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SCM at Ligna 2019 with its“Smart&Human” factory
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and to pages 18-23 for our full Ligna preview
GLASGOW-based shopfitter, Barbour Fit Out, combines a mix of moderntechniques and traditional craftsmanship to produce quality shop-fittings and, at theheart of many creationsis Norbord’s CaberWoodMDF portfolio.
Designing innovativedisplays for prestigiousretailers such as Fossil,The White Company,Beaverbrooks and TheNational Trust for Scot-land, Barbour Fit OutSpecialists also usesCaberWood MDF inrestaurants, healthcarepractices and educa-tional establishments.
The range is made upof CaberWood MDF Pro,CaberWood MDF ProMR, CaberWood MDFTrade, CaberWood MDFTrade MR, and CaberWood MDF Industrial; the versatile board is ideal fur-niture and fittings, skirting, mouldings and staircases, for example.
The boards offer everything Barbour Fit Out needs and are preferredover other materials on the market because they are easy to cut and keep
their shape. One partic-ular benefit Barbour no-ticed with CaberWoodMDF Pro is that the coremaintains its stabilitywhen turned intomouldings which theythen spray paint.
Although the core ofCaberWood Trade MDFis less dense than Caber-Wood Pro or Caber-Wood Industrial, Bar-bour Fit Out still use it tokeep the weight of theirunitary down.
John Mitchell of Bar-bour Fit Out com-mented, “We really likeCaberWood MDF. Theproduct is easy to work
with and we intend to continue to use it on our future projects.”Norbord l Tel 01786 812921 l www.norbord.co.uk
DAVID MALPAS of CheshireJoinery visited the Joinerysoftoffices in Chipping Norton for acouple of days’ training on JMSPro and came away with morethan just the experience of thesoftware.
His first two working days werespent one-to-one alongside Joinery-
soft’s experienced in-house joiner,Andy Morgan. The progress made insetting up JMS Pro will provideCheshire Joinery with all the amaz-ing, detailed and helpful joinery andmanagement information, such as3D Drawings, mouldings, cross sec-tions, accurate timings, scheduling,pricing, fittings and workshop man-agement information.
David explained, “I visitedJoinerysoft to undertake two days’training on the Joinerysoft Prosoftware. We made excellentprogress on our system, Andy wasreally helpful and was very keenon inputting every last little detailinto the system to ensure every-thing was completely accurateand priced correctly.”
On the second day of David’straining the sun came out, thewinds died down and he was luckyenough to be in the right place atthe right time for something par-ticularly special.
In David’s words, “During my visitI was invited on a hot air balloonride by Joinerysoft’s MD, AlanTurner, flying alongside their veryown balloon to which I was verypleased to accept. We finished ourtraining and I was whisked off to anearby ‘take off’ location. Withinhalf an hour we were up in the sky!This was a beautiful trip; the skywas clear, the sun was out and wewere floating above the Cotswolds.The flight was absolutely amazing.”
David then decided to stay on foranother half a day in the Joinery-soft offices, where he was suppliedwith a computer so he could geteven more out of his training bycontinuing to set up JMS Pro, withMD Alan’s help as needed.
“Overall I had a great time withJoinerysoft and would like to saythank you to the whole team for
everything and I’m looking forwardto working with you all in the future.”
JMS Pro is aimed at larger join-ery manufacturers wishing toutilise much more detailed joineryand management information.Joinerysoft LtdTel 01608 643302Email [email protected]
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Flying high with JMS
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LEADING SUPPLIER of high-performance CNC routing and cuttingsolutions, AXYZ International, has announced a major rebrandingand restructuring initiative.
It embraces a change in company name, a new corporate identity anda realigned marketing strategy. Implemented by the parent company inCanada, the rebranding programme follws acquisition of the US-basedwaterjet cutting systems company WARDJet in 2018. This signalled AXYZInternational’s entry into the waterjet cutting sector and precipitated thedecision to carry out a total rebranding programme.
In consequence, AXYZ International is now trading as AXYZ Automa-tion Group, a name that recalls the company’s inception in the 1990s whenit was known as AXYZ Automation. More significantly, however, the re-brand serves as an indicationof how the company hasevolved over the years, with amuch expanded product of-fering, greater market diversi-fication and a high receptivityof the AXYZ brand by themany industries it supports.
President of AXYZ Auto-mation Group, Luke Hansen-Macdonald, commented: “Therebrand reflects our commit-ment to realigning manufac-turing output in line with thedemand for increased au-tomation and the need to pro-vide alternative solutions totraditional CNC routing sys-tems where these are consid-
ered to be more appropriate. The name of the company and its corpo-rate identity may have changed but its values remain the same.”
