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Scm GroupThe widest range of machines for panel processing
MORBIDELLI, PLANET MXCNC Machining Centre for Shaping and Edgebanding
SCM, PRATIX N15CNC Machining Centre for Nesting Production
STEFANI, SOLUTION SERIESCustomised Heavy Duty Edge Banders
SCM, K1000Automatic Edge Bander
GABBIANI, FLEXIMAHighly Flexible Compact Angle Plant
SCM, IMPACT 107CAutomatic Panel Beam Saw
SCM GROUP (UK) LtdDabell Avenue, Blenheim Industrial Estate, Bulwell, NOTTINGHAM NG6 8WATel. 0115 977 0044, Fax. 0115 977 0946www.scmgb.co.uk [email protected]
Tel 0115 9777818Fax 0115 9777819E Mail [email protected]
Tel 0115 9770044Fax 0115 9770946E Mail [email protected]
HI TECH PANEL DIVISION SCM PANEL MACHINES
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Kundig has installed a new 5 head Botop sander and a lacquer bonding machine at Taylor Made Joinery in Suffolk - full story on page 4
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CONTENTS
News 2-3A ‘Brilliant’ Finish from Kundig 4-5Deral Supply Homag to Q&S 6Striebig Chosen by Furniture Makers to the Wealthy 7Gannomat Go For It 8-9New From Format 4 14-15Brookmans Sands Better Buy BiesseArtech 16SCM Extend Accord CNC Machining Centre Range 21Homag Sort The Finishing At Doors By Design 25Woodwaste Technology Provide A Solution to Classic Joinery 29
SPECIAL FEATURES
WHERE TO BUY – SANDERS 17-20CNC ROUTERS & MACHINING CENTRES 21-24WOODWASTE PROCESSING 29-32SOFTWARE MANUFACTURING 33-34DECORATIVE SURFACES 36WEBSITE DIRECTORY IBC
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A Brief History of FelderWhere to Buy 2009
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A “Brilliant” Finish from Kundig
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Re-structure at Homag takes sales and service to new levels
Homag UK undertook a major internal re-
structuring for the start of 2009 which sees
Simon Brooks appointed as Sales Director.
Managing Director Paul Cooper will add the
re-organisation and day-to-day operation of the
service division to his portfolio while After Sales
Director Paul Newman will continue in his role
but operate on a much more one-to-one basis
with key customers.
Paul Cooper says that he gained significant
experience in the area of servicing during his
year away in the robotics industry: “We are
dealing with highly sophisticated machines from
the bottom up here at Homag. Above all else
I have learned about and seen the enormous
value of preventative maintenance and we will
be pro-actively putting programs for this in place
for all our customers. The cost of downtime is
often significant and preventative maintenance
can offer huge savings over re-active service,
we have also introduced significant in-house
investment in remote diagnostics and problem
identifications. This, coupled with a streamlined
spare parts operation and engineering
scheduling, will offer our customers a level of
service that will be unprecedented and a level
above anything that exists in the UK today.”
Under Simon Brooks Homag UK’s sales
operation will also be re-targeted and re-
organised for greater efficiency and ensuring
that customers not only get a fast response to
enquiries, but will be actively provided with the
latest news and information on technical
developments from the Homag Group. Simon
brings valuable experience to the position
having had many years selling Homag Group
machines and, before that, extensive
experience in production at all levels including
responsibility for all CNC machinery operations
at one of the UK’s largest joinery groups before
being recruited to Homag.
The new structure at Homag UK is designed
with a single focus in mind – to give UK and
Irish customers a superior sales and service
experience after investing in cutting edge
technology.
For more information:
Tel: 01332 856500
Email: [email protected]
Talbott’s Welcome AP Dust Extraction Investment
Talbott Biomass Energy Limited was sold on
February 6th 2009 to Talbott’s Biomass Energy
Systems Limited (formerly Talbott’s Heating
Limited) and Talbott’s Biomass Generators Ltd.
The new company – Talbott’s Biomass
Energy Systems Limited will continue under the
guidance of Bob Talbott and investment from
Air Plants Dust Extraction Limited.
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2009 Product Brochure Launched
The UK’s leading timber and panel
products distributor, James Latham, is
pleased to announce the availability of its new
product brochure for 2009.
The brochure includes many new
products including; Egger Eurolight, Maritime
Pine Flooring, Moralt Door Blanks and
Bausen Solid Eucalyptus Flooring. The guide
also provides customers with a variety of
information from the company’s commitment
to the responsible purchasing of timber,
environmental credentials, product grades
and specifications to standards.
For more information on the range of
brochures or any other products available at
James Latham, please visit the website at
www.lathamtimber.co.uk.
Tel: 0116 257 3415
Email: [email protected]
Finsa are beating the Credit Crunch!
Finsa UK have strengthened their
operation by hiring 4 new members of staff.
Proving that they are striving forward and not
letting the current financial climate slow them
down, they have taken on 2 new Product
Development Executives, a Logistics Co-
ordinator and a Customer Co-Ordinator. The
appointments will strengthen the Finsa UK
team as they look to promote new products
and build on their current success.
For more information:Email: [email protected]
Quality Assured at VCi with ISO Accreditation Renewal
VC Industries Ltd, manufacturers of
MFC/MFMDF panels for the furniture
industry, continue to prove that quality is a
strong company ethos with the successful
re-assessment of ISO 9001:2000, with no
non-conformances, at their Stourton Leeds
manufacturing base.
The audit which took place on the 23rd
October is the second successful
reassessment this; their FSC renewal also
being approved on 9th October.
Director, Pauline Vernon, stated: “Through
our external audit we have been praised for
our Quality Assurance system which has
been working effectively with exceptional
analysis of the data collected. Mapping our
internal processes, with constant reviews and
updates, is continually improving the product
and service we offer our customers.”
Through the use of a Corrective Action
Request (CAR) system, VCi are able to
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Simon Brooks – appointed Sales Director at Homag UK
Finsa’s new team members:L-R: Laura (Logistics Co-ordinator), Sevim (Product
Development Exec. – Special Products), Heather (ProductDevelopment Exec. – Sawmill & Plywood), Toni (Customer
Co-ordinator).
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address non-conformances in their
processes and drive a continuous
improvement strategy forward.
But for VCi, improvement does not stop
there. VCi have undertaken a Customer
Satisfaction Survey and, after careful analysis
of their results, will be reviewing their sales
order process in 2009 in order to improve
overall delivery performance.
“VCi are always striving to improve their
service, and from this survey we have
identified the areas in which customer’s feel
improvement should be made. We listen to
our customers and we will be making every
effort of develop our systems and practices
to offer improvements in our delivery
performance,” summarised Pauline.
She finalised: “Thanks to the continued
effort of all members of the company we
have once again been recognised for our
commitment to quality, and our registration
renewal or ISO 9001:2000 is an indication
to our customers’ that for VCi, constantly
improving our overall quality – both product
and service, is at the very heart of VCi’s
philosophy.
VC Industries Ltd are panel producers,
supplying key components to kitchen,
bedroom, bathroom, occasional and office
furniture manufacturers, and are developing
their range of additional services including
packing and assembly.
For more information:Tel: 0113 385 7800
Email: [email protected]
Businesses to benefit from £62m Sector TrainingAgreement to tackle skills shortages in theFurniture, Furnishings & Interiors industry
Businesses in the Furniture, Furnishings
& Interiors industry can now benefit from a
£62m Sector Training Agreement via Proskills
UK, the sector skills council (SCC) for the
Process and Manufacturing Sector, which
was officially launched by Lord Young,
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for
Skills & Apprenticeships at the Department
for Innovation, Universities & Skills (DIUS).
The ‘Sector Compact’ is a three year non-
contractual agreement between the
Government, the Learning and Skills council
(LSC) and Proskillls, which aims to tackle
skills shortages and develop more highly
skilled and qualified workers through more
effective use of the ‘Train to Gain’
programme, to ensure a world-class future
workforce within the Furniture, Furnishings
& Interiors industry.
For more information:Tel: 01235 833844
Marley Eternit Launches New Hydropanel Website
Marley Eternit, the UK’s leading fibre
cement building board supplier, has launched
a dedicated website for its innovative new
Hydropanel fibre cement board.
A highly interactive website,
www.hydropanel.co.uk shows video footage
of Hydropanel at work, offering a visual
demonstration of how this highly adaptable
product provides construction solutions for
walls, floors and ceilings.
Alongside this solutions-based element of
the website is access to specifier and installer
brochure downloads along with a case
studies section, offering customers quick and
easy access to information on all their
partitioning and building board requirements.
For more information:Tel: 01283 722588
DIARY DATES
Woodworking Scotland
Royal Highland Centre
Edinburgh
March 26th-28th
Tel: 01474 536535
Nelton Exhibitions Ltd
Felder UK
In-House Show
March 27th-28th
Milton Keynes
Tel: 01908 635000
SCM Group UK
Spring In-House Exhibition
(At new premises)
April 22nd-24th
Tel: 0115 977 0044
Gannomat
In-House Show
Mallory Park, Leicestershire
April 22nd-24th
Tel: 01455 846575
Or 0043 699 190 48882
LIGNA 2009
Hannover
May 18th – 22nd
Email: [email protected]
Workworking Ireland
National Show Centre
Cloghran, Co. Dublin
October 10th-12th
Tel: 01474 536535
Nelton Exhibitions Ltd
Sicam
Pordenone Trade Fair
Italy
October 14th-17th
Tel: 0039 0272194452
Fimma Maderalia
Feria Valencia
Spain
November 3rd-6th
Affema
Tel: 0034 963 861 100
VC Industries Ltd are panel producers, supplying keycomponents to KBB, occasional and office furniture
manufacturers
OBITUARY – FRANK DALEYFrank Daley, a Service Engineer with SCM
Group (UK) Limited, died in hospital at the endof January after a long illness with cancer.
Mr Daley joined SCM in January, 2001, andcovered the UK and Ireland specialising in theInstallation and Servicing of Sanders, BeamSaws and Panel Processing Machinery. He livedand was based in Pensby, Wirral, and he was apopular member of the SCM Service Team andliked by many SCM customers he visited.
Mr Daley leaves his wife, Eileen, and 3children, Natalie, Vicky and Shaun.
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Taylor Made Joinery Interiors Limited based in Suffolk is
arguably one of the UK’s most prolific and specialist
joinery and interior fit-out manufacturers.
Established in 1981 by Gordon and James Taylor, TMJ started
with just 2 joiners with initial trade being dedicated to the local building
companies who they serviced with made to measure joinery work
including windows, doors, stairs, kitchens and general cabinetry.
From those early days TMJ has evolved into one of the largest
joinery manufacturers with a workforce in excess of 130 personnel
and a manufacturing facility consisting of some 36,000 square feet.
The clients of today not only include work from refurbishment to the
private residential customer but also many of the ‘bluechip’
companies from the financial, investment and banking and software
industries. Common to all is the stringent requirement for quality
workmanship, actual completion timescales with project management
and of course more bespoke designs.
TMJ is a forward thinking company which has excelled in all areas
and has consequently been awarded such lucrative contracts as the
refurbishment at Windsor Castle following the fire in 1992, and also
refurbishment work to the Royal Festival Hall as well as more recently,
the specialist joinery packages for Unilever, Henderson Global
Investors and DTZ.
The secret to this success is down to the ethos of the company
which is ‘To actively invest in its employees and resources is to
maximise quality and output’
In 2007 following much deliberation by management and
production personnel it was decided that one area which was in need
of addressing to improve productivity and quality was on the
calibration, pre sanding and finishing of both joinery and panel based
products. The result of this was the key figures including Mr James
Taylor and production director Mr Pat Coll visiting the international
woodworking machinery exhibition in Hannover, Germany. The
purpose of this visit was to view and assess the relevant machinery
which would be most suited to the strict criteria as set out by TMJ
and which would be able to perform within their busy environment.
One of the companies TMJ visited at the exhibition was Kundig
who had on display a number of wide belt sanding machines which
were initially demonstrated by Mr Stephan Kundig.
TMJ was already familiar with the Kundig machines as they had
a twin belt sanding machine installed in 1996 which was used by
any of the 35 members in the joinery workshop and had proved both
easy to use and exceptional in terms of reliability and accuracy.
The machines demonstrated not only consisted of the traditional
sanding heads for both calibration and for veneers but also the
Oblique sanding heads which were seen to avoid the inherent flaws
as experienced on all machines using traditional sanding heads where
the abrasive is mounted at 90 degrees to the travel of the work piece.
Following these demonstrations a meeting was arranged for the
following morning with a view to a more in depth discussion regarding
the actual requirements of TMJ. As specialist manufacturers and
innovators of wide belt and edge sanding machinery, Kundig were
able to assess what was required from a machine to fulfil the
requirements of TMJ. Following this assessment it was decided that
the main machine requirement was for the Veneer workshop which
needed to be able to calibrate raw MDF and door blanks prior to
The Kundig Brilliant 2-head sander giving a shear sanding action from two different directions
Stephen Kundig and James Taylor in front of the Kundig Botop
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veneering and also be able to pre sand the veneered panels prior
to lacquering.
In June 2007 key members from TMJ visited Kundig’s main
manufacturing headquarters just outside Zurich in Switzerland where
further trials were carried out on actual samples which were sent from
TMJ prior to their visit. These were then returned to TMJ for
examination and test once lacquered.
