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CONTENTS News Homag Doubles Capacity at Space Build Double Success for AXYZ Invest In Increased Production Häfele’s Tab 18 For Hollowcore Boards Tech Doors Continue to Invest With Homag DCS Show Extraction Expertise Prospects Not So Dusty At Axiom Joinery ATA Introduce C.R. Onsrud Blum Product For ‘Inclusive Design’

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++news++news++news++ LG HI-MACS® National Distribution Announcement James Latham, the UK’s leading Timber and Panel products distributor, has recently announced that its Ossett depot, West Yorkshire, is now to control the national distribution of LG HI-MACS®.

By 2007 sales of the product had grown by such an extent that each James Latham branch found it considerably more demanding to stock the growing range and servicing an increasing customer base, therefore a commitment was made to invest in specialised racking at the Osset site. The depot now stocks the entire LG HI-MACS® portfolio which exceeds 200 product lines.

For more information: Tel: 07866 263127 Email: steve.robinson@lathams.co.uk

Newly Appointed President of SCM Group Spa

headquarters in Rimini, Italy, the SCM GROUP employs 3.800 people, has 27 production plants in Italy, 26 overseas subsidiaries, and exports over 70% of its total production to 120 countries through subsidiaries, distributors and agents. SCM GROUP turnover is around 700 million euros, EBITDA 14% with a positive financial position.

Giovanni Gemmani is 45 years old, married with 6 children, is an electronics engineer, who took office in the SCM Group in 1993 as R&D Director, then as General Director of Gabbiani, Mahros and DMC and more recently the SCM brand name.

For further information: Tel: 0115 9770044 Fax: 0115 9770946 Email: mking@scmgroup.com

Paul Cooper returns to head Homag Following nearly one year out gaining valuable high-tech experience in a parallel industry, Paul Cooper returns to the helm of Homag UK to rejoin the highly professional team that he built up around him during his first tenure.

Paul says that his time in the robotics sector has given him important extra insight into a sophisticated industrial sector that reflects the Homag Group’s continued cutting edge developments to provide technical and highly productive solutions to manufacturers using wood and wood-based products at every level.

Paul Cooper says that he is extremely excited about moving into the future with Homag and that this new phase will be reflected by the biggest ever Homag UK stand at the W8 exhibition at the NEC in October.

Giovanni Gemmani new president of SCM Group Spa

SCM GROUP shareholders recently assembled at their Rimini headquarters, have appointed a new Board of Directors comprising eight members: Alfredo Aureli, Adriano Aureli, Andrea Aureli, Enrico Aureli, Giovanni Gemmani, Linda Gemmani, Mario Molteni and Nicola Alessandro Saldutti.

The three new members of the Board are Enrico Aureli and two outside managers, Mario Molteni and Nicola Alessandro Saldutti.

The assembly appointed Giovanni Gemmani as President, successor to his sister Linda Gemmani upon the termination of her office. Alfredo Aureli has been confirmed CEO and Adriano Aureli as Vice President.

The SCM GROUP is the World’s leader in the manufacture of woodworking and panel processing machinery and systems. With

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Potter Group Adds New Timber Distribution Contract The Potter Group’s South East railconnected centre in Ely has been awared a new imported timber distribution contract by Internation Decorative Surfaces (IDS). The agreement includes unloading containers of imported high quality timber products, storage ad distribution on Potter Group transport to IDS’s regional distribution centres. The Potter Group expects to be storing around 2,500 pallets and to be handling around five to eight container loads weekly.

The Ely Centre currently provides at least 50,000ft² of storage for IDS board and panel products and dedicated office space for IDS sales staff, and the new assignment is a natural progression in the companies’ longterm partnership.

IDS is the UK’s largest dedicated distributor of decorative surfacing materials including board and panels for worktops, flooring and decorative panel products.

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DIARY DATES

2008 Wadkin Ltd Open House Barden, Leicestershire September 30th – October 2nd Tel: 0870 850 9111 Email: gemma.dooley@wadkin.com Holz-Her Special Machines In House Show Bradford October 17th – 19th Tel: 01274 617600 Email: holzher@btconnect.com W8 Working with Wood NEC Birmingham October 26th – 29th www.W8exhibition.com Interbuild NEC Birmingham October 26th-30th www.interbuild.com 2009 ZOW Bad Salzuflen Germany February 9th – 12th www.zow.de Woodworking Scotland Royal Highland Centre Edinburgh March 26th – 28th Nelton Exhibitions Tel: 01474 536535

Paul Cooper returns as Homag UK’s Managing Director.

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2020 Linkwood – Providing Manufacturing & Administration Solutions 0-20 Technologies – Linkwood, the leading CAD, sales software and manufacturing solutions provider for the Panel Processing Industries and Interior Design Industry, supplies part and complete solutions, integrating entire design, sales, supply chain and manufacturing processes through stateof-the-art design, photo-realistic 3D rendering and management software for configurable and standalone products.

Its manufacturing and administration solutions include: Sales Order Entry – Computer Aided Design – Parametric Bills of Materials – Optimisation – Drilling – Bar Code Labelling – Nesting and CNC connections to saws – drill and routers from most all major manufacturers will be available for demonstration and discussions.

A new link between 2020 Design and Product Planner that will produce a bill of materials for manufacturing of the products within the layout will also be on show for the first time in the UK.

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SEE US AT W8 Stand P01 Tel: 01276 684343 Fax: 01276 686752 Email: sales@linkwood.com

Hoffmann Central to Wealden Success ith extensive experience in the wooden window industry, Nicholas Gamble set up Wealden Wooden Windows in Storrington, West Sussex in 2007.

The company supplies made to measure hard and softwood windows of various designs to the residential replacement market, to builders undertaking mid to high value renovations and extensions, and now also to the new build sector.

Nicholas Gamble’s experience enabled him to set up a high quality supply of necessary profiles from leading national and European suppliers and had to set up his factory to process these profiles for sashes and main frames so that assembly and window construction of the highest quality could be achieved.

In order to make the mitre joints on the complex profiles accurate, secure and totally permanent Nicholas Gamble opted for the renowned Hoffmann system of dovetail jointing and approached Hoffmann’s John Galvin to assess Wealden’s requirements in setting up a highly efficient production line.

As a result Hoffmann installed an MS35-SF combination machine which is capable of double mitre cutting and drilling the profile in a single clamping and cycle. The profiles are placed against the fence and stops on an extended feed bed and length setting are determined by a Hoffmann digital slide stop. The 45 degree cuts are made and vent holes drilled for the window sashes – particularly for the “tilt ‘n turn” window designs.

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The profile sections prepared on the MS35-SF are then sent to a Hoffmann PP2 machine equipped with a keyway routing head and twin (interchangeable) boring heads which drill the holes for the reinforcing dowels and then the keyway slot for the serrated Hoffmann dovetail key is routed. The interchangeable boring heads are for different profile sections – for instance double rows of dowel holes would be drilled for “tilt ‘n turn” designs.

Nicholas Gamble is delighted with the Hoffmann set up in his new factory: This is incredibly versatile system which allows us to set-up and change for different profiles quickly and easily – the training we got from John Galvin was superb.”

Once the mitred faces of the profiles are put The Hoffmann PP2 together and the dowels inserted, the Hoffmann dovetail key is inserted in the routed keyway and this pulls the joint together in a strong, permanent and totally accurate joint. “The joints we are achieving with the Hoffmann system are the best I’ve ever experienced” says Nicholas Gamble.

With Wealden Wooden Windows’ customer base expanding fast the investment in the Hoffmann machines has given them the assurance of excellent quality, and assured capacity for the future.

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Homag doubles capacity at Space-Build ll part of a single order, Homag UK have installed a Holzma HPP30 beam saw and Brandt KDF53 singlesided edgebander at specialist Huddersfield company Space-Build.

Space-Build was started in 1996 by Managing Director Steve Bateman to offer a cut and edged board service to various sectors including house builders, shopfitters, bathroom and kitchen manufacturers and also the public.

Steve Bateman explains that, as the company steadily expanded their customer base – including into the Scottish house building sector – their original machinery became over-stretched and at the limit of capacity. Careful and intense research of the machinery market resulted in the Homag Group and Homag UK as being identified as the preferred and most proficient supplier.

“We were looking for machines that were the best engineered, that would offer us the best flexibility and reliability, and which would allow us to invest for the future growth of Space-Build” says Steve Bateman. “In Homag UK we identified a technical partner that would support and stand by us. Homag UK’s John Shepherd was extremely helpful in directing us in terms of the specification of the machines and the back-up and after sales service that Homag UK could offer was crucial in coming to our decision” he explains.

Other factors that clinched the investment were the fact that Homag UK could offer fast delivery and installation as well as training for the Space-Build operators. “The CADmatic controller on the Holzma saw in particular is superb and the lads think it’s fantastic” says Steve Bateman.

Dimensional accuracy and a perfect chip-free cut for the edgebander are absolutely crucial to Space-Build’s service and reputation. The Holzma saw is renowned for being able to deliver both of these in the long term. Te accuracy is, in the main, derived from the perfect positioning of the boar over the cut line by the program fence which is on rack and pinion drive and positioned by the controller via contactless magnetic encoder. The board is accurately aligned against the side fence by Holzma’s patented “shark’s fin” side aligner with optimised movements that can reduce cycle times by up to 25%. The perfect cut comes from Holzma’s famous mono-rail saw carriage guidance system that guarantees absolute alignment of the scoring and main blade. All movements are optimised on this advanced Holzma saw so that cycle times are considerably reduced and capacity significantly increased.

Once the cut panels are delivered to the Brandt KDF53 edgebander pin-point board edge is ensured by a pre-milling unit and the coiled tape – from 0.4mm melamine up to 2mm PVC – is applied and finished including the final contour trimming with an in-line unit.

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The Brandt KDF53 single-sided edgebander installed at Space-Build

The Holzma HPP30 beam saw installed at Space-Build has reduced cycle times and significantly increased capacity

Steve Bateman says that the two machines have made a huge difference to the service and quality he is able to offer his customers: “We’re basically now doing a month’s work in two weeks!”

