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Vorfertigung von Wandelementen in den USA

panel. These operations are done with a WEINMANN Multifunction Bridge. This bridge, a WALLTEQ, has one nail gun capable of firing up to five nails per second and a router for cutting the perimeter and rough [...] In the beginning, Black Stone completed roughly 15 single-family homes a year. Now, Black Stone is producing 900 to 1300 homes a year, including single-family homes and apartment complexes. Despite the [...] the HOMAG Group in North America. The Stiles team engineered the factory layout and improved the manufacturing process for Black Stone. Due to space constraints, the WEINMANN line was designed in a U-shape

Neue Fabrikplanung & neue Halle: Möbelhersteller wächst durch Mut

organization, material flow and quantities of parts. Cutler has a wide range of products which was a challenge for the factory design. In the first step a material flow model was developed on the basis of previous [...] means of a ROI calculation. After the selection of the investment scenario, the elaboration of the ideal layout could be started. This is not based on a certain building but has been planned to a large degree [...] Two years ago Cutler was faced with a major challenge. At this time the company was producing in three buildings, the fourth production building was occupied at a later date. For the company it was extremely

Future-oriented solutions for carpenters/joiners in all performance classes of edge banding machines

in its finishing area: a profile scraper with quick-change heads, a glue joint scraper with pneumatic adjustment and a buffing unit. The latest version of the machine features a variety of new functions [...] J-Pull with a thick edge of up to 0.8 mm, a roof profile with a thick edge of up to 1.5 mm and four-sided processing of roof profiles. The EDGETEQ S-500 softforming edge banding machine enables HOMAG to set [...] machine , HOMAG can supply an entry-level solution for woodworking shops with comprehensive equipment, entry-level automation and a high level of flexibility in post-processing. It features a magazine for

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

with a feed speed of 16–25 m/min, is extremely flexible, highly automated and equipped with state-of-the-art software via woodCommander 5. The joint trimming unit is equipped with DIA tools. A high degree [...] achieved by the combination of the HOMAG airTec zero joint technology with the gluing unit for processing EVA and PUR hot-melt glues. The PUR melting unit is also designed with a melting capacity of up to 6 kg/h [...] moving gantry ensures precise parallel cuts — a prerequisite for achieving exact 90° angles. This means that even rough-edged workpieces can be processed perfectly. A perfect supplement to the EDGETEQ S-500

Demystifying the path towards Batch Size 1 Production

own products that are theirs and theirs only. Be it embossing a name on a pair of new sports shoes or choosing the colour and finishing of a new car, mass customisation has made owning unique products possible [...] their batch sizes but not to an absolute batch size 1. So even if a factory is now producing a batch size 10 or batch size 20, I will call it a batch size 1 factory.” “Regardless of what we call it, I think [...] parts with a low volume would be keen to explore batch size 1 production, but the cost of integrating this system could be a major factor to consider,” opined Kelvin Kwek, director of OPSH, a Singaporean

Pioneers in the field of modular timber construction in Chile

Pataguas Condominium, a 200-unit condominium situated in a growing and populous sector of San Pedro de la Paz. This project allowed for an efficient use of land space, reclaiming land in a vicinity of the city [...] the perception of wood as a viable construction material has been changing over the last decade, and there is a growing awareness of the benefits of wood-based construction. As a result, Patagual Home has [...] Overall, Patagual Home's commitment to off-site construction has helped them to become a leader in the industry and is a key factor in the success of their business. In terms of materials, the company primarily

Timber construction in Korea

insulation standards.” As a subsidiary of the HOMAG Group AG, WEINMANN also offers what CEO Park Jung-jin sees as a major advantage: “They have a global presence, including a local branch in South Korea [...] presence was a decisive factor in our decision to choose WEINMAN.” Smooth transition The initial contact, a visit to Weber-Haus, was followed by a longer dialog with intermittent pauses, during which a clear [...] construction has a long-standing tradition in South Korea. The classic residential building is the “Hanok”—a wooden house featuring underfloor heating and climate-regulating clay walls, offering a high level

Networked Workshop (Part 2): Ready for the Future in Three Steps

installation). This is achieved by using an industry system or a CAD|CAM system (e.g. woodCAD|CAM from HOMAG eSOLUTION). A system of this nature provides a more efficient configuration for work preparation and [...] happened to you? You produce a workpiece on a CNC machine, but the program contains an error and the drilling pattern is wrong. Or the program does not exist at all so you have to spend a lot of time and effort [...] recorded in the IT system in a graphically, commercially and technically clear and distinct manner, meaning that all requirements are fulfilled for creating a parts list and a CNC program (drilling, contour

Back in the Southeast Asian market

industry is characterized by a diverse collection of small, medium and large manufacturers. Due to global developments, including in China, the importance of Southeast Asia as a production location continues [...] Peter Hartmann therefore sees great development potential for the future, not only on a qualitative but also on a quantitative level. Many companies are currently making the leap from artisanal to industrial [...] Optimization. The hardware and software is based on a plug-and-play solution that can be rented as needed. All data and dashboards run in the cloud, so a large IT infrastructure is not required. In the end

German machine technology as the key to success

concept What had been an idea and a plan became real in March 2015 when funding was provided by a major investor, Invus Group. And what began as a three-man company, today is a fast-growing enterprise employing [...] magazine which is also a customized WEINMANN device. Four to five elements at a time are pushed onto a loading trolley, packaged and wrapped with foil for transport. By means of a wall removal track, the [...] placed a deposit. By the third plant, Karim expects to have a system in place that will allow them to open plants at an ever increasing rate. “We are addressing a $460 billion industry so we have a lot of