The initial assessment for a 5 head machine was wholly justified
and would offer TMJ the flexibility and time saving which they were
looking to achieve. The machine consisted of;
• 1st Head cross belt for the removal of veneer tape
• 2nd head calibration roller
• 3rd head Segmental pad for veneer sanding
• 4th head Oblique segmental pad for fine finishing
• 5th head bottom calibration roller
Following the trials and demonstrations of the machines with Oblique
sanding, a meeting was set at TMJ’s head office in Bildeston, Ipswich
where not only an order was placed for the new 5 head Kundig Botop
machine but also for a further lacquer sanding machine for the spray
shop. This second order was the result of the demonstrations and
final finish achieved from the Oblique sanding heads which offered
a far flatter and fibre free surface without any oscillation marks or
inherent flaws of the abrasive being transmitted to the finished surface
as is inherent on traditional sanding heads.
This second machine known as the Kundig V-Max 1350 was
equipped with 2 oblique sanding heads one set at + 10 degrees and
the other set at – 10 degrees to the travel of the work piece and
both giving a shear sanding action from 2 different directions.
Both machines were manufactured to exacting Swiss standards
and incorporated such features that sets Kundig apart from other
manufacturers. These include a static bed whereby the sanding group
raises and lowers accordingly and gives a fixed working height so
that the appropriate support can be offered to the infeed and outfeed
of the machine, hence reducing the need for a second operator. Also
included was the patented electronic Enormatic setting function which
measures the thickest part of the workpiece then the machine sets
itself to the desired finished size with the conveyor starting
automatically, all without the need for the operator to return to the
control panel.
This investment made in surface finishing technology places TMJ
at the forefront of today’s manufacturers specialising in bespoke
production requirements.
The new machines were delivered, off loaded, positioned and
commissioned to the timescales as set out by TMJ along with a large
quantity of abrasives also manufactured by Kundig to ensure the
utmost in surface finish.
For more information:Tel: 0845 833 0565
Email: [email protected]
The 5-head BOTOP Brilliant-x 1350
Eversheds reception area, a typical example of Taylor Made Joinery Interiors work
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Q&S Manufacturing is a typical producer of quality
carcase components for the kitchen, bedroom and
bathroom sectors who have created success and a
reputation for reliability and flexibility by investing in the right
equipment to give them these attributes.
Based in East Kilbride on the outskirts of Glasgow, Q&S’s William
Shannon approached Scotland’s leading machinery supplier, Deral,
to advise them on which machines to install. Deral is Homag UK’s
Scottish agent and John Clinton worked with William Shannon in
selecting the right equipment from the huge portfolio of Homag Group
equipment. Assessing the company’s current and future requirements,
the decision was made to supply a Weeke BHP200 CNC machining
centre equipped with a matrix table for clamping and fully capable
of producing cut and drilled panels from sheets on a nesting basis.
Deral also supplied a Brandt KDN210 single-sided edgebander
capable of applying coiled materials from 0.4mm to 3mm.
The Weeke BHP200 gives Q&S enormous flexibility through its
advanced Woodwop software which allows the operator to store
patterns and programs and quickly re-program the machine for drilling
and routing dimensions on a parametric basis. The O-TRIX matrix
bed allows full sheets to be clamped and the individual panels cut
out using a high speed milling tool on he main head before the drilling
and routing operations are completed in a single clamping. This
system of producing carcase components on a nesting basis obviates
the need for and space for a panel saw.
The Brandt KDN210, while one of the most compact machines
in the Brandt line-up, remains a high-tech edgebander with electronic
controls, in-line positioning of units and remote diagnostics.
William Shannon says that investing in the Homag Group machines
has given him significant new flexibility and capacity. At the moment
he can produce around 4 to 5 kitchens per week with scope for a
lot more. His customer base is now spreading across Scotland. He
says that an important part of making the decision to invest in the
Weeke and the Brandt was that Deral are local with an excellent
service and back-up division.
For more information:HOMAG UK
Tel: 01332 856500Email: [email protected]
www.homag-uk.co.ukDERAL LTD
Tel: 0123 755350Email: [email protected]
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Deral Supply Homag to Q&S
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The Weeke BHP200 CNC machining centre in operation at Q&S Manufacturing – installed by Deral Ltd
The Brandt KDN210 high tech edgebander installed by Deral Ltd
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Bill Cleyndert & Company Ltd consists of a
passionately motivated team of highly skilled
craftsmen and professionals all sharing the
same vision and commitment to producing furniture
and joinery of the highest quality.
By marrying traditional skills and modern
technology, the company has established itself as one
of the UK’s most reputable bespoke manufacturers
to discerning customers.
It operates at the top end of the domestic market,
serving the interior design and architectural sector, with
the majority of its high net worth customers living in
London’s West End. It also works internationally and
is currently involved in an extensive project in Kuwait
Since being set up by Bill Cleyndert in 1999 the
business has experienced continual growth. It had an
annual turnover of £4 million last year and employs
50 staff at its well-equipped Fakenham, Norfolk factory.
“We are totally dependent on the top end of the
market remaining healthy,” said Mr Cleyndert. “Luckily,
despite the state of the economy we are very busy
right now. Our order books are looking good and we
are currently talking about projects for 2010.”
All processes, including the application of special
lacquered finishes and metal effects, are carried out
in-house, with £500,000 recently invested in a
finishing area comprising of a polishing shop and three
spray booths.
The latest equipment purchase is a Striebig
Control vertical panel saw, bought to cope with the
extra volume of work that two sliding table saws could
no longer handle. It’s used to size wood based panels
such as MDF, including veneered versions, plywood
and block board.
“We opted for a vertical panel saw because we needed to make
the best use of the factory space, and chose a Striebig as it is easy
to use, highly accurate and superbly engineered,” said Mr Cleyndert.
“We researched the vertical saw market and soon discovered that
Striebig was considered to be the market leader.”
Operating to an accuracy of 1/10 mm and with a maximum cut
size of 4300 x 2240mm and a cutting depth of 80mm, the Control
represents the state-of-the-art in vertical panel saw technology.
Its sophisticated design allows it to be operated via an
ergonomic control panel, leaving time for the next batch of work to
be prepared. Much of the cutting operation is automated; the saw
head is power fed, and the feed speed is controlled to ensure the
quality of the cut is maintained.
Features considered expensive optional extras in other saws are
included as standard. They include a digital measuring system,
accurate to 0.1 mm, and an adjustable precision display that can
be set to an accuracy of 1.0, 0.5 or 0.1 mm, according to the
thickness of the panels being sized.
Numerous automatic procedures are carried
out by the press of a button, including locking
and releasing the beam saw, setting the
horizontal cutting height, plunging and swivelling
the motor, locking the support rollers during
sawing and fine saw blade adjustment.
Various accessories are available to make the
saws even more productive A unique option is
four-side trimming, which enables the bottom
trim cut to be carried out automatically without
having to lift or turn the panel.
Cabinet maker Niall McCallum said the
Striebig has made his job much easier. “It’s very
simple to set up and then the machine does the
rest. Also, I can now load the biggest of panels
on to the saw’s bed by myself.”
The Control, together with an Al-Ko mobile
extraction unit, was supplied and installed by
Striebig’s exclusive UK agents, T.M. Machinery
Sales Ltd.
“To help get the very best out of our team of
craftsmen I believe in keeping up with the latest
technology and investing in top quality
equipment” said Mr Cleyndert. “That’s why
Striebig was my first choice.”
For more information:Tel: 0116 271 7155
Fax: 0116 271 5862Email: [email protected]
www.tmpartnership.co.uk
Cabinet maker Niall McCallum withproduction manager Dawn Lee.
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This drinks cabinet in Macassar Ebony andfigured Sycamore with polished aluminium
detailing is an example of the fine craftsmanshipproduced by Bill Cleyndert & Company.
A veneered MDF panel is sized on theStriebig Control at Bill Cleyndert &
Company, with the Al-Ko mobileextraction unit on the right.
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The Austrian company, Gannomat, universally-
recognised as a leading manufacturer of specialist
dowel boring, drilling and insertion machines, plus
the immensely popular range of lamellar carcase presses,
is making a concerted effort to further increase its share
of the UK and Irish markets.
In partnership with J & J Specialist Machinery, the exclusive
importers of Gannomat products for Britain and Ireland, the
company has recently opened extensive new showroom
facilities at the Mallory Park Centre in Leicestershire.
Now, for the first time in the UK, customers will be able to
visit a showroom that is stocked with a range of machines
which ably demonstrate the unique benefits of Gannomat
solutions, notably cost-effective labour-saving intensity, rapid
carcase assembly, increased operational efficiency and
precision and, above all, a flawless, highly-desirable end result
for all finished products including cabinetry and carcase work
and window, stairs and door production.
During the past three years, Jon Hoy, Gannomat’s Dealer
Principal for the UK and Ireland, has travelled the length and
breadth of the country, visiting customers and providing them
with labour-saving, high-tech solutions which have led to
increased profits, improved production and, in many instances,
high resultant levels of self-funding operations.
Over this period of time, sales of Gannomat specialist
machines have totalled well over seven figures.
Many leading companies have already reaped the rewards
of utilising Gannomat machines in their production set-ups.
This impressive list includes such prominent names as
Eurotek, British Thornton, Carleton Furniture, Norbord,
Woodlock Joinery, Norwich Furniture, ABI Caravans,
Pemberton Caravans, Sigma 3 Kitchens, Wessex Bridec, to
name but a few.
J & J Specialist Machinery, run by Jon Hoy and Justin Inman,
will be holding a three-day ‘In-House Exhibition of Gannomat
Machinery’ at Unit 3B, Mallory Park Centre, Kirkby Mallory,
Gannomat INDEX-PRO CNC controlled point-to-point drilling,glueing and dowel inserting machine, with routing and
grooving, for variable programming of boring patterns. Idealfor cabinet, window and door production.
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Gannomat Go For ItApril In-House Exhibition at new Leicester Showrooms
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Leicestershire, from April 22nd through to April 24th, 2009.
This informal exhibition, the first-ever in the UK, will enable
customers to witness for themselves just how Gannomat
methods and solutions can both improve and speed-up cabinet
and joinery production processes.
Demonstrations will include: - rapid drilling, glueing and
insertion of dowels; specialist drilling for cabinet makers; drilling
and insertion of fittings and cabinet hinges. All Gannomat
insertion machines drill and insert from below the workpiece,
thereby obviating the possibility of damage to workpiece fronts.
Also to be shown will be examples from the fast-selling
series of Gannomat lamellar carcase presses which embody
both unique design and total simplicity of operation.
J & J Specialist Machinery are fully aware of the critical
importance of installation and service. The company’s Service
Division, headed up by the experienced Martin Harvey, has a
direct link to the Gannomat headquarters in Austria and covers
all aspects of servicing, warranty and spare parts, etc. The J
& J team includes five highly-qualified service engineers,
backed by service partners in Scotland and Ireland, all of whom
have been fully trained by Gannomat.
All Gannomat specialist machines are built to the highest
technological standards and include the latest state-of-the-art
innovations. Of strong, rugged construction, these machines
are fully-proven in countless world-wide installations, and are
designed for fast, totally reliable and highly accurate setting.
The most stringent levels of quality control are fully
implemented during production of machine components, all
of which are manufactured in-house by Gannomat.
At a critical time when savings in both manpower and
production processes are uppermost in people’s minds, the
‘Gannomat In-House Exhibition’ will surely prove to be an eye-
opening and rewarding experience for discerning companies
who are seeking to effect a reduction in operational costs,
improve manufacturing techniques and increase end sales.
Further information on the J & J Specialist Machinery‘Gannomat In-House Exhibition’:
Tel: 01455 846575 or 0043 699 190 48882.Email: [email protected]
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LIGNA, the leading international trade show for the
woodworking and wood processing industries, will cover
148,000m² area with 1,800 exhibitors; the organisers
estimate that 100,000 trade visitors world-wide will visit the show.
The exhibition is supported by a wealth of special exhibits,
seminars, conferences and symposia.
This year there is great uncertainty in the international markets.
The global economy is slowing down, energy and commodity prices
are rising, and demand for furniture and other wood products is falling.
The international wood industry is therefore looking to LIGNA to
revitalise the market.
One of the biggest drivers of innovation and capital investment
today is the need for resource efficiency – a topic that is very high
on the agenda at LIGNA.
Mounting competitive pressure is pushing up buyer expectations
of woodworking machinery. Buyers now expect their suppliers to
deliver greater productivity, more flexibility and new ways to save
money – e.g. through greater resource – efficiency and quality support
services. Only by keeping up with these trends can machinery
vendors and buyers stay competitive over the long term.
The message is clear – companies that invest now in more efficient
production technology will be better placed to compete when the
upturn finally comes. When the economy is in trouble, that is exactly
the right time to wake anti-cyclical investments which will ensure that
businesses emerge from the crisis stronger and better placed to
survive in turbulent conditions (banks permitting).
Visitor information:www.ligna.de/visitorservice
email: [email protected]
The fourth edition of SCM’s Open House, held in the Rimini
factory and showroom from the 26th to the 31st January
has ended with a record attendance of 1900 visitors. This
represents an important market reaction to the SCM Group’s
many investments during this unfavourable economic situation.
The exhibition was an important occasion to underline, once again,
that SCM can offer the latest complete technological solutions for
door and window manufacturers, joiners and large industries.