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A Thank You To Sponsors rnie Hollister, publisher of Panel Production, and his son Tom would like to say a big thank you to COMBILIFT LTD, HOMAG GROUP UK and SCM GROUP UK for their generosity in sponsoring the Saracens U17 rugby squad for their summer tour to South Africa.

The squad of 24 players spent two weeks touring South Africa playing some tough matches in Durban and Cape Town.

They experienced amazing hospitality from the rugby mad nation and were welcomed wherever they went. The tour was a life changing experience for them; they were fortunate enough to experience a safari, visit Table Mountain, swim with sharks and a more sobering visit to Robbin Island. They played four highly competitive games of rugby and acquitted themselves well inevitably picking up a few injuries on the way but fortunately none that were too serious.

Tom, who had the privilege of being Tour Captain, has played with some of the boys since they were 9 years old and this tour was their last together before moving on to the Colts section of the club and then going their separate ways to university and employment.

Many years of planning and fund raising went into making sure that the boys had the best tour possible and without the generosity of our sponsors it would not have been possible, so Tom and I would like to say a personal thank you for making it a reality.

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äfele has extended its range of structural furniture connectors for hollowcore board with new TAB 18 that also doubles as a shelf support. Tab 18 is the first of a new generation of universal connecting fittings for free standing cabinets and chunky furniture and is initially available for board thicknesses of 30 mm.

As a connecting fitting, TAB 18 sets new standards for vertical and horizontal connections that are flush, rigid and strong. It is an extremely economical, design-oriented solution for connecting chunky furniture components and for the use of thicker carcassing and shelves as structural elements.

This new plastic connector meets extremely high quality standards - after installation, the tightening screw is hidden behind an integrated, folding cover with a snapon mechanism. The cross slot of the screw is therefore invisible after the connector has been installed.

TAB 18 consists of a boss insert for a drill hole diameter of 18 mm and a support part that is secured into the cabinet with one of Häfele’s own-design Varianta screws. The boss insert can be either manually fitted or magazine-fed for automatic insertion.

For manual insertion, the boss is simply pushed into a pre-drilled hole in the panel and screwed flush so that the snap spring achieves a high standard of grip for a stronger cabinet. Since the fitting is not firmly seated until the support part has been tightened into position, housings that have not been correctly installed can be easily rotated for adjustment without damaging the drill hole.

Once installed, the boss insert fits flush with the surface of the panel and can then be easily tightened down from above. A cross-head screwdriver is the only tooling required for an ultra-positive connection between panel components before the moulded cover is snapped into position.

TAB 18 is available in a range of finishes including white, brown, beige, black or nickel-coloured lacquer.

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The support part of the new Tab 18 fitting from Häfele for hollowcore boards is secured in the drilling using the Varianta special screw.

For more information: Tel: 01788 542020 Fax: 01788 544440 Email: marketing@hafele.co.uk An integrated cover conceals the tightening element after installation.

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Investment in Increased Production on Hoy, Sales Director of Gannomat explains the benefits of investing in state-of-the-art machinery from Gannomat.

Since the inception of Gannomat Direct Sales to the UK and Ireland, Gannomat have been identifying with customers in ways to increase efficiency. So many applications in the industry, such as drilling for hinges and glue insertion, are labour intensive. An example is six operators applying glue by hand with a squeezy applicator can either apply to much glue or not enough so the solution is Gannomat Injekta which applies 35,000 electronically controlled glue shots. As a result, for a relatively small investment labour is reduced and there is zero glue wastage. Another example is drilling holes for hinges and inserting hinges by hand; Gannomats solution is the automatic drilling and insertion of hinges which takes 4 seconds.

Many customers such as Carleton Furniture of Pontefract have increased production by 156% by investing in machinery from Gannomat with a pay-back in a matter of months.

Jon Hoy says: “Upon our visits to customers we found that although they had made huge investments in state-of-the-art CNC machinery the assembly of carcasses are in fact overloaded with labour intensive methods.

By looking at Gannomat Solutions they can reduce their labour costs dramatically and introduce increased efficiency. The costs of the machinery required can be calculated against the labour costs which will effectively pay for the purchases, allowing them to produce much more economically, efficiently and at a faster rate.

Gannomat have been very successful with automated machines for the drilling of cabinet doors in a thru-feed system – a finished door – drilled and hinged or hardware inserted, drilled for handles and drawer fronts and handles with drawer clips are inserted in seconds with Gannomat application.

Presses for the accurate and precise pressing of cabinets have surpassed all targets. Customers can press all cabinets in the Gannomat Lamella case clamps in a matter of minutes. They automatically process the cabinets on to the final stage assembly reducing a huge amount of labour. These types of systems are available to either short or large batch producers.

In the age of bespoke kitchens made just-in-time Gannomat provide solutions for fast accurate production of cabinets to suit all producers large or small.

Gannomat MATRIX is a complete cabinet producing point-to-point machine which drills holes on the carcass cables and applies horizontal drilling. MATRIX drills and inserts dowels; hinge areas door handles holes and any hardware, all on one machine which eliminates the function of up to five separate processes.

A visit to every customer will identify the application and area required for tailor-made efficient solutions. The customers are then invited to the showrooms for demonstrations of how these methods are achieved manufacturers from the UK prefer this approach as they have direct access to Gannomat Technology and assistance with the particular area of their production they wish to enhance.

Whatever size your company, whichever production Gannomat can and will save time and money. Everyone needs to be more

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THE VECTOR – thru-feed automatic drilling of hinges and insertion efficient in these times and with Gannomat as your personal partner this can be achieved.

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Tech Doors Continue to Invest with Homag ldham-based Tech Doors have an impressive growth and success record. Managing Director Dennis Ogden started production of bedroom and kitchen cabinet doors in June 2003. His latest investment with Homag UK has been in a Weeke Venture 1M CNC machining centre for enhancing the cabinet and carcase production in terms of quality and capacity.

The company started as manufacturers of mitre-framed doors and PVC-edged doors made to any size and quantity. Recently the cabinet and carcase side of the business has experience an upsurge in demand hence the investment in the Weeke that gives Tech Doors significantly increase flexibility and capacity. Tech Doors can now supply carcases to customer specification no matter how high and complex including colour coordinated interiors. With a multi-late tool changer, 18 vertical drills and a grooving unit, the Weeke Venture 1M is an ideal machine for the job with superb engineering and excellent back-up and service from Homag UK and diagnostics from Weeke.

Tech Doors have enjoyed a fruitful relationship with Jim Cox of Homag and Homag UK as technical partners.

Up until April of 2006 Tech Doors were buying in all their mouldings that surround centre panels on the products however Dennis Ogden was constantly frustrated by the inflexibility of suppliers with regard to colour and pattern matching and, in particular, in introducing new colours. Quality and delivery were also problems regularly encountered.

Following intensive discussions and research with leading European foil manufacturers the decision was made to take moulding production in-house. This was a major step for the company both in terms of a steep production learning curve and investment in machinery. But Tech Doors were determined to take production inhouse for reasons of quality and service control. Intensive research and discussions into the machinery supply market including quotes

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The Weeke Venture 1M machining centre from over 10 different companies, Tech Doors identified a number of key suppliers. Chief among these was Homag UK to supply a Holzma beam saw to strip cut the MDF sheets before they were fed into the moulder. And also a specialised Friz profile wrapping line and foil slitter for cutting foils. A second Brandt single-sided edgebander was also ordered to cope with increasing demand for PVC-edged doors and panels.

Homag was identified as one of their key suppliers for a number of reasons: The expert and exceptionally close service and advice they received from Homag are sales manger Jim Cox. Also vital was the level of technical expertise that both Holzma and Friz bring to their respective technical areas and the unparalleled level of engineering and after-sales service on offer from Homag UK. The Holzma beam saw is the best selling saw worldwide and benefits from a number of special and patented engineering features.

Among these are the monorail saw carriage guidance system which endures consistent alignment of the main and scoring blades. The accuracy of program fence positioning is via a magnetic contactless encoding system while the special side pressure alignment device ensures dimensional accuracy.

Investment in the Friz profile wrapping line is “one of the best investments we’ve made” says Dennis Ogden. The Friz profile wrapping line is the PUM100 machine which will wrap a variety of profiled materials with different surfacing foils and by applying either EVA/PO or PUR hotmelt adhesive. It has a laterally adjustable unwinding stations, an adjustable slot nossle unit, a foil heater and many other quick set-up and adjustable systems. It can handle workpieces from 10-300mm in width and in thicknesses from 690mm. The foil roll diameter can be up to 600mm. and their area wide range of additional optional specifications.

Since full production began in January 2007, new doors have been introduced. Apart from mitre-framed doors other moulded components like plinths, cornices etc are produced. Tech Doors are now in a position to produce mouldings to customer specification in any size and quantity. And with the new Weeke, the cabinet side of the business is expanding strongly.

Tel: 01332 856500 Fax: 01332 856400 Email: info@homag-uk.co.uk

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Classic Joinery Software For Admin & Production Needs lassic Joinery Software (CJS) has introduced a fully integrated software package combining office functions such as quotations and production functions like cutting lists and CNC programmes.

Until now, users of CNC machinery centres have had to buy separate management and production software packages from different suppliers, which were not integrated.

CJS has changed all this with the launch of a range of specialist CAD/CAM software that takes care of all administration and production requirements.

CJS is the only company to offer a total software solution for all makes of CNC machining centre in the joinery and cabinet industries.

Its easy-to-use software has been developed in-house, with no reliance on third parties.

The software includes an office management system that allows users to generate and print quotations, summarise material requirements and generate invoices. When used in conjunction with the company’s CAD/CAM software, it automatically generates production programmes.

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CNC machining centre users.

The suite of CJS software includes: Classic Office Suite A package that saves on paperwork and time by bringing together all administrative and production functions for manufacturers of windows – both casement and sliding sash versions – and doors.

Classic Window Software for the design and machining of various types of windows and frames including round arch, longitudinal arch, irregular arch, Gothic arch, three centred arch, sun light circular port hole and elliptical port hole.

Classic Sliding Sash A software package for the design and production of double hung wooden sliding sash windows, including box, spiral and tilting types.

