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CONTENTS
& JOINERYPRODUCTIONJanuary/February Issue 2013
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FEATURES
10 CNC ROUTERS
18-19 EDGEBANDERS
20-21 SAWS
28-29 WOODWASTE/DUST EXTRACTION
30-31 BOARDS & PANELS
32-35 DECORATIVE SURFACES
IBC WEBSITE DIRECTORY
CONTENTS
2 News
3 TM Machinery Takes On Viet Sanders
4-5 Biesse’s First 20 Years In The UK
6-7 Holz-Her’s New Machining Centre & Storage System
8-9 Homag Equipment To Double Productivity at Enfield Doors
10 CNC Routing Upgrades With Larger Format AXYZ Machine
11 AXYZ Expands Its Online Routing Support Facility
12 Saw Service Celebrates 40 years With Vollmer Machine Tools
14-15 Print Finishing Panels – Serious Investment Potential
16-17 Decorpanel Chooses Homag For Quality and Reliability
18 Stefani Solution HD On Special Promotion
20 Striebig Vertical Saw Proves Popular at Family Joinery
21 SCM Sigma Prima Beam Saw For Entry Level Manufacturers
22 Veba Classical Machines From CD UK
26 Brilliant Finishing for Cabinet Maker
31 IDS Offers Pioneering New Range of Compact Density Fibreboard
32-33 Kronospan’s FOR(U)M Is A Reality
34-35 Be Inspired! Decorative Panels Launch New Brochures & Websites
The Twin Pusher on the Selco SEKTOR series – see story on pages 4 & 5
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NEWSNEWSLatest
BWF Launches FirstCPD Scheme In UK ForThe Joinery AndWoodworking Industry
The first CPD (continuing professional
development) scheme for the joinery and
woodworking industry was launched at
W12 (October 2012) by the British
Woodworking Federation (BWF).
Run by the BWF’s Woodworking
Industry Training Forum (WITForum), the
CPD programme offers all those working
within the joinery and woodworking
industry the opportunity to develop new
skills and to gain recognition for training
and personal development.
For further information:www.bwf.org.uk/training
Sign Up For FIRA’sNew EU TimberRegulation AwarenessCourse
On 3rd March 2013, a new EU Timber
Regulation, which will affect the entire
furniture supply chain, comes into force.
The EU Timber Regulation (EUTR) was
initiated due to increasing concerns over
unsustainable forest management practices
and illegal logging. Studies have suggested
that approximately 20% of timber and
timber products, entering the European
market, originate from an illegal source
(WWF 2012:
http://barometer.wwf.org.uk/what_we_do/
government_barometer/the_eu_timber_fo
otprint/eu_wood_imports/).
Essentially, the EU Timber Regulation
(EUTR) prohibits the sale of illegally
harvested timber and wooden products
such as certain items of furniture on to the
European market. The Regulation defines
companies who first place timber and
timber products on the European market
as ‘Operators’ and requires them to
implement a robust, due diligence system
in order to identify, manage and mitigate
the risk of sourcing illegally harvested
timber or timber products. The EUTR also
establishes obligations for ‘Traders’, who
buy and sell timber and timber products
within the European market, to maintain
sufficient records to enable supply chain
traceability.
FIRA plans to hold a series of training
sessions, aimed at those within the UK
furniture industry. These courses will cover
important issues such as:
• The roles of organisations within the
furniture supply chain
• Obligations of ‘Operators’ and ‘Traders’
• Measures and procedures for
performing satisfactory due diligence
• Maintaining records and other
documentation for supply chain
traceability
• Responsible timber purchasing best
practice
• The roles of ‘Monitoring
Organisations’ and ‘Competent
Authorities’
• The role of Chain of Custody
certification schemes
FIRA’s one-day EU Timber Regulation
Awareness course is specifically designed
for importers, compliance managers,
quality managers and procurement.
Upcoming EU Timber Regulation
Awareness course dates
• 24 January 2013
• 14 February 2013
For further information, or to register a placeon the course, contact James Bell:
Tel: 01438 777 602 Email: [email protected]
Book online at www.fira.co.uk/training
FIRA And UK TradeAnd InvestmentSuccessfully LaunchFurniture Export Hub
The Furniture Industry Research
Association (FIRA) and UK Trade and
Investment (UKTI) have successfully
launched the FIRA Furniture Export Hub,
an online reference hub for those within
the furniture industry looking to export
products or expertise to overseas markets.
For further information:Tel: 01438 777700
Email: [email protected]
James LathamBecomes PreferredSheet MaterialSupplier To TravisPerkins
Leading independent timber importer and
distributor James Latham, has become one
of only two preferred suppliers of non-core
sheet materials to national builders’
merchant, Travis Perkins.
With over 600 branches nationwide, Travis
Perkins is one of the UK’s biggest
suppliers to the building and construction
industry and the move has cemented
twelve months of negotiations.
James Latham has also been working with
Travis Perkins to develop an added value,
mandated sheet material range which will
be stocked at twenty one of their UK-wide
branches. James Latham will supply eleven
of these branches with another distributor
supplying the remaining ten. The range
will include 8 x 4 Woodgrain MFMDF as
well as FSC veneered Oak and Walnut
MDF.
For further information:Tel: 0116 2573415
Email: [email protected]
Surface Design ShowShapes Up For A GreatEvent In 2013
The Surface Design Show takes place from
5-7 February 2013 at the Business Design
Centre in London. It is the only UK event
to focus exclusively on innovative and
inspirational interior and exterior surface
solutions.
Over 4000 architects, interior designers
and specifiers are expected to attend the
highly bespoke event for surface materials.
With over 100 exhibitors displaying the
very latest surface solutions, Surface
Design Show is now firmly recognised as
the event for this sector.
For further information:Tel: 020 7886 3000www.montex.co.uk
T.M. Machinery Sales, best known as
UK agents for the Striebig range of
vertical panel saws, have entered into a
distribution agreement with Biesse UK
to sell, service and provide spare parts
for the artisan range of Viet S1 and S2
wide belt sanders.
The move will give Viet, which became
part of the Biesse Group in 2011, access to
the large number of small and medium size
manufacturers who make up T.M
Machinery’s core customer base. This is an
important market sector for the Viet range.
Matthew Pearce, a director of T.M.
Machinery, said: “The agreement with
Biesse makes excellent sense. Viet has been
synonymous with high quality wide belt
sanding and materials finishing since 1953
and leads the market in technological
development.
“We will be able to give Biesse access to
small and medium size manufacturers,
while our service division, T.M. Services,
has extensive experience of servicing,
refurbishing and providing spare parts for
wide belt sanders.”
Steve Bulmer, managing director MD of
Biesse UK said: “Viet’s attention to design
detail and build quality has made it a
market leader in wide belt sanding, with
some 380 machines already sold in the UK
and Ireland.
“Our agreement with T.M. Machinery
will allow us entry to a market sector in
which they are specialists, while their
service division’s long involvement with
wide belt sanders will give existing and
potential Viet users added confidence.”
Biesse UK and T.M. Machinery are
holding a joint workshop exhibition, a
hands-on event giving customers the
opportunity to experience the Viet range at
first hand and speak to sanding experts.
The event will be held at Biesse’s Daventry
Tech Centre from February 26 to March 1.
On show will be the versatile Viet S1 and
S2 models. The S1 machine will feature a
combination head with two rollers for
calibration and pre-sanding plus a full
electronic sanding pad followed by a Tynex
brush for maximum finishing capability. It
also features inverter control of the abrasive
belt and conveyor belt speeds for maximum
flexibility. Touch screen controls are
provided for operator ease and
speed of use.
The Viet S2 is a
highly sophisticated
machine, described
as the ultimate in
surface finishing. The
machine on show
combines a fully
electronic cross belt
sanding head
followed by a
combination head
with roller and
electronic segmented
pad for delicate
finishing, and a
further electronic
segmented pad head
for final finishing. Belt
blowers, finishing
brushes and turbo panel
cleaners are incorporated
for the complete panel finishing solution.
Program storage and retrieval along with
intuitive controls are provided via the use of
a 15” touch screen.
The Italian manufacturer leads the
market in technological development in
wide belt sanding and has many patents,
ensuring its machines continue to rise to
the challenge of the ever-more demanding
requirements of material finishing.
Recent accolades include the Sequoia
Awards for Technological Development,
given for Viet’s patented HP (high
performance) pad at the Atlanta Show in
2011.
For those unable to attend the February
workshop event, Viet demonstration
machines will continue to be available at
Biesse UK’s Daventry Tech Centre.
Open days Tuesday February 26 to March 1.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
To register for the workshop or to obtainfurther information:
BiesseTel: 01327 300366
Email: [email protected] or
T.M. Machinery SalesTel: 0116 271 7155
Email: [email protected]
Two of many possible VIET S2 configurations, alltailored for customer’s specific requirements
The high performance VIET S2 wide belt sander
T.M. Machinery Takes on Viet Wide Belt Sander Range
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“20 years ago Biesse Group UK Ltd
started trading in January 1993; within
a few weeks we had sold a “BIESSE
ROVER 335”, to Moores Furniture
Group Ltd based in Wetherby. 20 years
on, this machine is still installed and
working alongside a number of other
Biesse group machines; the latest being
a “Biesse Skipper 130” installed in the
early part of 2012. We estimate that to
date, the Rover 335 at Moores has
probably processed in excess of
3,000,000 panels! Not a bad investment.
The average price of a machine from
Biesse back in 1993 was approx. £65,000;
which in today’s terms would be £106,000;
but in reality because of the improvements
in manufacture, design and standardisation
across the broad portfolio and the huge
investment Biesse SPA has made in its
plant in Pesaro, our average machine price
in 2013 is still £65,000; even though we
produce machines closer to £40,000 for
processing Kitchen carcases and doors!
(*BiesseFact – a tailor made Biesse CNC
can come off our production line every 2
hours)
So what else has changed in 20 years?
Well for a start I had hair then! But
seriously Biesse UK started with three
employees, of whom two are still here, me
and John; our turnover in the first year was
approximately £2 million, while in 2012 we
finished the year close to £20 Million
turnover with 37 employees.
The Biesse Group Spa has been in
business for more than 40 years now, while
present in the UK with the subsidiary for
the last 20 of those and things have
changed dramatically during that time; but
innovation has always been at the forefront
of the Biesse mission, in fact you could say
we are game changers, not just the
machines, because that’s not the whole
story, but let’s start there;
When you think of Beam saws of today,
“Selco” were the company that set the scene
with the ground breaking WN series. New
on a market which was already crowded,
they launched the first fully CNC beam saw.