Supporting the rebranding programme is a visually stronger and moredistinctive three-dimensional logo and tagline, rendered in a dark blueand light blue combination.
This will give AXYZ Automation Group a new, stronger and readilyidentifiable corporate identity within the industries it operates and thoseit plans to develop in the future.
In welcoming the rebrand, UK managing director Mark Sweeney com-mented: “These changes will enhance the strong presence that the AXYZbrand has built in the UK and Ireland over the years and assist with theshared objectives of developing new market opportunities for future busi-
ness growth and prosperity.”Endorsing these senti-
ments, Vice President (MarketDevelopment) Robert Mar-shall added: “The rebrand willhelp both existing and poten-tial customers to better un-derstand and identify withwhat the AXYZ AutomationGroup now represents andhow it will continue to sup-port their business objectivesby enabling access to a muchwider product offering andnew technologies.”AXYZ Automation GroupTel 01952 291600Email: [email protected]
AXYZ announces major rebranding initiative
COMBILIFT added yet another industry award to its ever growingtally when its Combi-PPT model won the Safety Category of the FLTAAwards for Excellence 2019 on March 30th.
The Combi-PPT is a high performance pedestrian operated poweredpallet truck, the first model of which was designed following a very spe-cific request from a Combilift customer wanting to enhance operationalsafety and material flow in its manufacturing facilities. This proved to beso successful that the Combi-PPT was put into serial production last yearand models with capacities from 3,000 kgup to 16,000 kg are now available.
Its design and features such as AC pow-ered drive, steer and lifting technology en-able very large and bulky products to bemanoeuvred with ease in confined spaceswithout the use of a ride-on forklift.
Above all, it can also do this whilst en-suring maximum safety when working inareas where other personnel may be pres-ent, in busy production plants for example,thanks to Combilift’s patented multi-posi-tion tiller arm.
This incorporates tiller and operator off-set position with the touch of a button andenables excellent visibility from the side ofthe truck, also reducing any crush risk to theoperator when working in tight spaces.
According to the FLTA, “the jury was im-pressed by the PPT’s large capacity and itspotential to replace counterbalance trucks,improving safety in pedestrian areas.”
Mark Whyte, Combilift’s R&D manager,
accepted the “Archie” trophy from Andrea Maneti of the category spon-sor Trelleborg. Combilift’s managing director, Martin McVicar, com-mented: “We have won a number of awards from the FLTA over the yearsfor innovation, design achievement, ergonomics as well as the Winner ofWinners Gold Award in 2012. In the 25th year of the awards we are proudto have been recognised for our ongoing commitment to safer materialshandling with the introduction of the Combi-PPT into our product range.”Combilift l www.combilift.com
Combi-PPT wins FLTA Safety Award
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SOFTWARE FOR DESIGN & MANUFACTURE
A COMPANY MANUFACTURINGaround 65,000 doors/week forkitchen cabinets says its futurelies with robotics, automationand increased efficiencies.
Based at Dungannon in North-ern Ireland, O & S Doors usesAlphacam CAD/CAM software todrive 17 Biesse CNC routers, fourReichenbachers and one Homag.The Biesses, including two 5-axismachines, and the Homag, are allprogrammed for full productionruns, with the Reichenbacherslargely used for bulk production.
The company’s range includescabinet doors and drawer frontsmade principally from an MDFcore with PVC or acrylic fascias,along with some solid wood doors.
While recent updates to Alpha-cam’s powerful nesting functionhave substantially improved theirmaterial yield, O & S Doors’ pro-jects manager Paul McCullagh saysthe software’s five-axis capability isalso an important part of the equa-tion. “Our five axis machines giveus the capability to produce thewidest and most flexible range ofcurved doors made to order in theUK and Irish markets. Virtuallyevery design we offer can be re-created in a curved format alongwith matching accessories. The useof the Alphacam software is in-valuable in this regard.”
Alphacam’s new nesting engineimproves material yield by be-tween six and eight per cent oneach sheet, which he says equatesto a lorry-load of board everyweek. “This is contributing to-wards offsetting increased rawmaterial costs.
“Increasing efficiencies in thisway allows us to continue investingin other automation projects withinthe factory, and ultimately adds tothe company’s bottom line.”
It is automation that Paul seesas being the way forward. O & S al-ready has a robotic arm for load-ing boards at the start of theprocess where the acrylic front islaminated onto the MDF core. Inaddition, two Alphacam modules— Automation Manager and CDM(Cabinet Door Manufacture) —work in conjunction to automatebulk programming.