It designs the three different types in either rectangular, half-round

Classic Door and Classic Doorset are two of the suite of specialist software programs available from Classic Joinery Software or segmented arch shapes and caters for combinations of different types of sashes within the same window.

Classic Cabinet For the design and manufacture of cabinets for kitchen and bedroom manufacturers as well as for shop fitting, with full nesting capabilities.

It lets you design in a 3D graphic environment for easy and fast projecting of the component to be produced; implement existing libraries and/or create new personalised libraries, with libraries for ironmongery and appliances; handle various functions with dowel, fixed joint, folding cam and pin; and produce free hand, line-drawing and photo-realistic effects.

Classic Stair This is a specialist package for the design and machining of stair components.

It provides for three dimensional graphic models; drawing of staircases in real environment by using 1,600 three-dimensional symbols; has the ability to integrate automatic functions with manual drawing and the colour printing of the three dimensional model by ink jet printer.

Classic Door/Classic Doorset A software package for the design and machining of solid and panel doors and frames, it provides a graphic visualisation of the programme.

All the sub-programmes for the individual components can be created automatically, directly from the numeric control by selecting the basic parameters, such as dimensions, jointing type and hardware to be used.

Said a spokesman for CJS: “We have introduced what the industry has been waiting for, a fully integrated software package combining office and production functions. We are unique in the woodworking industry in that we design our own software, provide the training and supply the after-care, making us a truly one-stop-shop for CJS has a UK-based helpline accessible by phone or email, with fully-trained CNC field technicians available throughout the UK and Ireland.

The software will be demonstrated on Stand No. MO3 in Hall 6 at W8.

Gothic arched are one of the window types that can be produced using new window software

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outing technology provided by AXYZ Automation has proved a decisive factor in the continuing success of commercial interiors specialist Stringer. Based in Greenwich, Southeast London, the company was formed over 20 years ago by its founder and principal designer Dick Stringer and adopted limited status in 1991. Stringer designs and produces both standard and bespoke interior solutions (including office workplace systems, shelving and tables) for multiple retail display and office and studio environments using a variety of wood substrates (predominantly medium-density fibreboard, plywood and birch) in combination with stainless steel and occasionally acrylic.

Central to the high quality of the work produced by the company’s woodworking department has been the successive installation of routing machines supplied by AXYZ Automation. The first machine was an AXYZ 4008 router with a processing area of 2,440mm (length) x 1,466mm (width). It is part of the AXYZ 4000 series that is renowned for an ability to handle 8 x 4 sheets and to machine materials up to a thickness of 150mm. According to Dick Stringer, the decision to purchase the first AXYZ router was made on the basis of price, quality and service. And it was due to the high level of service and technical support provided by AXYZ Automation on the initial purchase that Stringer decided to subsequently install the larger AXYZ 4010 machine to meet increased production requirements. This router has a processing area of 3,048mm (length) x 1,524mm (width).

Both of the machines installed at Stringer feature AXYZ Automation’s Automatic Tool Change (ATC) facility. Incorporating an eight-position carousel, the ATC facility provides a faster, easier and more convenient way of processing work requiring multiple tooling without operator intervention and by ensuring that the correct tools for a given task are always selected. Both routers are supported with the multi-featured ToolPath software from AXYZ that will connect with a choice of CAD, CAS and CAM systems that can export DXF, HPGL or NC file formats. At Stringer, designs are created in Vectorworks and exported as DXF files.

According to Dick Stringer, both routers have performed outstandingly since installation, with only minimal problems under continuous operation. He commented: ‘The AXYZ routers have improved both the quality and productivity of the company’s woodworking department and we rate both machines highly. In combination with our excellent metalworking facilities, we can now offer a total production capability to our many blue chip clients. A typical example is the John Lewis Partnership for which Stringer has for a number of years provided a range of bespoke retail display solutions. Installation of the AXYZ routers has enabled us to provide

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an even better service, improved quality of end product, faster turnaround and, of special significance, added more creativity to our design and production capabilities.’

On the service and after-sales technical support provided by AXYZ Automation, Dick Stringer concluded: ‘These have been first class and were a major factor influencing our decision to purchase the second machine.’ This correlates to AXYZ Automation’s policy of not only supplying robust and reliable routing solutions but also underpinning the consequent engineering excellence with comprehensive training packages and unrestricted after-sales technical support.

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SEE US ON STAND G17 For further information: Tel: 01902 375600 www.axyz.co.uk For more information on the services provided by Stringer, visit www.stringer.co.uk or telephone 0208 293 4242.

One of the AXYZ 4008 CNC routers installed at retail display specialist Stringer

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Dustraction Fits in at Cottage Furniture he Dustraction cyclo filter installation at Taylor Joinery at Leek in Staffordshire was in a semi-rural location where a lot of local attention was focused on the preservation of a clean environment. Now Taylor Joinery has been acquired by neighbour Cottage Furniture, which is in an even more sensitive location at Railway Crossing in nearby Stone, beside a beautiful canal with lots of tourist traffic and narrow boats by the tow path.

As pretty and sensitive as the new location is, space - or the lack of it - was another of the problems facing the Dustraction team when they relocated their Dustrax 3X4 cyclo filter to a space barely bigger than the cyclo itself and rejigged the ductwork to accommodate no less than 16 joinery production machines. However, an advantage of the limited installation space, according to Dustraction’s Steve Matuska, is that noise from the Dustrax No. 40 37kW fanset is reduced by the close proximity of the two buildings.

Cottage Furniture Ltd. imports and manufactures contemporary pieces for the pub, restaurant, hotel and hospitality sector as well as being an established manufacturer of seating and cabinet furniture for the contract sector. There are still items of furniture that can be made better and cheaper here to meet specific needs that imports don’t readily address, according to Purchasing Manager Derek Berger.

And as he also points out: “Space is at a premium at this location.

The new Dustrax cyclo filter and wood waste incinerator have been shoe-horned into a very narrow space between us and the building alongside so the Dustraction team had their work cut out. We won a low interest loan from The Carbon Trust for this project so in meeting their needs and those of local planners, Dustraction did a fantastic job in difficult circumstances.”

Up to 95% of waste is cyclonically separated before reaching the tubular sleeve filter media on which the remaining fine dust cakes on the polyester felt and is dislodged by reverse pulse jets of compressed air. The installation also includes a Votecs EZ6/1 chipper unit by PRW with a load capacity of two cubic metres and with a hydraulic ram feed system to take heavyweight waste material for silo storage and incineration for factory heating purposes.

Dustraction worked alongside Wood Waste Technology on the installation of their new wood burner to ensure a reliable supply of ducted waste to an on-site storage silo and feed system.

Dustraction’s cyclone extraction and feed system is virtually free of moving parts and therefore requires almost no maintenance - it’s guaranteed for three years or for 6,000 hours continuous use and the heated, filtered air is returned direct to the new factory building in the form of heating as needed.

Says Derek Berger: ”Dustraction helped us to make the very best of the resources we had available to us over the course of our move.

Making effective use of the technology and containing the costs required a degree of flexibility from the supplier that was crucial and helped to make this transition a great deal easier than it might otherwise have been”.

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Noise from the Dustrax No. 40 37kW fanset is greatly reduced by the close proximity of the two buildings.

The Dustraction team relocated their Dustrax 3X4 cyclo filter to a space between two buildings

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isitors to the Dust Control Systems stand at this year’s W8 Exhibition will have the opportunity to see one of the company’s turnkey extraction packages on show. Designed specifically for medium-sized joinery and furniture manufacturers, the attractively priced packages are made from galvanised mild steel and come as a complete shaker or pulse-jet solution, comprising filter, fan, starter and ducting, and also include delivery and installation. The DCS Shaker Package is designed to handle air flows up to 9,000m3/hr and represents an extremely cost-effective and low maintenance option.

The heavy duty Shaker Package operates under positive pressure and incorporates The DCS Cyclo-filters emission levels of less than 6m3 of built-in woodwaste storage that can 0.1mg/m³ and a filtration efficiency of 99.99974% be discharged into bags, transport system, or a direct coupling via screw conveyor to a wood burner. The DCS Pulse-Jet Package handles air flows up to 20,000m3/hr and can operate under negative or positive pressure. The Pulse-Jet

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Filter incorporates polyester filter socks which are pulse-cleaned online, allowing continuous operation.

DCS has built a reputation for always offering the most cost effective system for any given project. Throughout its steady growth DCS has remained a privately owned family business, offering a high level of professional service, backed by considerable knowledge and experience. Whether your requirement is for a small, mobile extractor or a complete wasteto-energy system, DCS can always offer the most suitable and cost-effective solution for any given project. Commitment doesn’t end with commissioning of a new plant, but extends through lifetime service programmes customised to meet customers’ specific needs.

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Prospects Not So Dusty at Axiom Joinery xiom Joinery in Leicester has just been obliged to move at fairly short notice to a bigger factory in order to fulfil the volume of orders coming in from design agencies servicing the retail sector. It might be quiet in the high street, but Dominic Taylor at Axiom says that all the big retail names are spending money on their counters, displays and point of sale systems.

The move took place over a weekend in order to minimise disruption on the shop floor and Dustraction won the contract to move the extraction system serving a dozen wood and panel machines at the old factory - only a few miles distant - and to upgrade the filter. The order specified a weekend working changeover and Dominic reports that the Dustraction team was ‘fantastic’.

“Dustraction came in first with the hardware on the Friday afternoon, installed all the ductwork and linked the connections across during the Saturday and early part of the Sunday of the move. In fact, they were all done by midday on the Sunday and we all got home for Sunday lunch which, if you’d told me beforehand, I wouldn’t have believed possible,” says Dominic.

The new filter is a Dustrax No. 27 BB Series unit and is of modular bolted construction to allow for ongoing increases in the size of the extraction plant to raise its capacity to accommodate new wood and panel machinery that Dominic Taylor has planned for 2008/09. Part of this will be sophisticated new technology to reduce the carbon footprint of Axiom Joinery on the Earl Shilton industrial estate to which they’ve moved.