Today we are still setting the standards,
moving high technology concepts into
everyday life, with the introduction of the
“Twin Pusher” onto even the smallest of
our range the “SEKTOR” Series. This really
starts to bring “one-
off”
production
back to the
beam saw.
Selco haven’t stopped
there, with the Twin
Pusher now evolving
into the “Multi
Pusher” for our
angle plants, this
brings even greater
benefits of increased
productivity with
complex patterns.
The “SKIPPER”
was the first CNC drilling machine to
process two panels simultaneously with
zero set up time; now a format embraced by
other machine manufacturers. While
imitation is the best form of flattery, they
are yet to match the simplicity and
reliability of the Biesse patents used in this
type of machine.
The “UNIWIN” is another game changer,
bringing a complete window factory into
one machine, and making windows
component by component in a truly batch
one process.
The “STREAM” edgebanding machine
with a unique patented gluing section
addressing known industry issues with glue
application. Ask us
why it was the
bestselling double-
sided edgebander in
the UK in 2012.
“BREMA” the first
vertical through feed
processing centre, again ideal
for batch-one production and with an
unrivalled ability for the automated
insertion of hardware.
“VIET” premium sanders with game
changing patents for finish and lacquer
sanding. Consider that Viet have been
making high gloss polishing system since
1953, shows the kind of expertise that is
available at this award winning company.
(See page 3)
This is just a short list that quickly came
to mind, but the list goes on and on!
Biesse’s First 20 Years In The UK –Promoting Innovation Steve Bulmer MD of Biesse UK looks back to when Biesse Group set up in the UK.
Steve Bulmer left, in 1995
Biesse’s Rover 335 CNC machining centre
PROFILE
Biesse’s Skipper 130 ncflexible boring machine
So high quality and innovation comes as
standard with Biesse products, when you
then build in exceptional
price/performance ratio, it is no wonder
that more than 60% of our business each
year comes from customers with existing
Biesse products.
Having been with the Biesse subsidiary
since day one, it’s nice to look back with
nostalgia over the 20 years, but let’s be
blunt what’s of interest for us all is the
future. We all have to face that we live in
difficult trading conditions, where
consumers have a huge choice of where to
buy products and services. What excites me
is this is great news for us all; we are all
demanding value for money products with
great customer service; that’s why
everything we do here is with you in our
focus. We ask what you want, listen and are
striving every day to provide this. Proof
that we are moving in the right direction
is the increase in orders since
incorporating our “TOTAL CARE”
program. If you don’t know what this
is, it’s a customer care package created by
Biesse incorporating a 5-year warranty & a
5-year service program on all Biesse
machines. We also help you to tie up a few
of the loose ends you don’t want to think
about when buying a machine. Such as
organising the crane and offloading.
There are many companies with Biesse
machines still working after many years of
service just like Moores Furniture, which
demonstrate the reliability of our machines
and our confidence to offer a 5 year
warranty as standard on all new Biesse
machines, so feel free to ask more about
Total Care.
So what do you think?
• Does innovation improve productivity?
• Would a more reliable machine
improve your margins?
• Is performance at least as important as
the price?
If you would answer “YES” to any of
these questions then it’s likely you already
do business with Biesse; if not, you should
be giving us call now.
Don’t be mistaken we are not perfect and
we are certainly not arrogant, we do still
sometimes get it wrong; but it’s how we
react when something goes wrong, we are
decisive and proactive to your needs. We
have not yet met the standards we are
setting ourselves, but we are changing the
nature of machinery supply for the better in
the UK market. We still stock more spares
that any other machinery supplier in the
UK, approximately £2.5 million! Ask us
what it means for you?
Like I said earlier “innovation has always
been at the forefront of the Biesse mission”.
We innovate and it’s good news for you. “
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PROFILE
For further information:Tel: 01327 300366
Email: [email protected]
The Selco SEKTOR 450 panel sizing centre
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S & I Manufacturing of Corby,
Northamptonshire, has recently
installed another two new
innovative Holz-Her machines – Pro-
Master 7223, CNC machining centre,
and a Cut 6120 Dynamic beam saw,
linked to a Barbaric 14 stack position
CSF storage system. It’s an indication
of their trust in Holz-Her
technology and backup service over
several years.
With 60 working hours a week
averaged over the last 10 years from their
existing Holz-Her CNC’s and
edgebanders, it is no wonder the decision
to invest again in Holz-Her was reached,
especially coupled with the highly
regarded Weinig service.
S & I Manufacturing is a very
successful and highly reputed bespoke
contractor, particularly focusing on top
quality shopfitting. The company was
established 21 years ago and has 20
employees, and operate from modern
premises in Corby. They believe in
providing personal, prompt and flexible
customer service, and aim to deliver high
quality, precision products – for which
they have gained customer repute. The
Company address the requirements of
contract shopfitting services, point of
sales displays, library and educational
furniture. They work with major design
houses, local authorities and large
retailers and they have a growing
customer list.
Their belief in delivering quality and
precision, bespoke
products is proven
by their large
continuous
investment in the
best brands of
German engineered
flexible panel
machines. They see
it as the guaranteed
way to achieve
customer
satisfaction. With the
Holz-Her Pro-
Master, for instance,
the new technology
bristles with innovative and unique
features: higher processing rates;
providing the ability to respond more
quickly to customer orders; extraordinary
precision to guarantee product finish;
concentration on practical requirements
for companies requiring a high degree of
flexible manufacturing of all shapes and
sizes they wish; and much more.
The Pro-Master has a Vario table
offering fully automatic table
positioning. The Vario head is a 5-axis
automatic positioning aggregate,
uniquely capable of automatic tool
changing. These features return super
fast, simplified setup and production.
The new Cut 6120 beam saw is linked
to a Barbaric 14-pack CSF storage system.
The new CNC storage system has been a
step-up in efficiency. As the panel leaves
the beam saw, a bar code label is applied
which is then swiped by a corresponding
bar code reader at the machine - within
seconds the machine will set itself and
run the program automatically.
Holz-Her’s New MachiningCentre and Storage System
INSTALLATION
Paul Nightingale (left), Holz-Her Sales Manager with Area Manager, Lee Gibson.
Holz-Her Pro-Master 7223 CNC machining centre recently installed at S & IManufacturing.
Greater efficiency and productivity
growth is also achieved by the Barbaric
CSF Chaotic Storage System integration
with the Holz-Her 6120 Dynamic beam
saw. All in-store and out-of-store panels
are managed and optimised, resulting in
a three-fold increase in productivity, far
easier and more accurate stock
management, and vastly improved waste
optimisation of each panel. Says MD,
Ian Huggins, “Holz-Her’s optimisation
software is the best I’ve used, it has been
a ‘Godsend’, and impacts positively to the
whole production process, saving money
and increasing productivity at the same
time”.
Up to 65% of a panel cutting process
can be taken up by panel handling. The
advanced technology Barbaric system
removes this down time. It is capable of
reading the complete cutting job list and
facilitates the loading of the beam saw in
the most productive manner for
maximum efficiency. For example,
should the beam saw need to cut in book
heights, the Barbaric will stack a book
behind the pusher arm whilst the beam
saw is cutting. Once the beam saw has
completed its current job, the pusher
arm will lift and collect the awaiting
book. Whilst this is happening, the
Barbaric will continue to optimise its
storage area for the next job. As soon as
the pusher arm has cleared the loading
area it will start loading the next job. In
essence, the saw never has to wait for
panel loading, returning up to three
times greater productivity.
Should the panel stock run low the
CSF system will send an email to advise
more panels need to be ordered. Even
when the factory is closed, the Barbaric
will analyse the job list and organise the
most efficient way for the following day’s
production.
“The system has streamlined the
operation at S & I and made panel
production much more efficient and
price competitive”, says Ian Huggins,
“and the Weinig brand name has helped
massively to increase continued
confidence in our investment, guarantees
a prompt after-sales service, provides
technical solutions, and decreases
downtime”.
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INSTALLATION
For further information:Tel: 01235 557600
Email: [email protected]
The newly installed Holz-Her Cut beam saw linked to the Barbaric storage system.
The Barbaric 14-pack CSF storage system.
Speciality door manufacturer Enfield
Doors prides itself on delivering
exceptional and consistent quality,
both in service and product delivered
for its entire range of fire resistant
doors. When recent business growth
proved the need for the introduction
of new woodworking machinery, the
company expected the same values and
service from its chosen supplier.
Nigel Sill, managing director of Enfield
Doors, explains the process, “We are a very
traditional company who, in the past, have
always tried to use British suppliers and
manufacturers. Recently, business has
bloomed, we have been producing and
receiving orders for more door sets than
ever before. It became clear, therefore, that
we needed to be much more productive and
efficient. Essentially, this boiled down to
investing in advanced machinery which
would give us an edge over our
competitors.”
Partnering with the best in the market
“Working with fire resistant
doors is not the same as
working with your average
kitchen door. Our doors
can weigh anything up to around 100 kilos
each and so we have to invest in heavy duty
machines. They must be well engineered –
cheaper lightweight equipment just won’t
stand the test of time in our work
environment.
“Having been in this industry for a long
time it’s not a surprise that we already
knew of HOMAG. They have a trusted
name and a good reputation for providing
robust machines that can cope with heavy
use day in day out. After studying the
machinery on the market, we became more
and more confident that if anyone could
help us, HOMAG could.
“After making an initial enquiry with
HOMAG, we travelled to one of their
customers’ sites to see the machines we
were considering in action. This was a
valuable trip for us, not only to get a better
understanding of the equipment, but also
to discover first-hand what it was like to
deal with HOMAG UK.
“Following this, we went to HOMAG
UK’s headquarters in Castle
Donington where we saw the
machines in action again
and discussed our options
with our local salesman,
Roger Wilks and their
showroom
technicians. The two
machines we were
evaluating were the
HOMAG Venture
316 five axis CNC processing centre and a
HOMAG KAL 310 edgebander with a PUR
adhesive system.
“Their sales advice was very good, they
understood exactly what we wanted. It was
very clear that not only did they know what
they were talking about, but also that they
understood our business.
“Sophisticated machinery comes with
lots of options and there were quite a few
permutations available to us. They helped
us to decide which ones we would need
without trying to sell us things that we
wouldn’t – this helped build a real trust
between us.”
A clockwork installation“The machines arrived exactly on time in
early spring 2012. Obviously, we had to
clear a space in our factory, but other than
that there was very little disruption to our
work. HOMAG’s engineering experts
worked around us and the installation went
like clockwork without the loss of any
significant production time.