Thanks to SCM’s focus on complete machining processes, the
attendees from the UK, Europe and United States, viewed
demonstrations performed on more than 30 stand-alone machines
and Work Cells for the complete processing of doors, windows and
frames.
Among the most interesting solutions exhibited were:-
• Integra Work Cell, the new SCM solution for pre-squared frame
processing in a completely automatic way thanks to loading and
unloading robots.
• Accord 40, the new gantry CNC Machining Centre with 5-axis CNC
controlled head unit
• Aries multi-head machine, CNC Machining Centre for hardware
machining.
For more information: Tel: 01159 770044
Email: [email protected]
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Making More Out Of Wood
Record Attendance at SCM Open House
Integra Work Cell, the new SCM solution for pre-squared frame processing –fully automatic with robotic loading and unloading
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HANNOVER • GERMANYWorld Fair for the Forestry and Wood Industries
18 - 22 May 2009
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Combilift beat the seven other finalists to win the
innovation category, and MD Martin McVicar and
technical director Robert Moffett accepted the “Archie”
award from Kevin Lofting of the category sponsor Albury Asset
Rentals Ltd at the ceremony at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole
Hotel on 14th February.
Versatility has always been a hallmark of the company’s products,
and the 4-way Combi-CB is no exception. It is the smallest Combilift
to date, and was developed specifically for operations handling mixed
loads comprising mainly palletised goods but which also deal with
a small amount of long products. It is an excellent alternative to electric
4-way reach trucks, and as it has been designed with no platform,
100% use of lower storage areas can be achieved. Very compact
dimensions also enable operation in containers for seamless unloading
directly from delivery vehicles to the warehouse. The Combi-CB works
indoors and out, has a 2.5t capacity and is available with LPG, diesel
or AC electric power.
The UK FLTA summed up the benefits of this new forklift as follows:
“The Combi-CB compact multi-directional counterbalance transfers
the four-way principle into a small counterbalance truck for the first
time.” Martin McVicar comments: “Research and development has
always been a major part of Combilift’s business strategy, and we
are constantly striving to come up with products that make handling
and storage more productive, safer and cost effective for customers.
The fact that we won this category on a public vote shows that the
qualities of this innovative product are widely recognised, and we
would like to thank everyone who voted for us.” This is the fifth major
award that Combilift has won since the company was established.
For more information:Tel: 00353 47 80500
Tel UK: 07815 314 990Email: [email protected]
www.combilift.com
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Martin McVicar (centre) and Robert Moffat (right) with their FLTA innovation award
The Combi-CB model
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Combi-CB Wins UK FLTA Award for InnovationCombilift Ltd, the Irish specialist manufacturers of the Combilift range of
4-way forklifts has added another trophy to its collection by winning the
UK Fork Lift Truck Association’s 2009 Award for innovation for its Combi-
CB model, which was officially launched at the company’s 10th
anniversary event last September.
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The combined Opening of SCM’s New Building and Spring
In-House Exhibition are to be held together in their new
Nottingham Showroom between the dates of Wednesday,
22nd April and Friday, 24th April inclusive, and it will continue
to be the most comprehensive ever seen at SCM Group (UK),
with new machines allied to Joinery, Furniture and Panel
Production markets at the forefront and several UK launches
of brand new models. It is the perfect opportunity to view the
new facility, including the new training rooms and to see what
is available for when the up-turn arrives.
A large display of the “L’Invincible” Classical Machines range
will be shown including the SI4000 Sliding Table Panel Saw,
F5200 Surface Planer, S6300 Thicknesser and TF1400
Spindle Moulder with vertical Electro Spindle. The
many advantages of purchasing
and owning a L’Invincible
machine will be explained to
visitors to the show.
‘Nova’ panel saws, spindle
moulders, surface planers and
thicknessers, Sandya 3, 5 and 9S wide
belt sanders, Startech borers, plus a wide selection of Mini Max and
Tecnomax classical machines, with the ME15 and ME20 edge
banders and MB21 borer suitable for the smaller manufacturer of
kitchens and bedrooms.
Several new machine models will
be on show and fully working on
demonstrations, including two
Record ‘ACTIONLINE’ CNC
Routing/Machining Centres. These
machines will be showing their
versatility on a complete range of
products, with Joinery components –
stairs, doors, windows including arched types –
being the typical products ideally suited to flat bed or TVN bar
and pod table machines. A Record 132 NT TVN 5-axis Prisma
machine will be machining curved hand rails as well as a range of
window and stair components.
The latest model ‘Accord’ CNC Machining Centre will be on
display, aimed at the smaller, medium and large size companies
wanting to gain entry into the CNC market or seeking additional
production capacity. With a generous table size of 3650 by 1560mm,
10Hp Routing Head at 12,000 to 18,000 rpm, and options of many
Tool Changers and Drilling Units. The machine is very competitively
priced and includes full training and installation costs. A larger table
machine is already selling very well in the UK market with a 7250 x
2280mm table just becoming available.
Standard flat bed CNC Routers, like the best selling Record
ACTIONLINE 100 ALL will be nesting component parts from a full
size sheet, as well as machining Doors and Furniture components.
The ever popular Pratix 48NST, ideally suited to the increasingly
popular nesting process, will be fully operational and with the outfeed
unloading device now fitted optionally to many machines.
SCM will be demonstrating their own Cad/Cam Software
packages including Doors and Windows. This will show how simple
it is to program a CNC machine off-line or on-board and the
requirement to change from any one program to the next in rapid
time. Other Specialists will be on hand to guide potential new or
existing customers with their latest Software developments.
Tooling suppliers will also be in attendance to give advice on
their latest products.
The latest SCM Automatic Panel Beam Saw, model
Sigma 107C 3200, with PC/PLC control unit
with simple programming procedures and
diagnostics will be cutting a wide range of
panel products. The panels will then be edge
banded on a range of machines, including the
K300E, K500, K1000 ER2 and S2000 ERT-
L Single-Sided models, with melamine, PVC,
3mm ABS and solid wood lippings being
applied and trimmed. The new M80 and M80T contour edge banding
and trimming machines will be demonstrated.
The latest vertical space saving ‘Cyflex F900’ CNC Drilling and
Grooving machine for panels, especially designed for kitchen and
bedroom manufacturers and upholstered furniture, will be in
continuous demonstration and so far over 35
machines have been sold since it’s launch.
From the Solid Wood Division, the latest
WINDOR 1 CNC Window Machining Centre
will be producing window
elements to any required
dimensions, after the
simple selection of units within a pre-selected
program. The machine is perfect for small
and medium-sized joinery manufacturers
requiring maximum flexibility. SCM’s Planer
Moulder range, including the latest models of the Superset Class,
Compact XL, and Sintex, with the latest electronic controls, providing
the best fast set-up system on the market today, and these will be
demonstrated on a wide range of profiles and mouldings.
Customers can just turn up on any day, or telephone 01159
770044 for an Invitation that gives full directions to the new extensive
SCM demonstration facility near Nottingham. A buffet lunch is
available to all visitors.
For further information:Tel: 0115 9770044
Fax: 0115 9770946Email: [email protected]
www.scmgb.co.uk
SCM UK’s New Building Opening and Spring In-House Show
The SCM WINDOR 1Window machining centre
The SCM ACCORD 40CNC machining centre
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In 1955 Johann Felder founded the
Felder company we know today. The
original workshop was setup in his
parent’s house at Krüseweg 10 in Absam
in Tirol. In 1956 Johann Felder presented
the first Felder woodworking machines
at exhibitions in Vienna and Innsbruck
In 1961 the company left its „birthplace“
and moved over on to Salzbergstraße 26.
In 1963 the first range of machinery, the
BU 4 was launched with amazing success.
With the following series the BU 5, BU 6,
BU 7 and BU 8 Johann Felder managed to
constantly develop the machines and at the same time increase
production and sales.
The steady growth of the company could no longer be supported
by the then workshop. In 1981 Felder moved once more, this time
from the original village of Absam to Hall in Tirol, where we find the
headquarters today. In 1984 Felder entered a new era, the machine
series BF3 and BF4 were a sales revelation from the word go.
Felder expanded and invested much in the head office in Hall in
Tirol. In 1990 Felder presented the first ever combination machine
with a sliding table and with this increased their market share even
further. At the same time the first professional solo machines for
industry were launched.
In 1994 came the break through in the industry market when the
sliding panel saw the K6 was launched onto the international stage.
Felder completed the transition from being a combination machine
specialist to being a complete provider of standard woodworking
machines for both hobbyists and industry.
In 1997 with the development and production of good value
woodworking machines under the brand name “Hammer“, Felder
was able to successfully compete against cheaper imports from the
Far East. The dual success of the brands Felder and Hammer, led
to a further expansion in the production and manufacturing areas
at the factory in Hall.
With the international success in the production and sales of the
professional solo machines, the demand increased further for even
larger woodworking machines. In 2001 Felder introduced a brand
new range of heavy duty machinery for carpentry, business and
industry under the brand „Format-4“.
With the slogan „the complete workshop“, the Format-4 product
range was expanded further with the introduction of CNC-
Machining Centres. In 2005 Format-4 edgebanders were added to
the range. In 2007 came the addition of beam saws and heated
veneer presses and in 2008 the kappa 550 was launched with 3
model options.
Today you will find the 3 brands, Felder,
Hammer and Format-4 from the Felder
family presented on the world market under
the name, the Felder Group. Ever since the
company first began Felder has managed
to stay at the forefront of the market with
numerous patents and innovative solutions.
The successes of Felder can not only be
seen in the market place, but have also
been recognised with a number of awards,
including the Bavarian Staatspreis in 1983
and 1991, the IF- Design Award and the
Adolf Loos Staatspreis for Design to name but a few.
Felder UK will be having their In-House Show, March 27th
– 28th, in Milton Keynes call 01908 635000 for directions or
to book your own private demonstration.
A Brief History of FelderMachine manufacturing and metal forging have been a tradition in the Felder family for many generations.
The Felder KG Management Hansjörg, Gertraud, Elisabeth, Martin and KR Johann Felder
Felder KG Hall in Tirol
One of the assembly lines producing CNC routers
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The Format-4 product range encompasses the complete
panel machining range of machines. The brand name has
been carefully selected: “Format”, a synonym for
processing “format” style panels and the digit “4” represents
the 4 sides of the panel board itself.
A success story made in Austria, with thousands of satisfied
customers worldwide, all with in less than 7 years in the market. The
machine designers in Hall in Tirol believe that “new innovation,
developments and machines should always be present in the Format-
4 product range” and are as such continually designing new
machines.
With the new CNC – Machining Centre models, the profit H20,
profit H22, profit H24 and profit H20MT, the Tyrolean machine
designers have not only modernised the existing “profit” range, but
are also setting new standards with many exciting innovations.
Format-4 is the ideal partner for small carpentry workshops, large
businesses and industry. The machine range offers a large selection
of sliding table panel saws, planer and thicknesser combinations,
wide belt sanders, edgebanders and CNC machines. True to the
slogan “the complete workshop”, the product range extends from
extraction systems to tooling and accessories required for today’s
modern businesses.
As a rule, a modern production workshop
searches for solutions before it looks at
machines. Format-4 consultants will help you
to find the correct solution and will
help you develop an individual
production concept. Experience
that Format-4 has gained over
the past few years has shown
that only a CNC machining
centre can considerably
improve levels of production
and subsequently increase profit, regardless of the size of the
business or the type of product being manufactured.
The Format-4 range of four models is designed to offer the perfect
individual solution for every requirement. The Format-4 concept -
heavy design, perfect machining results, elegant build quality and
ease of use of the software ensuring maximum precision and
performance.
Model 1 – the universal allrounder ‘profit H20’, is perfect for
the ambitious interior woodworker and the versatile workshop,
designed to increase kitchen unit, solid wood and door manufacturing
productivity. The profit H20 is an allrounder, capable of an incredible
number of functions with almost limitless applications.
Model 2 – the profit maker ‘profit H22’, for standard and non-
standard production when using solid wood. With increased efficiency
and flexibility, the profit H22 is designed to increase the production
output of doors, windows, stairs and solid wood furniture. Increased
productivity at a relatively low investment, the profit H22 will
demonstrate its profitability from day one.
Model 3 – the profit H24’, an XL model particularly in the Y axis
designed to process larger panels. With a large-dimensioned working
surface, the profit H24 offers unlimited manufacturing options when
it comes to machine panels and solid wood. Designed to increase
competitiveness and profit margins, the impact of the H24 will not
be anything less than sensational.
Model 4 - Perfection in “Nesting” the ‘profit H20 MT’.
Processing of diverse shapes for example in the production of
upholstery furniture components is known as “Nesting”. The matrix
table ensures that the workpiece is completely supported increasing
precision. The Format-4 Nesting programme “FlashNest” also assists
in increasing profit by optimising the panel, making as many products
from one panel as possible and therefore reducing waste.
New from CNC – Machining CentresWith the 4 new models from the „profit“ CNC machine range, Format-4 completes the expansive product
range it offers cabinet makers and the woodworking industry.
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New from - EdgebandersWith the perfect 610 and perfect 710 edgebanders, Format-4 have strengthened their already expansive
product range of carpentry and woodworking industry machines.
The Format-4 product range encompasses the complete
panel processing range of machines. The brand name has
been carefully selected: “Format”, a synonym for
machining “format” style panels and the digit “4” represents the
4 sides of the panel board itself.
