new machine is equally adept at producing components for door and architrave sets, in-framefurniture parts, Georgian bars and all simple or complex mitre joints as well as butt joints.
Hoffmann X-Line ServoFlex 5
Hoffmann X-Line ServoFlex 5
Heian Corporation of Japan are renowned the world over for quality machinery and specialise in the designand manufacture of a comprehensive range of high performance precision heavy duty CNC Routers and5 Axis Machining Centres. Single or Multi Headed Spindle Motor configurations are available with
automatic tool changers to each head. Multiple spindles for vertical and horizontal boring are available onspecific models. All Heian Machines are fitted with precision NSK/THK Ballscrews, Toshiba Invertersand Fanuc CNC Controllers, therefore high quality and precision machining is guaranteed.
The EG-231PBMC is a fast and highly flexible nested based Gantry type CNC Router with a singlevacuum suction table 1,600 x 3,700mm, 1 x 11 KW 25,000rpm spindle motor with HSK 63F tool system,8 Tool ATC and a 9 spindle L shaped vertical boring spindle assembly. This versatile machine is ideal for awide range of applications, manufacturers of furniture components, small joinery shops, and small to medium sizedcompanies with limited work shop floor area.
Heian EG-231-PBMC
EG-231-PMBC
MANUFACTURER: HEIAN CORPORATIONAGENT: – HOLZTECHNIK MACHINERY SERVICES LTDUnit 21A Evans Business CentreMarston Moor Business ParkTockwithNorth Yorkshire YO26 7QF
Tel: Freephone 0800 112 3928Fax: 0845 459 1362Email:[email protected]
ATA Engineering Processes are the exclusive agent for C.R. Onsrud CNC Routersfor the UK and Ireland. C.R. Onsrud is a leading manufacturer of both 3&5 axis CNCrouters with machines and installed world-wide.
The Panel Tech and Panel Pro are proven solid production systems and organisations froma wide variety of industries find them to be a trustworthy and reliable routing solution.
The rigid, all steel construction of the routers makes them a robust platform for high-speed cutting and exceptional edge quality.
We have many models and sizes available which are all supported but our on-linesupport and diagnostics.
Call us and arrange a visit.
MANUFACTURER – C.R. ONSRUDAGENT – ATA ENGINEERING LTDBoundary WayHemel HempsteadHerts HP2 7SS
Tel: 01442 264411Fax: 01442 231383Email: [email protected]
The Onsrud Panel-Tech144P12D 3 axis CNC router
C.R. Onsrud
MANUFACTURER: HOFFMANN GmbHMASCHINEUBAUAGENT: HOFFMANN MACHINE COMPANYUnit 8 Borrowdale Business Park Whitegate MorecambeLancashireLA3 3BS
Tel: 01524 841500Fax: 01524 841567Email: [email protected]
SCM’s new ACCORD 40 range of CNC Machining Centres with a sturdy mobile portal structure, theresult of the latest SCM research into the CNC routing machine sector. The ACCORD 40 range isavailable in various solutions with either a multi-function table or a bar and pod table.
The ACCORD 40 TVN with bar and pod table with a machining head that has two powerful routing units withon board tool changers to allow a switch from one machining operation to another in just a few seconds anda specific function module for carrying out all cutting operations using a blade. Two additional magazinesallow a total of 72 tools to be constantly available. The fully automated worktable is completelycovered by the entire machining head and consists of 1900 mm long bars.
The ACCORD 40 with multi-function table has a component passage measurement ofup to 330 mm and machining areas up to 7250 mm long and 2280 mm wide.
MANUFACTURER: SCM GROUP S.p.a.UK AGENT: SCM GROUP (UK) LTDBlenheim HouseCamberley RoadBulwellNottingham NG6 8UW
Tel: 0115 9770044Email: [email protected]
The TECH Z1
SCM’s latest CNC Machining Centre TECH Z1, derived from its “big sister” the model Z2, fromwhich it has inherited the same features of flexibility, versatility and performance, but now ina more compact version. TECH Z1 has compact dimensions, the use of ‘bumpers’ in place
of safety mats saving valuable floor space and at a very competitive level ofinvestment. Pendulum machining is simple, safe and easy for the operator evenwith long panels.
The TECH Z1 is supplied in a single standard size with a working range of 2550 x 1050x 120 mm respectively in X-Y-Z and axes strokes of 2850 x 1250 x 150 mm. TECH Z2 isavailable in the 27 version with working range 2700 x 1300 x 180 and axes strokes 3060x 1735 x 250, and in the 31 version with working range 3050 x 1300 x 180 and axesstrokes 3460 x 1735 x 250 mm.
MANUFACTURER: SCM GROUP S.p.a.UK AGENT: SCM GROUP (UK) LTDBlenheim HouseCamberley RoadBulwellNottingham NG6 8UW
Tel: 0115 9770044Email: [email protected]
SCM – TECH Z1
The ACCORD 40
SCM – ACCORD 40
SCM’s CYFLEX F900 CNC boring machine is now even more compact and has turned“PRO”. Designed for the small woodworking and panel processing workshops, butalso useful for prototyping for large companies, it is compact and flexible, for
machining with the worktable tilted vertically and is controlled by Xylog software similarto all SCM CNC machines. The new type of integral protection has further reduced themachine’s footprint, having eliminated the previous safety mats, which has given the newCYFLEX an improved design without distorting the original concept.
Practical and convenient, the main advantage of the CYFLEX F900 PRO is ease of use for theoperator both during the loading and unloading stages.
The control panel is built into the machine’s protection, allowing full control of operations withouthaving to move from the position adopted for panel loading.
MANUFACTURER: SCM GROUP S.p.a.UK AGENT: SCM GROUP (UK) LTDBlenheim HouseCamberley RoadBulwell
Nottingham NG6 8UWTel: 0115 9770044Email: [email protected]
The Cyflex F900
SCM – CYFLEX
PROFILEProfile
Kelwood Machinery Ltd is pleased to
announce that they have been
appointed as agents in Yorkshire by
IWM to promote the range of
Traditional Solid timber and Panel
processing machines from Casadei
Macchine and the CNC Machine
centres from Busellato. They are also
able to offer high speed, heavy duty 4
side planer/moulders from Gau Jing
and CNC Window production
equipment from Soukup.
Director Kelvin Wilkins said
that he was delighted to have
formed the partnership with Ian
Brown of IWM
and that
customer’s will soon see the benefit of their
combined experience in the trade.
VC Industries, Leeds based panel
processors have, through the ‘Inside
Industry programme, opened their
doors to other manufacturers to
demonstrate how they have
successfully combined LEAN
manufacturing with enhanced ICT
systems to create sustainable
improvements.