“Four of our staff went on a training
course at HOMAG UK to learn how to
operate the machinery to its maximum.
They came back feeling well informed and
ready to make the most of our new
equipment.”
Attracting new business“Since having HOMAG equipment in
our factory we have been able to confidently
HOMAG Equipment to DoubleProductivity for Enfield Doors
INSTALLATION
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Homag Venture 316 processing centre
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quote for work with larger construction
companies. Previously, we couldn’t
approach them, because we just didn’t have
the capacity. Now we can now carry out
orders in much less time and to a higher
quality. Originally we had to create the door
sets by hand, with the Venture 316 we can
make them in a fraction of the time it used
to take and with a better quality finish.
“The five axis head on the Venture 316
works really well for us. It's extremely
powerful and allows us to run the machine
at high speeds without any issues which
has dramatically reduced our processing
time. HOMAG's woodWOP software
makes the machine easy to operate whether
it’s for large or one off orders.
“When it came to edgebanding, our
doors used to be done via traditional lipping
machines. The KAL 310 now handles our
larger orders in a quicker and more
effective way to a much higher standard of
finish. The PUR adhesive system supplied
by HOMAG provides a fantastic bond
between the door edge and the lipping with
an almost invisible glue line. The units on
the machine are more than capable of
coping with our heavy duty application.
“With our new equipment, we are
confident we will be able to double our
production rate whilst maintaining
exceptional quality standards. Once this is
achieved we estimate the equipment will
have paid for itself in under three years.
“Overall we’ve been delighted with
HOMAG. The service from them has been
very efficient and we are more than pleased
with the machines. In particular we are
impressed with how much thought has
gone into their design. HOMAG’s
engineers really know about wood and
understand what works best in a factory
environment. Whoever designed them, I
admire,” concludes Sill.
For further information:Tel: 01332 856500
Email: [email protected]
Homag Venture 316 lock casing routing.
Homag KAL 310 edgebander
West Midlands-based CNC Routing
Limited has added a purpose-built
large-format router from AXYZ
International to complement and
extend the production capabilities of
the AXYZ 4010 and 6010 machines
already installed. The AXYZ 8010 now
in operation has an impressive 2635mm
processing width that is capable of
handling over-size eight feed-wide and
similarly awkward sheet sizes with a
superior cut finish considered by this
company not to be achievable with
other smaller routing solutions.
Established in 2005, CNC Routing has
experienced rapid growth and
commensurate profitability in the ensuing
years, occupying five rather than the
original one production unit and employing
20 people in place of the original three.
Today, the company offers
customers an all-
embracing service
capability encompassing
in-house design,
manufacturing, assembly and
peripheral facilities like edge banding
and spraying.
At CNC Routing, the AXYZ 8010 router
is used primarily for long-run work
involving difficult or Jumbo-sized panels
that hitherto were unable to be processed
by companies with their own in-house
routing and cutting facilities. Materials
processed range from plywood and
composite woods to acrylic that can be cut
simultaneously by the three AXYZ routers
now installed. CNC Routing’s co-director
Julian Howl commented: ‘Since installation
in August of this year, the 8010 machine
has performed with consummate ease and
has helped reduce daily production time
from 24 to 16 hours whilst providing
output that equates to the capacity of four
machines rather than the three currently
installed.’
The AXYZ 8010 router in operation at
CNC Routing has a number of additional
production enhancements. These include
two carriages on the gantry, servo motors,
the latest AXYZ helical rack and pinion
drive system that employs multiple ‘teeth’
to spread the work load and consequently
significantly reduces machine wear and an
expanded 21-station ATC (Automatic Tool
Change) facility. According to Julian Howl,
‘the drive motors in particular give a
superior cutting capability to that
achievable with other
machines’.
AXYZ International has
the capacity to build
customised machines in specific sizes,
tooling configurations and material hold-
down options. Sizes of the customised
machines range from 1524mm (width) x
1219mm (length) in the 4000 Series up to
2635mm (width) x 15m (length) in the
8000 Series. All of the routers come with a
host of both standard and optional
production enhancements, including as
standard the latest AXYZ A2MC machine
control system, the AVS (AXYZ Vision
System) for optimum material alignment
and precise cutting and the enlarged multi-
station ATC (Automatic Tool Change)
facility.
Co-director at CNC Routing, Greg
McPhail added: ‘The fact that we now have
three AXYZ routers operating reflects the
confidence we have in both the machines
and the knowledge base of the AXYZ team
that ensured the smooth installation of the
latest router with minimal disruption to our
production. We are a company that is
“AXYZ through and through” and it is our
intention to purchase another 8010
machine in 2013.’
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CNC Routing Upgrades with Larger-Format AXYZ Machine
For further information onAXYZ large-format routing solutions:
Tel: 01902 375600www.axyz.co.uk
For more information on the servicesprovided by CNC Routing
Tel: 01562 712068www.cncroutingltd.co.uk
The AXYZ 6030 ATC CNC routerinstalled at CNC Routing Ltd
CNC ROUTERS
Leading supplier of high-
performance routing, cutting and
engraving solutions to the
furniture production, industrial
woodworking, joinery and panel
processing industries, AXYZ
International has expanded its
CNCRoutershop division.
The stock of CNC routing tools,
consumables and accessories held by this
division, all of which are available on
next-day delivery was already one of the
largest and most competitively priced
available. Now, following wider sourcing
of additional products from leading
quality suppliers in the UK and
Continental Europe, the division can
meet the requirements not only of AXYZ
machine owners but also those
companies which have other machines in
operation, regardless of their make or
source of supply. In addition, the division
is now advertising online a range of used
routing systems that will appeal to those
companies wishing to engage with
routing, cutting and engraving
technology but cannot at present invest
in new machinery.
Furthermore, for companies where the
volume and nature of the work
undertaken may now require higher
productivity levels, improved quality or
more flexible programming that cannot
effectively be met by the routing
technology already installed, the
expanded capabilities of the AXYZ
CNCRoutershop division can now
provide a much wider choice of tooling,
consumables and machine upgrade
options that could avoid the need for
companies to make such an investment,
particularly in view of the current
economic climate.
Supporting the expanded division is a
raft of service support facilities. These
include 24-hour online ordering and
technical advice, wall charts to assist
tooling specification and to determine
the correct cutting speeds for
specific materials and, as
required, printed
catalogues. The AXYZ
International team
of specialist
engineers lends
further support by
providing tailored
solutions to keep machines running
continuously and to avoid potentially
damaging and costly breakdowns.
Standard or bespoke training courses
that are conducted either at the
customer’s own facility or at the AXYZ
Training Centre complete the
CNCRoutershop division offering.
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AXYZ Expands Its Online RoutingSupport Facility
CNC router tooling is available for nextday delivery
TOOLING
For further information:Tel: 01902 3756000www.cncroutershop.com
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When Thames Valley was established by
two friends in 1973 to service bandsaw
blades, circular saws and plate saws,
their 'quality' philosophy entailed the
acquisition of Vollmer manual hand
grinding machines. Despite approaching
40 years of age, these machines are still
in operation, a clear indication of the
build quality and relevance to the
modern day business. As a saw service
and supplier of quality saws and tooling
to many industries it is imperative that
Thames Valley Saw Service invests in the
most up to date and highest
specification machinery available to
maintain its position and continued
growth in the marketplace. Over the
years new machinery has been
predominantly supplied by Vollmer
machine tools.
With over 35 years service at Thames
Valley Saw Service, Workshop Director Mr
Nigel Muttram discusses the evolution of the
company and industry in general: "Since I
have been at Thames Valley Saw Service, the
landscape of the industry has changed
beyond recognition. We used to have a fume
filled workshop with staff manually grinding
cutters, bandsaws and circular saw blades day
in, day out. To move with the times, we have
invested in automated machine tools that can
process our saw blades. With the evolution of
materials and the demand for ever faster
cycle times from the saw blades; the saw
blade tips and geometries have changed
drastically."
To emphasise this point, Mr Muttram
highlights the company's position as the
UK's only distributer for the full range of
Kanefusa products: "As a supplier and
service agent for the high quality range of
Japanese manufactured Kanefusa tools for
the wood and metal industries, we have to be
capable of machining all geometries on all
their cutting tools and saw blades. As
Kanefusa develops new geometries to
improve the performance of their saw blades,
we have to be capable of re-grinding these
geometries. So, when Kanefusa developed its
3DX, 6DX and 10DX range of TCT blades
with 3, 6 and 10 different tooth
geometries on each blade, our
Vollmer CHD270 was more than
up to the task of grinding the
complicated multiple geometries."
Since the Drayton based
company's inception, it has always
invested in high quality machine
tools and the 21 employee
business now has a complement
of Vollmer machines that includes
a CX100 for sharpening carbide
tipped saws, an ND230 robot
loaded CHD270 and a CHD250
for re-sharpening industrial
application TCT saws with more
demanding geometries, plus a
KRD710 for processing HSS saw
blades. The acquisition of the
KRD710 in 2000, signaled the end
of the manual machining era for
Thames Valley and its first step
toward automated CNC re-
sharpening. As Mr Muttram recalls: "We had
seven old Vollmer manual grinders for
sharpening HSS saws. They became
redundant following the arrival of the
KRD710 as it improved the quality whilst
providing productivity beyond that of our
seven older machines combined. By taking
these old machines out, we also had
considerably more floor space and our staff
could be freed up to conduct alternate tasks."
The arrival of the KRD710 also enabled
Thames Valley Saw Service to machine a
HSS blade in 10 minutes whereas the
previous time with the manual machine was
25 minutes per blade, the set-up times were
also drastically reduced along with the
benefits of wet grinding and CBN wheels to
generate a very accurate tooth geometry and
consistency in the quality of sharpening.
The success of the KRD710 paved the way
for further Vollmer investments and in 2004,
Thames Valley Saw Service acquired its first
large Vollmer machine, a CHD250. The
CHD250 replaced two ageing Vollmer CHP
machines, one was tasked with grinding the
face of tipped saw blades whilst the second
was grinding the tops. With two grinding
wheels in one machine, the CHD250
removed the two previous machines, and in
doing so, improved productivity and
workflow by eliminating excessive set-ups.
The benefits were more far fetching as Mr
Muttram states: "The CHD250 benefits were
certainly worth the investment. Beside
improved workflow and productivity, the
CHD gives us advanced programming, so we
can deliver improved tooth geometries to the
customer. Furthermore, the enclosed unit
made a significant difference to the
workshop environment that was previously
filled with coolant mist. This has benefitted
the visual impact of the workshop and offers
a cleaner working environment.