A success story made in Austria, with thousands of satisfied
customers worldwide, all in under 7 years. The machine designers
in Hall in Tirol believe that “new innovation, developments and
machines should always be present in the Format-4 product range”
and are as such continually expanding the range.
With the new edgebander models the perfect 610 and perfect
710, the Tyrolean machine designers have not only modernised the
existing “profit” range, but are also setting new
standards with many exciting innovations.
Format-4 is the ideal partner for small carpentry
workshops, large businesses and industry. The
machine range offers a large selection of sliding table
panel saws, planer and thicknesser combinations,
wide belt sanders, edgebanders and CNC
machines. True to the slogan “the complete
workshop”, the product range
extends from extraction systems
to tooling and accessories
required for today’s modern
businesses.
As a rule, a modern production workshop
searches for solutions before it looks at machines.
Format-4 consultants will help you to find the correct solution and
will develop an individual production concept with you. Experience
that Format-4 has gained over the past few years has shown that
only investment in modern woodworking machines increases
productivity and improves the profitability of a company, regardless
of the size of the business or the type of product being manufactured.
With the two new edgebander models, the Format-4 range now
offers the perfect individual solution for every requirement. . The
Format-4 concept - heavy design, perfect machining results, elegant
build quality and ease of use ensuring maximum precision and
performance.
Felder UK will be having their In-House Show, March 27th-
28th in Milton Keynes – call 01908 635000 for directions or to
book your won private demonstration
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When Mark Van Rooijen of Brookmans was looking for
a replacement sander, he didn’t want to compromise
on the results it produced or the ease of use. Mark
researched the market carefully and among his shortlist of
machines was the BiesseArtech Levia 320. Trials were carried
out on the Levia and Mark could immediately see that the results
were superb. One of the problems he previously had with his
old machine was the need to hand finish his components. “We
need to ensure that our products are of the best quality”, said
Mark. As we manufacture for the top end of the market our
customers expect only the best.
Mick Ibbertson, machine shop manager, agreed and added, that
machine is high quality, very flexible and versatile. Because it is really
easy to operate the guys love using it.
Changing the sanding belts was a slow job before, but now we
can change them in seconds, start the machine and we are back
in production in no time at all. Another influence in purchasing the
Levia is the compact footprint, floor space in our factory is at a
premium”, said Mick.
One product we need to process is a small component
approximately 50 mm X 90 mm which we route out in series, leaving
a skin of approx 0.5 mm. We then feed the sheet through the sander
to remove the 0.5 mm skin, thus leaving the components free. Being
equipped with pressure shoes instead of rollers reduces the gap
between the pressure point and the sanding roller, eliminating the
risk of smaller components jumping and being damaged.
With 2 powerful motors, each of 25 hp, the machine is capable
of sanding both solid timber and veneered components with ease.
This is due to the configuration of a steel roller for calibrating work
on the first belt and a combination unit of roller and sectional pad
with anti dubbing device for that all important veneer work on the
second unit.
Mark explains selling to the bespoke top end market we need to
ensure that our customers receive a top quality product with no
hiccups. We assemble the furniture in a mock up of the customer’s
room and although this is an expensive operation, it ensures there
are no issues; and actually saves time on site helping to guarantee
a happy customer.”
In the time the machine has been installed, it has vastly improved
our output, both in terms of time and finish. The Levia was specified
to cover our numerous current and future requirements and its
performance has been superb. Value for money it’s been a winner
all-round.
For more information on this machine or other products fromthe BiesseArtech range:
Tel: 07852-774297 or 01327-300366 Email: [email protected]
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Brookmans Sands Better Buy BiesseArtech.
The Biesse Artech Levia 320 wide belt sander in operation at Brookmans
A selection of finished products awaiting delivery
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MANUFACTURER – Abacon Ltd2 Atlas Way,Sheffield, S4 7QQ
Tel: 0114 2562266Fax: 0114 2562268Email: [email protected]
A selection of wide and narrow belts
Abacon are one of the countries leading independent coated abrasive converters,manufacturing wide and narrow belts, carrying large stocks of materials from suppliersaround the world.
Our products benefit UK customers across a broad spectrum of industries. As an ISO 9001 company,we are committed to continual improvement.
Complimenting our extensive range of manufactured products, we stock additional products so thatall the customers abrasive requirements can be sourced from one supplier. Competitive Prices—Direct from the manufacturer.Huge Product Range—Wide & narrow belts in paper & cloth.Fast Delivery—Belts made in 5-7 days or next day for scheduled orders if required.Technical Backup—Extensive knowledge of sanding technology. Excellent Service—From our efficient and friendly staff.
Abacon
Modular customisation, optimised manufacturing and design awareness is thesuccess of Artech and BiesseSand wide belt sanders, the ever growing machinerange has broadened the market awareness of machines for the artisan workshop to
the industrial processing lines, solid wood and panel calibration, pre-sanding of manmadeand natural materials and finish sanding of the most demanding lacquers and coatings.Single abrasive aggregate machines offering simplicity and quality, through to multiplehead electronic aggregate machines allowing both stand alone and in line operation.Specific applications include planning heads for laminated panel construction, doubleelectronic cross belt for polyester finishing. Large diameter rollers for pre-sanding and de-nibbing, steel and hard rubber rollers for calibration with clear and concise controls forprogrammable or manual activation.
The Levia 320 wide beltcalibrating/sanding machine
from the Artech range
MANUFACTURER – BIESSE S.p.A.UK AGENT: Biesse Group UK LtdLamport DriveDaventryNorthampton NN11 8YZTel: 01327 300366
Fax: 01327 705150E-mail: [email protected]
Biesse
Homag Group widebelt sanding manufacturers Bütfering four newmodels based on the SCO range of machines introduced last Ligna.The “Diamond” sanders are designed to cover a full spectrum of
sanding operations and requirements using batch manufacturing to delivera high quality product and a competitive price.
The motto behind the concept is “Wide Belt Sanding Made Easy” and the“Diamond” name adopted in view of Bütfering’s recognition that there is a constantdemand to improve product surface quality. Therefore, they say, the name“Diamond” stands for brilliant surfaces.
The four models are the Diamond C, the QC, the CE and the QCE.
MANUFACTURER – HOMAG GROUPUK OFFICE: Homag UK Ltd10c Sills RoadWillow Farm Business ParkCastle DonningtonDerby DE74 2US
Tel: 01332 856500Fax: 01332 856400Email: [email protected]
The Bütfering Diamond QCE wide belt sander
Homag - Bütfering
MANUFACTURER: E.M.C. SrlUK AGENTS: Premier Woodworking Machinery LtdTel: 01708 747468Fax: 01708 741024E-mail: [email protected]
Manufactured by one of the foremost specialist in wide belt sanding, EMC offer a
comprehensive range of machines to suit every sanding application and budget.
The Giant, offering a fixed working height, can be equipped for Calibrating, Fine Sanding
and Denibbing with segmented cross belts, rollers and segmented longitudinal pads.
Single or Multiple head Sanders, Top and Bottom Calibrating lines, Denibbing, and Rotary
sanding and polishing Machines for high gloss Polyester finishing.
Flex-Trim
MANUFACTURER: FLEX-TRIM A/S.UK AGENT: ADVANTAGE AUTOMATION LTDBroadway House21 BroadwayMaidenhead, Berkshire SL6 1NJ
Tel: 07836 295434Fax: 01628 770892Email: [email protected]
Flex-Trim are the worlds leader in “Abrasive Brush-Sanding Systems”, supplyingmachine manufacturers worldwide. Supplied by Advantage Automation, in addition
to supplying new machinery with Flex-Trim built-in, most installations are upgrades toexisting sanding machinery.
MD, Iain Young, who’s represented Flex-Trim since 2000, says “Flex-Trim systems are new,unique and entirely satisfying.”
“Working together with the end-user, we carefully study the specifications and settingsrequired, to ensure every sanding head achieves a high quality surface finish. In addition tospecifying the abrasive strips for manual and automated solutions, we also advise anddemonstrate the operating techniques and machine settings required for each application,”
“These high performance technical sanding and denibbing solutions are our unique speciality.In addition to expert technical support, extensive R&D and Testing facilities are also provided.”
“Upgrading to Flex-Trim will breathe new-life into old machinery. We will re-commission them, soyou can benefit from the higher quality, flexibility and improved efficiency.”
The EMC Giant wide belt sander
EMC
Arange of Edge Sanders to suit every application, including the LZK 3
NCV incorporating, top pressure and variable speed belt drive enabling
precision sanding on both small and large workpieces. The Through feed
LZK-SD Sander can be equipped with both flat and profile sanding shoes.
Langzauner also offer a range of heavy duty Pad Sanders, with precision table
movement, rotation devices and vacuum pads, which make it comfortable to handle
large workpieces such as Boardroom tables.
The LZG-S Pad Sander is equipped with Twin belts
MANUFACTURER: Langzauner MachinenfabrikUK AGENTS: Premier Woodworking Machinery Ltd
Tel: 01708 747468Fax: 01708 741024E-mail: [email protected]
The Lanhzauner edgesander
Langzauner
Kundigʼs ʻUniqʼ range of rugged and reliable edge sanders is both operator-friendlyand competitively-priced. Enabling high production levels to be achieved, the ʻUniqʼedge sanders feature two heavy cast work tables, located on either side of the
machine, which facilitate both solid wood and veneer sanding operations to be carried out.Motorised height adjustment and tilt of the sanding unit, together with the two fixed work tables,
ensures constant working levels and allows the user to successfully complete complex sandingprocedures on both tables without the need for adjustment. The user can sand straight or bevellededges on both solid or veneered workpieces, either by hand or power feed, quickly and easily. A fullrange of optional extras is available.
MANUFACTURER – KUNDIG A.G.UK OFFICE: Kundig LtdUnit 3Ringtail Ind EstateTollgate RoadBurscoughLancs L40 8RT
Tel: 0845 833 0565Fax: 0845 833 0567E-mail: [email protected]
Kundig ‘Uniq’ edge sander
Kundig - Uniq
Swiss-built Kundig wide-belt sanders are fully-proven in thousands of worldwide installations.Rugged, reliable and of heavyweight construction, these precision sanders are designed forsimplicity of operation and possess qualities and features which ensure excellent
price/performance ratios. The rapid set up times for Kundig sanders are claimed to be 1/10th of the timetaken to set up most other wide-belt machines.
The Kundig range includes single- (1100 and 1350mm), double- (650, 1100, 1350 and 1600mm), and triple-belt (1100and 1350mm) machines, sanding from the top or from the top and bottom in a single pass. Ideal for calibration or stockremoval, these sanders achieve perfect sanding of the finest veneers. Kundig’s new ‘Oblique’ machines are designedfor the preparation and sanding of lacquered surfaces and achieve a totally flawless finish.
All Kundig wide-belt sanders handle workpiece thicknesses from 3 – 160mm. A full range of optional extras is available.
MANUFACTURER – KUNDIG AGAGENT: Kundig LtdUnit 3Ringtail Ind. EstateTollgate RoadBurscoughLancs L40 8RT
Tel: 0845 833 0565Fax: 0845 833 0567Email: [email protected]
The Oblique wide belt sander
Kundig ‘Oblique’
MANUFACTURER – SCM GROUP SpaAGENT – SCM Group (UK) Ltd Hi-Tech Panel DivisonBlenheim HouseCamberley RoadBulwellNottingham NG6 8UW
Tel: 0115 977 818Fax: 0115 977 819Email: [email protected]
DMC is the leading name in sanding machines with innovative and high tech products
to meet the most demanding requirements from companies that need the very best
finish a sander can offer.
ELECTRONIC PAD (EPICS) - This consists of a special, single-piece beam (DMC patent) housing
the actuator cylinders for the individual pad sections. Thanks to the long stroke of the cylinder
pistons and the double-acting system (pneumatically controlled push/pull), the EPICS pad guarantees
maximum sensitivity and precision for all types of application. The special layout of the pneumatic
cylinders also allows the EPICS pad to sand panels of irregular thickness with a perfect result.
The Sandya 9S
MANUFACTURER – SCM GROUP SpaAGENT – SCM Group (UK) LtdBlenheim HouseCamberley RoadBulwellNottingham NG6 8UW
Tel: 0115 977 0044Fax: 0115 977 0946Email: [email protected]
SCM’s model SANDYA 9S, the latest compact sander from SCM, is a highly versatile machinewhich can be used for thicknessing MDF, chipboard, etc., plus thicknessing and sandingof solid wood, pre-sanding and sanding veneered panels and the finishing of painted or
lacquered surfaces.The machine is available in two working widths of 1100 and 1350 mm, with two or three main
machining/sanding heads which can be fitted with independent motors as required.The abundant standard kit, including 2620 mm long sanding belts, together with the huge range of
optional items, means that any type of machining and sanding can be undertaken, even the most complexand problematic items.
SANDYA 9S can be equipped with an electronic sectional pad with a 30 mm centre-to-centre betweensections which, allowing high precision and therefore a high quality finish, is the best solution for sandingpanels which have a shaped profile or for narrow work pieces.