The Dustrax 27 filters wood waste via the tubular felt sock-type system which features an automatic shaker to dislodge build-ups of caked waste. Waste is transferred from the filter to an enclosed bagging hopper by a floor-mounted fanset to a series of five heavyduty, high capacity plastic waste sacks retained on spigot mounts with quick-release, toggle actioned sealing bands for quick, easy disposal.

The new factory, with a workforce of around 20, will generate about 30 cu. mtrs of wood dust and chip waste weekly, in Dominic Taylor’s estimation, and he expects that figure to rise sharply in line with the order book. The enclosed bagging base of the filter enclosure is fitted with hinged doors for easy access and sight glasses for a visual indication of bag capacity remaining. The plant is also equipped with a fully sequenced control panel.

Dominic Taylor says he feel ‘very confident’ in the Dustraction system to deliver an efficient and safe way to maintain a clean and efficient shop floor. And that’s important to him, he says: “I’ve got the fullest order book we’ve had in the three years of the company’s

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“Wood waste is something I don’t ever want to have to think about - that’s Dustraction’s job. And I have no doubt, from what I’ve seen so far, that they will do it - and do it well.”

For more information: Tel: 0116 271 3212 E-mail: steve.matuska@dustraction.co.uk

Dustraction moved their Dustrax No.27 unit, which served a dozen wood and panel machines over in the course of a weekend

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The Complete CNC Company n exciting new company – The Complete CNC Company acrylics, plastics and aluminium. Specification of this machine includes Ltd – will be making its commercial debut at W8.

- a flat table machining area of 2540mm x 1300mm; Z-axis travel This all-British company has been established by a team of 175mm; maximum feed rate of 20m/minute; a 4 kW router head. individuals with a serious wealth of experience, gathered over many All ECO CNC routers are fully backed by professional training and years, in the design, manufacture, sales and after care of specialist after-sales service.

CNC routers and CNC machining centres. Furthermore, the SAOM heavy-duty CNC routers and machining centres are importance of vital after-sales service is always uppermost successfully operating in hundreds of installations throughout the in their minds. world. These high quality Italian machines are specifically designed A spokesman for the new company stated: “Over the years we to provide greatly increased flexibility, shorter lead times, repeatable have been involved in providing hundreds accuracy and reduction of unit costs in all areas of the joinery, panel of satisfied customers, throughout the UK production, cabinet making, furniture manufacturing, doors, stairs, and Ireland, with successful and window, signage, automotive and aerospace industries. cost-effective CNC machinery SAOM manufacture a series of proven, high-tech CNC machining solutions. We are not in the market centres with three-, four-, five- and six-axes featuring bars and of simply selling a machine.” vacuum cups or rexilon tables with one or more electro-spindles.

He continued: “On receipt of All three axes on SAOM CNC machines are driven by precision a bona fide enquiry, we will ball screws. always conduct a professional Discussions with The Complete CNC Company will ensure that survey which involves listening a highly-desirable SAOM CNC intently to what each router can be individuallycustomer wishes to tailored to meet the achieve. We establish the discerning requirements identity of his end of serious-minded product, the desired customers who are quantities required and looking to streamline we then look at the necessary production and reap the time cycles. We also consider batch sizes, tool changes resultant benefits of a totally The SAOM S-Class TWIST high quality 5-axis needed and all other machining options required to cost-effective operation at a truly CNC machining centre. achieve production perfection.” competitive price.

The Complete CNC Company will then provide the At W8, The Complete CNC Company will customer with a bespoke machinery and software specification which exhibit one of the latest SAOM machines – the S-Class TWIST – a will result in an enhanced, smoothly-run, cost-effective and timehigh quality 5-axis CNC machining centre which has been designed saving production operation. to meet the budgetry needs of the smaller manufacturer.

At the W8 exhibition, it will be manifestly evident that The Complete A visit to The Complete CNC Company stand at W8 will be an CNC Company is able to satisfy all of the machinery requirements assuredly enlightening experience. As the company spokesman said: of the smallest businesses through to the large-scale production “We won’t apologise for being the best.” Check it out for yourself. companies.

You won’t be disappointed.

The company’s exhibit will include machinery from both the competitively-priced ECO series of advanced CNC routers and the renowned SAOM high quality CNC routers and machining centres.

The ECO CNC routers are British-designed and British-built and SEE US AT W8 STAND F21 are in evidence in many successful installations throughout the UK. For more information: They are manufactured in Email: info@completecncco.com a standard range of machines from 5’ x 4’ up to 10’ x 6’ machining areas, although special custom-made sizes, either larger or smaller, can be built to meet customers’ specific requirements.

The W8 display will include the Model ECO 2412 CNC router, which is ideal for machining of sheet materials such as MDF, plywood,

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TA Engineering are the exclusive agent for C.R. Onsrud CNC Routers for the UK and Ireland.

C.R. Onsrud is a leading manufacturer of both 3 & 5 axis CNC routers with machines installed world wide. The Panel Tech and Panel Pro are proven solid production systems and organisations from a wide variety of industries find them to be a trustworthy and reliable routing solution.

The rigid, all steel construction of the routers makes then a robust platform for high-speed cutting and exceptional edge quality.

This long established family firm has been at the forefront of routing machine development since 1915 when Oscar Onsrud and his son Rudy developed and produced the first air turbine hand router.

In 1976 Charles Onsrud designed and manufactured the famous inverted pin router still in use today in many woodworking shops.

This innovative approach continues with the range of CNC routers which offer customers the highest quality and performance coupled with high levels of support.

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The range covers 3 and 5 axis options with fixed and moving gantry. The build quality ensures approval in a wide variety of markets from aerospace to high volume furniture production.

The company offers 24/7 online support and diagnostics for the their many models.

THE Onsrud Panel Tech 120P10 3 axis CNC router

To arrange a visit and for more information: Tel: 01442 264411 Email: sales@ataeng.com SEE US ON STANDS Q39/M29/F52

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Onsrud’s Panel Pro 145G18D CNC router

Daltons at W8 here will be a ‘new look’ to Daltons stand this year. The company now in its 107th year will be showing a wide selection of equipment from their latest portfolio in line with their 2008 expansion plans and marketing strategy.

CNC equipment will feature prominently for the first time together with Edge Banding Machines and there will be less emphasis than hitherto on the ‘Classical’ product range. Daltons still offer a cohesive range of machines in this category but the machines highlighted on stand numbers L39 and M39 will include the Salvador Optimising Crosscutting System, a range of Stenner Band Resaws including the latest 100E Centre Cutting model, Kuper Planer/ Moulder and a full range of Elcon Vertical Panel Cutting Machines including a first for the UK, the new Elcon Quadra concept.

Daltons will also be promoting their Support Services Division encompassing service and aftercare, engineering and technical support, tooling supplies, transport and machine moving and operator training together with a section highlighting the company’s educational machine supply activities.

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SEE US ON STAND L39 & M39 For more details: Tel: 0115 986 5201 Fax: 0115 986 2820 Email: sales@daltonswmw.co.uk

Salvador Optimising Crosscutting System featured on Daltons stand

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Kundig at W8 eading sanding specialist, Kundig, will be showing a comprehensive cross-section of state-of-the-art machinery which will be of considerable interest to all small, medium and large-sized companies operating in the woodworking, joinery and furniture production industries.

The Swiss company specializes solely in the development and manufacture of both wide-belt and edge sanders and sanding has always been Kundig’s single area of total commitment.

Annual production exceeds 400 machines each year and the company enjoys a major share of the Swiss home market. In addition, Kundig has been particularly successful in many overseas markets including the UK and Ireland, the USA, Germany, France and Italy.

Kundig’s wide-belt sanders are constant-level machines whereby additional support can be provided to the infeed and outfeed of the machine. This, in turn, ensures that even workpieces of differing thicknesses can be positively supported. This is particularly advantageous and ensures considerably increased accuracy over ‘moving bed’ machines where material can often tilt into the abrasive.

Furthermore, being a constant-level machine, the Kundig widebelt sander can be easily integrated into a flowline production facility, thereby obviating the need for more than one operator.

Kundig’s most recent wide-belt innovation is the patented oblique sanding technique where sanding is carried out in the ‘shear plain’.

It has been proven in countless cutting applications that a far superior finish can be achieved when there is a ‘shear’ angle to the cut as opposed to the traditional full-on 90 deg. ‘attack’ angle.

Kundig now produces a range of oblique sanding machines which are totally flexible and which can be used for a variety of applications including the calibration of solid wood and sanding of veneers. These machines facilitate an excellent finish when used for the preparation and sanding of lacquered surfaces. They are ideal for any company desiring to achieve a totally flawless finish.

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Typical Kundig wide-belt sander installation At W8 Kundig will exhibit three wide-belt sanding machines:- the Premium-2 1100 RP, with roller and pad and which is especially suitable for calibrating solid wood and panels, finishing of solid wood and veneers and lacquer sanding; the Brilliant-2 1350 REd-L, which features oblique sanding with a pivotable combi head with contact roller in the first position and a straight electronic segmented pad in the second position, and which is ideal for lacquer sanding; the Brilliant-X 1350 Cd-L, a cross-belt oblique sander with roller and pad which is entirely suitable for both veneer and lacquer sanding.

With Kundig’s wide-belt sander range, the use of the company’s ‘Enormatic’ automatic self-setting mode is of particular interest. When the workpiece is presented into the infeed, the machine then registers the thickness of the workpiece across the width of the machine and automatically sets the heads to a pre-determined depth of cut. This is most useful when processing large panels or frames as the feed conveyor automatically starts to take the workpiece through. This obviates the problem of ‘balancing’ the workpiece whilst endeavouring to reach the control panel. Many users have proclaimed that the Kundig wide-belt sander ensures guaranteed accuracy and is probably the easiest and quickest machine to set.

Kundig’s popular, operator-friendly series of edge sanders will be well represented at W8. These rugged and reliable machines are competitively-priced and include:- the BASIQ sander, a single-sided, multi-functional machine which, within seconds, can be switched from sanding solid wood to veneered wood, from straight to beveled edges and from manual to throughfeed work; the UNIQ sander which features two heavy cast worktables on either side of the machine which facilitate both solid wood and veneer sanding; the UNIQ-S sander with integrated feed belt system for throughfeed sanding of both small and large workpieces.