An additional two CHP machines were
removed in 2006 for the arrival of a Vollmer
CX100. Purchased specifically for sharpening
small TCT saws to maximum diameter of
500mm in small batches, the CX100 offers
rapid turnaround times with fast set-ups.
This enables Thames Valley Saw Service to
service up to 400 TCT blades each week for
customers with low frequency, one-off
orders.
The company's reward for providing saw
Saw Service Celebrates 40 Years ofSuccess With Vollmer Machine Tools
TOOLING & MAINTENANCE
Work envelope of CX100 whilst machining small TCT blade.
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blades of impeccable quality, has been an
exceptional level of growth over the last 10
years. As well as employing Vollmer grinding
centres, Thames Valley Saw Service has
invested in alternate machine tools with
particular technical attributes over the last
decade. As Mr Muttram continues: "Despite
the exceptional quality, service and longevity
of the Vollmer machines, we have on
occasions acquired machines from alternate
suppliers. In hindsight, this has proven a
mistake. Some of our machines were
acquired over Vollmer on price, but you get
what you pay for, and the quality and
reliability of lesser machines had an impact
on our business. As we were going through a
period of growth, a machine we believed
would be an integral part of our business
became extremely unreliable and this was
compounded by poor service support."
The result was Thames Valley Saw
Services acquisition of a Vollmer CHD270
with a three station ND230 robotic loading
system in 2007 to replace a competitor
machine. As Mr Muttram recalls: "We had
the previous machine for nine years and in
that period, it proved expensive to repair,
unreliable, unproductive and time
consuming to set-up. It would only hold
certain saw blade bore sizes, which resulted
in additional setting times or the transfer of
blades to other machines. With regards to
productivity, the automatic loader could only
hold 20 saw blades, so we could only
machine 20 blades unmanned overnight."
From the offset, the Vollmer CHD270
eliminated all these issues. The machine
could cope easily with any bore size. The
reliability has been exceptional and the
ND230 robotic loader has a capacity for up to
100 blades, resulting in overnight
productivity increasing five-fold. "The
technology behind the CHD270 is
outstanding. It has two touch probes for
automatic measurement of each tooth. The
probes measure the diameter, kerf and the
face of the blades. By measuring the face and
gullet, the probe tells the machine how far
the wheel has to go into each gullet. This
removes any possibility of grinding thin air
beyond the carbide tip, which results in
improved cycle times."
"With automatic wheel compensation that
continually measures the grinding wheels,
our consistency and quality has improved.
Furthermore, the Vollmer is a more rigid
machine with a heavier base and this has
improved the surface finishes of our blades.
From a productivity standpoint, the Vollmer
is at least 20% faster than our previous
grinding centre. On average, we are
machining a 300mm diameter TCT blade
with 96 teeth in 17 minutes. Despite the
machine being capable of machining at
higher speeds, this consumes more grinding
wheels, more power and puts unnecessary
stress on the machine. The high level of
automation with the CHD270 enables an
operator to spend an hour each evening
loading and programming the machine and
then starting the next shift with a robotic
loader with 80 to 100 completed TCT blades.
With this remarkable automation, there is
little need to push the cycle times to shave
seconds of a blade. This method also ensures
our blades are finished to a remarkably high
standard. I would like to add that it’s not
only the investment in machinery over the
years that has aided our growth but also the
loyal, dedicated and highly skilled workforce
here at Thames Valley Saw Service,”
concludes Mr Muttram.
TOOLING & MAINTENANCE
For further information:Tel: 0115 949 1040
Email: [email protected]
The Vollmer CHD250 at Thames Valley Saw Service
Workshop Director, Nigel Muttram, operating robot loaded Vollmer CHD270
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PROFILE
The revolutionary CoJet 2612
industrial inkjet printer made its UK
exhibition debut on the RW Machines
stand at last year’s W12. Enabling high
definition flatbed printing of
anything from woodgrains to colour
photo images or complex graphic
artworks onto a wide range of flat 8 ft
x 4 ft panels. CoJet
will also print batches or random smaller
panel components - like cabinet doors, for
example. CoJet not only prints with inks
that are warranted UV stable for eight
years, it can even add texture to the printed
surface.
The generously proportioned table (2600
x 1200mm printable area) takes individual
workpieces up to 500 kilos in weight and
CoJet 2612 will also print several different
designs bi-directionally at a single pass and
with a print definition of 720dpi. A new
1440dpi ultra high speed printing option
was also launched at the last Atlanta
exhibition; for comparison, the images on
this page were printed at or below 300dpi
using a coarser screen.
The inkjet heads will return to overprint
an image up to eight times, building a
surface with real depth and covering
around 20sq metres per hour in normal
production mode. The resulting image of a
natural woodgrain like oak, or other deep-
pored timbers, is convincing to both eye
and touch. And in addition to wood-based
panels, CoJet will also print onto almost any
other material - metal, ceramics, glass,
foam boards, acrylics and even concrete.
A well engineered UV lamp system to
both sides of the print head means inks
cure almost immediately making CoJet a
seriously productive machine for any
manufacturer requiring just-in-time,
custom-designed décors. The table of the
machine will handle materials of up to
100mm in thickness and will even print
down into routered patterns, such as on
Print Finishing Panels - SeriousInvestment Potential
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CoJet will print any image on any substrate - including curves; inks are stored for use in pull-out drawer-trays beneath the work table.
Print heads will accommodate a workpiece thickness of 100mm.
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MDF door blanks. Powerful multi-zoom
vacuum clamps will secure even very heavy
or uneven media for a top quality printed
result.
Automatic adjustment accommodates
materials of varying or uneven thickness
and quick-drying inks help to raise
productivity. Twin motors and a
syncronous servo make for high precision
printing on a flat-bed table using six colour
print delivery with
two additional
colours also
optionally available.
Inks are stored
for use on the
machine in
individual plastic
containers in pull-
out drawer-trays
under the work table and are delivered to
the print heads individually by suction via
straws. The curable inks are pre-packaged
to avoid any need for manual pouring and
all are non-volatile organic compounds, all
of them entirely environment friendly.
Automatic pop-up pins on the machine
bed enable simple repeat positioning of
even irregular shaped workpieces for top
quality print in the custom interiors arena
and also for use in the kitchen, bedroom,
bathroom and shopfitting sectors - output is
limited only by the imagination. High
resolution imaging coupled with high
speed, six colour printing puts CoJet firmly
into the ‘wise investment’ category, says
David Thompson Rowland.
CoJet is available at RW Machines in
Bicester whose highly regarded team of
service engineers will be fully supporting
CoJet for service, spares and inks.
Tel: 01869 244943 Email: [email protected]
www.rwmachines.co.uk
PROFILE
Only imagination limits the printing scope of CoJet.
Workpieces are electronically positioned using apop-up pin system
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Specialist distributors and converters
of wood based panel products,
Decorpanel, was in need of reliable
machinery to cope with its continuing
rapid business growth. The company
required quality machinery capable of
high throughput rates for long
periods of time.
Based in Tyne and Wear, Decorpanel
operates an 80,000 sq. ft. facility
employing 55 people. The company
supplies wood based panels to blue chip
customers such as DFS, Egger, Marks and
Spencer, Premier Inn and New Look.
Ian Ling, managing director of
Decorpanel explains, “Originally we had
Italian machines in our factory, however,
they proved to be unreliable. Over time we
found they were causing us more problems
and it just wasn’t a good experience.
“Our business had grown rapidly and
was showing no signs of slowing down. It
became clear to us that in order to keep
pace with this growth we could no longer
rely on our old machines. We needed to
upgrade and make serious investments in
reliable, technically advanced equipment.”
Investing in a quality manufacturer
“John Shepherd, a HOMAG UK
representative, had been paying us visits for
a while. We had established a good working
relationship with him as he sold us one of
our press machines some time ago.
“In 1993, during discussions regarding
the possibility of investing in a new saw,
John was really helpful. He understood the
needs of our business and was extremely
knowledgeable about HOMAG equipment.
This meant, when it came to suggesting
machines that were right for our company,
he knew exactly which models were capable
of keeping up with our ever increasing
production demands.
“He recommended we looked at a new
saw from HOLZMA, a HOMAG Group
company. After seeing the saw in operation
we agreed that it was the right solution for
us and invested in the HOLZMA HPP
380/43/43. The installation process ran
smoothly and we were up and running in
no time at all. The HOLZMA immediately
impressed us with its speed, accuracy and
overall performance.”
Investing in the HOMAG Group“As our business continued to grow, we
recognised a need for more technically
advanced and reliable edgebanders.
Initially, we invested in second hand
machines however, it soon became clear
that they couldn’t handle our high levels of
productivity. To address the problem we
bought another low cost brand of
edgebander, but unfortunately this ended
Decorpanel Chooses HOMAG forQuality and Reliability
INSTALLATION
HOLZMA HPP 380 – a highly productive workhorse
Precise cuts on the HOLZMA HPP 380
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INSTALLATION
up causing us nothing but problems too. At
this point we realised we needed to bite the
bullet and invest in a top quality brand and
so, once again, I called John Shepherd for
his advice.
“After careful consideration, we
purchased two BRANDT edgebanders from
HOMAG UK to handle our edging work.
These were incredibly reliable and they
produced a better quality of finish in less
time than our old machines. Investing in
the market leading brand gave us the
reassurance that regular breakdowns would
be a thing of the past.
The HOMAG Experience“Experiencing HOMAG’s aftersales
service and owning our first HOLZMA saw
made us realise how important it was to
partner with a reliable and trustworthy
company, one we could continue to invest
with into the future. We now have a total of
six different HOLZMA saws, each of which
has been carefully chosen in conjunction
with HOMAG UK, to carry out specific
functions in our production process.
“Recently, with our production demands
continuing to grow, we decided to upgrade
one of the BRANDT edgebanders to a more
technically advanced machine. HOMAG
UK were really helpful in working with us
to specify a new HOMAG edgebander
coupled to a LIGMATECH return system
all at an attractive price.
“Along with our HOLZMA saws and
BRANDT and HOMAG edgebanders we’ve
invested in a WEEKE CNC router. We’ve
had this machine for a long time now and it
really does prove how reliable HOMAG
Group equipment is. It has a high
throughput and despite the fact we work it
for long hours, it continues to produce top
quality results day in, day out.”
Excellent service from a trustworthy company
“With each machine we have purchased
from HOMAG, we have experienced a slick
installation process carried out with typical
German efficiency. As with any technical
installation, there is always the chance of
the odd hiccup, but on the rare occasion
such issues have occurred, HOMAG has
always handled these promptly and
professionally.