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The Sandya 5SFMANUFACTURER – SCM GROUP SpaAGENT – SCM Group (UK) LtdBlenheim HouseCamberley RoadBulwellNottingham NG6 8UW
Tel: 0115 977 0044Fax: 0115 977 0946Email: [email protected]
SCM has developed the innovative System Five Unit, available on the Model Sandya 5SF. This newmachining unit consists of two rollers (the second is of an increased diameter) and an intermediatepad, also available in the sectioned electronic version, all with independent positioning. This solution
ensures exceptional versatility, thus allowing manufacturers, for an investment only slightly higher thanthat needed for traditional combined units, to meet even the most diverse machining requirements.
The new unit can, in fact, carry out 5 different machining tasks. The first roller only for calibration, first rollerand pad or first roller and second roller for calibration and subsequent sanding, second roller only or pad onlyfor a wide variety of sanding tasks.
All this done on a single machining head, the application range of which spans from solid wood to veneeredand painted surfaces, ideal for doors, windows, kitchens, furniture and fittings, etc. The Sandya 5SF also allowsthe System Five to be preceded by a roller unit to broaden its application range even further.
The new Sandya 5SF with System Five is perfect for small workshops and companies looking to satisfy anever-more varied demand that requires extremely versatile machining solutions of outstanding quality.
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At the recent Solid Wood Open
House Exhibition held in
SCM’s Rimini CNC Machining
Centre Manufacturing Plant, SCM
introduced a new model of the very
popular Accord range with the
introduction of the model Accord 40.
The ACCORD 40 is the new SCM
CNC Gantry Machining Centre with a
generously dimensioned multifunction
worktable and with a 5-axis CNC
controlled head unit, suitable for general
purpose machining on a multitude of
panels and component parts with a component passage of a
generous 330mm, very high for this type of gantry CNC machine,
but capable due to the rigid structure and build quality.
Table dimensions are up to 7250mm (X direction) by 2280mm (Y
direction) to allow tandem machining if required and with the options
of automatic panel feeding and off-loading of the machined
components.
The concept of the Accord 40 Numerically controlled machining
centre, with mobile gantry and fixed worktable is for the processing
of various types of panels including chipboard, MFC, MDF, plywood,
splines, plastics and light alloys.
Designed using the best three-dimensional solid modelling
systems, the structure is composed of a machine bed and a mobile
gantry made of electro-welded steel. All mechanical machining of
component parts are performed on high quality CNC machining
centres with one single positioning operation to guarantee the very
best planar, perpendicular and precise tolerances.
The control unit is an industrial numeric control with integrated
Office PC (Personal Computer Desktop). The CNC solution with Office
PC combines all of the qualities of numeric controls with the user-
friendliness typical of personal computers. The Office PC allows the
use of the SCM’s Xilog Plus interface, the software developed directly
by SCM to make programming fast and simple even for the less
experienced operators and to enable the access to the SCM
Teleservice system.
The X, Y and Z axes are all interpolating with axis travel using
brushless motors, with rapid traverse of X and Y axes at 75 metres
/ minute and Z axis at 30 metres / minute, with full automatic
lubrication included.
There is a full range of machining heads available including 3, 4
and 5 axis units, with a variety of automatic tool changers with 10,
12, 16 and 24 tool spaces, drilling units with 11, 18 or 32 vertical
and horizontal spindles, and supplementary machining units
including the Universal horizontal 2-outlet unit for door lock and hinge
recessing, plus sawing units, and special units to meet individual
requirements.
The 3-axis Modulo routing machining heads can be 8.5, 12 or
13 KW up to 18,000rpm with HSK F63 tool chucks fitted to give
maximum drive to the tool or aggregate heads if used, thus enabling
the most heavy duty machining
requirements to be carried out.
The 5-axis Prisma K routing machining
head has variable spindle speed of 600
to 20,000rpm with 11 KW of power
achieved at 15,000rpm again with HSK
F63 tool chucks. A dust hood with
several different positions controlled by
the operating program is included with
the 5-axis head unit. Again, a number of
additional units can be utilised alongside
the Prisma K head.
A wide range of vacuum pumps and
systems are available to locate and hold down the largest of panel
sizes on the machine table. SCM has many years experience in high
volume vacuum systems, with up to 1,000 cubic metres per hour
available, so any problem can be easily overcome.
Stand alone machines can be fed manually or by a simple vacuum
lift, but SCM are now installing Accord machines with a variety of
handling solutions to minimise labour, especially when jumbo size
sheets are to be used. Automatic Conveyors can be located at the
infeed to allow panels to be fed to the machine table, one at a time,
whether in-line or at 90 degrees depending upon the floor space
available.
At the outfeed of the Accord, again various solutions can be offered
to remove the machined components, with tables to sort out the
components for stacking while the next panel is already being
machined on the table of the Accord.
For further information:Tel: 01159 770044
Fax: 01159 770946 Email: [email protected]
www.scmgb.co.uk
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Machining a door on an SCM Accord 40 CNC machining centre
The SCM Prisma K routing head alongside drilling unit
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It has become obvious over the last few
months that finance has become an integral
part of buying equipment and Homag UK has
come up with its own solution, we have teamed
up with Robin Timms & James Maskell (pictured
here with Simon Brooks, Homag Sales &
Marketing Director). Both are former Bank of
Scotland executives with over 35 combined
years experience in the Banking and Asset
Finance industry and are working alongside
Homag on a day to day basis and operate under
the name of Homag Finance.
Both worked with Homag during their time with
Bank of Scotland and as such have the skill and expertise to deliver the best deal
for customers in terms of structure and repayment terms for all equipment form
the Homag Group.
Robin commented “working closely with Homag enables us to provide competitive
solutions for customers who want the best equipment available and we are currently
working on a deal to make Homag equipment even
more affordable, starting with the Holzma Saw
range and then moving on to the rest of the Homag
range”
Homag Finance are able to work around the
needs of the customer and to date have written
deals with little or no deposit up front, deals with
balloon payments, Contract Hire packages, low start
packages to name but a few, they can also boast
that in the nine months they have been working
with Homag, they have managed to obtain finance
on every lead passed their way, this in a climate
where there is a real perception that finance is not
available or very difficult to obtain.
Homag finance is very much open for business.For more information:
Tel: 01332 856500Email: [email protected]
Specialist Joinery company Limebright has chosen a Weeke Vantage
33M CNC machining centre with a matrix table to move the company
to the realm of CNC-based production. The machine includes a very
high-tech specification arrived at in close consultation between Limebright,
Andy Potter of Homag UK and manufacturers Weeke.
Situated in Caldicot, Gwent, Limebright produce bespoke products of the very
highest quality for a variety of sectors including regularly delivering on complex
projects. This includes working in shopfitting, office and commercial fit-outs, sport
and leisure, financial and corporate and also health care and schools. Projects range
from reception areas. Staircases, specialist doors, kitchen areas and office partitions.
Operations Manager Robert Taylor says that they have to produce complex and
shaped components from a range of materials. “We decided to move into CNC
production to greatly enhance our flexibility and accuracy while also giving us
additional capacity in terms of significant time savings over manual processes.”
Limebright undertook careful research into the CNC machinery market. “We
decided on the Weeke machine for a number of reasons: we felt that it was the
most solidly built machine but also offered the best functional advantages through
its simplicity of design and operation” explains Robert Taylor.
The Weeke at Limebright has a full processing area of 3100mm x 1250mm
and the matrix table was specified for clamping complex and asymmetrically shaped
parts. For machining panels, solid wood components and solid surface materials
the Weeke is equipped with a powerful router spindle controlled between 1250rpm
and 24000rpm in both left and right rotation. An automatic tool changer is fitted.
The head also carries a drill block for drilling construction holes, shelf peg holes
and other aperture requirements on standard 32mm centres or individually
selectable.
Part of Limebright’s decision regarding the engineering of the Weeke was the
powerful HSK F63 tool interface that provides a highly positive lock into the router
spindle and reduces vibration so improving the quality of cut line and tool life.
Operating and software were also important considerations – the Weeke uses
Homag’s unique WoodWop programming system with ‘DXF’ file import, Nesting
Program and 3D Cabinet Design programming have all been mastered by Limebright
operators who attended standard training courses offered by Homag UK.
Limebright are also using the Weeke to machine veneered products, plastics
and solid surface like HI-MACS® which, says Robert Taylor, they prefer to use for
its machining characteristics and performance in use. They also get a superb service
from James Latham – national distributors for HI-MACS®.
The Weeke Vantage 33M is working perfectly since installation last summer.
Limebright says that the other crucial aspect of the decision to invest in the Weeke
is the unparalleled back-up service and support they receive from Homag UK.
For more information:Tel: 01332 856500
www.homag-uk.co.uk
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From l-r – Robin Timms, James Maskell and Simon Brooks,Homag Sales and Marketing Director
The Weeke Vantage 33m CNC machining centre installed at Limelight
Open for Business
Limebright choose Homag for entry into CNC
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Specialising in high quality joinery andspecifically staircases, Descant Joinery hasgrown since 1985 from a staff of 12 to the
present 29. The company was bought over bypresent owner Charlie Machray 10 years ago andthey have become the only larger joinerymanufacturer to offer a supply and installationservice in Scotland with 3 permanent fitting teams.
All the company’s work is bespoke and they
supply to some of the best known national house
builders like Wimpy and Barrett, a number of
independent builders, architects and specifiers. They
also supply and fit for discerning private customers.
Charlie Machray has steadily expanded the
business through strategic investment in the best
high-tech equipment available. Through a long association with Scotland’s premier
machinery supplier Deral, Descant have come to rely on the high level of technical
advice and guidance they can offer and this recently resulted in the purchase of
a Homag BOF211 CNC 5-axis router.
While Descant researched all CNC options on the market they decided on the Homag
BOF211 for a number of reasons: superior engineering, flexibility in terms of the
specification they required, guaranteed excellent service and back-up from both Deral
and Homag UK, software interfacing (the Homag Woodwop package supports the
Compass stair package that Descant prefer to use) and excellent training from Homag.
As the final part of a £300K company investment plan, they invested in 5-axis
machine technology. They were particularly looking for flexibility, capacity and support
for such an investment. Descant may be renowned for their quality staircases but
the other products they produce are of an equally high quality – screens, doors,
commercial reception desks and even toilet cubicles.
They are accredited Corian fabricators and the
company operates an integral polishing shop.
Considering both current and future requirements
Descant worked closely with both Deral’s John
Mackay and Homag on the specification of the router.
Before the machine was finally delivered and
installed at the end of 2008 it was put on display
on Homag UK’s stand at the W8 exhibition.
The Homag BOF211 now operating very
successfully at Descant is a 5-axis CNC router with
a 5.2m bed with a pod and beam clamping system
including special clamps for arched windows, newel
posts etc. Clamping is made accurate and
straightforward via a ceiling-mounted laser. The router
features a 30-position tool changer, drilling heads and independent sawing unit.
Waste is removed by an integral conveyor belt
By investing carefully and intelligently in the BOF211, Descant Joinery has set
themselves up for the future with the flexibility and capacity to explore new market areas.
For more information:
HOMAG UK
Tel: 01332 856500
Fax: 01332 856400
Email: www.homag-uk.co.uk
DERAL LTD
Tel: 01236 755350
Email: [email protected]
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The Homag BOF211 at Descant Joinery with operators (left to right) Leszek Wrozek, Ryszard Rucinski, Jances Grieg
and Descant owner Charlie Machray
Deral Supply 5-axis Homag to Descant
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CR ONSRUD continue their long history of innovating
and manufacturing CNC routing machines to the
highest standards.
Firmly established over many years with their range of high
productivity machines in 3 and 5 axis with larger bed sizes, CR
ONSRUD are now introducing a range of smaller machines to cater
for less demanding or entry level applications. PANEL MATE
SERIES, built to the same high standards are offered with 2 bed
sizes 1220 x 2440 and 1524 x 3048, with 8HP HSD spindle, 8 or
10 position liner tool change, additional tool holders; Artcam Express
3D software and a range of vacuum pumps to provide effective
work holding depending on customer requirements.
For more information:Tel: 01442 264411
Email: [email protected]
For many large-format applications, AXYZ International can
provide a wide choice of standard CNC routers. These are
recognised as being among the most technically
advanced and competitively priced machines available.
However, there are many industries where there is the need to
machine larger and/or multiple sheets of material. This is a task
that has invariably proved beyond the capabilities of smaller
routers supplied by other manufacturers and has resulted in the
use of manual routing with all of its attendant variables in terms
of increased production time, material wastage and exposure
to human error. To resolve this situation, AXYZ Automation has
taken the lead in the development and installation of an
increasing number of bespoke routing solutions. These have now
assumed benchmark status within those industries where a
large- or super large-format production requirement exists.
These robust and totally reliable customised routing solutions
incorporate all of the unique design features and components inherent
in the standard machines, whilst providing a greater capacity for
individual machine configuration to meet specific processing
requirements. Key design features include AXYZ Automation’s
powerful and versatile Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) to provide a
host of production options.
For further information:Tel: 01902 375600
www.axyz.co.uk
New CR CNC Panel Mate Series
Bespoke Routing Solutions for Large-Format Panel Production
C.R. Onsrud are now introducing a range of smaller machines
the AXYZ 6010 CNC router specifically for large format production
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At a 25,000 square feet modern facility on
the Phoenix Retail Park in Paisley, near
Glasgow, Doors by Design are now
Scotland’s leading manufacturer of internal
specialist doors and door sets. The company, set
up 10 years ago, moved to the new premises in
June 2008 to achieve space the needed to install
state-of-the-art production equipment, setting
them up for the future.