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range of all-British CNC routing and engraving solutions will be demonstrated by Pacer Systems. They include both small- and large-format machines to meet the varying requirements of the industrial woodworking and furniture production industries. Renowned for their capabilities on 2D and 3D output, the routers are supported by Pacer’s multi-functional XMC-E control software and the optional ATC (Automatic Tool Change) facility to speed up and simplify production.

Being shown for the first time will be Pacer’s latest HDS2 heavyduty router. This is over double the weight of the original machine, resulting in a more rigid construction and consequently a superior and more precise cutting capability. The router will effectively handle materials like aluminium, brass and steel in addition to wood and wood composites, plastics and their various derivatives and laminates.

In addition to its heavier and more robust construction, the HDS2 has an increased speed of 25 metres/minute. The controller on the machine has an automatic self-squaring capability that ensures the gantry is always accurately aligned to eliminate problems associated with twisting or ‘crabbing’. Included in the range of optional features are a spray mister coolant system for cutting metals and alloys and a fully automatic tool change system that includes high-power and

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high-speed (up to 40,000rpm) spindles. Remote ‘dial-in’ E-support for rapid online fault diagnostics supplements the day-to-day UKbased technical support always provided by Pacer.

Tel: 0115 988 7777 Fax: 0115 988 7788 E-mail: sales@pacersys.co.uk SEE US ON STAND S04

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The Pacer HDS2 heavy-duty router has an increased speed of 25 metres/minute

Debut For UK Panel Saws he UK Panel Saws division of J & C O’Meara Ltd., will be introducing the low-cost Genisis X Type series of panel sizing saws for the first time at a major trade exhibition.

The combination of rugged construction, precise operation and durability has enabled O’Meara’s Panel Saw Division to offer customers panel sizing accuracy at an affordable price.

The Genisis X Type series is currently available in three model configurations, the XM with manual adjustment to sawblades, the X2 with motorised rise, lower and tilt of sawblades and the X3 with motorised rise, lower and tilt of sawblades and motorised movement of the rip fence.

The powerful saw carriage is of robust construction and is held rigidly at both front and rear in heavy-duty cast iron tilt quadrants.

The saw shaft is supported by two independent bearings which facilitate rapid and simple changing of sawblade speeds.

The multi-chamber sliding tables, being supported in three positions, ensure precise operation and stability during cutting procedures. The guidance system permits simple maintenance-fee operation. A secondary stop allows the table to be moved beyond the cutting zone and thereby facilitate full access when changing sawblades.

Fine adjustment of the rip-fence, (which has a heavy casting and is mounted on a solid 50mm round bar), is made possible by the two parts of the rip-fence casting which guarantee precision and easy adjustment.

A large section swinging arm rigidly supports the heavy-duty crossslide and a large-section telescopic cross-cut fence is located on the cross-slide. Heavy-duty flip stops, mounted in self-lubricating bushes, ensure continual accuracy of operation. The outside stop

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has a fixed location point and when in position is calibrated to the telescopic scale on the cross-cut fence. If required the cross-cut fence can be easily removed by using two quick-release drawer bolts.

All versions of the Genisis X Type panel saws include a secondary rear control panel and are supplied with an additional angular cutting fence. This can be easily mounted and can be angled in both directions.

The XM and X2 models include a conveniently located main control panel. The X3 saw is operated via an overhead, eye-level control system.

Further technical information and literature is readily available from the sales office of J & C O’Meara Ltd. Tel: 01704 893109 www.ukpanelsaws.co.uk

The Genisis X3 panel saw with motorised rise, lower and tilt of sawblades and motorized movement of the rip-fence.

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Panel Dividing Technology by Schelling t the W6 Schelling will launch their Fh6 cut-to-size saw and onwards the Fh4 and Fh8.

In keeping with their innovative strategy and Schelling Plus+ concept, Schelling will be impressing the industry and their customers further with their new development (originally launched at Xylexpo 2008) the “intelligent� turning device.

As proven within the industry, Schelling already boasts complete accuracy, speed and efficiency, and with the machines being manufactured to an extremely high standard the Schelling cut-tosize saw is a smart investment for any business and company.

Schelling is very excited about this new development which will make head cuts and complicated cutting patterns, faster, less labour intensive, and being fully automated it will make the task, effort free.

This new feature will not take anything away from the already unique features on the Schelling fh cut-to-size saws, which includes flexible cutting of individual panels to full books, an easy control desk with flat screen monitor and easy to operate Schelling MCS Evolution and HPO Optimisation software makes operating a Schelling saw a real joy.

Being dust free and the quietest machine on the market, and taking into account the sturdy design of the Fh range which prevents

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vibrations that result in amore precise cut, it has to be Schelling!

To see this new Schelling in action come and visit us on our stand J11.

For further details: Tel: 01937 586 340 Fax: 01937 586 866 Email: sales@schelling.co.uk www.schelling.co.uk

Schelling’s new turning device on the FH range will be shown

Striebig Vertical Panel Saw Goes Automatic .M. Machinery Sales, UK agents for the popular Striebig range of vertical panel saws, will demonstrate a new automated Compact AV model plus two of its popular best-sellers.

All five Compact entry-level models are now available in an automatic cut cycle version, until now only available with the more expensive models.

As the operator does not have to move the panel once it has been placed on the saw he can concentrate on preparing the next batch of panels to be sized, making the Compact AV highly productive and a big time saver.

The Compact range, including the 4164, also to be shown, have central support and small parts support over the entire length of the saw, making the cutting of small work pieces much easier. A scoring saw is available as an option to prevent laminate panel edges from tearing out.

Also being showcased will be a top-ofthe-range Control model, which represents The easy-to-use control panel of the new the cutting edge in vertical panel saw automated Compact AV vertical saw technology.

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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.

With the Control numerous automatic procedures can be 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.

Striebig saws, which can be wall-mounted or freestanding, have a maximum cutting depth of 80mm. They are suitable for cutting practically all sheet material, including MDF, plaster board, plastics and aluminium panels, and guarantee dust limit values well below 1mg/m3.

Alongside the saws will be examples of the highly efficient range of Al-Ko mobile extraction units.

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range of CNC routing solutions will be demonstrated by AXYZ Automation (UK). The machines are manufactured in a choice of size (including bespoke wide- and super wide-format) to meet the varying requirements of the industrial woodworking, joinery and furniture production industries. They are supplied with a choice of the latest dedicated software solutions (including AXYZ’s own ToolPath multi-faceted packages and/or the optional Declaim Art CAM Pro and Art CAM Insignia programs).

The routers to be shown include the AXYZ 4008 featuring a dual ATC (Automatic Tool Change) facility. It is a preferred choice of machine for both special-purpose one-off production and continuous high-volume output and has a processing area of 2,440 (length) x 1,466mm (width), with the processing length configurable in increments of 600mm. The router is particularly ideal for handling 8 x 4 sheets and all commonly used materials (including wood and wood composites, plastics, metals and

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Apart from the ATC facility, which offers a fast and convenient way of handling jobs requiring multiple tooling with the minimum of operator intervention, the 4008 router has a number of other key standard and/or optional features. These include a DNC drip feed interface to the ToolPath software for processing large 3D files, a fully functional AXYZ controller with over 75 programmable functions, extended Zaxis height and multiple spindle options (including quick-release tooling). To further increase the machine’s capabilities, multiple gantries can be incorporated.

The AXYZ 4008 router also includes an extruded vacuum chamber with integrated ‘T’ slot clamping system and high-speed and high-torque drive motors.

THE AXYZ 4008 router features a Automatic Tool Change facility

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Automation From RW Machines AT W8 con2 from Giben is an angular panel A virtual controller provides accurate positioning and path following, working centre and makes its UK allowing cells to be designed and locations programmed even before show debut on the RW a prototype panel has been produced. If cells are modelled correctly Machines stand where its and programmed around innovative labour saving clearly defined datum points, technology on a very compact the transition time from virtual footprint will be demonstrated. to real world for a robot cell Icon2 produces far greater can be dramatically reduced output than a single-line panel saw with cycle time accuracy within with lift table - primarily by avoiding strips rotation. David 2%.

The Vector will be working in conjunction with Thompson Rowland estimates that the reduction equals robotics by another RW supplier, Fanuc.

And, of course, there will be approximately 50% compared to a single-line panel saw Anderson CNC systems in the form of a on which significant intervention from the operator adversely affects new nesting line on which the only manually driven element is from output levels. Icon2 eliminates this problem with a system of cross fork truck to scissor lift; from there on in it’s strictly no hands! And pushers to automatically advance the strips towards the cutting line. there will be much more new technology to see and experience on RW’s revolutionary Vector edgebanding system for shapes is to the biggest single stand at W8. be shown in conjunction with robotics by Fanuc, whose design and commissioning times for new applications are coming down almost daily. System integrators and end-users can now make significant SEE US ON STAND G29 Tel: 01869 244943 reductions in programming time using a new simulation package from Email: sales@rwmachines.co.uk Fanuc Robotics.

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New Masterwood Machining Centres to be Unveiled Masterwood, a global market leader in the design and manufacture of highly productive CNC machining centres, is demonstrating several new models plus its specialist software for panel and solid wood processing.

or fast panel processing, the new MW 1836 features a matrix table measuring 3900 x 1900mm combined with an 8kW router with a maximum stroke of 3600 x 1800mm.

Its router is equipped with a 12 post carousel tool changer and the machine has five vertical drills in the X and five in the Y axis plus a 250 cu m/per hour vacuum pump. It does away with the need for a panel saw, as all the cuts can be made on the machine.

For speedy joinery production, the new Project 400 offers a 3200 or 5200mm bed with Masterwood’s quick and easy-to-set tubeless Masterwood’s new MW1836 bed system which features machining centre will be showcased powerful pneumatic joinery clamps. It has up to 24 tool change positions and a vertical router up to 14Kw with front and rear horizontal routers available for producing door locks and other openings.

The 14Kw motor allows tools of up to 220mm diameter to be used, which turns the machine into a total window-making centre, with the ability also to make doors, stairs, kitchens, counter tops and much

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Masterwood claims the Project 400 is the ultimate package for the bespoke joinery manufacturer looking for the easiest-to-use and most powerful machining centre and dedicated joinery software package available.