“The level of after sales service and
support we receive from HOMAG is exactly
what you’d expect from a global market
leader. Not surprisingly, with the number of
machines we have, a HOMAG engineer is
on site regularly whether it’s to carry out
twice yearly machine services or in
response to a call out. The good thing is, if
we ever have an issue with another
machine whilst they’re on site, they will
always take a look for us and fix it quickly,
keeping machine downtime to a minimum.
“We find HOMAG an extremely
professional company to deal with.
Consequently, if someone asks me for
advice on woodworking machinery, I’ll
almost certainly send them to HOMAG.
Although their machines aren’t the
cheapest on the market, at the end of the
day, you get what you pay for. They know
our business well and when it comes to the
technical specification of bed sizes, drilling
configurations and other such important
details, we trust them to give us honest,
accurate advice.
“At the rate we work our equipment we
need the extra quality and support that you
get from HOMAG. For us, it’s good
technologically advanced machinery at a
sensible price. We believe their machines
are the best out there and, of course, they
come with a comprehensive support
package. Overall it makes total sense for us
to continue down the HOMAG route and
we certainly plan to do so,” concludes Ling.
For further information:Tel: 01332 856500
Email: [email protected]
HOMAG edgebander with LIGMATECH return system
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SCM Group (UK)'s Industrial Division
have the Stefani Solution HD Edge
Bander on a special promotion price
for a limited period after selling a
number of machines in 2012. Area
Manager, Ian McCarthy comments
"We are delighted that Stefani have
recognised our efforts and rewarded
us with a special price to continue
sales of this excellent machine from
the World's leading edge bander
manufacturer."
The Solution HD edge banding solution
is perfect for small and medium-sized
businesses requiring an edge bander to
take them to the highest level of
production and designed for intensive use
during any working shift. With its reduced
dimensions and user-friendly nature, it's
perfectly suited for both the specialist
manufacturer or a large-scale industrial
requirement.
The customer can select from a wide
and versatile range of set-ups and
specifications, selecting the model most
suited to both their current and future
production requirements, which means
they can plan the very best investment for
guaranteeing fast returns.
Solution HD offers the opportunity to
install edge banding technology
developed on top quality products, but
now in reduced overall dimensions, with a
heavy duty frame and operational units
taken from the top level of Stefani
machines. The method of operating is
flexible, with one or more types of glue,
changed manually or via the touch screen,
for both traditional and evolving edge
bandings.
Intuitive programming with a 17" touch
screen provides a realistic 3D preview of
the machining operation on the operator
interface, with its exclusive “what to do”
rather than “how to do it” operating logic,
making the machine start-up simple and
fast, thereby reducing production times.
One panel batch production with easy
control of the working units.
Solution HD is equipped with EPP –
ECO POWER PACK, which allows a
notable saving of power and materials.
The ED-SYSTEM extraction system is an
effective chip and dust evacuation with
lower power consumption and improved
cleaning of the operating units and the
machine.
Feed speed is 25metres/min or
30metres/min with the 'S' version. All
types of edging materials can be applied
including 2/3mm ABS/PVC and laminate
in strip or roll form, thin PVC and
melamine in roll form and solid wood
lippings up to 22mm thickness. Panels up
to 3200mm long and 1200mm wide can
be easily accommodated.
Stefani Solution HD on SpecialPromotion
EDGEBANDERS
Stefani Solution HD single sided edge bander
For further information:Tel: 0115 9770044
Email: [email protected]
SCM's model K230 EVO is very easy to
use and with all inclusive and
necessary equipment provided, due to
its advanced technological solutions
designed to ensure optimal panel
finishing. It is the perfect edge bander
for companies beginning and
requiring professional edge banding
solutions immediately after purchase.
Many advantages include cutting and
radius of the edge banding with a 2-motors
end cutting unit, for the best quality
finishing of panels even with thick solid
wood lippings with a straight cut or
chamfering with thin edge bandings. The
best quality finish of the edge is due to the
“Megaline” feed belt (an SCM patent)
which allows the panel feed without the
typical pulse generated by the pinion of a
traditional feed track.
The RT-V Panel Edge Trimming Group
provides a perfect edge joint line with a
panel edge surface without any
imperfections before the gluing process.
Utilises 2 motors with opposite rotation
and with large diameter tools (100 mm).
Panel edge trimming up to 3 mm thickness.
Error free machining and optimal
visualisation of the information offered
with the “Orion One Plus” control unit with
4” display allowing easy selection of the
main machine functions. Diagnosis of any
machine malfunctions is provided.
Versatility is due to the 3 positions of the
RK Trimming Group, which allows simple
machining changeover from thin edges to
thick edges and solid wood lippings.
Reliability with the use of the high
frequency operating motors.
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SCM's New Entry Level EdgeBander
EDGEBANDERS
SCM K230 single-sided edge bander
For further information:Tel: 0115 9770044 Email: [email protected]
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After postponing the purchase of a
Striebig vertical panel saw due to the
recession, a Gloucestershire joinery is
now talking full advantage of its
benefits.
The Compact 4164 bought by R.A. White &
Sons of Stonehouse replaced a second-hand
vertical panel saw acquired several years ago.
The family-run kitchen and bespoke joinery
manufacturer was established in 1971 by Bob
White. He runs the company with the help of
his sons, Chris and Mark, both joiners.
Over a 40 year period White’s has built up
an enviable reputation for making high-quality
work – ranging from kitchens to shop fittings
– for domestic and commercial clients.
“I was going to replace the old saw about
four years ago,” said Bob White. “I knew of
Striebig’s reputation from what I had read in
the trade press and heard from colleagues in
the business, so I gave them a call.”
Striebig’s exclusive UK agent, T.M.
Machinery Sales, then sent someone along to
talk to Mr White.
“After learning exactly what we needed to
do with the saw, the type and size of sheets
we cut and our budget, he suggested the
most appropriate model and size of
machine for our needs.”
After being all set to buy the Compact
model that had been recommended, the
recession hit and the purchase was put on
hold.
“Now that business is much better I
thought the time was now right to go ahead,
so I phoned T.M. to place the order. I was
pleasantly surprised to find that they had all
my details on file from their visit over four
years ago.”
Their Compact 4164 cuts mainly standard
size plywood, MFC and MDF panels, as well
as kitchen worktops, up to 30mm thick.
“It’s a brilliant saw which is spot on when it
comes to cutting completely square every
time,” said Mr White. “It’s well built with a
nicely balanced saw head that can be changed
from horizontal to vertical in seconds, and its
built-in extraction means there is now far less
dust in the air.”
His son Chris is also a big fan. “We do an
incredible amount of work on the Striebig,
sizing panels for everything from kitchen to
shop fittings, as well as sawing worktops we
produce for builders.
“I particularly like the way the saw blade
does not cut into the machine’s backing
panels, and the totally accurate cut we get
every time.”
Everyone at R.A. White has been impressed
with the friendliness and high level of
professionalism shown by T.M. Machinery’s
staff.
Said Bob White: “Right from my first
telephone enquiry up to when the engineer
installed the machine and carried out the
training, nothing has been too much for them.
They are great people to deal with.”
Striebig’s Compact 4164 is one of nine
models in the Compact series with a cutting
range from 3100 x 1644mm up to 5350 x
2200mm. They are all based on a single, fully
welded sawing frame to give decades of
reliable service whilst maintaining cutting
precision.
The saws can be wall-mounted or
freestanding. They can cut practically all wood-
based sheet materials as well as timber, plaster
board, plastics, composites and aluminium
panels. They guarantee impressive dust limit
values well below 1mg/m3.
Striebig Vertical Saw ProvesPopular at Family Joinery
SAWS
For further information:Tel: 0116 271 7155
Email: [email protected] www.tmmachinery.co.uk
Striebig saws can cut most sheet material
The Striebig Compact vertical panel saw bought by R.A. White & Sons
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The Sigma Prima Automatic Panel Beam
Saw is the perfect solution for small
and medium-size companies requiring
the cutting and breakdown of all types
of panels including chipboard, MDF,
MFC, plywood, etc., with a perfect cut
finish.
Blade projection on the Prima 50 and 67
is 50 and 67mm respectively, with a 3300,
3800 and 4300mm rip cutting capacity and
a choice of 2100, 3200, 3800 and 4300mm
cutting depths. A variable saw carriage
speed of 6 to 30metres/min., and
24metres/min. for the rear pusher and
clamps.
Long-life high performance and quality is
due to the use of THK guides instead of
round bars for the raising and lowering of
the saw carriage and the base derived from
the top of the range models. Strong “H”
shaped beams and rack and pinion for the
rear pusher movement with very high
positioning precision due to the reading
system utilising a magnetic band.
The automatic side aligner, included as
standard, slides on THK guides ensuring
maximum precision when cross cutting
panels, therefore reducing cutting times.
The saw carriage, driven by rack and
pinion, ensures top finishing quality and
long-life performance, which are typical
features of much larger industrial
machines.
Waste reduction is ensured by special
openings in the pressure beam, which
eliminates all interferences with the panel
grippers and ensures that the entire panel
is utilised. Two rack and pinion systems
connected by a torsion bar ensure that the
vertical pressure beam movements are
perfectly aligned.
The beam saw is controlled by the latest
PC/PLC control system, with several
Software options available, such as Wincut
(PC/PLC operator's interface) and graphic
editor, Cutty (first level cutting optimiser
program), 3D Simulator, label printing,
Ottimo Perfect Cut (optimiser defined to be
used in the office) etc.
SCM Sigma Prima Beam Saw forEntry Level Panel Manufacturers
For further information:Tel: 0115 9770044 Email: [email protected]
SCM beam saw model PRIMA
PROFILE
CD UK, best known as the national
distributor of DuPont™ CORIAN® solid
surface materials, has extended its
woodworking machinery range to
include classical machines from Italian
manufacturer VEBA Meccanica Srl.
VEBA has been designing and
manufacturing classical machines for over
40 years, and the family run business has
established a growing reputation as a
producer of quality woodworking
machinery. All machines are built on site at
the VEBA factory in Northern Italy, from
where they export around 80% of their
production volume. The company limits its
range to eight types of classical machines,
which comprises: Panel Saws, Band-Saws,
Surface Planers, Thicknessers, Combined
Planer-Thicknessers, Spindle Moulders,
Combined Saw-Spindle Moulders, and
Combination Machines which carry out
planing, thicknessing, sawing, moulding
and mortising.
