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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

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

The timber construction business - how to make it a success story

long delivery times of machinery suppliers. The machine manufacturers are working to capacity and with a procurement crisis for raw materials and many machine components, which means that longer delivery [...] investors who come from the classical object construction with mineral building materials as well as non-industry stakeholders are looking for their place in the market. Those who build on wood now are moving with [...] are expected to be seeking a roof over their heads. Consequently, when it comes to the housing industry to cope with this major task, wood can literally go the extra mile: In housing densification, wood

Portrait of an employee: Jörg Groß

very diverse and varied, because we support a wide variety of companies, from woodworking shops to industrial businesses. We deal with requirements and facts in detail and work closely with the customer during [...] time, this was the factory with the most automation (except for ExNorm), with fully interlinked machines. This was very demanding not only technically; managing the project was also a big challenge. I [...] That was a very nice time. An important milestone for WEINMANN and the entire timber construction industry was the entry into the world of robot technology. In 2015 I planned the new plant of our customer

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

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

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

Digital production, automation and perfect edge quality with the EDGETEQ S-500 series

EDGETEQ S-500 — Narrow parts machine With the EDGETEQ S-500 narrow parts machine , users can now also precisely process very narrow workpieces down to 40 mm. The machine is also equipped with a new ergonomic [...] ergonomic air cushion table at the machine infeed and outfeed . The ergonomic machine infeed and outfeed ensure safe and convenient workpiece feed and removal. The two-profile technology — here with the [...] times and the machine length are shortened, thereby increasing cost efficiency. woodCommander 5 software generation The EDGETEQ S-500 series stands for flexible, variable and efficient machines in edge processing