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during processing or even on the construction site. By contrast, today I have to plan precisely as part of the work preparation. Alterations should no longer be necessary after the beam has been processed [...] to competitors: "Therefore, we're perhaps EUR 0.20/m more expensive, but we offer our customers services that a competitor cannot provide or charges extra for." Customers are generally construction companies [...] unloaded in-between and that the machine is therefore at a standstill for a while." The special "services" that Büsing refers to are primarily a high level of prefabrication with equally high precision:

Modern methods of construction increases productivity

UK, however, is a considerable barrier to the expansion of such construction methods. Financial service providers, including insurers, mortgage lenders and valuers need to have certainty that MMC homes [...] we’d arrived at a point where we were supplying modular extensions to local authorities in London as part of the ‘Better Homes’ initiative. This included building and installing bathroom/utility and kitc [...] when we do it is generally sorted out quickly via the telephone hotline support. We also have a service package which includes annual maintenance to keep the equipment in tip-top condition.” New developments

Finger firmly on the pulse

automation in timber construction as part of the HOMAG Group, was a further step in the right direction from this point of view. For Stefan Höötmann, it is part of his efforts to "have all processes around [...] single-family homes." This is not because of the general shortage of skilled workers, but because it is part of Stefan Höötmann's company philosophy to make a great deal of difference with a lean team: "We currently [...] building becomes a product that is manufactured under controlled conditions and delivered as a complete service to its destination. The construction activity on site is reduced to a short timeframe for assembly;

Flooring industry: A production vision

working area (FSL 480). Just like the rip saw, the crosscutting saw can also be automatically set to new part dimensions. It is worth noting that it is not only the saw that offers automatic set-up, but the [...] according to the various package sizes. As the interface between man and machine, operation is a key part of production – it can make or break an investment. After all, only machine operators who are familiar [...] plant are reported so that production is not interrupted unnecessarily. If, for example, the next service is due, then this can be taken into account in production planning and carried out in parallel to

Variant configuration in the kitchen industry

rebuilt. This makes it possible to carry out collision tests, avoid arrangement errors and plan long parts such as worktops and plinths correctly and without errors. Once this certainty is given, the second [...] repeatedly over a longer period of time, it can be helpful for the company to integrate an experienced service provider into the work. This can improve the quality and speed of the improvement process by specifically

Faster delivery times thanks to new HOMAG CNC processing centers

designs are presented. The two owners, Olaf Wiemer and Sebastian Rettig, proudly present the extensive services which their company provides: "We supply everything from start to finish and beyond," says Sebastian [...] trimmed, drilled and grooved — even free-formed workpieces. The integrated CAM plug-in means that 3D parts and diagonals can be easily programmed and implemented directly on the machine. "With the CNC from

HOMAG Beamsaw HPL 500 - Willerby

manufacturing environments. “In addition to this, our previous experience of HOMAG, both machinery and service, gave us complete confidence that our significant investment would be in safe hands with them. On [...] One of the HPP 400s will predominantly cut work tops and the other will focus on cutting plywood parts. “Overall, it is the tremendous communication we have with HOMAG that makes the working relationship

Artisanal timber construction 4.0

profit from other modules of the software." It goes without saying that the visionary aspect plays a part too. It's about getting carpentry firms using the software now so that they can familiarize themselves [...] central production control could be an interesting possibility too." Furthermore, Granit is already part of a comprehensive digitalization process that is preparing the team in Fahrenkrug for future challenges [...] the walls in the way that is optimal for them and also offer a little bit extra when it comes to service, which distinguishes us from the competition. Our goal here and in the other areas must be to make

Beam processing by dimension -Modernization has brought a breakthrough

through word of mouth and good connections with local architects. Alongside delivery reliability and service, a high level of quality is a top priority in the technical specification. The new premises provided [...] trimmers, dovetail trimmers or drills, the BEAMTEQ B-660 is fitted with a five-axis unit with a twelve-part tool changer. It also has a Flex5 sawing unit that can be used to produce angled cuts, curved cuts

Goodbye, stopwatch. Hello, digital value stream optimization!

the whole issue [German] In addition, very short throughput times and a large number of fast-moving parts are common in productions in the wood and furniture industry, which make measuring production data [...] company . Mapping the production value stream with the smartphone At SCHULER Consulting we offer the service in a set consisting of proven calculation methodology, Bluetooth low energy beacons and smartphones