The “Inside Industry’ programme
sponsored by the Manufacturing Advisory
Service (MAS), gives manufacturing
companies the opportunity to visit and
learn from other successful manufacturers
in the Yorkshire and Humber region –
allowing them to benchmark their
performance. The VCi factory visit was a
resounding success, with representatives
from 6 companies visiting the factory to
increase their knowledge.
“The factory visit gave us the opportunity
to showcase our ICT capabilities which
have helped VCi improve job tracking from
order through to delivery. With support
from MAS Consultant Neale Cook, we have
developed a customized production system
which has enabled us to plan jobs more
quickly and reduce non-conformances,”
stated Pauline Vernon, VCi Director.
The bespoke software system has been
developed to work via VCi’s existing web
browser, and interfaces with their existing
Exchequer operating system – enabling cost
implementation to be kept to a minimum.
Every panel produced by VCi now has a bill
of material, a preferred product route and a
panel specific drawing.
“Representatives on the visit were able to
see the next phase in the development of
our software system – implementation of
shop floor data collection. Each process
within the manufacture of a panel has an
individual bar code which is scanned as the
panel completes its process allowing the
panels to be tracked through the factory,”
continued Pauline.
The implementation of VCi’s shop floor
data collection system was funded through
a grant from AIDC UK’s Business Assist
Programme which aims to give SMEs in
West Yorkshire advice and guidance on the
guidance on the technology that is most
suited to their business needs.
Pauline concluded: “The aim of factory
visit was to demonstrate to other
manufacturers the benefits of ICT systems
within their manufacturing environments
and to demonstrate how their present
systems might be used as platforms for
further development. The inside industry
visits are very useful, giving companies the
opportunity to learn from others outside
their market sector. Hopefully visitors to
VCi will have taken away some ideas they
can implement to make improvements in
their own manufacturing facilities,”
concluded Pauline.
VC Industries Ltd are specialist
manufacturers of MFC and MDF based
panel products, supplying key components
to kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, occasional
and office furniture manufacturers.
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New Agent for IWM
VCi Get ‘Inside Industry’
Product details can be found on thecompany web sitewww.kelwoodmachinery.co.uk
Tel: 07760 660071 Email: [email protected]
For further information:Tel: 0113 385 7800Email: [email protected]
VC Industries have successfully combined LEANmanufacturing with enhanced ICT systems to
create sustainable improvements.
Casadei F250PL Spindle Moulder
Dust Control Systems Ltd has installed
a new extraction system for a leading
Northern Irish manufacturer of vinyl-
wrapped doors for kitchens, bedrooms
and bathrooms which, somewhat
uniquely, combines a bulk storage silo
and a filter in a single unit.
Silverwood Doors is an operating division
of WC Guthrie Ltd, who have been
recognised as one of Ireland's foremost
manufacturers of fitted furniture for over 30
years. Today the company specialises
exclusively in the design and manufacture of
high quality, foil-wrapped, MDF furniture
components. Employing the latest CNC
technology and software, Silverwood offers a
standard door range, available in relatively
low order quantities, along with a 'contract
package' which provides a virtually unlimited
range of door designs and options.
Coupled with recent large-scale
investment in 'state-of-the-art' machinery,
Silverwood actively pursues a programme
of energy reduction and environmental
initiatives at its facility in Lisburn, Co.
Antrim. A waste-to-energy plant burns all
the company’s MDF waste and generates
heat for the 45,000 sq. ft. factory and hot
water for the offices.
Dust Control Systems secured the
contract to supply the new woodwaste
extraction system after demonstrating that
it could fully satisfy the stringent
requirements laid down by Silverwood. Ray
Townley of Dust Control Systems explains:
“The key demand was for an energy
efficient system that would fully integrate
with the waste-to-energy plant. Extraction
was to run automatically, without the need
for operator intervention, and bulk storage
was required to hold high volumes of
filtered waste – particularly at times when
space heating was not needed. Additionally,
extraction to each of Silverwood’s three
production lines had to operate
independently so, during night shifts for
example, when one or two lines may not be
required, they can be shut down without
affecting extraction on operational lines.”
The new extraction system installed by
DCS centres around a space saving unit
that combines a shaker filter and silo,
giving an airflow capacity of 45,000m3/hr
and 50m3 of waste storage. The filter
chamber incorporates a bank of tubular
polyester needlefelt filter bags, with
vibratory cleaning system, and waste
discharge is via a rotary valve which feeds
directly to the boiler feed transport system.
Each production line has its own high
efficiency fan set which operates
automatically on the starting of any
machine on the line. As automatic machine
dampers open and close, a DCS Dynamic
Drive System adjusts fan speeds to the
specific duty required.
Brian Guthrie, MD of Silverwood Doors,
says: “We now have an extraction system
that virtually looks after itself. Operators
don't even have to switch the extraction off
at lunch breaks; it stops automatically and
then goes through a cleaning cycle –
ramping up to full speed for a few seconds
to ensure ducts are clean. The silo gives us
plenty of waste storage so we can burn the
collected waste at a time to suit us and,
thanks to the variable speed control of the
fans, we only consume the precise kilowatts
required to do the job, so there’s no wasted
energy which has resulted in significant
cost savings.”
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NEWSWOODWASTEProcessing
DCS Silo Filter Combi wraps updust at Silverwood
For more information:Tel: 01924 482500Email: [email protected]
The DCS Dynamic Drive System adjusts fan speed as automatic dampers open and close
Combination Silo and Filter from Dust ControlSystems deals with MDF dust from three
production lines at Silverwood Doors.
WOOD WASTE TECHNOLOGY
Unit 4 Palmbourne Industrial Park Castle Street Stafford ST16 2TBTel: 01785 250400 Fax: 01785 255199Website: www.woodwastetechnology.com
Using the latesttechnology from the UK’s
leading manufacturer
Turn your waste intoenergy and reduce yourheating and skip bills
CLEAN AIREXEMPT!
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REQUIREDCLEAN AIR
EXEMPT!
NO AFTER BURNER
REQUIRED
Units 1 & 2Drummond Road,Astonfields Industrial Estate,Stafford, ST 16 3HJTel: 01785 250400 Fax: 01785 255199Website: www.woodwastetechnology.com
CUT IT OUT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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FOR A CLEANER ENVIRONMENTAL FUTURE
At Dust Pollution Systems, we have been busy systemizing spot
extraction in the industrial working environments. Our systems cover
all aspects and working methods from the small, mobile dust
extractors to large turnkey stationary industrial installations.
www.dustpollution.co.uk
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALISTSDust Pollution Systems Limited
Unit 1 & 2, Premacto Works, Queensmead Road,
Loudwater, High Wycombe, Bucks. HP10 9XA
Telephone: 01494 462333 Fax: 01494 463777
Leading dust extraction specialist
Wood Waste Control (Engineering)
has installed a new waste extraction
system at the High Wycombe campus of
Bucks New University.