CD UK has been appointed as exclusive
UK agent for the competitively priced
VEBA machines which will be sold through
its machinery division. The classical range
complements their existing range which
includes specialist machinery from leading
industry names: ELKOM – Solid surface
thermoforming machines; LANGZAUNER
– Hot plate veneer presses, veneer saws and
3-edge veneer sanders; and EMC – Wide-
belt calibrating sanding machines.
Eric Whorne, of CD UK’s machinery
division, is looking forward to introducing
the VEBA range of machinery to the UK
market and said: “VEBA products are
extremely well built, with a solid
construction, and they feature all the latest
operator aids such as digital displays and
motorised feeding. VEBA have also thought
about maintenance when designing these
machines by incorporating good access for
servicing.”
Of particular interest to panel
manufacturers is the SQ series of sliding
panel saws which are designed for long
term accuracy and reliability. Available in a
choice of 2,500mm, 3,200mm and
3,800mm sliding table sizes, they have a
variety of options which include motorised
rise, fall, and tilt adjustment of the saw
blade. For the smaller joinery
manufacturer, the classical machines come
in a variety of models with a choice of table
sizes and optional equipment. A selection
from the range of VEBA machines will be
on display in CD UK’s impressive
showroom and demonstration facility in
Leeds.
VEBA Classical Machines fromCD UK
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For further information:Tel: 0113 201 2240
Email: [email protected] www.cdukltd.co.uk
VEBA SQ 3200 Sliding Table Saw with motorised rise & fall, and tilt adjustment of the saw blade.
VEBA 110 CF Spindle Moulder with front sliding table.
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PROFILE
Specialist materials handling
manufacturer Combilift has been named
the Best Overall Exporter to Germany in
the Irish Exporter to Germany Awards,
organised by Enterprise Ireland and the
German-Irish Chamber of Industry and
Commerce. Combilift MD Martin
McVicar accepted the trophy from
Minister for Education and Skills
Ruairi Quinn TD in a ceremony held
recently in Dublin.
The awards marked 50 years of Irish exportsuccess to Germany and the 50th anniversaryof the opening of Ireland’s first trade office inFrankfurt in 1962. The one off awardpresented to Combilift is the company’s thirdmajor accolade this year following thecompany’s success at the FLTA awards inFebruary for its RT and CB forklift models.
Combilift entered the German market in1999, just a year after the company wasestablished and since then its ever increasingrange of 4-way handling solutions hasnotched up sales in excess of ¤100m toGerman companies, with a growth rate of22% being recorded in 2012. Combilift’ssuccess in this “away” market against largemainstream concerns such as Linde andJungheinrich, as well as a German 4-way
forklift manufacturer, is a major achievement. The company’s strong foothold in this very
competitive arena, where emphasis onexcellently engineered and solution basedproducts is of uppermost importance, ischiefly down to its ethos of innovation.Combilift’s policy of taking customerfeedback on board to develop handlingsolutions according to specific requirementshas gained it blue chip customers such asLiebherr, Thyssen Krupp, Weber Haus, Veka,Schüco and Hagebau, for example. Repeatorders from these companies underline theeminent suitability of the Combilift range fortheir operations.
“Success in Germany - a market which setsthe highest possible standards for suppliers –is hard won and requires a truly high-qualityoffering,” said Ruairi Quinn TD.
Combilift is one of the largest employers inthe Monaghan area with a workforce of 240and many of the 60 new employmentopportunities which have been created at theHQ and manufacturing facility in the last twoyears can be attributed to the strength of salesin Germany. What started as a smalloperation aiming to provide a niche productis now a recognised global brand with apassion for innovation.
Award for Combilift’s Exporting Expertise
· 2.8mm orbit, push button 3-speed
selection up to 11,000opm
· Lithium-ion 14.4v and 18v: 22
minutes recharge time
· Low centre of gravity and
ergonomic grip design
The new Makita BBO180 and BBO140cordless 125mm random orbit sanders givethe same level of performance as AC mainspowered models, and being cordless haveeven greater manoeuvrability. Powered by aquick 22-minute recharge 18v or 14.4vLithium-ion 3.0Ah battery, these twocordless sanders are a major new additionto the Makita range which boasts over 450power tools designed for constructionprofessionals.
Aesthetically, the Makita BBO140 andBBO180 sanders are compact and stylish.The compact body design puts the top ofthe machine just 153mm above the sandingsurface whilst at the same time the lowposition of the motor lowers the centre ofgravity making these sanders comfortableto use, well balanced and easily controllablewith one or two hands. The ergonomicdesign of the handgrip adds to the comfortand control. The battery is mountedalongside the machine body and is easily
accessible for changing. Ready to operatethese sanders weigh just 1.6 – 1.7kg.
Technically, these new Makita sandersbristle with innovations and performancefeatures. High productivity is achieved bythe high orbit speeds of up to 11,000 orbitsper minute. There are three speed settingswhich are easily and conveniently selectedby a push button control on the front of thehandgrip. A choice of 7,000, 9,500 and11,000opm can be selected. Thecorresponding sanding stroke rates are14,000, 19,000 and 22,000spm. The stopbutton is also located in this convenientforward position andthis activates anelectronic padbrake. The orbitdiameter is 2.8mm.
The new MakitaLithium-ionpowered cordlesssanders have a123mm pad size tocarry 125mmdiameter sandingdiscs from theMakita accessoryrange. Hook and loop abrasive attachment
is a feature on the BBO140 and BBO180machines. A high rate of dust extraction isachieved with waste material beingextracted through eight holes in the padand captured through a nozzle that can beset at 12 different angles. Dust isdischarged into a dust bag supplied withthe machine or alternatively, these cordlesssanders can be connected directly to aMakita dust extraction unit to maintainsafe, clean and healthy workingenvironments. The Makita abrasive rangeoffers a wide variety of abrasive discs with
many alternative grit levels, pads and woolpolishing mops.
Makita’s First Cordless Sander hasPerformance of Mains Machine
For further information:Tel: +353 (0) 47 80500
Germany: 0800 000 5764Email: [email protected]
www.combilift.com
Visit www.makitauk.com for moreinformation about the full range of Makita
professional power tools, news, reviewsand stories.
L-R: Holger Erdmann, German-Irish Chamber ofCommerce; Deirdre McPartlin, Enterprise Ireland
Manager for Germany, Austria and Switzerland;Martin McVicar, Combilift MD.
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PROFILE
For further information:Tel: 0191 229 1224www.briouk.com
Spending a little more on a quality product with a long product guaranteeand life expectancy is often more cost effective in the long term
It’s a fact that quality always sells and
that the best form of recommendation
is word of mouth. Without the first
you don’t get the latter. Put the two
together and you have an unbeatable
combination that spells successful
business, writes David Newton of Brio
UK, one of the leading bi-folding door
hardware manufacturers
Bi-folding doors are the must-have
design feature in both domestic and
commercial settings where the craze to let
the outside in and the inside out is rapidly
gaining momentum. The inhabitants of the
British Isles, with our uncertain weather,
have embraced the idea with enthusiasm
seeing it as a way of enjoying the benefits of
outdoor living with the added bonus of
being able to easily close out the cold and
rain behind secure doors while still
enjoying panoramic views.
However, the market is fast expanding
beyond the domestic setting into the
commercial sector where hotels,
restaurants and cafes are also benefiting
form the current al fresco trend. For
manufacturers of doors and windows this
trend offers an opportunity to cash in on
the trend with high spec, high end products
to satisfy current demand in this luxury
niche. In general sliding and folding
solutions are also becoming more popular,
as they offer flexible options to architects,
specifiers and end users on both internal
and external applications.
Windows and doors are a huge
investment and a purchase that should last
a long time so it is really important to
ensure the best possible quality hardware is
sourced, offering peace of mind that the
product will stand the test of time.
Manufacturers/fabricators should be very
wary of buying hardware solely on price as
in so many cases this is a false economy.
Spending a little more on a quality product
with a long product guarantee and life
expectancy is often more cost effective in
the long term.
When selecting hardware it is important
to consider the specification of the materials
used in its production. Often substandard
product contains a lot of plastic components
and these can have an adverse effect on the
life expectancy of the product, which can
lead to expensive remedial work in the
medium and long term.
Another important consideration when
specifying door and window hardware is
security. Doors and windows are the most
likely area of attack for any would-be
burglar, so it is therefore vital that good
security is offered when it comes to door
and window hardware. It’s important to
choose products that have been tested for
years of safe and consistent operation.
Product really does need to act the part and
not only look good.
It is also fundamental that the product is
easy to use right down the line from
manufacturer/fabricator to the installer and
ultimately the end user. Any quality
hardware manufacturer will have
considered the chain of use when designing
their products.
The best form of marketing is word of
mouth and recommendation. Using good
quality components and therefore
producing a high standard end product will
without doubt lead to more work.
Brio: Quality Always Sells
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David J Haddock has been a cabinet maker
for over 30 years, working on everything
from small jewellery boxes to the
recently completed library at Wadham
College, University of Oxford. He has
never advertised, building his success on
word of mouth recommendations.
David recently invested in a Brilliant-2 1350
REd-L sander which, he says, is “worth its
weight in gold”.
His existing Taiwanese sander was good,
but could only cope with solid timber. With
projects on the horizon including the
Wadham College library and a marquetry
dressing room, David investigated the market
for a quality sander that could cope with large
quantities of panels.
Seeking personal recommendations from
his local contacts, David shortlisted two
sanders: Kündig, and a German competitor.
First, he visited Switzerland to see the Kündig
factory and very much liked what he saw: this
was followed by a visit to Germany, shortly
after which he committed to the German
machine, the deciding factors being the
large number of extras it offered and a better
financial package.
Following the delivery of the German
machine, David identified three key problems.
David reports that it was too complex for the
workshop, could not cope with small timber
components and, in David’s words, “did not
do the job it was meant to.”
He comments: “It was
over engineered. It would
have been fantastic if we
had just been doing
panels, but our work is
incredibly diverse,
including both small
timber components and
large panels.”
With the marquetry
dressing room and then
the University library
coming up fast, David
urgently contacted Carl
O’Meara of Kündig UK to
see what was available.
Time was short, so
David took what was in stock, a machine with
the option of lacquer finishing. David says: “It
was more money, but it has proved it is worth
its weight in gold. I never would have believed
a sander could sand lacquered panels so well!”
David is delighted with the finish achieved
with the Kündig Brilliant-2 sander which, he
says, is spot on. He continues: “It is so easy to
use, any of my lads can use it without really
thinking about it.” He has found that the
sander has significantly speeded up
production in the workshop.
The Brilliant-2 1350 REd-L sander has a first
contact roller for accurate calibration of the
material and a second head, which is an
electronic segmental sanding pad, which can
be used for sanding veneer and, on the
“-L” series, also lacquer.
