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HOMAG UK provides Trade CNC the helping hand for increased production

imagined. By the end of the year we aim to have achieved a complete return on the Vantage 100 investment and for a small company like us, that’s a fantastic achievement.” Seal of approval “We always invest [...] the best.” Concludes Paul. If you would like more information or a demonstration of any of the machines from the HOMAG Group, please contact us. [...] complete logistics of their products – we offer the full package.” Setting the stall for a productive future… “2014 was a milestone year for us, after careful analysis from the company Directors, it was clear

Process steps "shortened"

the components pass through further new developments, such as a WALLTEQ M-300 insuFILL with a cleaning mechanism that ensures a clean contact surface of the insulating plate after each element. Another special [...] Schäpers. "And at a very high quality." A modular system for serial construction To achieve this, a low-cost wall system is not enough. The paradigm shift is made possible only by combining a minimum use of [...] discussions with WEINMANN. Equipped with a robot, the station processes studs that are processed on a BEAMTEQ B-660 in the neighboring hall and supplied via a fully automatic storage system. What is unusual

Step by step to the right software

as the acquisition of a new machine often leads to a change in the processes in the entire production, the integration of a new software into the existing software landscape of a company has an impact [...] works! A special requirement with regard to the wood industry is the complexity of the orders. There are not only five parts with a delivery date behind an order - there is a whole or at least half a value [...] and plan enough time for a software project! Essential in a software selection is not to try to fix the previous processes or even the previous challenges with a new software. A digital process is an i

Universal Wood Products invests in HOMAG panel dividing, beam saw

requirements. “As a replacement, we decided to invest in a second-hand saw which we were told could handle our needs. To cut a long story short, that turned out not to be the case and so we began a process of [...] of searching for a suitable new beam saw. “Obviously, a saw is integral to our business, and so as a stopgap we outsourced the cutting of our boards to a third party whilst we did our due diligence to find [...] HOMAG engineers did a great job and left no stone unturned in training our staff on the new kit.” A springboard for success with a 20% uplift in yield “The HOMAG SAWTEQ has given us a springboard into processing

Technical Finesse in Southeast Asia at Versalink

since 1991 – initially as a small carpenter’s workshop for the local Malaysian market and since 1993 the company exports on a large scale. In September 2014 the company has taken a major step with its listing [...] technologies and a more extensive production scheduling required elaborate IT solutions as well as a rethinking and redesigning of all sectors. Schuler Consulting GmbH, belonging to the Homag Group, is not only [...] it was possible to develop timely a first rough concept which allocates different products to several production lines. The result of a subsequent project step was a detailed factory layout with different

HOMAG Vantage 100 CNC - Swift Group

processes include a high number of drill cycles and the old CNC machines we used had no drill blocks which led to a lot of time consuming tool changes. The configuration of the Vantage 100 includes a drill block [...] us a significant amount of non-productive time. “These new machines from HOMAG have made a huge difference to the efficiency of our operation because they’ve enabled us to reduce cycle times. As a consequence [...] seriously wanting to improve their processes,” concludes a happy Dave Smith. A powerful and versatile CNC The HOMAG Vantage 100 nesting machine offers a wide selection of router heads, tool changers and drill

Networked production in joineries

Imos 3D software and machine control systems. The experience of the HOMAG Group was a key factor in this regard, as the HOMAG Group claims to be the pioneer of networked production. And in Friedrich Schweiger [...] joinery has remained a real craftsman’s business. Despite this, the company—which is run by Bernhard, Josef and Simon Daxenberger—is filled with the latest technology, ranging from a saw-storage combination [...] the Daxenberger joinery together with brothers Josef and Simon, dismissing a commonly made assumption. "And we will always remain a joinery dedicated heart and soul to craftsmanship." The "bench room", which

AJB Group launch into the realm of fire doors.

kit.” A consistent, high-performance solution Although AJB had used another CNC brand for 15 years, this time they wanted a full package from a single manufacturer: a beam saw, an edge bander, and a CNC [...] Established in 1999, AJB Group has built a reputation for delivering high-quality internal joinery, external doorsets, windows, composite doors, and mouldings. From its 40,000-square-foot factory in Corby [...] renewable energy each year using a wood combustion biomass system, resulting in zero fossil fuel use and zero waste to landfill. With an expert team, cutting-edge technology, and a commitment to engineering

Portrait of an employee: Hartmut Vöhringer

terms of scope and presented a great challenge. What we achieved at that time was tremendous. Needless to say, delivering both projects on time and to a high standard caused a lot of stress. However, we [...] 25 years is a long time, what's changed over the years? When I joined WEINMANN 25 years ago, it was still a small family business. There were three of us in the control technology area and we were responsible [...] other hand, we now specialize more in individual tasks. For a long time, I was responsible for the entire control technology area. It was a role I was very happy with. However, it was also important to

Hills Panel Products - Production Solution

we wanted to move up a level or two. It was important that the new machines used a PU gluing system because we were wanted to produce a higher specification product that offered a higher heat resistance [...] resistance against delamination and a more water resistant bond.” The HOMAG Ambition 2274 edgebanders give a superb clean finish with an almost invisible glue line. There are a number of factors which contribute [...] place as they pass through the machine, with a belt track at the top and a chain with pads at the bottom – this minimises panel movement therefore giving a better bond. The PU gluing system also requires