Visitors will be able to try out Masterwood’s growing suite of specialised software which speeds up the design and production of panels, doors, stairs and windows.

Masterwood is unique amongst manufacturers in developing its own range of purpose-designed operating software for use with its machining centres.

For panels, these include MasterWorks, Masterwood’s standard Window-based CAD/CAM package for panel processing; MasterCabinet, which is available in five levels from simple production to full room designs with accurate rendering and production control; and MasterNest, Masterwood’s own optimisation package.

Joinery software includes MasterDoorSet, MasterTraditionalDoor, MasterStair, MasterWindow and MasterSlidingSash.

Said Masterwood’s John Cookson: “The entire Masterwood team is looking forward to meeting existing customers on the stand as well as helping those who, in these straightened times, want to learn how they can cut production times and costs whilst improving accuracy without compromising on the nature of bespoke orders.”

For more information: Tel: 01436 675 000 Email: alison.corlett@masterwood.co.uk SEE US AT W8 HALL 6 STAND MO3

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Homag at W8 Homag UK will exhibit at this year’s W8 exhibition with the largest ever stand area in the company’s history.

y every level Homag means that they will exhibit machines that offer high-tech solutions from entry level – 2 to 3 man workshops – to industrial level machines for medium and large companies looking for large volume and capacity. The machines on show will also display the fact that modern control systems allow companies to automate and adapt their production on a scale never before available. These are important considerations for all companies at a time when labour costs are becoming an increasing issue and with fuel and delivery costs escalating, automating production and introducing flexible efficiencies are an effective way of protecting future margins and opening up production to wider market areas.

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A Weeke BHX500 machining centre

Distinct areas of production will be covered by specific machine groups. Edgebanding will include 6 machines from single-sided specialists Brandt and the super value, high spec KAL210 machine from Homag. The Brandt machines will include the ultra compact KDN210 through to sophisticated models like the KDF660C and the KTD720. No matter the size or price tag all these Brandt machines (as do all Homag Group machines) benefit from the same high standard of engineering, quality ad high-tech components, control systems and vital modern features like on-line diagnostics. Also from Brandt will be a FTK130 shaped edgebander.

Often seen to be at the heart of any panel processing production process is panel sizing. Homag Group member Holzma are the masters of panel sizing and the largest pressure beam saw manufacturer in the world. Holzma have pioneered, developed and patented many groundbreaking innovations in beam saw technology and continue to do so today. The Holzma saws on display will include the HPP230 high-spec entry level machine along with a high capacity HPP350. A rear loading HPL380 with the new Power Clamp system will also be on display.

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Homag and Weeke will present a number of excellent CNC production solutions. From Homag a BAZ322 stationary processing centre will be shown. This machine is an excellent medium level solution for processing shaped panels from perimeter cutting and internal drilling/routing through to complete edgebanding all in a single clamping. A Homag BOF211 5-axis machine for processing solid wood parts will be shown as will the new Weeke BHC460 for solid wood machining. The high capacity Homag BOF612 is a twin-table machine designed to process panels on a nesting basis. For smaller companies seeking the advantages of nesting-based panel production the Weeke Vantage 32S will be of interest. Kitchen and cabinet furniture manufacturers will want to see the Weeke BHX500 in action with its dual but independent ability to process panel as a one-man operation with auto load and off-load.

Widebelt sanding experts BĂźtfering will have three sanders on

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display ranging from single, double and 3-head models with various head units including electronic segmented pads. Two of the machines are SGO models indicating excellent value for spec.

Homag Group members Ligmatech will show a MPH400 carcase cramp and a ZHR05 panel return device for edgebanders and the like. A door leave line will be on display from Torwegge and laminating experts Friz will show a PUM100 profile wrapping line.

Independent press experts (exclusively represented in the UK by Homag) will exhibit their EU90 Basic press with outstanding performance and safety features including energy efficient heating.

On the second Homag UK stand, Group members Weinmann will demonstrate their expertise in timber frame construction technology and the stand will be staffed by Homag UK sales partners Young Black along with Homag and Weinmann experts.

The entire Homag UK exhibit at W8 will be manned by expert technical and sales staff, there to explain the machines, he advantages and the unique back-up and engineering service offered

by Homag UK along with important extra considerations like flexible finance schemes.

SEE US ON STAND C21, D21, H51 For more information: Tel: 01332 856500 Fax: 01332 856400 Email: info@homag-uk.co.uk

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Naturally Wood, Naturally Boere he world’s leading specialist manufacturer of wide belt with which, moreover, the investment will be soon recovered by sanders and sanding solutions, Boere, will be exhibiting thanks to its excellent price-quality ratio. at W8 with their UK sales partner Calderbrook Furthermore Boere will introduce a new price friendly range of wide Woodworking Machinery. belt sanders. First of all in 950 mm working width equipped with one At W8 Boere will introduce again a new model from the Sandrite combi sanding unit. Later on the range will be supplemented with range. The Sandrite is a huge success. Both the small joineries a machine having 2 sanding units. as well as the small solid wooden furniture Boere will demonstrate the wide versatility of their industry have a need for an ‘entrance’ range by also showing a model of their model for sanding solid wood. The Select range, a very popular model as well. machine is also apt for sanding veneers Finally, from their BMS range of small if it is equipped with either an electronicspecialist sanders, Boere will show an edge pneumatic controlled sanding pad or a sanding machine. This is a highly versatile segmented sanding pad. compact machine with a wide range of However, it appears that there are also applications. a lot of smaller companies, especially the Boere provides customised solutions for shopfitters, who would like to sand every customer by working according to lacquer besides veneers and solid wood. their motto “Perfection in sanding” and their Now the Sandrite machine has been technical sales experts will be happy to technically adapted to this wish by discuss solutions to all sanding issues. inserting a lower frequency controlled sanding belt speed system and by putting on an air jet belt cleaning device as well as a vacuum feed table.

SEE US ON STAND M25 In short, by introducing this new model For more information: TEL: 0031 182 614400 the Sandrite range has become a Fax: 0031 182 618349 complete range for every type of The Sandrite wide belt sander – a new price friendly range will be featured on the Boere stand sanding for the smaller company

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ombilift Ltd, the innovator of the Combilift range of 4way forklifts, offers the widest range of multi-directional forklifts, with over 15 different models with capacities from 2.5 – 14 tonnes. A selection of these versatile trucks will be on show on Stand N 39.

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Combilift offer the widest range of multi-directional forklifts with over 15 different models

and narrow aisle forklift, and operate inside and out, on semi rough terrain and in all weather conditions. Sideways travel with extreme loads allows aisle widths to be cut to 2m, enabling vast space savings to be made on available storage space. Low level transportation of long lengths also avoids risky high level manoeuvres for improved health and safety procedures.

Combilift celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, and from the outset the company has had close links with the timber sector.

Customer feedback from the industry has influenced the development of the model range, and the 5t capacity C5000XL on the stand exemplifies this: a larger cab, higher ground clearance, extra heavy duty tyres and a host of other features such as a timber box and chainsaw storage have made this a firm favourite in sawmills and timber yards around the globe.

Combilifts are available as LPG, diesel or electric models. A choice of mast height and chassis length as well as a range of attachments ensures that each Combilift is tailor made to individual customer requirements.

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SEE US ON STAND N39 For more information: Tel: + 353 47 80500 UK Tel: 07815 314 990 Email: info@combilift.com

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SCMat W8 CM’s massive presence at W8 on stands B45, B51, D45 and D51, SCM will be demonstrating a number of their very latest technology machines, many of which are making their UK debut including a Sintex NTE Four-Sided Planer, Superset Class Planer/Moulder, K300 and K500 Single-Sided Edge Banders, Cyflex F900 CNC Boring and Grooving Centre, Windor 1 CNC Window Machining Centre, Record 132 NT TVN Prisma 5-axis and Accord CNC Nesting Machining Centres and TEN 220 Class Tenoner.

From the Hi Tech Panel Division, Morbidelli Unix, Author X5 and Universal CNC Machining Centres, Stefani/IDM Level HD and Idibase Edge Banders, a Gabbiani Galaxy T3 Beam Saw and DMC Unisand K Finishing Sander and Masterbrush, plus a Superfici Compact Spraying machine.

Classical machines will include a considerable number of SCM, L’Invincible and Mini Max / Tecnomax Spindle Moulders, Sliding Table Panel Saws, Planers, Thicknessers, plus SCM Sandya 3S and 16S Wide Belt Sanders.

Four machines showing for the first time are the Gabbiani Galaxy T3, SCM’s Accord and Windor 1. Gabbiani’s high-end range aimed at specialist panel processors who specify perfect quality panel sizing on both single panels and panel packs has fast cycle times ensure high throughput rates and a very high level of customisation enables the same machine model can be tailored to a wide variety of requirements. A strong machine base and reliable components ensure a long, productive life cycle.

Gabbiani has also redesigned the major components at the heart of this panel saw. The saw carriage now ensures even greater cutting

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Gabbiani GALAXY T3 beam saw precision. Carriage movements are even faster thanks to the drive units and the smooth-running recirculating ball screws. The machine bed has a single upright fitted with THK slideways for the blade carriage.

The pusher and pressure units have also been redesigned to ensure smooth movements, precision positioning and optimised sawdust extraction. The PC–PLC control system and control interface have been designed to make life easier for the operator.

Compact and ergonomic, the new SCM WINDOR 1, the latest CNC Machining Centre for window frame and door manufacturing, is completely enclosed in order to reduce noise to a minimum and ensure complete safe conditions for the operator. The new WINDOR 1 executes mitred tenons with twin or single angle mitre by interpolation. Overall dimensions are greatly reduced because the tenoning reference guide does not have to be inclined.

Tenoning becomes semi-automatic with no manual positioning of the work piece for the processing of the second side is necessary because the clamping is through a central presser with electronic positioning, enabling the clamping of one or two work pieces at the same time depending upon their length. Thanks to the rotary movement of the presser, it is possible to process, in sequence, the two sides of the work piece in an extremely easy and fast way.

WINDOR 1 is fitted with an end-cutting unit and one tenoning unit to process work pieces with a length between 220 and 2800 mm.