The £43,000 extraction system replaces
an ageing unit that needed changing as part
of the University’s £62m campus
consolidation programme.
As part of a programme to construct new
buildings and car parking, and demolish
some older ones, the former system needed
to be relocated. The decision was taken to
renew the system at the same time.
“Bucks New University is one of the few
in the country that insists its furniture
design students are given the skills to make
as well as design their furniture ideas,” said
Ian Hunter, director of building and estates
at the University. “The old extraction
system was installed back in the 1960s by
Wood Waste Control and we have now
located its replacement closer to the
workshop, and further away from flats and
a hotel bordering our site,”
Following a specifying and tender process,
Wood Waste Control was appointed to
manufacture, supply and install the new
system. Wood Waste Control (Engineering)
Ltd is one of Europe’s leading waste extraction
specialists. The company is based in Bourne
End near High Wycombe and has hundreds
of successful installations across the UK, in
Europe, Russia and Africa. All Wood Waste
Control equipment is built to meet COSHH
legislation requirements and can stand alone
or be used in conjunction with total-extraction
return air heating systems.
Wood Waste Control managing director
Reg Gareppo said: “We specified a system
whereby waste is ducted from the workshop
to a WFS13/3HJ silo filter and then
transferred via a WRV100 rotary valve.”
The 36” P/B fan with 37.5kW motor sits
in an insulated case with a noise breakout
of 73dba at 1 metre.
Under the first phase of the replacement
programme the waste is transferred into a
bin which is regularly emptied by specialist
contractors. Ian Hunter said: “Our plans
for Phase II are for the waste to be burnt on
site in a biomass boiler system which will
generate heat for the campus.”
Wood Waste Control timed the
installation of, and switchover to, the new
system in such a way that student studies
were not disrupted in any way. “The
company performed well, “ said Ian
Hunter, “ and there was no production
downtime.
“The new unit is performing very much
better than the system it replaced.”
BOSE GP IRELAND, one the world’s
largest manufacturer’s of speakers and
home cinema systems has recently
invested in the purchase of a Talbotts
wood energy system to reduce their
wood waste Landfill charges and
energy costs.
The Talbott C6 1MW Warm Air system
provides factory space heating for areas up
to 50,000 sq.ft. whilst utilising
approximately 4800 kg per day of on site
generated wood waste.
Greg Tipping, Engineering Manager for
BOSE decided that investing in this
technology was one of the most effective
ways to reduce operational costs and with
project finance will achieve
a pay-back within 2 years.
After considering several manufacturers,
Talbotts were selected due to the company’s
established presence within the Irish
market and the assurance of the ability to
tailor the solution to satisfy customers’
needs in an efficient and cost effective
manner. The automated system
incorporates a 70m3 storage silo, Untha LR
1400 shredder, discharge and C6 warm Air
Heater, which has been integrated into a
dust extraction system provided by Air
Plants Dust Extraction of Leicester.
Greg Tipping comments “I am delighted
with the service given by Talbotts and the
quality of the system provided, we have
achieved consistent heat and wood waste
disposal since the unit was commissioned.
We have the added benefit of an SEI grant
towards the purchase of this
carbon-saving technology”
Bose take place alongside a variety of
high-profile Talbott customers including
IKEA and HRH in opting for a reliable
solution to produce carbon-neutral energy.
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NEWSWOODWASTEProcessing
Installation Passes University Test – With Distinction!
Talbotts recently complete installation at BOSE SPEAKERS in Ireland
For more information:Tel: 01628 525290 Fax: 01628 810218
For further information:Tel: 01785 213366Fax: 01785 256418Email: [email protected] www.talbotts.co.uk
The £43,000 extraction system at the HighWycombe campus of Bucks New University
Complete installation at Bose GP Ireland ofTalbott’s C6 1 MW system housed within purpose-
built boiler room
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PROFILESanding
Combining 20 years' experience within
the wood, metal and plastics
industries, Napoleon Products Limited
(NPL) has evolved to become a highly
effective solutions provider for
manufacturers and processing
companies.
Our range of machinery is constantly
evolving, sourced directly from
manufacturers specialising in their field
with a proven track history. Our 7000
square foot warehouse allows for an in-
house live machinery demonstration
facility, as well as spare-parts and tooling
department for all the manufacturers we
represent.
Stephen McCrory MD for NPL said
“Kundig was a natural selection for NPL,
we listened to feed-back from our
customers, they wanted to purchase
machinery that was of a solid engineering
construction, operator friendly, energy
efficient, packed with technical innovations
and most importantly of all provided
excellent results time and time again. The
trend for purchasing woodworking
machinery with limited capital, of limited
quality and even more limited life span is
over. Based on these demanding
requirements NPL could only choose
Kundig, they are dedicated to sanding
perfection, innovating such technical
advancements as Oblique sanding,
honoured with the 'Challenger Award' at
the American woodworking show (IWF,
Atlanta, USA)”
As part of Kundig’s program to offer
more localized access to their products,
NPL based in Carryduff are perfectly suited
to be able to offer advice on the calibration,
surface sanding and final finishing to even
the most demanding of requirements in
terms of surface finishing technology.
For the first time in Northern Ireland
examples of both the wide belt and edge
sanding machinery manufactured by
Kundig can be seen and demonstrated by
appointment with NPL.
Whether you require machinery for an
individual process, or a complete factory, or
college installation, we can provide
professional solutions:
• Production Machinery, for the Wood
Industries, manual, semi- automatic and
fully automatic CNC.
• Extraction System for various waste types
and fume.
• Recycling Equipment reducing bulk
waste, reducing costs.
• Recycling Equipment converting waste to
energy efficient fuel.
• Heating Systems using waste for fuel.
• Handling Systems, conveyors and
magnetic separation.
• Engineering Services, design and
manufacture of components.
• Service Engineers, on site mechanical
and electrical engineers.
• Product finishing, Dry Back and Water
Wash Spray Rooms and heated drying
rooms.
Due to our wide experience, 20 years
within the industry and large distributor
range, our company policy is to ensure our
clients receive the correct machinery for their
application, with back-up whenever required.
NPL Choose Kundig for SandingPerfection
For more information:Tel: 0845 833 0565Email: [email protected]
Both the wide belt and edge sanding machinery byKundig can be demonstrated by appointment with
NPL Northern Ireland
Napolean Products Ltd (NPL) based in Carryduff Northern Ireland have over 20 years experience withinthe wood, metal and plastics industries
The Homag Group offers a complete
range of machinery and equipment for
panel processing no matter what size
of business you run. From panel
construction to final finishing,
specialist brands such as Torwegge for
lamination, Friz for face decoration
and Bargstedt for storage combine
with Brandt, Weeke, Bütfering,
Holzma, Ligmatech and Homag to
provide a truly world class service.