Once the team have importedan Excel file of all the doors ofmixed sizes for a production run,the software produces NC code forany machine on the shop floor.Alphacam area manager, DavidMcIntyre, says: “Irrespective ofhow many doors they are workingon, Automation Manager takesthe list and creates the code for allthe door sizes. It means O & SDoors does not have to carry outindividual part programming. Sowhether they are working on 50,150 or 500 doors, the whole batchis fully programmed in the sametime it would take to program justone door.
“Nowadays, a conventionalOEM CAM system processes eachfile individually, but it won’t write50 or 500 programs in just acouple of minutes. Alphacam’sAutomation Manager means 2Dand 3D CAD files, along with solidmodels from third party software,can be batch processed, from filepreparation right through toapplying toolpaths, with the NCcode automatically generated.”
Alphacam has also worked withO & S Doors on several bespokeoperations to improve efficiencyfurther, including the ability toshow accurate timings for produc-ing every sheet.
Paul McCullagh says: “We foundwe had a number of jobs waitingto be processed on the factoryfloor, but no way of knowing howlong they would take … a fullsheet could take between tenminutes and an hour.”
An Alphacam engineer spenttwo days working with them to setup a time management project for
the routers, by making bespokeamendments to the software andpostprocessor, and liaising with acompany that produced a web in-terface to monitor production onthe factory floor.
“We have now got a module toshow the time each router spendson cutting each sheet. This has ledto several improvements as wecan now easily monitor the effi-ciency of every router to ensurewe are getting the absolute bestwe can from each one.”
Concluding, Paul says, “Around90 per cent of our products gothrough Alphacam, and most or-ders have a three-day lead time,which includes a full day fromorder entry, through the nestingoperation, to the shop floor formachining. We are currently look-ing at ways of how Alphacam canhelp us reduce that to just threehours.”AlphacamTel 0118 922 6677www.alphacam.com
Alphacam: “vital for automation and efficiencies”
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THE VITAP BLITZ has undergonea transformation. The originalmachine would drill and insertglue and dowels but only in theedge of the panel.
Customers loved the machineand its price but wanted to be ableto face drill for a cam fitting. Vitaplistened and has now developedand released the latest version ofthe machine.
With a working width of 1,300mm which splits into two, allow-ing both left and right handedcomponents to be drilled simulta-neously, three horizontal drills anda glue and dowel insertion headthe machine is capable of achiev-ing high volumes of productionfor a very reasonable cost.
The machine has a 19” TFTmonitor, and Albatross TPA soft-ware. Programmes can be eithercreated on the machine, in the of-fice and downloaded via a mem-ory stick or the machine can beequipped with a bar code scannerto maximise production and elim-inate operator error.
Please contact NEY for more in-formation and visit the Coventryshowroom for a demonstration.NEY LtdTel 024 7630 8100www.ney.co.uk
Latest updates to the Vitap Blitz arenow availablefrom NEY Ltd
WITH 60% of its multi-millionpound turnover dedicated toadded value product, BrooksBros is one of the UK’s first com-plete timber service providersto install Weinig’s Rondamat1000 CNC tool grinder, raisingthe capabilities of its Danburytool room to the next level.
The company has also addedthe latest Weinig Powermat 1500moulder with Powerlock toolingto its suite of advanced mouldersat its Danbury site.
Over the past decade, BrooksBros has installed 24 machinesfrom Weinig at its manufacturingsites in Danbury, Sewstern,Skelmersdale and Nottingham.Managing director, Mark Fleming,said: “Our customers’ demands formachined and finished timberproduct continues — fromstraightforward planing to intricatemouldings and profiles — and nowwith our latest investment in theRondamat 1000 CNC for the Dan-bury tool room, and the new Pow-ermat 1500, we have the ability tomeet every bespoke requirementour customers might have.”
The Rondamat 1000 CNC is afully automatic machine, driven bythe latest MoulderMaster soft-ware, without the need for an op-erator. Once set-up, it then runsunattended, with the Moulder- Master software negating theneed for templates. Mark said:“The Rondamat 1000 is a game-changing automated grinder. Itsmore accurate grinding of tools
means our Powermat 1500 moul-ders can now run up to 10% fasterwhile still giving an excellent sur-face finish.”