For profiling, the machine is supplied with two 50 x 320 mm high precision spindles with 5-position pneumatic horizontal adjustment, and with the new duo working unit with 0-90° two position pneumatic angular rotation for glazing bead recovery in the horizontal position and hardware grooving in the vertical position.

WINDOR 1 can be fitted with HSK 85S interchangeable spindles both in tenoning and in profiling, ensuring fast tool changing, high flexibility and productivity and the best finishing quality, and is standardly equipped with CONTROL 100 PC integrated with ‘Next’,

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SCM spindle moulder TI 155 EP class

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a supervisor developed by SCM, for the complete control of the machine and programmable systems with continuous electronic axes.

The new Accord CNC machining centre, with new technology and a mobile portal structure complete with automatic loading and unloading systems is highly compact, and ideal for Nesting, but can also be used for flexible generic production.

ACCORD brings all of these advantages and more, thanks to a set of technical features such as the exclusive SCM aluminium multipurpose worktable, with a standard worktable measuring 3650x1560 mm and optional extended worktable measuring 4250x2280 mm but taking minimal floor space, and with large vacuum channels to guarantee work piece hold-down by constant suction in all zones.

The high level vacuum can secure both small work pieces and overlapping panels. Suitable for machining panels made of wood, MDF, plastics, resins and light alloys.

The machining head consists of an 8.5 kW Routing Unit served by a ten-station tool magazine and it can hold an additional boring unit. The electro-spindle is available with various options (set up for angle drive heads, Vector ‘C’ axis, etc.) and may be fitted with the Rapid 8, eight-station tool magazine anchored to the mobile crosspiece, for an even faster tool change-over.

The machine has an industrial numeric control and Office PC and dialogues using the Xilog Plus operator interface. The operator can manage the setting-up procedure with the mobile control panel.

TI155 CLASS and TI 155 EP CLASS are the latest spindle moulder models of the new Class range manufactured by SCM, and are the only existing spindle moulders equipped with an SCM patented electro-spindle, a result of 4 years of research.

The main feature of TI155 CLASS and TI 155 EP CLASS is the drive unit consisting of an electro-spindle specifically designed for all possible spindle moulder applications. Electro-spindle motor power of either 7.5kW or 10kW, tilting from -45,50° up to +45,50 and electronic tool speed control from 900 to 12.000 rpm, with the maximum power available from 3.400 rpm. All these features assure superior surface finishing and more freedom to process customised parts.

The electro-spindle is made of top performance materials such

as spheroidal cast iron and light alloys, and high quality components like high performance bearings assuring maximum rigidity during machining. Therefore a total absence of vibration and improved surface finishing is guaranteed. Use of the electro-spindle means that drive belts are dispensed with and this allows significant reduction of maintenance times.

TI 155 EP CLASS is available with two electro-spindle cooling systems, liquid cooling for 10 kW (13.5 HP) tool spindle motor power, or with forced air circuit, by exploiting the exhaust system, for 7.5 kW (10HP) motors. This is an SCM patented system.

The TI155 CLASS is equipped with two front manual hand wheels for tilting and rising of the tool. Moreover, the TI 155 EP CLASS is equipped with “Easy” electronic controller for up to 6 axes, which assures time saving in machine set-up, as well as operator’s safety and ease of use.

SEE US ON STANDS – B51, B45, D51, D45, D50 For more information: Tel: 0115 977 0044 Fax: 0115 977 0946 Email: scmgroupuk@scmgroup.com Hi-Tech Panel Division: Tel: 0115 977 7818 Fax: 0115 977 7819 Email: scmhitech@scmgroup.com

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Versatility from Reichenbacher he major feature on the Hamuel Reichenbacher stand at W8 will be a fully operational ARTIS X Sprint CNC machining centre fitted with a 6 metre table. Visitors will be able to see the high capacity 5-axis CNC machining centre demonstrate its capability in all types of three-dimensional machining, producing a superb quality finish.

The ARTIS X Sprint, which comes in a price range normally associated with 3 and 4 axis machines, is equipped with a Cardanic working head and 15-position automatic tool changer. It provides total safety, without the need for safety mats and fences, resulting in significant savings on floor space. With low capital outlay, Reichenbacher ARTIS X Sprint machining staircase newel posts multi-machining options and minimal change-over times, this versatile CNC machining centre is particularly attractive to small/medium sized workshops that opposite each other. At the top end of the require both high quality CNC machining centre scale is the high batch production and oneperformance ECO. This heavy-duty offs. An efficient solid wood machine has a fixed gantry and can have either Artis Sprint with 6 metre table processor and panel one machining unit or two separately will be demonstrated at W8 machine, the ARTIS X Sprint controlled units. satisfies today’s customer needs for accuracy and repeatability, Reichenbacher machines are well known for their outstanding production flexibility, high-speed processing and ease of set-up. reliability and long life, and Reichenbacher customers benefit from The ARTIS X Sprint is just one model from a range of versatile machining rapid payback on their initial investment and can expect many years centres that is constantly being developed. Two new models have recently of profitable service. been added to the VISION range, the VISION-L and VISION-U. A key SEE US ON STAND K04 feature of the new models is that they provide increased portal space For further information: within the bridge to accommodate a greater variety of working heads.

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Lathams at W8 he W8 exhibition will be held at the NEC in Birmingham from 26 – 28 October, and James Latham, the UK’s leading Timber and Panel products distributor, is looking forward to exhibiting at W8 exhibition.

James Latham was present at the very successful W6 where LG HI-MACS®, Global thermo-formed product and Latham’s Bausen hardwood flooring range where shown. Steve Robinson, LG HIMACS® National Product Manager, commented: “Over 200 companies from across the UK and Eire visited our stand at W6 resulting in many enquiries, not only about the products showcased but also regarding other timber and panel products

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from Lathams. We are looking forward to showing visitors how they can incorporate some of the key features of LG HI-MACS such as seamless joints, translucency and thermoforming into their designs and are certain that it will be another great success”.

SEE US ON STAND Q29/30 For further information: Tel: 07866 263 127 Email: Steve.robinson@lathams.co.uk

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Hoffmann at W8 enowned for inventing the unique dovetail key system for jointing, Hoffmann will show the versatility of the system on their stand for an extensive range of applications. From creating simple and compound mitre joints the Hoffmann system can also be applied to complex haunch and overlap joints and in is easily strong and secure enough to be used in beam construction.

Hoffmann have developed a wide range of single and multifunction machines for the application of their system. From bench mounted manual keyway routers to pneumatic variants and through to combination machines that will double mitre saw, dowel drill and keyway rout in a single cycle – this is the new X-line 70 machine being introduced for the first time at this show. They are also capable of producing bespoke CNC solutions to customer requirement.

At W8 they will also show their new and unique FoX system of jointing for flooring and decking that gives scope for adjustment and flexible joins. The FoX joint key is made of rubber and ideal for all exterior decking, walkways and also wall cladding.

The Hoffmann system is used worldwide by furniture and cabinet manufacturers, joinery firms, boat builders, construction companies and specialist manufacturers. Traditionally Woodmex has been a superb opportunity for anyone interested in seeing the Hoffmann system demonstrated and to examine actual products produced

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SEE US ON STAND 101 Tel: 01524 841500 Fax: 01524 841567 Email: info@hoffmann-uk.com

Jet Press Gets Set to Impress at W8 oodworkers and furniture makers fed up with laboriously hammering in t-Nuts by hand are being invited to visit Jet Press’s stand at W8 to get their hands on the newest –and safest – hand-held insertion gun on the market.

The furniture components supplier, based in Huthwaite, Nottinghamshire, is the only supplier of the new t-Nut handtool in the UK. It is using the show to launch the product and is holding regular sessions to demonstrate its capabilities.

T-Nuts, which are widely used in the construction of beds, sofas and chairs, are commonly tapped into place with a hammer, but the tool will significantly speed up the process without breaking the bank.

Inserting t-Nuts is a repetitive task which requires a high degree of accuracy, speed and stability, and all these factors have been taken into account in the handtool’s design. It makes locating the hole in the working piece easy and offers efficient, precise and deeper insertion, resulting in maximum push-out resistance.

The tool, which is powered by compressed air, is fast and simple to reload – the t-Nuts are mounted on strips and fed into a magazine – and, most importantly, it is safe. Unlike previous hand-held models, it has a safety feature whereby the nuts cannot be released without the tool being engaged in the hole.

Jet Press also offers a range of t-Nuts which are specially designed to be used with the tool and are available in varying thread and barrel sizes.

Ben Newman, sales manager at Jet Press, said: “T-Nuts are used widely across the furniture and woodworking industries, yet, unless

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companies invest in an expensive machine, they are very labourintensive to insert.

“We believe that our t-Nut handtool offers the best balance yet between efficiency, economy and safety. We are looking forward to introducing it to the market and letting people see it for themselves at our stall at W8.”

To see a demonstration of the t-Nut tool visit Jet Press on Stand S13.

For further information on Jet Press’s range of products: Tel: 01623-551 800 www.jetpress.com

Jet Press’s new hand-held t-Nut gun, will significantly speed up the process of inserting t-Nuts

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ew LED lighting from Häfele opens up powerful application potential throughout homes and public access buildings.

Surface-mounted track lights are ideal for use under wall mounted cabinets or shelves to brighten up working surfaces or to light up public access spaces. They can highlight design features or service points in a new dimension.

Häfele strip lighting features high power LED lamps in decorative strips in six alternative lengths measuring from 450mm to 1000mm.

A 50,000 hour lamp life at 0.8W consumption is equivalent to 15W halogen output.

Each track strip also incorporates integrated temperature controls to ensure that lighting is cool – in terms both of output and style.

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Strip lighting from Hafele that is cool - in output and style.

EDP forge ahead on the edge and the surface ne of the UK’s most adept suppliers to the latest boards from major manufacturers like to the furniture industry, EDP are Egger and Kronospan. able to supply the very latest trends, EDP are also agents for Probos and their colours and patterns in both surface Proadec range of high quality PVC and ABS lamination materials and edging products. edging tapes. Probos are one of the most As seen at the most recent European shows progressive manufacturers of edging materials for furniture and kitchens in Germany and Italy, and recently showed their intriguing new ranges trends change and move fast. EDP are in a prime of Nervure grooved edging in a range of colours position to allow UK and Irish manufacturers to and thicknesses with different grooving patterns. keep abreast.