Homag UK’s sales and marketing
director, Simon Brooks, explains, “When
you tell people about the diversity of the
Group and how it really can provide the
total package, they find it hard to believe.
However, when you understand how the
Group has grown and how it has nurtured
the individual specialities of constituent
companies, you begin to realise the
enormous strength of the business.”
Panel & Joinery Productionfrom Torwegge
The Torwegge Optimat PWR 100
provides competitive and flexible
production of compound and lightweight
panels. These machines can be used to
assemble and construct raw
board products; however, they are also very
useful for laminating MDF or chipboard
sheets with high pressure laminate or PVC
faces. The modular design of this range
enables machines to be tailored to the
customer’s requirements, from a simple
manually fed machine, to a fully automated
line.
Decorative Faces with Friz
For surface finishes, sister company Friz
has a range of equipment including the
Optimat FKP 100 compact laminating
machine for surfaces and edges, the
Optimat MFP 250/MT 3D membrane press
for thermoplastic foils, high gloss foils and
veneers, and the FKF 100 high-gloss
laminating line.
Bargstedt Automatic Storageand Retrieval Systems forFeeding Routers and Saws
Developed to enable businesses with low
batch quantities to efficiently store
materials and improve productivity, the
Bargstedt storage and Retrieval system is
fully automatic. The operator simply enters
the board
identity
into the system and machines do the rest.
This storage and retrieval system reduces
labour costs, minimises floor space
required for stock, reduces the risk of
handling damage and manages automatic
re-adjustment of stock levels/positioning
according to demand.
Holzma Economically Cuts toPerfection
In the beam saw market the Holzma
brand is perhaps the best known
worldwide. From the HKL 11 angular plant
for companies that need high volume panel
cutting to The HPP 200 Series for
businesses that are looking to upgrade from
a sliding table saw or vertical saw, Holzma
has the right solution.
Brandt and Homag Have theEdge
If you are looking for an edgebanding
machine with ‘everything as standard’ take
a look at the new Ambition range. These
machines from Brandt and Homag have
been developed to bridge the gap between
small and medium-sized woodworking
businesses and the industrial
manufacturers. “The Ambition 1100 and
1200 Series address the issue of increasing
price sensitivity,” explains Brooks. He
continues, “Yet they still provide optimum
quality for entry level users.”
Ligmatech’s ReturnConveyors and Clamps
Ligmatech offers their Boomerang ZHR
Series of panel return systems for
throughfeed machines. They handle all
surface materials simply and safely,
returning the machined part directly to the
operator thus eliminating the need for a
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NEWSPROFILEWhat’s New
The Homag Group Delivers Complete PanelProcessing from Construction to Final Finishing
The HPP350 Compact Holzma beam saw
second person at the rear of the machine.
The company also markets
comprehensive carcass clamping
equipment from entry level stand alone
MPH clamps to fully automatic
assembly system solutions for all
levels including robot assembly
plants.
Homag and Weeke NestingMachines
“The Homag Vantage 12L and 14L are
ideal models for companies experiencing
growth,” explains Brooks. “A future-proof
secure investment, they can easily be
upgraded from a wide range of processing
and adapter units to equip them for new
tasks - sizing, profiling, drilling, grooving
or dividing – whatever your order books
dictate.
The Vantage 24M is one of six new
models from Weeke’s new generation of
nesting machines. It is able to process
complete work pieces 3100 x 1550mm;
whilst at the top end of these new
machines, the Vantage 28L offers an
impressive working area of 4300 x
2250mm.
The Homag BOF 600 and 700 series
nesting machines are designed for the
higher volume producer of nested parts
(MDF and MFC). These twin table models
offer ultimate productivity with
independent axes for the routing and
drilling units.
Volume Drilling with Weeke
The Weeke
Venture range of
CNC machining
centres provides an
excellent package of
equipment for
drilling,
grooving and
routing in the
traditional point to
point concept.
The BHX500 is a
very productive
drilling machine which can process two
panels at once, thus halving production
time. The Weeke BHT 500 throughfeed
model, meanwhile, takes production
capacities to the next level with automatic
table positioning systems, barcode
scanning, dowel insertion systems and
multiple high capacity drilling heads.
A new addition to the Weeke range is the
entry level BHX 050 throughfeed drilling
machine. “This is ideal for the kitchen,
bedroom and office furniture market,”
continues Brooks. “It comes with a very
attractive price tag and is particularly
suitable for first time buyers of point to
point drilling equipment. The BHX 050 is,
however, of equal interest to larger
companies looking for a compact machine
to produce ‘one offs’ efficiently.”
Bütfering for the PerfectFinish
The Homag Group’s specialist
manufacturer of wide belt sanding
machines, Bütfering, lives and breathes its
motto: ‘The Fascination of
Sanding’. Starting
with the SWT 124RC,
Bütfering offers a
wide range of
machines for
calibration, veneer
sanding, solid wood
finishing
and even lacquer sanding (de-nibbing).
Spraying and LacqueringSystems from Cefla
For the finishing touch, Homag UK are
the UK agents for Cefla, a prestigious name
in the world of finishing lines. Cefla’s
portfolio includes spraying equipment,
roller coaters, curtain coating machines,
drying ovens and edge finishing
equipment.
Total Software Solutions
Homag software solutions are renowned
the world over and the company is able to
provide everything including complete
factory and total business solutions,
integration into customers’ ERP/BOM
systems, optimisation, CNC program
creation (via Cut Rite) and also barcode
label printing and scanning for reduced
downtime.
“The Homag Group’s range of
equipment for Panel & Joinery Production
is huge. The technological lead the Group
companies enjoy provides efficient, cost
effective solutions for every size of business
in the industry,” concludes Brooks.
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PROFILECompany Profile
For more information:Tel: 01332 856500Fax: 01332 856400Email: [email protected]
The Brandt Ambition 1650 edgebander
The Weeke BHX050 Optimat entrylevel throughfeed drilling machine
20-20 Technologies – Modular
Manufacturing Solutions have been
designed specifically for the cabinet
industry and cover a wide range of
products and services. They are
designed to provide an end-to-end
solution based on reliable and lean
manufacturing practices with software
implemented based on users’ business
processes, product configuration and
needs, versus an out-of-the-box
solution that requires businesses to
conform their processes to how the
software works.
New to the 20-20 Technologies range of
software is a ‘Integration Pack’ that works
in conjunction with 20-20 Product Planner
- a parametric cut listing program - which
facilitates the seamless importing of
products, both modular and custom sized,
included within kitchen and bedroom
design layouts created in the 20-20 Design
program.
The Integration Pack facilitates the
mapping of product information held in
20-20 Designs catalogue to those within
20-20 Product Planner which not only
enables details on the width, height, depth
and hinging of products to be automatically
passed across, but also other user defined
factors such as back-inset, quantity of
shelves, extended side left, right, both etc.