When they set up, Doors by Design employed just
4 staff. The company now employs 45 people with a
turnover of £4 million projected for 2009. Commercial
Director Barbara Fraser explains that they perceived a
requirement for Scotland to have its own specialist door
and door product manufacturer – previously most of
these products were supplied from south of the border.
They’ve been proved correct and now supply internal
doors and door sets to the education system, offices, public buildings,
the leisure sector and the health sector.
Specialist products manufactured include acoustic doors and fire
rated doors of up to 2 hours. Complete door sets are becoming
increasingly popular and Doors by Design are fully equipped to fulfil
this growing demand.
Many of their products are made to order for architects, specifies and
designers for specific projects. Their success has come about through
a policy of installing the best possible manufacturing equipment and
systems. In this respect they have relied primarily on the professional
expertise of Deral, Scottish agents for Homag UK. Barbara Fraser says
that it is essential for Doors by Design to have a competent technical
partner: “We’ve known Deral and John Mackay in particular for many years
and have come to rely on their expertise and the excellent service they
can provide locally”.
Now Doors By Design has made a major investment in finishing
equipment through Deral and Homag UK to supply a further value added
service to their customers. This consists of fully automatic Cefla finishing
line comprising Sorbini roller coaters and UV curing tunnels. This line also
includes an integrated Bütfering SCO113 wide belt sander for denibbing
in-line. The sander has a fixed bed height for in-line integration and a
moveable top head system. The new finishing line allows Doors by Design
to lacquer and finish to customer requirements. The results are of the
highest and most consistent quality.
Because of the nature of their products and flexibility of their service,
Doors by Design have also invested in the first ever Bütfering SCQ216
large widebelt sander to be installed in the UK. This sander has a working
width of 1600mm and has been specified with a crossbelt head as,
explains Barbara Fraser, the fashion for horizontal veneer grain direction
has become increasingly popular.
The other Homag Group machine installed by Deral is a Homag
KAL330 single-sided edgebander equipped with a Norsden PUR gluing
system particularly for applying solid lippings to fire rated doors with a
bond that will be fully compliant. The KAL330 is a computer controlled
edgebander with special units including pre-milling, top and bottom
trimming and corner rounding.
All Doors by Design operators received full training
from Homag UK, something that Barbara Fraser
describes as being “key for buying any new machine”.
With the new equipment installed by Homag and
Deral, Doors by Design are now poised to add great value
to their service for the whole Scottish market and, indeed,
anywhere in the UK.
For more information:HOMAG:
Tel: 01332 856500Fax: 01332 856400
Email: [email protected]
DERAL LTDTel: 01236 755350
Email: [email protected]
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Homag Sort the Finishing at Doors by Design
The Homag computer controlled KAL330 single sided edgebander
The fully automatic Cefla finishing line
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Envirosafe Door Systems is a relative new
company that has recently emerged in
Barking, Essex, to supply doors, door
sets and quality bespoke joinery, and is a
Division of the AA Timber Group of Forest Gate,
London. Envirosafe Door Systems is owned and
run by Managing Director, Bill Croft, 62 years
old, and it already has achieved an impressive
list of clients since being established just over
12 months ago, with new enquiries and business
coming in every day due to its growing
reputation in the London area.
The manufacturing side of the business is based
around the installation of an SCM 5-axis CNC
Machining Centre, model Record 132TVN Prisma.
Bill Croft comments “As the CNC was a critical
purchase to the new division, I had to ensure we purchased a machine
from a reputable CNC manufacturer who could do everything for us,
from training to installation and commissioning to assisting us in the
early days when the learning curve is at its steepest.”
“After researching the market, we contacted SCM and their Area
Sales Manager, Mike Lee, who visited us to discuss our detailed
requirements and arrange for us to visit and see a similar 5-axis
machine in operation producing work that we intended carrying out
on the new machine. We travelled to County Joinery South East Ltd.
near Battle in Sussex, and they very kindly gave us a full machine
demonstration on doors and stair components, followed by all the
relevant software required to program the machine.”
Envirosafe Door Systems core business is the supply of doors,
a large majority of which are manufactured and supplied by Vicaima
Doors of Swindon, and they are then fully machined to meet individual
customer’s requirements. Staircases, windows and all types of
bespoke joinery are also manufactured and supplied.
Programming of the SCM machine is carried out by Bill Croft’s
son Jason, using AlphaCam’s 5-axis CAD CAM
package, after undertaking an intensive training
course at AlphaCam, proceeded by SCM’s 3-day
training course on the CNC machine’s software and
systems at SCM UK’s Headquarters in Nottingham.
Bill Croft also runs a very successful timber and
joinery company in Forest Gate, but due to the
location, expansion of the current premises was not
feasible, so a separate building was sought, and as
Barking is ideally situated in the Government’s
Thames Corridor Project area and with excellent
transport links, a suitable manufacturing unit was
purchased.
Bill Croft continued “We are an independent
timber supplier. The large timber suppliers do not
tend to be flexible to their customer’s needs, whereas
we can supply just about everything, from raw or fully machined
timber, doors, joinery, panels, etc. Our doors are designated ‘Secure
By Design’ and we are a member of the FSC Certification and
Auditing processes as well as members of the British Woodworking
Federation.”
Jason and Bill Croft have been very impressed with the SCM 5-
axis Machining Centre and the help and assistance they have been
given by the SCM Service Department, especially their local SCM
engineer, Andy McKenzie. “We were on a very steep learning curve”
commented Jason Croft, “but we knew the SCM Help Desk and
their CNC engineers were always on hand when we needed them.
The machine is proving a valuable asset to our business and is
working flat out every day in order to keep our growing list of
customers happy.”
The Record 132TVN Prisma has a 6300mm long bed in order
that tandem loading can take place, loading doors or component
parts at one end of the bed while machining is taking place at the
other end of the bed. The 5-axis, heavy duty routing head is capable
of machining the most complex shapes and components and has
a 24-station automatic tool changer to feed the various tools and
aggregates to the routing spindle.
Concluding, Bill Croft states “We are already benefiting from the
forthcoming Olympic Games coming to London in 2012 and the
Stratford City 20 year project, and no doubt more work will be coming
our way as we fully meet our customer’s needs. We do work for the
nearby Excel Exhibition Centre and, although house building in
London has slowed down of late, we feel there will be new sites
opening in 2009, and along with our timber company and the SCM
CNC at Envirosafe Door Systems, we are very well set to take
advantage of the market when it begins to grow again, and by then
a second CNC will definitely be on the cards!”
For more information:Envirosafe Door Systems:
Tel: 0208 591 8891Email: [email protected]
SCM Group (UK) Ltd:Tel: 01159 770044
Email: [email protected]
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The SCM 5-axis head with sawbladefitted at Envirosafe Doors
SCM Prisma 5-axis CNC machining centre operating at Envirosafe Doors
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Homag UK have established a dedicated gluepot
refurbishment and repair service for customers operating
Homag or Brandt edgebanders.
Edgebander users are urged to have gluepots serviced regularly
to avoid costly breakdown and downtime. Sending a gluepot to
Homag UK will then involve the component completely stripped down,
the pot cleaned and all mechanical and electrical functions checked.
Homag UK will then contact the customer to discuss any part
requirements and, with customer agreement, will then fit new parts
and test run the gluepot for a minimum of one hour on a specially
manufactured drive jig.
“Action, not reaction” is the motto behind this new service which
costs from £299 depending on machine and condition.
In some instances Homag UK will provide a loan glue pot
depending on availability for a cost of £300 plus VAT and carriage.
Gluepot servicing can be booked by calling the Homag UK service
department on:
Tel: 01332 856500.
Specialist woodworking machinery distributors and
manufacturers Daltons are increasing investment in their
Support Services Division and in particular their faculty
for providing educational training to woodworking machine
operators at the highest level.
In association with their ‘training partners’ Didac, Daltons are
offering Woodwise, a unique educational programme to woodworking
machine users which enables them to achieve certification on any
number of individual machines, thereby achieving City and Guilds
backed qualification level and also have the opportunity to progress
to an NVQ level in wood machining.
Importantly Daltons employ several ex-wood machinists in their
team of trainers, giving the company an extra insight into the problems
associated with the operation of machinery ensuring that the service
offered is both professional and comprehensive. Trainees receive
access to bespoke training materials from woodworking sector training
specialist Didac, which are exclusive to the programme.
The training programme covers in-depth assessments of the Health
and Safety aspects of wood machining as well as technical
understanding of the machines’ capacity and performance leading
to practical and web-based assessment. Learners can be taught
on a one to one basis or in groups as required. The training can be
carried out at customers’ premises (subject to Health and Safety
checks on their equipment) or alternatively at Daltons’ Nottingham
headquarters and on receiving the required certification levels both
the operators and their employers have the assurance that the training
they have received meets nationally recognised standards.
Daltons are a UKW learning company in addition to their association
with Didac, enabling participants in the Daltons training programme
to apply for government funding.
Employers or individuals requiring further information shouldcontact Daltons Training Manager Sean Taylor:
Tel: 0115 986 5201Email: [email protected]
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“Education Education Education”Daltons/Didac partnership provides ultimate training package for machine operators
Homag’s gluepot refurbishment and repair service for customers operatingHomag or Brandt edgebanders
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Doors by Design have emerged as
Scotland’s leading manufacturer of
internal specialist doors and doorsets.
Established 10 years ago, the company
moved to a 25,000 square feet modern facility
on the Phoenix Retail Park in Paisley, near
Glasgow, in June 2008.
The new facility allows the company to invest
in the latest and most advanced production
equipment – one of the smallest of which is the
Hoffmann keyway router used to join mitre joints
on glazing beads for internal door vision panels.
When they set up, Doors by Design employed just 4 staff. The company
now employs 48 people with a turnover of £4 million projected for 2009.
Specialist products manufactured include acoustic doors and fire rated
doors of up to 2 hours. Complete door sets are becoming increasingly
popular and Doors by Design are fully equipped to fulfil this growing demand.
The Hoffmann system not only complies with all the stringent
performance requirements of the products, but offers Door by Design
significant flexibility and savings in time and costs.
The Hoffmann system is increasingly used with great success
worldwide. While extremely simple it is also very efficient. It works by
inserting a serrated dovetail key into a pre-routed
keyway slot on the under-face of the two
components to be joined. The Hoffmann key then
pulls the two faces of the joint together in a secure,
accurate and permanent joint. No pinning, nailing
or stapling is required nor any lengthy clamping and
setting times.
The machine used for keyway routing at Doors
by Design is the entry-level MU2 bench-mounted
model. However the Hoffmann system is used for
creating a wide variety of joints – some very complex
– across a whole range of industries. Consequently Hoffmann
manufactures a wide range of associated application equipment.
Hoffmann have also supplied an Morsø guillotine to Doors by Design for
accurate cutting of joint angles.
A full range of Hoffmann products can be seen on the website –
www.hoffmann-uk.com – where a brochure can also be applied for.
For more information:Tel: 01524 841500
Fax: 01524 841567Email: [email protected]
www.hoffmann-uk.com
Based near Yeovil in Somerset, Halstock
Cabinet Makers produce interior
furniture of such excellence that they
have established a significant reputation
among interior designers and architects whose
discerning customers are based throughout the
south of England, London and abroad.
Halstock recently invested in their first CNC
machining centre – a Weeke Venture 2.5M
supplied and serviced by Homag UK.
Halstock managing director Richard Miller
explains that the investment was part of an ongoing
strategy to bring all production in-house to further control quality and add
flexibility to the manufacturing process. “All of our work is totally bespoke
ranging from kitchens and bedrooms to entire interior refurbishments which
includes contemporary and reproduction furniture. We have to have a
manufacturing facility that is high-tech but sits comfortably with the skills
of the highly qualified craftsmen in our workshops.” Halstock presently
employs 32 staff and have a turnover of around £2.5 million. The company
also work with material other than wood to provide a full concept-to-
completion service along with total project management.
The Halstock factory is a model of modern efficiency and, for a
woodworking workshop, remarkably clean and tidy. Production Manager
Jasper Heinrich explains that good housekeeping is part of the entire
ethic at Halstock which results in products of impeccable quality. This
attitude extended to the meticulous way in which the company researched
their first CNC investment. “We got our shortlist of suppliers down to five
or six different manufacturers and decided on the Weeke for a number
of reasons: The technical advice and support we got from Homag’s Andy
Potter was excellent” explains Jasper Heinrich. “The actual build and
engineering of the Weeke surpassed that of the
other machines we looked at. The Homag
Woodwop software was the easiest to integrate
and interface with our CAD system used by our
designers. We also closely investigated the level
of technical support and back-up we could expect
from Homag UK and this was thoroughly
professional” he adds.
Previously Halstock had sub-contracted much
of their CNC work with other operations carried out
manually within the company. With the new Weeke
Halstock recruited CNC operator Nick Whiting who
was familiar with their work and brings with him 6 years of CNC operating
experience. He is now extremely impressed with and enjoying the wide
range of manufacturing capabilities that the Weeke can offer.
“Buying the Weeke has been a major step forward in our progress
towards a process-led production situation” explains Jasper Heinrich.
He says that the Weeke’s flexibility has allowed them to transfer many
production processes from traditional to CNC with major advantages.
“For instance” he explains, “our hinge drilling for frames and doors that
would typically take between 12 and 15 hours now takes us only 2 hours
on the Weeke with the advantage of guaranteed accuracy and precision.”
