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Flexibility was key

finish from a saw cut. Roland Zimmermann: "For the first time, you have to try to understand the method of the machine and the way your tools function to achieve the best results. If you set up a component [...] manufacturer at the construction site. Roland Zimmermann already has his sights set on the window installation in the production hall as the next step for increasing his company's degree of prefabrication [...] processed in this way could then also be supplied as products for carpentry colleagues. This is a new area of business that has been created by automated production, and one which Roland hopes to develop over the

Stepping up the pace of production

series 3, the pressure beam saw is designed for batch size 1 production and the production of smaller series. At the same time, it is designed to cut single panels and panel stacks made from all standard materials [...] "Berlin is also very attractive," says Löffl. "But above all, we can now demonstrate our production process and products to customers and allow them to touch them too." Doing it well Rissel's main focus is [...] with a management system and strict organization." For individual production and small series Rissel improved performance in panel cutting by installing their own SAWTEQ B-300. "As the basic model for series

Mr Edgebander’s opinion matters

the other products. Some brands have given me experiences similar to pulling teeth” “Edgebanders in particular are all different. Some of them are cumbersome, awkward to work on, bastards to set up and don’t [...] their settings.” “I have worked on nearly every single machine brand as Jacks worked on anything and everything. And because of all of that you certainly get to work out what is the better product, and [...] temperature, board temperature, the edge tape and glue.” "A nesting machine cuts rectangles and drills holes, a panel saw cuts big squares and rectangles into smaller squares and rectangles. But an edgebander

Schreinerei Kilian Fuchs: Wenn aus Ein-Mann ein Team wird

Once he had completed his master craftsman training, Kilian Fuchs set up his own company. "For me, it was always clear that I wanted to set up my own company. I didn't want to join another carpentry business [...] connected to an automatic panel storage system is intended to optimize cutting even further. However, to enable this, the entire production would have to be changed over first, as there is currently no space [...] processes plastic parts for machine construction and manufactures all wood and plastic parts in series production in its two-story workshop in Feldkirchen-Westerham, Bavaria. One. Two. Many. The first HOMAG machine

Index Living Mall benefits from HOMAG solutions

5000 people from production through to sales. Production capacity is currently around 1,200,000 units per month, and solutions from HOMAG help to make this possible. The new production line has been in [...] as "batch size 1" production, an approach that prioritizes flexibility and customization in manufacturing through smaller batches and is highly favored by Index Living Mall. Production that used to be [...] panel labeling system. Once they have been cut, the part stacks are transported for edging, where two EDGETEQ S-500 edge banding machines that have been set up as a tandem line are ready for processing

Wood frame construction — clamping, alignment, setup

equipment such as collet chucks. Another process that repeatedly caused Holzbau Vock problems was setting up and turning elements using an overhead crane. The risk of damage is particularly high for elements [...] looking for. "The solid steel table ensures that the angles are accurate, enables pneumatic clamping and sets the elements up securely. It's exactly what we were missing," says Stefan Vock. The carpentry table [...] November 2019, and the work process is now much easier and faster. All beam processing and element production takes place in the 800 m² hall. The carpentry table is located opposite the BEAMTEQ B-560 beam

High Quality Automated Spraying for Cutlist

some developers and commercial clients too. About five years ago we set up Cutlist as a panel processing supplier. This business cuts panels to size, edge bands them and sends them out as a kit for trade-based [...] computer system to the HOMAG HPP 300 beam saw where the panels are cut and then a label is printed out for each panel with a barcode and product details for ongoing edge banding and CNC processing. “Our goal [...] Langstaff-Ellis, joint owner of the business. He continues, “My business partner Edward Birks and I set up Langstaff-Ellis Limited as a bespoke cabinet maker in 2009. Fast- forward ten years and we’ve had

London Pro-Fitters select 3 HOMAG models for new business venture

trimming and grooving. It is particularly well-suited to just-in-time production for the trade business sector, and for custom production in both small and large companies. Powerful brand of choice Commenting [...] made-to-measure furniture and custom cabinetry, London Profitters’ managing director, Ali Mohamed, set up a new company which trades under the name of Dashwood Interiors. Mohamed invested in three HOMAG [...] this is the smallest saw in the HOMAG range, it is equipped as standard with everything needed for cutting single panels and small batches. In addition, it offers great value for money, costing little more

Robot inspires flexibility

acquired a new system for its panel cutting process. The production specialist is taking advantage of the unprecedented combination of fully automatic and manual cutting on the brand-new HOMAG SAWTEQ B-300 [...] is also cut to size in Neustadt and pressed onto carrier plates. This poses significant challenges in terms of planning, production and internal company logistics — particularly for panel cutting. Hence [...] projection is 95 mm (which is important for cutting packages). The cutting of different materials is supported by, for example, slide rails for thin panels, a cutting gap closer, or the ability to define m

HOMAG CNC increases capacity for James Burleigh

offices are set-up has created a demand for more versatile furniture. Companies are looking for more flexible, adaptable solutions that reflect the culture and ethos of each specific setting.” Labour intensive [...] and therefore cleaner air, but also it has enabled us to introduce a new product made from all our laminate and wood off-cuts. This latest addition to our range, a small side table, will be launched in [...] James Burleigh has been making furniture for over 30 years. In 2002 he set up his eponymous limited company to design and produce a signature collection of tables, benches and stools that are visually