In addition to the Rondamat1000, Brooks Bros has invested ina new Weinig Unicut P — the lat-est technology in the proven opti-mising cross-cut saw range andideal for heavy hardwood sec-tions; a Raimann VarioRip optimis-ing rip saw; a new Rondamat 960grinder and digital Opti-Controlsetting stand, and the Powermat1500 moulder with Powerlocktooling.
The Powermat 1500 is the flag-ship moulder of Weinig’s new gen-eration of Powermats. Weinig’sPowerlock tooling for the Power-mat 1500 enables the machine torun at higher speeds up to 12,000rpm, doubling the productionthroughput of a conventionalmoulder and shortening availabil-ity times of product for customers.Weinig’s sales representativesSteve Cracknell, Simon Bridge andDean Grimbley have supportedBrooks Bros for many years, tailor-ing machine requirements to thecompany’s needs and providingfull support.
Brooks Bros has invested inWeinig products so they can re-spond to customers’ needs quicklywith fast setting times and run-ning speeds, which gives a partic-ularly good finish on hardwoodmouldings. Mark Fleming said,“The dynamics have changed
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Brooks Bros and Weinig partnership for efficiency
within the industry. Customerswant machined products, oftenfully finished to their unique spec-ifications and they buy from us.With the ability for short runs forsmall joinery firms to full scale pro-duction, we take on the responsi-bility of processing timber productand offer much more than justtimber distribution. Our cus-tomers, which include the doorsetindustry working in healthcare,commercial and high-end apart-ment construction and fit-out, de-mand very quick service of thehighest quality and accuracy. Withthe help of Weinig technology andmachinery, Brooks Bros deliversquality of the highest standard ontime, every time.”
Brooks Bros’ experienced ma-chinists like using Weinig ma-chines, citing their user-friend-liness, ease of use and speed ofsetting. A major benefit of thePowermat 1500 is the ComfortSet,which makes operator settingsvery easy to adjust. Mark Flemingcontinued, “Weinig machines arethe best in the world. The amountof work we put through is relent-less. Our Weinig moulders processhardwood day in, day out, six daysa week. The reliability of the ma-
chines and the reassurance ofworking with Weinig is not justnice to have; it is a necessity.”
Every Brooks Bros site hasWeinig Powermat moulders spec-ified for more intricate mouldingsand challenging profiles for win-dows and doors: “We wonder howwe managed without them.”
Brooks Bros sends its key per-sonnel to Weinig’s advanced train-ing centre for tool roomoperatives at Weinig Expo in
Abingdon. The training centrecaters for all Weinig’s advancedcomputer-controlled trainingneeds, from PowerCom to Rip-AssistPro. Senior production man-agers from Brooks Bros will onceagain be visiting Weinig’s globalheadquarters and machine pro-duction facility at Tauberbischofs-heim, near Frankfurt in Germany,later in the year.
Malcolm Cuthbertson, manag-ing director of Weinig UK, said:“With our shared ethos that ‘onlythe best will do’, Weinig UK has de-veloped a strong relationship withBrooks Bros over the years and it
really is a perfect partnership.Decades of Weinig’s wood pro-cessing experience and adoptionof new technology have influ-enced the development of thenew generation of Powermatmoulders. This is an exceptionalstate of the art machine which of-fers outstanding ease of use andhelps maximise productivity forour customers.”Brooks Broswww.brookstimber.comWeinig UKTel 01235 557600Email [email protected]
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and flexibility
L to R: Mark Fleming, managing director Brooks Bros (UK) Ltd, Steve Cracknell, Weinig salesrepresentative and Simon Greig, Brooks Bros director and general manager (Danbury).
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DUST CONTROL SYSTEMS Ltd (DCS) has installed acomplete dust extraction system, including externalfilter unit and energy-saving Ecogate® system, forLincolnshire fit-out specialist NH Shopfitting &Interiors.
Located on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds, offi-cially an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, NH Shop-fitting & Interiors provides a tailored service to clientsacross the retail, commercial and leisure sectors, but thecompany has become recognised for its specialist workin the fit-out of petrol forecourt shop interiors, food out-lets and washrooms.
Established over 20 years ago by MD Nicholas Hunt,the company has enjoyed exceptional growth over re-cent years, and has partnered with key site operators tomeet the growing demand for customer-focused con-venience and food service outlets at UK filling stations.
Joinery manufacture is at the heart of the company’sactivities, and the growth in sales has necessitated in-vestment in both machinery and premises. NH Shop-fitting now operates from a 4,000 m2 site, with work-shops and offices, a generous parking and loading area,and a joinery production space that has increased by50% since the business moved here in 2014.