Halstock are fully satisfied with their investment which, apart from
offering the obvious production advantages, give the company the
confidence take on more ambitious projects and extra work.
For more information:Tel: 01332 856500
Email: [email protected]
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The Weeke Venture 2.5m CNC machining centre,incorporating Homag’s Woodwop software has been
a major step forward for Halstock Cabinet Makers
The Hoffmann entry-level MU2 bench-mountedmodel at Doors By Design
Hoffmann Solution at Doors by Design
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Classic Joinery Ltd, a leader in the design and
manufacture of high performance hardwood and
softwood windows and doors has chosen Wood
Waste Technology Ltd. to supply and install a wood waste
heater for their production facility. The WT15 wood waste
heater, which suited the Stoke-on-Trent based businesses
application, produces around 145kw/hr (500,000btu/hr) of
heat into the workshop, and will dispose of a large skip of
off cuts per week, saving approximately £6000 per annum
in skip charges and a further £3000- £4000 on gas bills
making the payback period around 12 months. Customers
can then look forward to savings somewhere in the region
of £50,000 over the next five years, a very important factor
especially in the current economical situation.
Managing Director Darren Young looked at a few different
options and suppliers but chose Wood Waste Technology due
to their excellent reputation and well known outstanding after
sales service. Mr Young explained “Many people do not realise
exactly how much money is spent on skip and heating costs and
the figure is quite frightening when worked out over a 12 month
period. I have been looking for a reliable wood waste heater and
supplier for some time and after viewing many different models
actually working on site, chose Wood Waste Technology, mainly
due to glowing reports from their customers, and also the well
built and heavy duty design of the unit. I was also pleasantly
surprised to find that as manufacturers of their own equipment
they were the most competitively priced units in the marketplace,
I had actually placed an order with another company and realised
at the last minute that I required an afterburner, luckily a friend
of mine advised me about Wood Waste Technology and their units
which do not require one. I placed my order, the heater was
installed in 2 weeks and I saved myself £3500.00 in the deal!”
Managing Director of Wood Waste Technology, Kurt Cockroft
comments,” we believe in providing very affordable solutions to
ever increasing waste and heating charges and keeping payback
periods to a minimum. We also pride ourselves on our
outstanding after sales and service departments, which has made
us the U.K No.1 manufacturer in our field, this has been
highlighted by our continuous growth, the purchase of a new
production facility and heavy investment in new machinery. The
majority of our business comes from recommendations and we
are always more than happy to supply names and addresses of
any of our clients for new customers to contact, being a great
believer in customers listening to first hand experience of people
who have dealt with us rather than sales talk.”
The WT range are fully certified to be installed in clean air zones
without the use of an afterburner, this will save approximately a
further £2500 on the initial cost and £2000 per annum in running
costs compared to competitors units, making the payback period
the quickest in the market place today.
Wood Waste Technology manufactures a wide range of heaters
from small hand fired units to fully automatic systems to suit
virtually all sizes of companies.
We also service other makes of wood waste heaters,
supplying genuine spares at up to 60% cheaper than our
competitors.
For more information on the range of heaters wemanufacture or interest free loans which may be available:
Tel: 01785 250400
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The WT15 wood waste heater installed at Classic Joinery Ltd
Wood Waste Technology Ltd Provide a Solution to Classic Joinery Waste Problem
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Talbott’s Biomass Energy Systems Limited of Stafford is
pleased to announce the launch of a new company as
part of a strategic investment by Air Plants Dust
Extraction Ltd of Leicester. Since 1900 Air Plants Dust
Extraction has been at the forefront of the working environment,
providing UK industry service and value through the specialist
manufacture and installation of woodwaste, dust and fume
management plants.
“Together we will be looking to enhance both companies’ industry
presence and expertise to remain a prominent force in the wood
energy sector” says new Managing Director, Chris Smith
The new company will continue under the guidance of Bob Talbott
along with the launch of separate power division in the form of
Talbott’s Biomass Generators Limited to provide CHP systems for
electricity generation. He comments:
“We are delighted with the investment and look forward to carrying
the restructured company forward in a way that preserves Talbott’s
30 year heritage and reputation for quality, British manufactured waste
to energy systems”
The comprehensive Talbott’s portfolio of both manual and
automatic wood energy combustion units caters for a variety of
requirements, from warm air space heating to hot water for heat
processing demands. This allows customers to utilise wood waste
by displacing the use of fossil fuels and eliminates rising waste
management and traditional utility expenses.
Such cost reductions are emphasised further by reduced pay back
periods and eligibility for Carbon Trust Loans & DECC Grants,
processed by a dedicated funding co-ordinator.
All of the units offered by Talbotts are exempt from Clean Air Act
regulations, allowing for use within smoke controlled areas where
such fuels as MDF, MFC and Chipboard are used.
For further information:Tel: 01785 213366
Fax: 01785 256418Email: [email protected]
www.talbotts.co.uk
The new Rembe Q-Box II flameless explosion venting
system for indoor and outdoor applications available in
the UK from Orthos combines enhanced safety with cost-
savings and greater plant layout flexibility with easy installation
directly on to a flat surface.
Absorbing dust explosion flame and heat, the system is ideal for
industrial plants with low pressure resistance and the need for large
venting areas.
An advanced development from the company’s
original Q-Rohr indoor venting system, and the
original Q-Box design, the Q-Box II provides
an improved max. KSt value up to 200 bar
x m/s and allows plant designers to position
machines and equipment according to
process requirements and thereby
optimise production. It incurs no
maintenance or operational costs and
is more economical than active
suppression systems.
Two standard sizes, 305 x 610 and 586 x
920mm are available with maximum effective areas of
1100cm² and 3500cm² respectively and other sizes are offered
on request. Typical applications include protecting bucket elevators
and conveying systems, dust filters, silos and bunkers.
Basic venting principle is to cool flame gases within a special
stainless steel mesh filter leading to a reduction of expanding gas
volume as it extinguishes the flame. The Q-Box II system includes
the bursting panel, gasket and signalling unit and fits standard
rectangular bursting panel sizes.
For more information:Tel: 01858 464246
Email: [email protected]
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The future does not look as gloomy
for Dustraction customer Eston
Replacement Windows as it does
for many currently.
Founded in Middlesbrough in 1979, ERW
began as a small joinery business
manufacturing hardwood and softwood
windows and doors for the trade and for
domestic installation projects; growth was
steady with a move in 1988 to larger
premises. In 1999 they closed their small
joinery shop to concentrate on the installation
of outsourced timber window frames and
doors plus uPVC and aluminium - alternative
materials then growing in popularity.
However, says MD Lawrence Wall, things
have now gone full circle; ERW are planning
to get back to, and to specialise exclusively
in, timber products of the company’s own
manufacture. The time is right, Mr Wall
believes, to invest in the latest technology for
the production of factory finished timber
windows and doors to high standards of
quality and a prominent part of the investment
programme also focuses on a return-air wood
waste extraction and incineration layout by
Dustraction to bring ERW ecologically bang
up to date.
Back in ‘99 ERW occupied only part of the
building on Skippers Lane Industrial Estate but
has now acquired the balance to
accommodate new digital production plant as
well as woodwaste extraction from
Dustraction. Lawrence Wall says: “ERW is dedicated to preserving
the architectural and ecological integrity of this region through the
use of natural, sustainable timbers - the European Redwood we will
be using is harvested from managed forests where the growing period
is measured in decades.”
On average, according to Lawrence Wall, two trees are planted
for every one harvested - as timber usage from these sustainable
sources increases, so too does replanting. Many people are unaware,
he says, that the area of land under forestation in Europe is increasing
year-on-year and that there is a larger area of forest now than there
was a hundred years ago, underscoring the sustainability of timber
as the production material of choice.
A Dustrax No 27 RV Series filter is the basis of the new woodwaste
extraction layout that Dustraction has installed to serve a range of
machines inside the new building. The air volume to be handled is
to the customer’s own specification at 10,000 cfm and serves a range
of joinery machines the largest of which is a window manufacturing
line which demands the lion’s share of the extraction capability. There
is also a CNC router, moulder, bandsaw, cross-cut saw bench and
a vertical spindle moulder.
Dustrax filters use a tubular sock type
of filtering system complete with two
automatic shaker mechanisms for the
periodic removal of caked dust from the
filter sleeves on plant shut down. Waste is
transferred to the end of the hopper section
via the main floor-mounted extraction
fanset and is discharged through a heavy
duty, ruggedly constructed rotary valve
airseal specially designed to handle
woodwaste. The filter plant is mounted on
a steelwork support structure to raise the
rotary valve outlet to a workable height for
discharge direct to a waste collection skip.
Waste discharged to the skip includes
large off cuts and all is transferred to a
WT15 burner by Woodwaste Technology.
The WT range of burners operate cleanly
and efficiently without need for costly
afterburners to eliminate unburned gases
- a requirement in many modern ‘clean air
zone’ working environments.
Significant research and development
has been invested by Woodwaste
Technology in the elimination of afterburner
costs that also include the fuel
or energy systems required to power
them. WT15 incinerators rely on very few
moving parts and have a trouble-free record
with units normally only requiring a single
service per year. They are statistically, says
Woodwaste Technology, the most durable
and most dependable heaters in today’s
wood and panel processing environment and also the most
economical, generating big savings on skip charges as well as on
heating bills.
Filtered and heated air is returned back into the Eston
Replacement
Windows factory at high level via summer/winter dampers to allow
discharge direct to the outside atmosphere in warmer weather. An
hour-rated fire damper is incorporated within Dustraction’s return air
ductwork with a micro switch activator to shut down the whole
system in the event of emergency.
ERW’s new Skippers Lane site is a modern, purpose built factory
and office premises with a superb showroom facility. The dedicated
management team is complemented by highly skilled craftsman and
a fully trained surveying and customer service team.
For more information:Tel: 0116 271 3212
Fax: 0116 271 3215E-mail: [email protected]
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A Dustrax No 27 RV Series filter is the basis of the newwoodwaste extraction layout installed by Dustraction at ERW.
Dustraction’s layout at the Skipper’s Lane Ind. Est. site inMiddlesbrough is to serve a newly installed range of
digital and traditional joinery machines.
It is truer today than it has ever been: Those who aim to
succeed must be able to produce more quickly, even more
flexibly and most importantly of all more economically. The
market demands top quality and just-in-time production
coupled with wide product versatility both in series production
and for one-off jobs. It is specifically to address these demands
that the HOMAG Group has extended its
product range in every performance
category. With an integral concept
designed to allow more flexible, more
profitable production for every size and
variety of production run – right
down to batch size 1. The
solutions on offer boast a highly
attractive cost-to-performance
ratio and are custom tailored for
every size of operation.
A systematic approach to mastering every requirementThe same basic rule of thumb applies to every operation from the
small-scale joinery or medium-sized woodworking shop through to
industrial scale producers: Customer requirements are becoming more
varied all the time. Customers expect wide-ranging different product
models and finishes no matter what the size of the production run.
And they also expect continuous just-in-time availability at low cost.
All of these demands have made just-in-time production a key
economic factor for most woodworking firms. It is here that the
HOMAG Group concept comes into its own. Alongside new machines
and production techniques, the HOMAG Group specialists also offer
comprehensive system solutions taking into account every
conceivable special requirement. Because integrating economical
batch size 1 production means bringing internal organizational
procedures – such as information and material flow – into step with
machines, control and handling systems as well
as software solutions.
One-stop productivity increaseThe HOMAG Group engineering teams work to develop the
optimum solution in each case. Individually tailored and competently
engineered from a single
reliable source. As
a result of
painstaking analysis,
perfect optimization and
networking of all the different
production steps. One of the key factors here
is an ingenious method of workpiece marking.
Right from the cutting stage, a bar code is attached to
the different workpieces. The order data contained in the barcode
is read out individually, allowing every workpiece to be processed
as a one-off. The result. Wide-ranging different workpiece
variants can be processed at an output of up to 30 per
hour with an almost unlimited number of different edging materials.
Intelligent data processing systems and logistical concepts are also
deployed to increase productivity. Added advantages include
extreme flexibility, low space requirement, short throughfeed times
and a high degree of capacity utilization coupled with minimal handling.
Minimized stock keeping during production also helps reduce capital
tie-up.
Background information on the companyHOMAG Holzbearbeitungssysteme AG with its partner companies
is the technological and market leader in the manufacture of machines
and processing systems for the industrial woodworking and plastics
processing sector and for woodworking shops. The company is also
a world leader in the provision of complete solutions comprising data
sharing, machine engineering, handling, organization and logistics
for the benefit of machine operators.
For more information:Tel: 01332 856500
Email: [email protected]
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Generating Income in Difficult TimesProfitable production of all batch sizes with the HOMAG Group
Plant processing in batch size 1plant with automatic part recognition
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Space 3D cabinet software is a time-saving solution for
designing and manufacturing cabinets, offering a
comprehensive range of features and the benefit that CAM
data is compiled automatically for use with any CNC machine.
With its 3D views, parametric programming and ease of use, the
software provides the tools needed to reduce time to market by
speeding up the design process, improving accuracy, and cutting
production time since it eliminates the need for setting/marking out
and template making.
