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Automation in the solid wood sector

and the resulting need for a more extensive value chain within production. However, the sometimes higher complexity and variance of products and processes as well as the more elaborate logistics along the [...] component tracking and quality control in production. Many of these challenges make it virtually impossible to implement automation in the sense of batch size 1 production at the present time. Automation using [...] therefore often used to set up the machining processes in such a way that the intervention of a machine operator is minimized. The operator's tasks are then increasingly focused on setting up and preparing the

HOMAG India goes the VOC way!

precision, consistency and product quality, and higher production efficiency. “So far as IoT is concerned, it is a wholly proactive and predictive technology. It is about cutting wastage, increasing efficiency [...] HOMAG’s products (at present it offers more than 250 types of machines for furniture manufacturing!); a greater play in geographies, including exports. “An expansion of the existing HOMAG product portfolio [...] market strategy more aligned to meet Indian industry requirements; and the teams primed to meet goals set by the fresh focus. HOMAG India has consolidated its presence on the National Highway in Nelamangala

The key to success lies in intralogistics

qualities with the lowest possible material input. And ensure excellent production efficiency. But what happens at other points in the production process? Opportunities for improvement are often found in intra [...] is an important part of Burger Küchen's strategy. To set itself apart from the competition, the German kitchen manufacturer "Burger Küchen" has set itself a striking maxim, which is: "Be faster". One idea [...] manufacturer in the topic of production optimisation. The Technical Manager, Martin Schockwitz, sees the greatest potential for optimisation in the intralogistics of production: "In my opinion, the potential

Two saws on the same batch

few changeovers as possible, and the cutting function can process the cutting patterns optimally. In total, 20 criteria have been developed and defined in the production control system at Duravit to achieve [...] saws, which are designed as dividing cells for the individual cutting of individual panels and the order-related production. The production control bundles the customer orders according to material type [...] to increase its production depth and also include bathroom furniture and washbasin cabinets in its portfolio. As a young plant manager, Weber had the will to achieve an optimum production flow from the very

Taylor Made Joinery invests in HOMAG

understand how the machines perform, but also to learn new techniques and production ideas that could potentially benefit our business. Setting up the new facility “Back in 2013 we were one of the first companies [...] increase our production capacity by at least 20 percent. We can load the sheet material in the day time, select and prepare the panels in the evening whilst the factory is shut, then cut them when the [...] last month we’ve made around 400 door sets within the factory, so that’s given us yet another competitive advantage. “We can now diversify into different products as well. So we are able to target new

SAWTEQ B-320 flexTec robot saw solves bottleneck

sold directly to the end user. All products are based on a common production principle: batch size 1. "In the last 15 years, we have systematically adapted production to the changed customer requirements [...] context, the former production of stock parts have declined sharply. In the meantime, we have been running two tracks, stock and series production on the one hand and batch size 1 production on the other. Today [...] percent of production is in batch size 1, based on orders." This also applies to cutting, where the company has been using a SAWTEQ B-320 flexTec robot saw from Homag since mid-2021. Until then, cutting was regularly

How to be flexible – and remain so

orders to production. 2. production data generation The question of how production data is generated, configured and prepared for production is essential for flexible manufacturing. Production data generation [...] principles: First, make-to-stock production (production on component interim storage or finished goods storage) and second, order-related production. Make-to-stock production is characterized by high lot sizes [...] and short delivery times. The production and logistics processes in make-to-stock production have a low degree of complexity. However, product variance is limited and product flexibility, for example in

No job is too big or too small for Cutting Edge Cabinetry.

Auckland, has cultivated a reputation for excellence, delivering products and services that embody quality and a distinctly personal touch. Cutting Edge Cabinetry started out in 2011 as a one-man band and has [...] delivering durable products are among their top priorities. They are dedicated to continual learning and development, incorporating the latest design elements, hardware, and products as they become available [...] the finest results. William Haveland is the founder of Cutting Edge Cabinetry, a Joinery situated in Pukekohe, south of Auckland. Initially, Cutting Edge Cabinetry serviced local residents by creating custom

Machines

Solutions Order Creation Work Preparation Production Management Service Solutions Software for Timber Construction Software Downloads CNC Software Downloads Cutting Software Downloads MMR Software Downloads [...] woodworking Drilling- and Fitting Insertion Drilling, doweling, milling and setting fittings Edge Banders & Tenoners Panel Dividing & Cutting Panel dividing saws and beam saws Panel Storage Systems Panel and Board [...] banding machines Double End Tenoners Edgeband material remaining length calculator Panel Dividing & Cutting Panel Dividing Saws Multi Rip Saws Panel Storage Systems House Construction Carpentry Machines Assembly

Lindinger Holztechnik—Courage for automation & performance class

addition to Cut Rite, woodWOP and woodFlex, he also uses ControllerMES. The production progress, utilization and machine status can therefore all be viewed in real time. However, the production didn’t always [...] speed—but still remains down to earth. Regardless of whether customers want trimming services, serial products from batch size 1 or complex furnishing, furniture, trade fair or store construction projects—Lindinger [...] supports small and large carpentry businesses as a 100% supplier from CAD planning to cabinet production. To do this, the company needs the right machines, processes and software. And here, even though