Ray Townley, area sales manager for DCS, visited thesite to discuss NH Shopfitting’s growing dust extractionrequirements with project manager Stephen Jordan and,as Ray explains: “Dust extraction was previously providedby several stand-alone bag filter units located adjacentto production machinery but, as the production area ex-panded and new machines were installed, the ageingbag units had finally reached their limitations.”
The system design for NH Shopfitting was going to berelatively straightforward; the old bag units would bescrapped and replaced with a high-efficiency, externally-sited and ATEX-approved filter unit with a 30 kW directdrive extraction fan, new FastClip ductwork systemrouted to all the machines and, as recommended by theATEX regulations, a CARZ back-pressure isolation valvewhich, in the event of an explosion in the filter unit, pre-vents the effects of a pressure wave and flames travel-ling from the filter, back along ductwork, and into thefactory.
NH Shopfitting operates atypical range of high-poweredmachinery including a number ofsaws, an edgebander, a heavy-duty wide belt sander, and a high-speed HOLZ-HER CNC machine.However, and again typical offit-out joinery manufacturing,constantly varying productiondemands dictate that all themachines are never in operation atthe same time.
“Having surveyed the premisesand reviewed the extractionrequirements with Stephen, thisinstallation appeared to be ashoe-in for the inclusion of anEcogate® controller and automaticdampers,” says Ray Townley, “so I
DCS installs filter for top shopfitter
Above, DCS Ltd installed anNFSZ3000 2HJLR rotary valvefilter unit with 18,345m3/hrair volume capacity.
A section of the joinery production area at NH Shopfitting & Interiors.
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agreed with Stephen that I wouldvisit again with Ian Rayner,Ecogate’s sales manager.
“As anticipated, Ian Rayner wasable to demonstrate that incorpo-rating Ecogate technology intothe system would significantly re-duce the amount of electricityconsumed by the extraction fan;effectively halving the extractionsystem running costs.” Ian Rayner’scalculations showed that includ-ing Ecogate in the system wouldgenerate sufficient savings to re-cover the additional capital ex-penditure in less than three yearsand, in addition, installing the Eco-gate system negated the need toinclude Star-Delta starters; reduc-ing the base cost of the extraction
system. “Installing Ecogate® tech-nology optimises fan speed, inreal-time, to exactly match extrac-tion demand,” says Ian Rayner. “AtNH Shopfitting, the maximum airvolume capacity requirement is al-most 15% less than the total airvolume would be with the fan ex-tracting continuously from all ma-chines — as it would be withoutEcogate — and the average vol-ume requirement is reduced by aminimum of 22%.”
DCS installed an NFSZ30002HJLR rotary valve filter, withpatented antistatic Superbag filtermedia, and a reverse air regenera-tion fan provides efficient filtercleaning.
Side access doors, reached via an
elevated gangway, allow access tothe filter media for inspection andmaintenance, and the waste dust isdelivered pressure-free from the fil-ter unit, via rotary valve, into a cov-ered skip.
“We were impressed by the pro-fessional service DCS providedfrom start to finish,” says StephenJordan. “We’ve now got an efficient,
cost-effective system that we canvirtually forget about; we’ll bemaking savings on electricity costsfor years to come and in winter wecan heat the factory with clean,warm air from the filter unit.”Dust Control Systems LtdTel 0800 040 7116Email [email protected]
An elevated gangway gives access for maintenance, and cleanwarm air is returned to the factory in winter.
Ecogate® PowerMASTER variable speed drive unit andgreenBOX12 controller.
30kW main fan and CARZ valve, with waste dust delivered pressure-free via rotary valve.
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DEREK STATHAM, Works and Service Manager at Leitz Tooling UK, passed away on 21stFebruary 2019 after a short illness. Derek was dedicated to a quality and service fromwhich both Leitz Tooling UK and its customers benefited over his 38 years with the com-pany. He was a major part of the Leitz UK expansion and smooth operation across thecountry and was highly respected by managers and employees alike.
Simon Lidell, Leitz Tooling UK managing director, said: “Derek was a remarkable man. Hewas dedicated to the success of the company and, in particular, to the service side of theoperations. He was held in high regard by senior management at our Head Office inGermany as well as the UK staff. Our UK-wide team gave Derek a standing ovation during hisacceptance of his long service award at our sales conference in January — an emotionalexperience for all, especially Derek. Knowing him personally, he made a difference in the livesof many people, both here in the company, and in his private life.”