When products are imported into 20-20
Product Planner using the Integration Pack
they are placed in a Job tree, under a job
name with sub folders for, Base, Wall, and
Tall products etc. This enables designers to
specify different door styles, carcase types,
colours etc to groups of products, which is
extremely useful where door styles and
colours on wall cabinets are different from
those on base and or tall cabinets. This also
applies to carcase construction and colours.
With information imported from 20-20
Design into 20-20 Product Planner, the
smaller manufacturer will no doubt be
mainly interested in cut parts lists and door
requirements - be they manufactured in
house or purchased from a 3rd party - and
possibly the optimisation of parts from
sheets. Whereas the larger manufacturer
will no doubt want to batch jobs together,
produce cut parts lists by material type and
colour, list hardware by product, batch
optimise jobs, automatically produce
custom sized product drilling patterns for
parts, whilst producing product and part
bar code labels. All of which can be
achieved by implementing 20-20 Cut
Planner optimizer and 20-20 Drill Mate
programs, both of which have the ability to
link respectively to NC Saws and CNC
equipment from most all major
manufactures of this type of equipment on
the market today. Alternatively Nested
Based Manufacturing may well be preferred
which is also available when using 20-20
Drill Mate.
So what does this mean for the furniture
manufacturer? The beauty of these
programmes lies in their ability to reach out
to manufacturing operations of all sizes,
from the smallest to the largest factory, and
to streamline their design and manufacture
processes. The Integration Pack essentially
saves time by allowing users to stream
information from one programme to the
other without having to key in the same
information twice. This also cuts down on
labour and errors made during the re-
entering of information, which of course
reduces costs and increases profits. The
whole process becomes even more
streamlined where sales teams, retail
outlets and manufacturers all use the same
programmes – as designs can simply be
emailed to the manufacturer imported into
20-20 Product Planner with cultists created
and scheduled within minutes. It’s all about
using specialist computer programmes like
20-20 Product Planner to make the
business of manufacturing furniture
increasingly efficient and simple.
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NEWSSOFTWAREReport
20-20 Integration Pack forManufacturing
For more information:Phone: 01276 684343Email: [email protected]
2020 Design into manufacturing – increasingly efficient and simple
The Integration pack saves time by allowing theusers to Stream information from one
programme to the other
Factory Control Systems manages the
mushrooming information from CAD
systems to seamlessly manage your
factory.
The UK, like most of Europe, has seen
manufacturers offer more and more choice
to their customers in order to gain a
competitive advantage.
The cost of housing has risen
dramatically over the past 10 years leading
to homes becoming smaller. The current
recession is causing people to review the
available space in their current home and
consider redecorating their home where
they are unable to move house.
With area within the home at a
premium, storage needs to be maximised
with the use of custom sized cabinets to fit
every available space. This is valuable
opportunity for the fitted Kitchen,
Bedroom and Bathroom market targeted
by UK manufacturers. Manufacturers who
use Factory Control Systems software can
provide more customised furniture have a
real opportunity to substantially increase
their business while efficiently managing
the exponential complexity.
Once a Product name and possibly a
colour were sufficient to describe a piece of
furniture, now numerous pieces of
information are needed to describe each
item. This has caused a substantial quality
issue in ensuring this information is
accurate and complete as it moves from
CAD to manufacture. A typical fitted
furniture order will have a dozen or more
units each configurable for size, carcase
colour, door / drawer style and colour,
handing, handles, mirror type, lights etc to
name a few choices.
Having a method where options are
selected in a CAD system and transferred
to the manufacturer without having to key-
in the information again is crucial to
improving customer service. Factory
Control systems software does this for you
and feeds it to your CAM software
managing the information at every stage,
whether it finished products, component
parts or raw materials. It also manages
your labour resources and costs.
Giving exceptional customer
satisfaction, whilst at the same time
reducing costs, should be more than
enough for your factory.
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For more information:T: 01273 271470E: [email protected]
ReportSOFTWARE
When enough is enough!
SCM UK’s Autumn In-House
Exhibition is to be held in their new
extensive Nottingham Showroom
between the dates of Tuesday, 13th
October and Thursday, 15th October
inclusive, and it will continue to be
the most comprehensive ever seen at
SCM Group (UK), with new machines
allied to Joinery, Furniture and Panel
& Joinery Production markets at the
forefront and several UK launches of
brand new models.
The new vertical space saving ‘Cyflex
F900 PRO’ CNC Drilling and Grooving
machine for panels, specially designed for
kitchen and bedroom manufacturers and
upholstered furniture, will show it’s latest
version without mats providing even
greater floor space savings. Improved dust
extraction, especially to the grooving saw
facility and greater access to the machining
area ensures the ‘Cyflex PRO’ is a
continued winner.
A large display of the “L’Invincible”
Classical Machines range will be shown,
many for the first time in the UK, including
Sliding Table Panel Saws, Surface Planers,
Thicknessers and Spindle Moulders with
vertical Electro Spindles. The many
advantages of purchasing and owning a
L’Invincible machine will be explained to
the visitors at the show.
‘Nova’ and ‘Class’ Panel Saws, Spindle
Moulders, Surface Planers and
Thicknessers, Sandya 3, 5 and 16S Wide
Belt Sanders, Startech Borers, plus a wide
selection of Mini Max and Tecnomax
Classical Machines and Universal
Woodworkers, with the ME15 and ME20
Edge Banders and MB21 Borer suitable for
the smaller
manufacturer of kitchens
and bedrooms.
Several new machine models will be on
show and fully working on demonstrations,
including a Record ‘ACTIONLINE’ CNC
Routing/Machining Centre. The CNC
machines will be showing their versatility
on a complete range of products, with
Joinery components – stairs, doors,
windows including arched types – being the
typical products ideally suited to flat bed or
TVN bar and pod table machines. A Record
132 NT TVN 5-axis Prisma machine will be
machining curved hand rails as well as a
range of window and stair components.
SCM’s very popular ‘Accord’ CNC
Machining Centre will be on display, aimed
at the smaller, medium and large-size
companies wanting to gain entry into the
CNC market or require Nesting facilities.
With a generous table size of up to 7,250 by
2280mm, 10HP Routing Head at 12,000 to
18,000 rpm, and several options of Tool
Changers and Drilling Units. The machine
is very competitively priced and includes
full training and installation costs.
Standard flat bed CNC Routers, like the
best selling Record ACTIONLINE 100 ALL
will be nesting component parts from a full
size sheet, as well as
machining Doors and
Furniture components. The
ever popular Pratix 48NST, ideally suited to
the increasingly popular nesting process,
will be fully operational and with the
outfeed unloading device now fitted to
many machines. Continuing the CNC
theme, an N15 CNC Machining Centre will
be machining and drilling MDF kitchen
doors and carcass panels.