It also has a vacuum bed, belt blowers for
cleaning the abrasive and variable speed to the
abrasive, which is electronic inverter
controlled, the segments in the pad are 22
mm. The “1350” in the machine’s title refers
to the width of the sanding belt, 1,350 mm.
Although the machine has only been in
place for a few months, it has already proved
its worth, having been used in the University
library project, not one but two marquetry
dressing rooms, and special projects such as
the new inlaid BA logo for Gatwick Airport
which took advantage of the ability of the
Brilliant to sand lacquered panels.
With lacquer sanding, the amount removed
can be as little as 0.01 mm. The precision of
the Kündig Brilliant range allows a result to be
achieved at a depth often invisible to the
unaided human eye.
When asked if he would recommend the
sander, David’s response was: “100%, yes. In
fact, I have recommended it to a colleague also
looking around at machines, who took
delivery of a Kündig sander on Monday. He is
a local chap who I work with, and on my
recommendation has gone with the Kündig.”
Brilliant Finishing for Cabinet Maker
INSTALLATION
Tel: 0845 833 0565Email: [email protected]
www.kundig.co.uk
David Haddock is delighted with the results when lacquer panels aresanded on the Brilliant
The library at Wadham College, University of Oxford
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Dust Control Systems recently
commissioned a new dust extraction
plant which required its engineers to
devise an unusual, yet cost-effective
scheme to best fulfil its customers’
needs.
Integral Surface Designs Ltd, based in
Skelmersdale, Lancashire, is a newly-
established company specialising in the
manufacture of acrylic, vinyl-wrapped, and
MFC pvc-edged doors. Over £750,000 has
been invested in the new venture which is led
by Deralam Laminates Ltd, a nationwide
distributor of High Pressure Laminates,
Kitchen Worktops and Melamine-Faced
Products. Investment included the complete
refurbishment and fit-out of a 12,000 sq. ft.
workshop facility, along with the acquisition
of an impressive array of advanced CNC-
technology nesting machines. The
machinery was purchased with the aid of
funding under the Government’s Regional
Growth Fund (RGF) and financed through
NatWest and Lombard.
Heading up the new operation is Jeff
Green, who has 27 years experience in the
woodworking industry, and considerable
production management expertise in the
manufacture of vinyl doors and wrapped
mouldings. The management team also
includes Clare Hartley-Montrone and Diane
Williams; both of whom operate at director
level, with responsibility for sales of Integral’s
extensive range of doors, panels and
mouldings.
After finding suitable premises, Jeff Green
project-managed the refurbishment and
sourced the necessary machines and
equipment required to design and engineer a
range of high quality doors. Jeff was also
determined from the outset that the facility
should incorporate a Waste-to-Energy system
– utilising woodwaste generated during
production as a fuel to provide heat for the
workshops.
“I had no hesitation in contacting both
Dust Control Systems and Ranheat
Engineering to put forward proposals for
dealing with our MDF waste”, says Jeff
Green. “I had experience of working with
both these companies in the past and they
had always performed well.” Working in
close co-operation with Ranheat Engineering,
DCS engineers devised a filter system that
could directly feed the silo of the new 300kW
heating system, without the need for costly
transfer fans and conveying systems. Melvyn
Bathgate, sales director at DCS explains: “We
designed the system whereby the filter unit
could be mounted on a hopper section and
directly coupled to the 4 metre diameter silo
roof. In this way, extracted wood dust and
chips could be gravity fed straight into the
hopper. It meant that the whole system
would only require just one main fan,
resulting in considerable cost savings for
Integral Surface Designs.”
The completed structure, at almost 11
metres high, incorporates a high-efficiency
modular filter which is fitted with tubular
‘Superbag’ polyester filter media, and is
designed to handle an airflow capacity of
23,000m3/hr. The system provides extraction
to a total of nine machines and has enough
capacity to accommodate additional
machines in the future.
In addition to the installation of ducting
runs throughout the facility, DCS also
supplied and installed a waste wood
Shredder and a Dry Back Spray Booth. The
robust Schuko shredder is capable of
handling MDF, chipboard and hardwood
offcuts at a rate of 22-300kg/hr, and the 4.4m
wide galvanised spray booth incorporates two
axial flow fans and disposable double-layer
paper-type filter media.
Piggyback Dust Control for IntegralSurface Designs
For further information:Tel: 0800 040 7116
www.DCSlimited.co.uk
DUST EXTRACTION
DCS modular filter and hopper sit perfectly on topof Ranheat 50m3 silo
L to R: Clare Hartley-Montrone, Jeff Green and DianeWilliams with one of Integral’s high-gloss doors.
A new manufacturing business has
prepared for the cold winter months,
with two new wood waste heaters from
Wood Waste Technology.
Manzana Contracts was set up in April
2012, to provide specialist manufacturing
services for the leisure, commercial and elite
domestic market, from its 20,000 square foot
workshop in Huddersfield.
Being environmentally conscious, business
owners Chris and Gill Heleine spent time
researching eco-friendly ways to dispose of
their wood off-cuts, liking the idea of
converting wood waste into free energy rather
than it going to landfill. Having calculated
that it was going to cost around £26,000 for
the existing gas heaters to warm the
workshop for the 12 employees every winter,
investing in wood waste heaters no longer
just made good environmental sense, but
good business sense too – and they started
stock-piling their wood waste over the
summer in anticipation.
Wood Waste Technology was
recommended to them by a supplier. Gill
says: “Whilst we appreciated the quality and
durability of the heaters, and were pleased
they were manufactured by the company in
the UK, we also liked Wood Waste
Technology’s company values, as they seemed
to match our own. Just like us, Kurt Cockroft
and Mick Evans believe in good old fashioned
quality and service, with a modern approach.”
The WT15 heaters were installed by Wood
Waste Technology’s specialist team and
everyone at Manzana Contracts is thrilled
with the outcome. As Gill says: “We’re
delighted with both the heaters and the
service we’ve received from Wood Waste
Technology – they’ve delivered everything
they promised. Chris and I are especially
affected by the cold as we only moved back to
the UK from Minorca last year – but it’s nice
to see the guys in their short sleeves, rather
than them having to wear their thermals in
the workshop!”
MD of Wood Waste Technology, Kurt
Cockroft says: “Gill and Chris are benefiting
from taking an organised approach to their
business. By doing the business calculations
in advance, they’ve been able to save a
substantial amount of money on skip bills
and heating costs, and they’ll get a good
return from their investment.”
Wood Waste Technology offers a full range
of wood waste heaters, from small hand fired
units to larger fully automatic systems, and
offers site survey and design, as well as
manufacture, installation and on-going
maintenance. The company also services all
types of wood waste heaters and supplies
genuine spares up to 60% cheaper than other
suppliers.
In addition, partner organisation Gross UK
supplies a wide range of economical and
heavy duty dependable German shredders
and briquetters, which come in various sizes
and specifications to enable businesses to buy
a machine suitable to requirements.
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Heaters Save New Business fromWinter Bills and Chills
For more information on how you can save or make money by using your wood waste:Tel: 01785 250400 www.woodwastetechnology.com www.grossuk.co.uk
WOODWASTE
BOARDS & PANELS
International board manufacturer,
FINSA, has reached a distribution
agreement with Timbmet in the UK for
the FINSA lightweight IBERPAN 400
veneered MDF.
With their extensive panel products
range, distribution network and regional
Depots, Timbmet are one of the largest
distributors of veneered boards and
IBERPAN 400 in 40mm and 50mm
thicknesses will be an important addition to
their portfolio.
FINSA developed IBERPAN 400 to
provide a lightweight solution to problems
with the excessive weight of thicker panels.
A single component product, it avoids some
of the problems that occur with thick panels
that combine several materials. It machines
as easily as any standard panels and accepts
any normal fixings and fittings, and yet
weighs approximately 400kg per cubic
metre making it 40% lighter than standard
MDF.
“IBERPAN 400 is a versatile product
offering some great benefits to our
customers” comments Timbmet’s Panels
Commercial Manager, Paul Thatcher, “We
have a great deal of experience in veneered
panels and already stock a wide range of
Finsa products - IBERPAN 400 is an
exciting addition to our range”.
Timbmet will stock the most popular
veneer species like Oak and Walnut for
short lead delivery, while FINSA can supply
almost any species – Maple, Sapele, Beech
and others – on request.
FINSA – Timbmet Agreement
For further information on IBERPAN 400or any of Timbmet’s panel products:
Tel: 01865 860350/1FINSA UK
Tel: 0151 651 2400Email: [email protected]
Used as part of a timber frame system
or within traditional masonry
construction, suspended timber floors
remain the preferred option for first
storey and above amongst most volume
housebuilders.
The most commonly used decking
material for these floors is a system of
tongue-and-groove particleboard panels of
which Norbord’s Caberdek is one of the
UK’s leading brands.
Made from moisture-resistant P5 grade
particleboard, Caberdek has a tough non-
slip plastic coating on its upper surface to
protect the board from damage or dirt
resulting from following trades, such as
plastering.
The protective film is also capable of
protecting boards which are exposed to the
elements up to 42 days following
installation. Once the building is finished,
the film is simply peeled off to reveal a
pristine surface ready for carpeting or other
floor finishes.
Caberdek comprises easy-to-handle
2400mm x 600mm panels produced in
thicknesses of 18mm and 22 mm. Suitable
for fixing to traditional sawn timber or
engineered-timber joists, including metal-
web joists, Caberdek can be
fixed with nails, screws or, for
the best results, with Norbord’s
own specially-formulated
adhesives.
Many leading housebuilders
now routinely employ the
Caberfix Pro Kit, a powerful
sealing and fixing system for
installing Caberdek flooring.
This system consists of
Caberfix T&G adhesive,
Caberfix Joint&Joist adhesive
and Caberfix Tape.
Caberfix T&G is specially
formulated to produce strong
bonds between adjacent panels
along the tongue-and-groove joint. Caberfix
Joint&Joist is a high-strength polymer
adhesive which remains flexible after
curing and is designed to fix a Caberdek
floor to the supporting joists.
Replacing mechanical fixings, Caberfix
Joint&Joist speeds up installation and
produces a floor which is guaranteed free of
squeaks and creaks. Its flexibility also
contributes to noise attenuation, thus
aiding in the floor’s conformity with Part E
of the Building Regulations governing the
passage of noise.
Caberfix Tape seals the joints to prevent
moisture degrading the T&G adhesives. For
floors which are likely to be exposed to the
elements during freezing conditions,
Norbord’s special Xtreme tape is
recommended.