Five different levels of the software are available, each offering an
increased range of functions, so customers can choose the one
matching their individual needs. The first level includes features usually
found only in more expensive panel software packages, and allows
straight cabinets to be created quickly using simple commands to
produce a cutting list.
Level 2 adds built-in libraries of components and doors,
additional options for more complex design features, and allows
complete rooms to be created with the various cabinets in place.
The ability to view the room in 3D is a useful feature for client meetings
and in Level 3, which provides tools for handling curved walls and
designing curved cabinets, the view is enhanced to a high quality
'virtual reality' rendering.
The top two levels provide still more advanced functions, including
systems for materials estimating, producing bills of materials and supplier
orders, and managing warehouse and production data and costs.
Customers are supported with full training and after-sales services from
a nationwide team as well as through email and telephone helpdesks.
For more information:Tel: 01436 675 551
www.space3d.uk.com
The seamless transition from solid model to CNC program
is close to the top of every woodworker’s wish-list. Now,
Alphacam and 3D Analyzer have teamed up to make this
goal a reality. With the ability to import solids from Parasolid
and ACIS-based CAD modellers, as well as native solid files from
CAD vendors such as Autodesk, Alphacam Part Modeler or
Pro/ENGINEER, Alphacam is the ideal software partner for 3D
Analyzer.
Using commands specifically developed within Alphacam,
imported solid assemblies can be identified, tagged and exported
directly into 3D Analyzer. Configurable scripts within 3D Analyzer
automatically apply the jointing technology between assembly parts,
such as Rafix, and Cam and Dowel. Cutter technology, also applied
within 3D Analyzer, prepares each part of the assembly for export
back into Alphacam. On import, the powerful Alphacam package
automatically machines, nests and outputs the code for each part
ready to run on any CNC router.
Darren Duane, managing director OgeeTek, European distributor
of 3D Analyzer software, states: “Linking Alphacam and 3D Analyzer
enables the automatic manufacture of assemblies created within any
solid modeller. Additionally, the combined industry knowledge and
experience of Alphacam and OgeeTek means manufacturing has
been fast tracked to create seamless integrated environments and
increased profitability for our customers. We see this as the ultimate
link between CAD and CAM.”
For more information:Tel: 024 7671 3434
Email: [email protected]
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The Ultimate Link Between CAD and CAM - Alphacam and 3D Analyzer
The seamless integration of Alphacam and 3D Analyzer
High quality ‘virtual reality’ views such as this commercial restaurant project areamong the features of Space 3D cabinet software
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• 1.5Ah Li-ion cells take just 15 minutes recharge
• 2-speed 10mm combi and drill driver with 36Nm torque
• super light 1.5kg with battery fitted
Makita has led the power tool industry with Lithium–ion battery
cell technology and continues to advance the Li-ion benefits for
professional tradesmen. The latest development is a new fast
charger for 14.4volt cells that will recharge a cell unit in just 15 minutes
or whilst the operator is having a tea-break!
The new Makita BDF343 drill
driver and the BHP343 combi
drill are supplied with 1.5Ah
Li-ion cells and the new
DC18RA fast charger. These 2-
speed tools will run up to 1,300rpm, generate up
to 36Nm of torque and the combi unit is able to
deliver up to 19,500 blows per minute. Both feature a
10mm capacity keyless chuck. Weighing just 1.5kg
complete with battery fitted these two new tools further
extend the Makita Lithium-ion power tool range for
professional and domestic users.
The “tea-break charger”, needing just 15
minutes to bring a Makita 14.4v cell up to
maximum performance,
is the latest innovation.
It must be remembered
that not all Lithium-ion
battery cells are of the
same quality and
performance. Makita Li-ion cells
are 40% lighter, smaller in size and have
longer durability than a comparable Ni-MH
battery. In addition Makita cells will deliver more than 2000
cycles and give 430% more run time.
Charging technology is where Makita innovations excel – the
chargers “read” the operating history of a battery and charge the cell
in accordance with its prime operating mode. The battery is cooled
whilst it is being charged and charge delivery varies during the charge
time, making certain that the performance and durability of the Makita
Li-ion cell is optimised for performance and economic ownership.
For more information:Tel: 01908 211678
“Design” and “innovation” are two
words that EDP (UK) Ltd gives real
meaning to when it comes to
bringing superb and affordable
products to the furniture industry.
EDP, a leading supplier of decorative
surfaces and components in the UK, have
introduced a new range of stylish metal
handles to distinguish and individualise fine
cabinet furniture – particularly kitchens and
bedrooms. Finished in either satin nickel or
polished chrome, these handles will add the
“wow” factor to many door designs especially the numerous gloss
door decors currently in vogue in the market.
The EDP2095 “infinity” handle and matching knob with exquisite
detailing and finish are now available from EDP with the 224mm c/c
size suitable for use on large kitchen pan drawers or doors and also
bedroom robe doors, with the smaller 32mm c/c well suited to small
drawers, doors or desk pedestals.
The EDP4550 19mm stainless steel T-bar handle, is a chunkier
version of the perennial favourite T-bar handle and is available in 6
standard sizes. Other designs available from stock include the
EDP3550 square section handle, which follows the current trend for
square shapes and edgier designs. The finish is lacquered brushed
nickel on brass bar, ensuring a high quality
finish that is guaranteed to remain rust
free. The EDP3140 chunky bow handle
in 128mm and 192mm c/c and the
EDP4750 14mm diameter keyhole
handle, another favourite, available in a
comprehensive range of sizes allowing for
use on the smallest drawer to the largest
full height larder or robe door.
For EDP the strategy is clear. “Offer the
whole package. Give the customer
proposals in design by offering membrane
pressing foil, edgebanding, veneer products, handles and table legs”
explains EDP’s Terry Willett. “Give customers the freedom to design
using only the best possible and original products, but give customers
the flexibility to be able to work with stock products on quick lead
times. A perfect example is careful handle choice which can be the
difference between success and mediocrity.
For more information:Tel: 01702 618877
Fax: 01702 618811Email: [email protected]
www.edpgroup.co.uk
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The Makita 14.4v drill driver canbe fully charged in 15 minutes
The EDP 2095 ‘infinity’ handle and matching knob
Makita Launch New 14.4v Tools with Fast ‘Tea Break Charger’
EDP Handle Style with Flair
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National surface materials
distributor IDS has launched a
new brochure outlining its
product offer for the kitchen sector,
designed to give trade customers an
overview of their comprehensive
portfolio of worktops, flooring and
solid surfacing.
IDS is a self-styled one stop shop of
surface materials with a portfolio that
reflects the materials, trends and product
specifications geared to meeting the needs of the kitchen sector.
The new brochure draws together lifestyle imagery and product
information giving customers a useful guide to what’s available. IDS’s
expansive worktop offer covers laminate worktops from Bushboard
Omega, Prima and Odyssey, Axiom and Duropal; solid surfaced
blanks from Bushboard Encore and Tuscan alongside sheet
material by Hanex, as well as premium solid timber Tuscan
worksurfaces. The flooring offer is equally as comprehensive covering
a range of materials and price points. There is the premium Tuscan
and Magnum brands of solid and engineered timber flooring,
alongside laminate flooring by Quick Step, Faus and KronoOriginal.
IDS holds more than 12,000 product
lines ex-stock which can be delivered
within 48 hours from any of the
company’s 10 regional branches.
Logistics expertise and customer service
flexibility mean that all products can be
ordered in individual room set quantities,
half or full pallet loads or bulk orders on
a totally Just in Time basis. The new
brochure is a part of a suite of brand new
literature promoting IDS’s product and
service offer to the trade in surface materials. There are dedicated
brochures for the kitchen and shopfitting sectors, as well as a
corporate Our Business brochure which gives a full overview of this
£100m turnover company that in 2009 is celebrating 10 years in
business.
Copies of the new kitchen brochure will be arriving on customers’
desks in the next few days or can be obtained by contacting IDS on:
Tel: 08457 298 298Email: [email protected]
www.idsurfaces.co.uk
Versatile, high quality finishes at almost
half the weight EGGER makes
contemporary ‘chunky’ trends easier
to install.
EGGER UK, Europe’s leading manufacturer
of wood-based panel products has fused its
stylish new worktop range with its innovative
Eurolight technology to create high-quality,
fashionable work surfaces that are easy to
handle and install.
60mm Eurolight worktops are 41% lighter
than traditional 38mm chipboard core worktops
yet retain excellent stability thanks to its unique
honeycomb structure.
Andrew Sanderson, EGGER UK’s product manager said the
combination made new design trends favouring the ‘chunky’ look
more attainable. He said: “Contemporary design demands thicker,
chunky styles, but this has obvious drawbacks – heavier worktops
means greater logistic costs and trickier, more awkward installation.
“However, Eurolight worktops are significantly lighter than
existing solutions and solve the disadvantages associated with thicker
work surfaces instantly, providing a solid premium look without the
premium price tag.”
Not only do Eurolight worktops create opportunities for new,
thicker, chunkier styles but also because of the rising prices of energy
and raw materials, the lightweight boards will meet the needs of
furniture manufacturers, logistics partners and
consumers alike.
The lighter worktops mean that transport
costs are reduced and fitters will find that they
are far easier to handle and cut. EGGER has
developed a range of technical support to ensure
that installations including hob and sink cut outs
are also simple and straightforward.
EGGER recently released its new range of 18
worktop finishes the range offers the latest
decors and textures, featuring contemporary
trends like oxidised metal alongside traditional
finishes such as granite and terrazzo.
All 18 finishes are available either as 38mm
Eurospan Worktops (chipboard core) or 60mm Eurolight Worktops
(cardboard honeycomb core).
The new range has also undergone rigorous industry testing and
has been awarded the prestigious FIRA Gold Award for both 38mm
Eurospan and 60mm Eurolight Worktops. Eurolight worktops are
the lightest FIRA certified 60mm worktops available.
To view the range or find out more, visit www.egger.co.uk Or for more information:
Tel: 01434 613360 Fax: 01434 613302
Email: [email protected] hotline 01434 613304
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IDS Launch New Brochure Showing Kitchen Offer
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Brackets (Furniture Fittings) Dudley Tool Presswork & Engineering Co. Ltd
www.dudley-tool.co.uk
CNC MachineryHolz-Her Great Britain Ltd
www.holzher-gb.co.uk
SCM Group UK Ltd
www.scmgb.co.uk
Design & ManufacturingClassic Joinery Software
www.cjsoftware.co.uk
Dust Control SystemsWoodWaste Control Engineering Ltd
www.w-w-c.co.uk
EdgebandersAllwood Machinery Essex Ltd (inc Interwood)
www.interwood.co.uk
Holz-Her Great Britain Ltd
www.holzher-gb.co.uk
Uniwood Ltd T/A Camco
www.uniwood.co.uk
SCM Group UK Ltd
www.scmgb.co.uk
Trimbridge Ltd
www.trimbridge.com
Machining Centres (CNC)Holz-Her Great Britain Ltd
www.holzher-gb.co.uk
SCM Group Ltd
www.scmgb.co.uk
Manufacturing Software20-20 Linkwood
www.linkwood.com
www.2020technologies.com
Panel Saws (Beam)Allwood Machinery Essex Ltd (inc Interwood)
www.interwood.co.uk
Holz-Her Great Britain Ltd
www.holzher-gb.co.uk
Uniwood Ltd T/A Camco
www.uniwood.co.uk
SCM Group UK Ltd
www.scmgb.co.uk
Panel Saws (Sliding Table)Holz-Her Great Britain Ltd
www.holzher-gb.co.uk
SCM Group UK Ltd
www.scmgb.co.uk
O’Meara, J&C Ltd
www.ukpanelsaws.co.uk
Panel Saws (Vertical)Striebig
www.tmpartnership.co.uk
Panel HandlingAllwood Machinery Essex Ltd (inc Interwood)
www.interwood.co.uk
SCM Group UK Ltd
www.scmgb.co.uk
PressesAllwood Machinery Ltd (inc Interwood)
www.interwood.co.uk
PVC & Veneer EdgingUniwood Ltd T/A Camco
www.uniwood.co.uk
Routers (CNC)ATA Engineering Processes
www.ataeng.com
Holz-Her Great Britain Ltd
www.holzher-gb.co.uk
Uniwood Ltd T/A Camco
www.uniwood.co.uk
SCM Group UK Ltd
www.scmgb.co.uk
Sanders (Speed)Allwood Machinery Ltd (inc Interwood)
www.interwood.co.uk
Sanders (Wide Belt)Boere Machinefabriek
www.boere.nl
Kundig Ltd
www.kundig.co.uk
SoftwareSpace 3D
www.space3d.uk.com
Timber & Panel ProductsDistributorJames Latham Ltd
www.lathamtimber.co.uk
ToolingATA Engineering Process
www.ataeng.com
Throughfeed DrillsSCM Group UK Ltd
www.scmgb.co.uk
Veneering EquipmentAllwood Machinery Essex Ltd (inc Interwood)
www.interwood.co.uk
Woodworking MachineryBiesse Group UK
www.biesse.co.uk
Felder Group UK – FORMAT 4
www.format-4.co.uk
Woodworking Machinery (New & Used)Allwood Machinery Essex Ltd
(inc Interwood)
www.interwood.co.uk
A.L. Dalton Ltd
www.daltonsmachines.com
Uniwood Ltd T/A Camco
www.uniwood.co.uk
Wood Burning EquipmentWoodWaste Control Engineering Ltd
www.w-w-c.co.uk
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