Brian Maddox, National Sales Manager for Leitz Tooling UK, added: “I worked with Derekfor nearly four decades and knew him not only as a great work colleague, but as a friend. Hewas passionate about everything he did, helping many of our staff develop into the valuedmembers of our team we have today. He believed in them when many would not have. Onpersonnel development, he was a truly inspiring person”
Derek’s team is committed to build on the foundation he laid down and will continue togrow its success as a tribute to him.
Simon concluded: “Derek helped us develop a culture that we are proud of, and one thatis unrivalled in the industry. He will be missed, and the workshop and offices seem emptywithout him. Our sincere sympathies go to his wife Yvette and their family on behalf of thewhole company.Leitz Tooling UK l Tel 01279 454530 l [email protected] l www.leitz.org
YORKSHIRE-BASED designer andmanufacturer of quality fittedfurniture, Daval Furniture,scooped ‘Highly Commended’ atInsider’s 7th annual Made in York-shire Awards 2019, in the Manu-facturing Innovation Awardcategory.
Rewarded for its exclusiveOption-i production technology,Daval introduced this manufactur-ing process for the sole benefit ofmaintaining high levels of innova-tion and creation for its customers.
Since the launch of Option-iover a decade ago, Daval hasmade and delivered 20,000 bed-rooms and 5,000 kitchens and themain benefit of Option-i for its cus-tomers is the freedom this processbrings. Option-i has increased effi-
ciency and automation for Daval,saving both time and money foreveryone involved.
Managing director at Daval,Simon Bodsworth (picturedabove) said: “To be acknowledgedwith ‘Highly Commended’ statusby the Made in Yorkshire Awards2019 is a massive reward for thebrand and huge personal achieve-ment. We are extremely proud ofthis honour and grateful to all ourcustomers who help sustain ourcompany headquarters in Hud-dersfield, West Yorkshire and allowus to continue influencing the fu-ture of quality fitted furniture inBritain.”Daval FurnitureTel 01484 848500www.daval-furniture.co.uk
WITH A 32 mm stroke length andseveral redesigned features, thenew Hilti SR 6-A22 Cordless recip-rocating saw aims to be a cutabove the competition in safety,cutting speed and handling.
The saw’s new patented chuckhas been specifically designed toavoid breaks, in addition to whicha keyless blade clamp with a newexternal lever makes it much eas-ier to remove used blades. Hilti hasimproved the ergonomics of thefront and rear grip as well as thetrigger for improved control andprecision in every working posi-tion. It also has a built-in tetheringpoint for when users are workingat heights or on scaffolding.
The tool is equipped with abrushless motor that increasestool lifetime and minimises repairsas well as bright LED lights to max-imise precision cutting.
The SR 6-A22 is part of the Hilti22 V cordless tool platform thatconsists of tools for drilling, chis-elling, cutting, sawing, grinding, di-rect fastening and many otherapplications. All Hilti 22 V batteriesuse the same charger and canpower any of the tools in the range.
The SR 6-A22 can be obtainedthrough Hilti Fleet Management,whereby a fixed monthly chargecovers all service and repair costsup to three years. For customerswho prefer to own tools outright,Hilti Tool Service gives a completeno-cost period of two years, whichincludes the same high level ofcover. Following the initial no-costperiod repair costs are capped,and the company promises a turn-around time of ‘3 days or free’.HiltiTel 0800 886100www.hilti.co.uk/SR6-A22
Obituary: Derek Statham of Leitz Tooling UK
Daval scoops award Hilti SR 6-A22 Cordlessreciprocating saw
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FOLLOWING successful comple-tion of a major rebrand andrestructuring initiative, the re-cently constituted AXYZ Auto-mation Group has announcedthe first of a planned series ofnew product innovations.
The AXYZ Infinite multi-pur-pose CNC router builds on thelegacy of previous AXYZ machinesin terms of outstanding buildquality, reliability and higher pro-ductivity levels. With a fresh de-sign concept and a number ofoptional machine enhancements,the Infinite is aimed at setting anew benchmark for machine con-figurability, flexibility and price/performance productivity.
For over 30 years, AXYZ routershave been renowned for their abil-ity to meet the sometimes com-plex requirements of companies inmany diverse industries for whichadvanced CNC routing/cuttingtechnology has been a major con-tributor to business growth andprofitability. With around 367,000different machine configurationscurrently available, AXYZ routershave been able to accommodate
every conceivable routing/cuttingrequirement, from bespoke one-off and/or small-batch through tohigh-volume production runs atcompetitive prices.