SCM will be demonstrating their own
Cad/Cam Software packages including
Doors and Windows. This will show how
simple it is to program a CNC machine off-
line or on-board and the requirement to
change from any one program to the next
in rapid time. Other Specialists will be on
hand to guide potential new or existing
customers with their latest Sofware
developments. Tooling and Dust Extraction
suppliers will also be in attendance to give
advice on their latest products.
An SCM Automatic Panel Beam Saw,
model Sigma 67 Prima 3200, with the
latest PC/PLC control unit with simple
programming procedures and diagnostics
will be cutting a wide range of panel
products. The panels will then be edge
banded on a range of machines, including
the new K300E, K500-TER2, S2000 ERT-L
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NEWSEVENTSComing Soon
Coming Soon – SCM’s Autumn In-House Exhibition
The SCM Windor CNCwindow machining centre
and IDM Single-Sided models, with
melamine, PVC, 3mm ABS and
solid wood lippings being applied
and trimmed. The latest M80 and
M80T contour
edge banding and
trimming
machines will be
demonstrated.
From the Solid
Wood Division, the latest WINDOR 1 CNC
Window Machining Centre will be
producing window elements to any
required dimensions, after the
simple selection of units within a pre-
selected program. The machine is perfect
for small and medium-sized joinery
manufacturers requiring maximum
flexibility or larger manufacturers requiring
a machine for prototypes, specials or “one-
offs”. SCM’s Planer Moulder range,
including the latest models of the Superset
Class, Compact NT and Sintex, with the
latest electronic controls, providing the best
fast set-up system on the market today, and
these will be demonstrated on a wide range
of timbers, profiles and mouldings.
Machinery Financing representatives will
be in attendance at the show, offering a
comprehensive range of Finance Packages
to meet all existing and new customer’s
requirements. Advisors will be on hand to
advise and quote competitive rates for
purchasers of any SCM machines at the
show or after the event.
Customers can just turn up on any day,
or telephone 01159 770044 for an
Invitation that gives full directions to the
extensive SCM demonstration facility near
Nottingham. A buffet lunch is available to
all visitors.
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EVENTSComing Soon
For further information:Tel: 01159 770044 Fax: 01159 770946E.Mail: [email protected]
The CYFLEX F900 CNCboring machine
Multi-DirectionalForklift
• Capacities from 2.5-14 tonnes• Diesel/LPG/Electric• Range of attachments
Combilift 4-way sideloader
Combilift Ltd Co Monaghan Ireland Tel: +353 47 80500 Fax: +353 47 80501
UK Tel: 07815 314990 Email: [email protected]
• Increases space productivity
• Safer product handling
• Indoor and out
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Woodworking machinery suppliers and
installation specialists Daltons have
been awarded NICEIC registration for
standards achieved in their electrical
work when supplying and fixing
machinery in both industrial and
public authority arenas throughout
the UK.
The company have been working towards
this qualification for some time, their
preparatory work culminating in a series of
site work examinations together with
theoretical tests resulting in Daltons being
placed on the national register as an
approved contractor. This enables Daltons
to use the NICEIC logo which will be
applied to their fleet of service vans and will
be an important addition to the
company’s list of qualifications,
enabling them to
continue the
expansion of their
work in this area
nationwide.
The ever growing
Daltons service/ installation team, now
some 20 strong, together with specialist
transportation and machine handling
equipment take on installations,
commissioning and decommissioning of
machines and machine moving in addition
to their core business of supplying
woodworking machinery to both UK and
overseas markets.
The X-line ServoFlex 5 machine
launched at Ligna by Hoffmann is a 5-
axis saw, router and dowel drill.
The new machine has been designed to
optimise and rationalise the construction of
components in the most efficient way. The
operator can select machine cycles which
move machining heads to the determined
length position for processing. Both ends of
the workpiece are processed simultaneously
– sawing to length, angle routing of the
dovetail keyway lot and hole drilling for
dowels. Programming can be via manual
data input or download from a USB stick or
on-line network source.
The process is the same for any
workpiece profile – pre-cut blanks, flat
planed sections or profiled sections. The
fact that the ends are simultaneously
processed saves significant manufacturing
because the whole process only requires a
single clamping and the workpieces only
have to be handled once. A complete
machine cycle takes around 12 seconds.
The operator calls up machine cycles and
positions via an “intuitive” touch screen
control, heads move via a servo driven axis
over linear bearing guides which ensures
that all dimensions, angle and positions are
completely accurate. Router keyway slots
for the Hoffmann dovetail keys can be
individually selected for either one, 2 or
three slots as can the number of dowel
holes. The prepared workpiece is now ready
for the processing of the corner or frame
joint. Applications include all current
profiles for window manufacturing (butt,
mitre, dovetail/dowel, dovetail/screw and
dowel/screw joints). The new machine is
equally adept at producing components for
door and architrave sets, in-frame furniture
parts, Georgian bars and all simple or
complex mitre joints as well as butt joints.
The new Hoffmann X-line ServoFlex 5
can be easily modified and customised to
individual requirements and specifications.
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NEWSPROFILEWhat’s New
New 5-axis machine from Hoffmann
For more information:Tel: 0115 986 5201Email: [email protected]
For more information:Tel: 01524 841500Fax: 01524 841567Email: [email protected]
The NICEIC registration logo will now be affixedto the Daltons fleet of service vans
Hoffmann’s new 5 axis saw, router and dowel drill machining centre
Daltons Achieve NICEIC Certification
If there were a prize on offer for a
company operating the widest variety
of Combilift models under one roof, it
would probably go to leading timber
supplier Timbmet’s site at Stanford in
the Vale in Oxfordshire, where 19
Combilifts are in operation.
The 200,000ft depot opened at the
beginning of 2008, and as Operations
Director Philip Trueman had had
experience of Combilifts working at other
Timbmet sites across the country, he knew
that these 4-way forklifts would be ideal for
handling the wide range of hardwoods,
timber, sheet materials, flooring and other
assorted products stored in the
warehousing areas. The more specific
choices facing him were which types of
Combilift to choose for optimum handling
of the very diverse nature and sizes of loads
and their respective storage systems.
The fleet comprises eleven five-tonne
trucks, ten of which were built with a
raised cab, three Combi-CB’s, three C3500
models, and two TeleCombis, fitted with a
telescopic boom. Common to all of these
according to Philip is their flexibility, speed
of operation and the ability to allow
Timbmet to maximise stock density by
operating in narrow aisles.
Timbmet was one of the first companies
to use Combilift’s latest product, the
Combi-CB, which is a very compact 4-way
counterbalance design truck, developed for
customers who deal with both palletised
and longer materials. Fitted with integrated
side shift, they come into their own when
handling Timbmet’s short width packs of
timber as well as longer length flooring.
They also work inside containers,
unloading around 10 of these on a daily
basis, before taking goods to cantilever
racking or the bulk store area. “The Combi-
CB’s have made all aspects of the
offloading, storing and reloading
procedure much quicker and easier,“
comments Philip.