Proadec also offer a unique Express service From PVC and PET foils specialists across a multiple range of edging materials Pentadecor a superb palette of designs in High through EDP including colour matching.

Gloss along with Teak, Walnut, Plum, Cherry Another service from EDP is the supply of basic and natural line which are all extremely quality real wood veneers in various formats from popular. Latest foils include contrasting choices top Spanish manufacturers like Jasmine and rich Zebrano woodgrain. Also EDP’s portfolio also includes the matchless Burgandy, Beige, Maple, Beech and Swiss Pear. handle designs from Cosma in Italy as well as EDP’s Terry Willett says that these decors are Foils include designs such stylish cabinet, table and pedestal legs from all available to short lead times with minimum as Jasmine and rich Zebrano designers Cieffe. order quantities in many cases as EDP continue For more information: to expand their UK stockholdings and delivery. Colour matching and Tel: 01702 618877 sampling is another very valuable service offered by EDP and their Fax: 01702 618811 specialist principals. EDP stock foils specially designed to be matched Email: Edpgroup@btconnect.com

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Blum Products for “Inclusive Design” eading international furniture fittings manufacturer Blum have put considerable effort and research into developing products for kitchen users who may experience physical restrictions.

Blum’s core product development has centred on ergonomics, ease of access and perfecting motion. In an effort to understand the difficulties that older kitchen users may experience, Blum developed a special suit called the “Age Explorer” which simulates typical physical limitations. The Age Explorer uses weights, goggles and ear defenders to restrict muscle use, eyesight and hearing. Special gloves simulate arthritic conditions in fingers and joints and internal weights limit normal muscular use like stretching, bending, reaching and pulling.

1) Bindings limit the motion of elbows and knees.

2) Special topstitches in the suit make it difficult to straighten the arms.

3) Weights that are attached directly to the arm and leg musculature simulate decreasing muscle strength.

4) Special gloves imitate arthritis and make it difficult to grasp and feel objects.

5) Glasses limit the eyesight.

6) Headphones mimic hearing limitations.

7) The yellow-coloured visor limits the field of vision and simulates the clouding and yellowing/colouring of the eye lens.

Using the Age Explorer as a research tool Blum have realised the benefits to users of full-extension drawers and pull-outs – especially in base units where fixed shelves have to be replaced as they are

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More recently and critically the introduction of SERVO-DRIVE has shown enormous benefits. SERVO-DRIVE is an aid to allow the automatic opening of base unit drawers by pressure on the drawer front or just the slightest of pulls on the handle.

Finally the importance of BLUMOTION soft close cannot be over estimated for this inclusive design sector.

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ellissimo furniture has added curved and bespoke options to Saturn – the UK’s biggest range of vinyl doors and drawer fronts for kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms.

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The Saturn range comprises 40 colours and effects in total, including solid colours and woodgrains in matt and gloss.

Bellissimo has been able to supply curved solid wood doors for some time now, but the curved option in vinyl opens up tremendous design potential to a much wider market. Equally, the availability of made-to-measure fascias across the Saturn range gives retailers the flexibility to meet customer requirements exactly, rather than having to work around standard sizes.

Managing director Warnock Watson said: “When you add these two options to what is already the widest range of doors and drawer fronts available in the UK, you have a formidable package. Retailers which have the ability to offer this sort of choice will find themselves at a major advantage.”

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Curved options in vinyl opens up a tremendous design potential to a much wider market

Touch Release from Häfele he simple lines and uncluttered look of today’s iconic modernism needs no further embellishment. Or so says Accuride, whose design people have even done away with the need for handles or knobs as a means for opening drawers.

Joining Häfele’s cabinet furniture fittings and components range for 2008 is Accuride’s new Touch Release mechanism with full extension telescopic slides supporting both drawers and roll-out shelf systems. Touch Release products feature a disconnect lever for easy assembly or dismounting of drawers and shelves together with the Northampton company’s signature cam adjustment for easy and perfect alignment of drawer front panels in all directions.

Touch Release mechanisms come in standard domestic furniture grade and in a Heavy Duty format for business and commercial applications. Accuride emphasise Touch & Release is based on full extension telescopic suitability of the product for portable cabinets slides for both of drawers and roll-out shelf systems.

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or equipment and also for medical or educational environments.

In addition to the clean and simple visual aesthetic of Touch Release drawer systems, which require only a light push and release to open, they also have a more practical role to play for people who have difficulty grasping knobs and fittings. Touch Release also eliminates the ‘bump and snag’ hazard and contributes towards cleaner lines in living or working environments.

Both the domestic and commercial versions of Touch Release come in nine even lengths from 300 to 700mm and a choice of three finish options: black, white and clear zinc.

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Smooth Minimalist Lines for Cabinet Handles and Drawers mooth, minimalist lines by Tem Mobilya for the latest cabinet and drawer handles in aluminium from Häfele.

Tem Mobilya have been designing and making handles for architects, furniture manufacturers and interior designers since the ‘60s. And for kitchens, these are the contemporary lines the market is looking for in the new millennium.

The product designers at Tem Mobilya have been working with Häfele’s product selectors to come up with this range of system furniture accessories. Available in polished and satin chrome and stainless steel effect finishes, Steve Davies at Häfele is confident in demand.

“Handles and decorative accessories are my life,” he says. “I talk about them day in and day out, trying to find the solutions that our customers’ designers are looking for. This system furniture accessories range will hit the spot.”

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Blum Amongst Top Patent Applicants ittings manufacturer ranked amongst top five Austrian companies in terms of patent applications in 2007 Every year, “Statistik Austria” ranks Austrian companies according to the number of patent applications they file. Blum has always ranked amongst the top companies in the past few years, and this remained the case in 2007. The fittings manufacturer from Vorarlberg (western Austria) applied for 24 patents last year, putting it fifth behind other large and renowned companies. To date, more than one thousand patents have been granted to Blum.

Blum first files for patents on new developments in Austria.

After a year at most, the company has to decide whether to extend patent protection to include other countries.

Appropriate and consistent investments are made in research and development so the company can meet the demands it makes of itself as world leader in the field of fittings and maintain its market position in the long term.

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Servo-drive, Blum’s electric drive that supports the opening action of drawers and pull-outs The AVENTOS is the most advanced system for overhead cabinet doors which are available in four different configurations

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Adhesives

Panel Saws

Sanders (Wide Belt)

Chemique Adhesives & Sealants Ltd www.chemique.co.uk

Allwood Machinery Ltd (inc Interwood) www.interwood.co.uk

Boere Machineenfabriek B.V. www.boere.com Homag UK Ltd (Butfering) www.homag-uk.co.uk

Brackets (Furniture Fittings) Dudley Tool Presswork & Engineering Co Ltd www.dudley-tool.co.uk

Carcass Assembly

Panel Saws (Beam) Homag UK Ltd www.homag-uk.co.uk

Software (manufacturing)

Panel Saws (Sliding Table)

Tooling

CNC Machinery

Felder UK www.format-4.co.uk Homag UK Ltd www.homag-uk.co.uk

Masterwood (UK) Ltd www.masterwood.co.uk

Panel Handling

Homag UK Ltd www.homag-uk.co.uk

Double End Tenoners Homag UK Ltd www.homag-uk.co.uk

Dust Control Systems Dantherm Filtration Ltd www.danthermfiltration.co.uk Woodwaste Control Engineering Ltd www.w-w-c.co.uk

Edgebanders Allwood Machinery Ltd (inc Interwood) www.interwood.co.uk Homag UK Ltd www.homag-uk.co.uk Trimbridge Ltd www.trimbridge.com

Flexible Ducting Masterflex Technical Hoses Ltd www.masterflex-uk.com

Manufacturing Software Linkwood www.linkwood.com

Packaging Lines Homag UK Ltd www.homag-uk.co.uk

Homag UK Ltd www.homag-uk.co.uk

Panel Producer Egger UK Ltd www.egger.co.uk

Postforming Homag UK Ltd www.homag-uk.co.uk

Presses Allwood Machinery Ltd (inc Interwood) www.interwood.co.uk Homag UK Ltd www.homag-uk.co.uk

Profile Wrapping Homag UK Ltd www.homag-uk.co.uk

Routers (CNC) ATA Engineering Processes www.ataeng.com Thermwood www.thermwood.com

Sanders (Speed) Allwood Machinery Ltd (inc Interwood) www.interwood.co.uk

Thermwood www.thermwood.com ATA Engineering Processes Ltd www.ataeng.com Allied Tooling Ltd www.alliedtooling.com

The Woodwork Dust Control Company Ltd www.woodworkdustcontrol.co.uk

Throughfeed Drills Homag UK Ltd www.homag-uk.co.uk

Veneering Equipment Allwood Machinery Ltd (inc Interwood) www.interwood.co.uk Realwood Machinery & Consumables Ltd www.realwoodmachinery.co.uk

Wood Burning Equipment Talbotts Biomass Energy Ltd www.talbotts.co.uk Woodwaste Control Engineering co Ltd www.w-w-c.co.uk Woodwaste Technology Ltd www.woodwastetechnology.com

Wood Shredding Equipment Almac Ltd www.shreddall.com

Woodworking Machinery (New & Used) Allwood Machinery Ltd (inc Interwood) www.interwood.co.uk CAM-CO Machinery Ltd www.cam-co.co.uk

Wood Waste Control Woodwaste Control Engineering Co Ltd www.w-w-c.co.uk

Scm Group The widest range of machines for panel processing

MORBIDELLI, PLANET MX CNC Machining Centre for Shaping and Edgebanding

SCM, PRATIX N15 CNC Machining Centre for Nesting Production

STEFANI, SOLUTION SERIES Customised Heavy Duty Edge Banders

SCM, K1000 Automatic Edge Bander

GABBIANI, FLEXIMA Highly Flexible Compact Angle Plant

SCM, IMPACT 107C Automatic Panel Beam Saw

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