Key design features of the AXYZInfinite include a heavy-duty solidsteel frame construction to accom-modate more vigorous machineoperation and a new carriage de-sign that provides easier access forservicing. The machine can be con-figured with a choice of single,dual or triple routing/cuttingheads, with a processing bed sizeof 3,251 mm (width) by 15.24 m(length). There is also a newly de-signed and more efficient dust ex-traction system to radically reduceclogging of the router and elimi-nate consequent unwanted andexpensive machine downtime andan improved misting system thatenables more efficient machinecooling and lubricating functions.
The AXYZ Infinite can also besupplied, if required, with the latestoptional VCare Pro and Aspire de-sign and production software pro-grams, both of which provide all thenecessary tools for 2D and more
complex 3D applications. With theAspire option, machine owners cannow engage in specialised worksuch as solid surface panel process-ing, engraving and milling and 3Dmodel-making, thereby openingup new market opportunities andincreasing profitability.
AXYZ Automation Group cus-tomers also have access to a widerange of optional machine en-hancements. In particular, these in-clude the AXYZ ATC (AutomaticTool Change) system that providesup to 33 tool-change stations forwork involving multiple tools, theAXYZ Zone Management facility
for optimum material hold-downefficiency and the latest A2MC ma-chine controller with the inte-grated AVZ (AXYZ Vision System)facility. There is also the latest heli-cal rack and pinion drive system in-corporating a multiple gear teethconfiguration. This helps spreadthe workload more evenly, result-ing in faster throughput speeds,reduced machine wear and mate-rial wastage and ultimately alonger than normal machine life.AXYZ Automation GroupTel 01952 291600Email: [email protected]
AXYZ Infinite: a new multi-purpose CNC router
Saving space and time with Lamont NORD BUILD & Design Ltd specialises in higher end refurbishments. Working in the London area, the company has an excellent reputationfor its bespoke interiors and joinery. Founded in 2011, the company now employs five people. Through word of mouth, it has on its books
sufficient work for the next six months. Last year Nord Build & Design Ltd in-vested in a clamp and Woodwelder from Lamont.
“We were making doors and had quite big orders,” owner Donatas Urbona-vicius told PW&SS. “It took so long to clamp everything by hand and keep every-thing in the clamps in a small space. Imagine if I made of lot of frames today (say40): if I were using sash clamps, I would need to leave them overnight. With thismachine you clamp, weld, take it out and you are on to the next one.”
Once the need for a clamping system was realised, Donatas began to researchthe market. “We searched for different makes. Some looked expensive and wereonly made for what they were made, for example in terms of size. Lamont has op-tions. Alan Lamont listens to what you want and makes the machine to meet yourrequirements from scratch. This ability to be bespoke was very attractive. You needto make sure that you know what sizes you will be working with. Our machine isdesigned for 3.2 m workpieces.
“We use the Lamont system extensively: for doors, drawers, windows, boxesand carcasses, for example. We also use it to laminate a few pieces of timber to-gether. It is used for everything.
“It saves space as well as time. The clamping machine is up on the first (mezza-nine) floor, next to the sander. It fits well into our premises.
“The system also offers improved accuracy: with the presets you are alwayssquare. You can double check with the tape measure, but it is not really necessary.”
Asked if he would recommend the Lamont system and the company, Donatasreplied, “Yes, of course. Alan is very flexible, he will always ring and ask you for thedetails of the machine you want. There have already been a few enquiries frompeople visiting our workshop who have seen the system and asked for Alan's con-tact details. One is our timber supplier. They have been in business for a long timeand are a big timber yard, but also offer a laminating service. Other joiners alsocome in, look at it and like it: they can all see the advantages.”Lamont l Tel 01461 40017Email [email protected] l www.clampingmachines.co.uk
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SANDING & FINISHING
A TEESSIDE joinery company is saying goodbye to unnecessary heating and waste dis-posal bills after buying a new wood waste heater from Wood Waste Technology.
Tees Tech Joinery Ltd has been established over 13 years, specialising in the creativemanufacturing of quality bespoke joinery projects including kitchens, bedrooms and bath-rooms from its premises in Billingham. As a joinery manufacturer, the business was spend-ing a great deal of money regularly on skips to remove its wood offcuts and other waste,and gas to heat its 4,000 ft2 workshop during the colder months.
On a trip to the W joinery exhibition at the NEC, managing director of Tees Tech Joinery,Dean Price learned about the benefits of investing in a wood waste heater, and how it couldreduce waste disposal costs and provide free heating.
Following more information and a site survey, Wood Waste Technology’s specialistengineers installed a WT5 wood waste heater into the factory last year.
