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Partner for timber construction: From A for marking out to Z for the future

operations. The new wupWorks 5 software version offers the machine operator a range of optimized features that simplify the work sequence on the machine, making it even more user-friendly. In summary, wupWorks [...] at LIGNA as a comprehensive service provider for timber construction. In addition to its modern machines and systems, WEINMANN has extensive expert expertise along the entire process chain, from beam [...] advanced training opportunities for users. The training portfolio includes training courses for machines and software as well as continuous advanced training courses and qualifications to provide carpentry

Wood frame construction — clamping, alignment, setup

between the beam processing machine and the carpentry table is also evident, because Holzbau Vock works with grain-cuts. These are produced with the beam processing machine and they define the positions [...] opposite the BEAMTEQ B-560 beam processing machine. Processed beams, plates and studs are placed directly on the assembly table by the outfeed of the beam processing machine. Initially, the beams and plates are [...] the table is perfect and it's a big help to us. And with the combination of the beam processing machine and the carpentry table, we are now much more flexible. Now it only takes one person to process beams

Truwood opens up new avenues with complete edgebanding package

old solid wood edge bander, but with laminates becoming more and more popular our old machine just wasn’t cutting the mustard. So we began to look for a replacement. “Initial research was carried out at [...] edge banders impressed us, but at this early stage we weren’t ready to make a decision. “We saw the machines again at the W18 show at the NEC in October. However, it wasn’t until we visited a company who already [...] already had an HOMAG EDGETEQ and listened to their extremely complimentary evaluation of the machine that we made the final decision to purchase. “Although it wasn’t the cheapest option, the quality and

Inserting insulation at the factory

conditions. As we all know, the time spent at the construction site is the most expensive and the machine has been vital in allowing us to successfully move more of this work into the factory." Compact line [...] Peter Jandrasits remembers just what it was like to work with insulation before the new system: "We cut mineral wool panels to size with a bread knife and inserted them or blew in cellulose insulation at [...] irritating to the skin, as I'm sure you can imagine," he jokes. "Now, the work is great: I move the machine over the infill and I barely need to touch the insulating material at all. The insulation plate simply

WEINMANN solutions for timber construction

elements, it is therefore all the more important to work with machine technology that can be used flexibly. Thanks to its modern machines and systems, WEINMANN has extensive expert knowledge along the [...] cell. The robot and multifunction bridge operate in parallel. The robot removes both full-format and cut panels from the unprocessed material stack fully automatically, aligns them, deposits them with a high [...] wide range of services for qualification and further training. These include training courses for machines, systems or software as well as continuous further training. Ergonomically comfortable workplaces

More profit through special products

reasons why Peter Lehmann purchased the WEINMANN beam processing center WBZ 160. The machine is able to saw and cut many different shapes for timber joints into a work piece with a maximum size of 200

Customer back to full capacity thanks to HOMAG CENTATEQ P-110

investment of a new CNC machine – one which could both simplify and enhance production with cutting-edge capabilities. The machine in question is HOMAG’s CENTATEQ P-110 5-axis CNC Machining Center. A setback [...] to reduce machining times by approximately 30-40% by changing the machines. “We’re delivering fire-rated doors with more efficiency – and precision – than ever before. We expect the machine to pay for [...] our existing CENTATEQ P-110 machine,” explains Julian McBride, Managing Director at Northern Fire Solutions. “It was our own fault; we were getting moisture into the machine via our compressed air system

Pilot project for future growth

invest in a machine: You also need someone to take that step with you and operate the machine." More room for big projects At Kreutner & Schmälzlin, there are two employees on the machine. Their tasks [...] certification process was simplified because processes such as stapling are executed and documented in industrial quality." The increase in work ergonomics was also taken into account when considering automation [...] were ready in the work preparation department even before the automation, thanks to the carpentry machine, we wanted to gain experience with data transfer using a small multifunction bridge with a low financial

Retail Furniture - HOMAG Automation TLF 211 storage system

most recent investment has been a 5-axis CNC machine. In 2002, we purchased a HOMAG BAZ 41 CNC with an edge banding capability built-in. As good a machine as it was, it was getting long in the tooth and [...] underside of the panel which a standard machine can’t do in one pass, so we needed the 5-axis head. “Previously, on our flatbed CNC, we had to turn the panels over to machine both sides whereas now we can do [...] outlay may be more than for other machines, but at the end of the day the life-time value is exceptional. “For us, downtime is virtually a thing of the past; the HOMAG machines are so reliable. In 30 years

Assembly technology for the future

automated through the consistent use of robotics. In the meantime, around three million cabinets per machine have been pressed on the systems, which has now made it essential to replace the systems. Due to [...] effort during loading as low as possible. During the concept phase of the new plant, the concept "the machine does what it does best, and so does the human" was consistently taken into account. Thus, the physically [...] as many servo-electrical movement elements for the various components of the cabinets. By using industrial robots with their flexible workspace, much of this can now be concentrated on the robot, so that