Caberdek Offers a Floor for all Seasons
For further information:Tel: 01786 812 921
www.norbord.co.uk.
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Used as part of a timber frame system or within traditionalmasonry construction, suspended timber floors remain the
preferred option for first storey and above amongst most volumehousebuilders.
BOARDS & PANELS
Ever the pace-setter in surface
materials, IDS is now offering a
dedicated range of Compact Density
Fibreboard (CDF) from Kronoswiss. The
material opens up new market
opportunities for furniture
applications. It combines first class
performanc e at a more competitive price
point and is an ideal product for heavy
duty furniture, laboratories and
prisons.
CDF is the next generation of traditional
MDF where, during the manufacturing
process, the fibres are mixed with resins
and compressed to a far higher level,
producing a much denser board. IDS offers
CDF in both melamine or pre-laminated
finishes in a choice of 15 decors in plain
colours and woodgrains ex-stock for
delivery in 48 hours. Customers can also
access the full choice of 300 decors with a
minimum order quantity of just 10 panels
opening up unprecedented design flexibility
for furniture manufacturers in a wide range
of projects. The panels are available in a
sheet size of 2800 x 2070mm.
Andy Ransom, Purchasing Manager for
Panel Products at IDS says:
“CDF is genuine innovation from a
manufacturer who is smartly reading the
market trends for cost engineering and
using manufacturing expertise to push out
the product boundaries. Manufacturing the
finished product in a single process drives
cost down, while also guaranteeing a high
performance panel that’s entirely fit for
purpose. The industry hasn’t seen this type
of innovation in years and IDS is delighted
to be bringing benefits and opportunities to
customers in this way.”
The new CDF range is available from all
12 of IDS’s branches nationwide.
IDS Offers Pioneering New Range ofCompact Density Fibreboard
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Compact Density Fibreboard from Kronoswiss, distributed by IDS
For further information:Tel: 08457 298 298
Email: [email protected] www.idsurfaces.co.uk
DECORATIVE SURFACES
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The For(u)m has made new Kronospan
decors a virtual reality after stylists,
designers, manufacturers and
distributors were brought together to
shape future surface trends.
Held annually in November and hosted by
Kronospan at its Centre for Design
Excellence in North Wales, the For(u)m is a
design event aimed at inspiring the next
generation of surface decors.
This year the For(u)m used the digital
magic of an augmented reality to allow more
than 60 guests over two nights to explore
proposed decors across four trend concepts
– Iridescent, Undone, Purist and Forager.
By viewing what were at first empty
spaces using an iPad, the Forum audience
discovered virtual rooms where they could
change surface designs on a whim. With
physical samples of each decor also
available to touch and feel, the guests were
then asked to vote for their preferred
surfaces using the tablet.
Paul Duddle, product development and
marketing manager for Kronospan, says:
“It’s our third For(u)m event and arguably
our most successful. We’ve had great
feedback from guests about the use of virtual
reality. It really seemed to help guests
interact, explore, mix and choose the
different decors in the context of a room
environment.
“The data collected from our industry
guests through the iPad software will give us
a vital insight into how the market will
receive these decor trends. There ‘on-the-
ground’ expertise will help decide what new
decors will feature in Kronospan’s FRESH
range, which will give our collection an
important commercial edge.”
Head of design at Impress, Daniele Merla,
also addressed the For(u)m audience about
sources of inspiration for the development of
future trend concepts and especially
emotional responses.
Daniele said: “We're not here to tell you
what the next trends are. We're here to share
experience, knowledge and ideas. We want
to inspire our customers and inspire the
market. Products should have an emotional
effect and we need to discover the
customer’s emotions before we get to any
concepts. So, we don't talk about what you
do in a kitchen, it's about how you want to
feel in the kitchen.”
The leading decor designer also drew on
the concept of time as an indicator of
customer needs and aspirations. Where are
people in their lives and experience? Time
should drive design and Daniele went on to
highlighting two key markets to consider in
2013/14, children growing up and the
mature over 60s.
The climax to Kronospan’s design team's
collective expertise, months of tireless
research, thousands of air miles and the
outcome of For(u)m will be seen in
Kronospan's update of its FRESH collection
of surface decors in the spring.
Kronospan’s For(u)m is a Reality
DECORATIVE SURFACES
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To find out more about Kronospan’s surface trend designs:Tel: 01691 773 361 Email [email protected]
DECORATIVE SURFACES
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Nothing stands still at Decorative
Panels – hot on the heels of the massive
investments the group has made in
opening a state of the art new
manufacturing facility for Decorative
Panels Components comes the latest and
most innovative set of marketing and
sales literature the company has ever
produced.
With so much to offer throughout the
group it was decided that separate
brochures should be produced for each
company as well as a technical brochure on
the company’s hollowcore product, dp-lite,
and two extremely comprehensive and wide
ranging swatch guides.
The swatch guides are presented under
the brands dp-decor and dp-specialist. The
decor range comprises the latest paper foil
woodgrain, unicolour and fantasy designs
that when coupled with the enormous
range of substrates available becomes an
offer unrivalled in the industry.
The dp-specialist swatch includes
probably the largest stock gloss offer
available in the market. Included in the
200+ designs are high gloss Acrylic
Senoplast products, a huge selection from
LG of high gloss PVC unicolour,
woodgrain, and fantasy designs, high gloss
PP unicolour and PET woodgrains, a range
of PET high scratch resistant gloss papers,
matt paint effect PVC designs and over 100
Kaindl laminates.
To enable easy storage and retrieval the
full brochure set is presented as a boxed set
with individual brochures available for
specific market segments.
Brochures are available to request now by
calling 01484 658341or visiting
www.decorativepanels.co.uk.
Launched alongside the printed literature
Be Inspired! – Launching OurNew Brochures & Website
(Above) The 2013 catalogues being displayed on an edgebander
Decorative Panels latest and innovativeset of marketing and sales literature
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DECORATIVE SURFACES
packs the new Decorative Panels website
sets a benchmark of simplicity of
navigation that allows the user access to all
aspects of the Group activity as well as a
multitude of downloads and video
presentations of the Group facilities
(www.decorativepanels.co.uk).
One of the most innovative features
available to designers who use the site will
be the dp-lightbox tool. This feature enables
users to select decors from the dp-decor
and dp-specialist swatches and effectively
build a pallet of product to access
compatibility in a mix and match
environment.
The process of sample ordering has been
radically simplified, in fact the system is
now called “...as easy as 1 2 3.” This system,
available through the web or by telephone,
sees any decors selected from the swatch
guides followed up with A4 samples of the
actual material that will be despatched
within 24 hours of the initial request. After
the customer has received these
presentation samples, and is ready to make
prototypes, full sized laminated sheet
material can be ordered through the same
sample hotline number shown in the
swatch guides and on the web. From the
first browse of the swatch to the receipt of
sheet material can take as little as 1 week.
For further information:Tel: 01484 658341www.decorativepanels.co.uk
The full brochure set is presented as a boxed set with individual brochures available for specific market segments
Members of staff promoting the seven new Decorative Panels catalogues for 2013. L-R Philip Dalton(Operations Director), Heidi Smith (Marketing) and Lindsay Booth (Accounts)
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CNC & Conventional Modern Woodworking Manufacturing Plant previously used by AFI Group Ltd in the Manufacture of Panel Products for the Furniture and Allied Industries
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Dust Control SystemsCades Ltdwww.cadesltd.co.uk
WoodWaste Control Engineering Ltdwww.w-w-c.co.uk
Workplace Safety Mechanical Serviceswww.workplacem.co.uk
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SCM Group UK Ltdwww.scmgroup-uk.com
Machining Centres (CNC)SCM Group Ltdwww.scmgroup-uk.com
MFC Panel ProductsVC Industries Ltdwww.vciltd.co.uk
Panel Saws (Beam)Allwood Machinery Essex Ltd (inc Interwood)www.interwood.co.uk
SCM Group UK Ltdwww.scmgroup-uk.com
Schelling UK Ltdwww.schelling.co.uk
Panel Saws (Sliding Table)SCM Group UK Ltdwww.scmgroup-uk.com
O’Meara, J&C Ltdwww.ukpanelsaws.co.uk
Panel Saws (Vertical)Striebigwww.tmpartnership.co.uk
Panel HandlingAllwood Machinery Essex Ltd (inc Interwood)www.interwood.co.uk
SCM Group UK Ltdwww.scmgroup-uk.com
Pocket RoutersATA Engineering Processeswww.ataeng.com
PressesAllwood Machinery Ltd (inc Interwood)www.interwood.co.uk
Power ToolsCD (UK) Ltdwww.cdukltd.co.uk
Routers (CNC)ATA Engineering Processeswww.ataeng.com
AXYZ Internationalwww.axyz.co.uk
SCM Group UK Ltdwww.scmgroup-uk.com
Routers (CNC - 5 Axis)ATA Engineering Processeswww.ataeng.com
MAKA Machinery UK Ltdwww.maka.com
Router CuttersATA Engineering Processeswww.ataeng.com
Sanders (Speed)Allwood Machinery Ltd (inc Interwood)www.interwood.co.uk
Sanders (Wide Belt)Boere Machinefabriek bvwww.boere.nl
Kundig Ltdwww.kundig.co.uk
SCM Group UK Ltdwww.scmgroup-uk.com
Solid Surface ProcessingEquipmentCD (UK) Ltdwww.cdukltd.co.uk
SoftwareAlphaCamwww.planitmanufacturing.co.uk
Spray Finishing EquipmentITW Industrial Finishingwww.itwifeuro.com
ToolingATA Engineering Processwww.ataeng.com
Tooltec Ltdwww.carbidespiralrouters.com
Throughfeed DrillsSCM Group UK Ltdwww.scmgroup-uk.com
Veneer Cutting & SandingEquipmentCD (UK) Ltdwww.cdukltd.co.uk
Veneering EquipmentAllwood Machinery Essex Ltd (inc Interwood)www.interwood.co.uk
Wide Belt Sanders, Polishers &Buffing MachinesCD (UK) Ltdwww.cdukltd.co.uk
Woodworking MachineryBiesse Group UK www.biesse.co.uk
Weinig Group UKwww.weinig.com
Woodworking Tooling & Machinery Ltdwww.wadkinmachinery.com
Woodworking Machinery (New & Used)Allwood Machinery Essex Ltd(inc Interwood)www.interwood.co.uk
Daltons Wadkinwww.daltonswadkin.com
J&C O’Mearawww.ukwoodworkingmachinery.co.uk
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