Due to the volume of product passing
through the site, Philip was keen to find a
way of speeding up the transportation of
large packs of timber without
compromising on safety. Combilift
engineers developed a specially designed
C5000 with a higher than standard cab,
enabling drivers to have a clear line of
vision over a load of two packs of timber.
With 35 HGV’s to be loaded every day, this
has been of major benefit. Two of the high
cab trucks are also fitted with telescopic
forks for more stable handling of sheet
materials with a depth of 2.1m. The 4-way
ability of the Combilifts also allows block
stacking, which would not be possible with
a conventional sideloader.
The 3.5t capacity C3500 Combilifts work
in the picking area, and the TeleCombi
models are used primarily for offloading
continental tilt trailers. As the truck’s
boom can reach across the bed of the truck,
it can offload the complete consignment
from one side, again speeding up
operations and reducing waiting time for
delivery drivers.
All Combilifts are LPG powered – there
is a gas source on site, and refilling takes
just a few minutes. There is no issue with
fumes, as the closed loop exhaust keeps
emissions to an absolute minimum in
spite of a 24/5 working schedule mainly
indoors. “Considering the hours the
Combilifts put in, they have proved to be
extremely robust and reliable,” says Philip.
The range of trucks at Timbmet
exemplifies Combilift’s willingness to take
feedback from customers on board for
product development. Philip sums up:
“The nature of the products we handle is
changing - getting longer for example, and
Combilift’s customised approach, the
company’s attention to finer detail and the
ability to supply an extremely wide range
of attachments means that we have a fleet
perfectly equipped for the task in hand.”
Combilift 4-way forklifts are all designed
and built in Monaghan Ireland, where the
company also has its HQ and R&D facility.
The current Combilift range now
encompasses at least fifteen base models
with capacities ranging from 2.5 – 14
tonnes, with LPG, diesel or AC electric
power available. Combilift has won
numerous awards for its products since the
company was established in 1998, and
there are now over 10,000 units in
operation around the world.
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FEATUREHandling
UK Tel: 07815 314 990Email: [email protected] www.combilift.com
Timbmet’s Pick and Mix of Combilifts
Timbmet have 19 Combilift 4-wayforklifts inoperation
Combilifts 4-way forklifts have made all aspectsof the offloading, storing and reloading procedure
much quicker and easier at Timbmet
Innovative products, flexible employees
and new services help company cope in
difficult economic environment
Fittings manufacturer Julius Blum
GmbH also felt the impact of the economic
downturn in the 2008/2009 business year
ended 30 June 2009. During this period,
the company achieved a turnover of 1,019.4
million euros. This is a decrease of 9% in
comparison to the previous business year.
Sales developed according to plan during
the first four months of the financial year.
They were on a par with those of the
previous year although certain markets
were a little weak. In November 2008 there
was a severe downturn in orders which was
unprecedented in company history in terms
of extent and speed. Aside from a few
exceptions, the slump affected all markets
and lasted until the end of the business year
in June 2009. The markets worst hit are
Spain, England, Scandinavia and the USA.
Even many markets in Eastern Europe and
Asia were affected by the decline in
economic activity.
Despite the difficult situation, it must be
said that the fittings manufacturer from
Hoechst did not dismiss any of its staff in
the last financial year. Nor did the company
resort to short-time working. On average,
the company employed 5,065 persons all
over the world throughout the year. Blum’s
vocational training scheme is also as
extensive as ever. 57 new apprentices will
start their technical apprenticeships with
Blum in September.
All investments carried outaccording to plan
Investments were neither delayed nor
postponed in the 2008/2009 financial year.
Building projects that were planned and
construction measures that had already
been begun were all carried out according
to schedule. The Zinc Diecasting
Department moved to the Plant 5 extension
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NEWSPROFILECompany Profile
Blum comes to terms with difficulteconomic situation despite drop in turnover
Blum Managing Directors (from left) Herbert and Gerhard E. Blum and Hubert Pioner
Blum’s new product display in Hoechst
in June 2009. From mid-August, Blum’s
new Plant 7 will accommodate Aventos
assembly lines and part of Dispatch. The
rail connection has also been finished.
Containers will be shipped by rail directly
from the plant to major ports.
Production facilities were expanded at
Blum USA to now comprise the full
assembly of Tandem (pull-out system for
wooden drawers). Two more sales offices
were opened in China, and another is
planned. Construction work was also
completed on the sales centre in France, the
fully automated high bay warehouse in
Milton Keynes (U.K.) and the new offices
and warehouse in Hungary. Work has also
begun on the new logistics centre in
Australia. Investments of the Blum Group
totalled 112.8 million euros in the
2008/2009 business year.
Innovative products are moreimportant than ever
Blum continued to focus on product
development in the last business year.
Thanks to customers’ excellent response to
fittings innovations, the company is
currently putting all its efforts into
implementing these latest developments.
“Perfecting motion” was the motto of
Blum’s presentation at Interzum, the
international trend-setting fair that is held
in Cologne every other year in May.
“Perfecting motion” describes Blum’s
efforts to perfect the motion of its pull-outs,
hinges and lift systems – in particular in
kitchens. In future, Blum will also
concentrate on electrically driven systems
that provide enhanced user convenience
and are currently all the trend.
Looking ahead to the2009/2010 business year
The 2009/2010 business year is likely to
be very difficult due to the unpredictability
of the global economy and the uncertainty
resulting from it. The situation on markets
has not yet stabilised, and it is extremely
difficult to forecast how things will develop
in autumn 2009. “In a good case scenario,
we believe that 2009/2010 development
will be flat because there is uncertainty
about how the economy will fair in
important individual markets,” underlines
managing director Gerhard E. Blum.
Nevertheless, the company hopes that its
innovations and international market
presence will somewhat compensate these
developments.
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PROFILECompany Profile
For more information:Tel: 0043 5578 705 2320Email: [email protected]
Facts and figures of the2008/09 business year
Turnover worldwide:€ 1,019.4 million
Per capita turnover: € 201,300
Percentage of products exported:97%
Market distribution:57% EU, 14% USA, 29% other markets
Employees worldwide (Ø):5,065 (-5)
Employees in Vorarlberg (Ø):3,987 (-2)
Number of employees as of 30 June 2009:Employees worldwide :4,967
Employees in Vorarlberg:3,904
Apprentices (as of September 2009):250 in the Blum Group237 in Vorarlberg, 57 of whom willstart their apprenticeships in Sept. 0913 at Blum USA
Investments:€ 112.8 million
€ 91.1 million of which in Vorarlberg
The zinc die casting plant is now in Works 5
The new plant (works 7) at Dombim with a directrail link
At a stroke, kitchen bedroom and
bathroom designers can offer all
customers floor to ceiling curved and
“S” shaped doors, now that Bellissimo
has brought out the UK’s first range
of full height vinyls in these options.
Bellissimo’s new range means full height
curves and “S” shapes are no longer
restricted to solid timber (which Bellissimo
also offers). The new doors are offered in
eight height options from the standard 715
and 895 mm right up to 2250 mm. All are
offered in Bellissimo’s |Saturn range of 50
finishes, ranging from high gloss and matt
solid colours to many varieties of
woodgrain – by far the widest choice in
the industry.
Also unmatched in the KBB sector is the
fact that Bellissimo offers wood finishes in
horizontal grain on curved and “S”
shaped doors.
Bellissimo managing director Warnock
Watson said: “I know the word unique is
over-used, but there is no other way to
describe these full-height curves for the UK
industry. The ability to finish a full-height
cabinet run with a pleasing curve, and to
insert ‘S’ shapes as a feature in a line of
doors, is significant for the designer in
terms of impressing the customer and
adding value. Until now these options have
been restricted to top-end solid timber
products. Horizontal woodgrain is another
distinguishing feature, which can totally
change the feel of a room. For example, the
visual impact of horizontal woodgrain on a
2250 mm wardrobe with curves at either
end is quite stunning – totally different
from a vertical grain – and a real
competitive advantage for the retailer.”
The curved doors are offered in 300 mm
and 400 mm widths, while the “S” shaped
doors come in 900 and 1200 mm widths.
Panel & Joinery Production SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 200936
NEWSKBB COMPONENTSInformation
Finally – full height curves in vinyl
For more information:Tel: 01772 696959Email: [email protected]
Bellissimo’s new range of unique full heightcurved and ‘s’ shaped doors
The first National Training Group
(NTG) Skills Academy Masterclass
dedicated to the KBB industry was
recently hosted by fittings
manufacturer Blum UK at their
modern Milton Keynes complex.
The highly successful and much
acclaimed event took place on June 30 and
was attended by 35 delegates who were able
to benefit from six 45-minute Masterclass
sessions delivered by
industry leaders.
The one day
Masterclass focused on
up to date trends, styles,
technologies and
innovation as well as
current legislation.
Participants included
Blum, Mascari Design
Solutions, Castle Sound
& Vision, Egger, NAPIT,
and Neff.
Subjects covered
included Kitchen
Design that represents today’s lifestyles,
Principles of Ergonomics in the Kitchen,
Bathroom Design, Current Compliance and
Intelligent Appliances among others.
The event was hosted by Blum and
facilitated by David Grant (Technical
Manager for Blum UK) who said that the
event was a great success and eye opener:
“We were only able to scratch the surface of
subjects on the agenda and this clearly
highlighted the need for and importance of
greater training in all aspects of our
industry.”
Blum hosts first KBB NTG Masterclass
Tel: 01908 285700Fax: 01908 285701Email: [email protected]
David Grant (Blum) centre of pic, in attendance with the 35 delegates ofthe KBB Masterclass
Brackets (Furniture Fittings) Dudley Tool Presswork & Engineering Co. Ltd
www.dudley-tool.co.uk
CNC MachineryHolz-Her Great Britain Ltd
www.holzher-gb.co.uk
SCM Group UK Ltd
www.scmgb.co.uk
Design & ManufacturingClassic Joinery Software
www.cjsoftware.co.uk
Dust Control SystemsWoodWaste Control Engineering Ltd
www.w-w-c.co.uk
EdgebandersAllwood Machinery Essex Ltd (inc Interwood)
www.interwood.co.uk
Holz-Her Great Britain Ltd
www.holzher-gb.co.uk
Uniwood Ltd T/A Camco
www.uniwood.co.uk
SCM Group UK Ltd
www.scmgb.co.uk
Trimbridge Ltd
www.trimbridge.com
Machining Centres (CNC)Holz-Her Great Britain Ltd
www.holzher-gb.co.uk
SCM Group Ltd
www.scmgb.co.uk
Manufacturing Software20-20 Technologies
www.2020technologies.com
Panel Saws (Beam)Allwood Machinery Essex Ltd (inc Interwood)www.interwood.co.ukHolz-Her Great Britain Ltdwww.holzher-gb.co.ukUniwood Ltd T/A Camcowww.uniwood.co.ukSCM Group UK Ltdwww.scmgb.co.ukSchelling UK Ltdwww.schelling.co.uk
Panel Saws (Sliding Table)Holz-Her Great Britain Ltd
www.holzher-gb.co.uk
SCM Group UK Ltd
www.scmgb.co.uk
O’Meara, J&C Ltd
www.ukpanelsaws.co.uk
Panel Saws (Vertical)Holz-Her Great Britain Ltd
www.holzher-gb.co.uk
Striebig
www.tmpartnership.co.uk
Panel HandlingAllwood Machinery Essex Ltd (inc Interwood)
www.interwood.co.uk
SCM Group UK Ltd
www.scmgb.co.uk
PressesAllwood Machinery Ltd (inc Interwood)
www.interwood.co.uk
PVC & Veneer EdgingUniwood Ltd T/A Camco
www.uniwood.co.uk
Routers (CNC)ATA Engineering Processes
www.ataeng.com
Holz-Her Great Britain Ltd
www.holzher-gb.co.uk
Uniwood Ltd T/A Camco
www.uniwood.co.uk
SCM Group UK Ltd
www.scmgb.co.uk
Sanders (Speed)Allwood Machinery Ltd (inc Interwood)
www.interwood.co.uk
Sanders (Wide Belt)Boere Machinefabriekwww.boere.nlKundig Ltdwww.kundig.co.uk
SoftwareSpace 3Dwww.space3d.uk.com
Spray Booth & Finishing FacilitiesHi-Tec Spray Ltd
www.hitecspray.co.uk
Spray Paintings & AdhesiveEquipmentHi-Tec Spray Ltdwww.hitecspray.co.uk
Timber & Panel ProductsDistributorJames Latham Ltdwww.lathamtimber.co.uk
ToolingATA Engineering Processwww.ataeng.com
Throughfeed DrillsSCM Group UK Ltdwww.scmgb.co.uk
Veneering EquipmentAllwood Machinery Essex Ltd (inc Interwood)www.interwood.co.uk
Woodworking MachineryBiesse Group UK www.biesse.co.uk
Felder Group UK – FORMAT 4www.format-4.co.uk
Woodworking Machinery (New & Used)Allwood Machinery Essex Ltd(inc Interwood)www.interwood.co.uk
A.L. Dalton Ltdwww.daltonsmachines.com
Uniwood Ltd T/A Camcowww.uniwood.co.uk
Wood Burning EquipmentTalbott’s Biomass Energy Systemswww.talbotts.co.ukWoodWaste Control Engineering Ltdwww.w-w-c.co.uk
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