Dean says: “We are delighted to have found Wood Waste Technology and the company’srange of wood waste heaters. Once we understood the benefits, investing in one was com-mon sense. We did some calculations and realised that the wood waste heater would easilypay for itself in less than two years because of the savings we would make on heating andwaste disposal costs. In fact, we had the gas heaters removed because we just don’t needthem since the wood waste heater was installed, as it generates more than enough heat forour workshop.”
Wood Waste Technology offers a full range of wood waste heaters, from small hand firedunits to larger fully automatic systems, and offers site survey and design, as well as manu-facture, installation and on-going maintenance. The company also services all types of woodwaste heaters and supplies genuine spares.
In addition, Wood Waste Technology is the UK’s official distributor for Gross ApparatebauGmbH, a German manufacturer of dependable, precision engineered shredders and bri-quetters. The company is also a distributor for Putzmaus boiler tube cleaning systems — apowerful but gentle routine maintenance solution that is quick and easy to use, and helpsto increase boiler efficiency and lower operating costs.Wood Waste Technology l Tel 01785 250400www.woodwastetechnology.co.uk l www.grossuk.co.uk l www.putzmaus.co.uk
MIRKA IS EXPANDING its revolu-tionary Direct Electric OrbitalSander (DEOS) range with theaddition of the new DEOS Delta.
Its ergonomic and innovativeiron shape design allows the userto access hard to reach areas easilyand efficiently, while reducing thestress on arms and hands, and de-livering a flawless smooth finishfrom corner to corner.
The Delta’s low profile, of only10 cm, ensures it is closer to thesurface at any angle allowing forincreased control of the sanding
process, even during long periodsof use. With the Delta weighingless than 1 kg, the R&D team inJeppo, Finland, has ensured thatthere is less strain on the user’smuscles, leading to a reduction inthe risk of arm fatigue. The sanderalso incorporates a powerfulbrushless motor and 3 mm orbitfor more effective removal ofstock, while keeping vibrations ata low level to minimise the risk ofHAVs. Additionally, when theDEOS Delta is combined withMirka’s net abrasives and a dust
extraction unit, it provides a con-sistent scratch pattern and a dust-free work environment to work in.
The Mirka® DEOS Delta also in-cludes Mirka’s innovative digitalsolutions that run through an in-tegrated vibration sensor andbluetooth connectivity that en-ables the user to access the vibra-tion, speed and usage data easilythrough the myMirka app.
Pete Sartain, national salesmanager industrial of Mirka UK,says, “The R&D team is in constantcommunication both internallyand externally to understand what
the market is looking for, so thisaddition is the next phase in theevolution of the DEOS productrange. The addition of new Mirka®DEOS Delta meets a gap in themarket as users are looking for alightweight, powerful and versa-tile delta sander and we are confi-dent customers will benefit fromits technological, health & safetyand performance attributes fromits first use.”Mirka (UK) LtdTel 01908 [email protected]/uk/
WWT heating solution
Mirka expands its range with the DEOS Delta
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AT LIGNA 2019, Kündig willhave on display an exciting anddiverse range of wide belt andedge sanding machines to caterfor the many aspects of bothsolid wood and panel basedproduction.
Of particular interest to manyusers who produce 5 piece doorsor suffer from cross grain scratch marks will be an example of theKündig Brilliant fitted with calibration rollers, electronic seg-mental pad and also the Kündig oscillating cup brush systemwhich can be used to ‘soften’ the edges of frames or kitchendoors as well as sanding into profiled surfaces both before andafter sealer is applied.
Also on display will be several machines fitted with structurebrush options, which is a must have item for those looking togenerate a rustic style finish.
One of the machines on display is a top and bottom sanderwith structure brushes to the top and calibration rollers to thebottom. The structure brush can be fitted to any of the wide beltsanders once again expanding the number of possible finishesthat can be achieved on a Kündig sander.
Examples of the ever popular and standard style machinesfrom the Premium range for solid wood and veneer sanding willalso be shown. Also, on display will be further examples of theBrilliant machines showing just how easy it is to go from sandingsolid wood to veneer to lacquer. All this whilst giving a perfectsurface free from oscillation marks.
Complementing the wide beltsanders will be examples of theUniq double sided edge sandingmachines suitable for solid woodand veneered edges.
The Uniq is also available in ‘L’version which has additionalequipment including double beltfeed system, variable speed con-trol to the abrasive and automaticcleaners for the abrasive. The ac-tion-controlled pad is designed toprotect the corners when sand-ing/de nibbing sealed edges typi-cally required for MDF paintedkitchen doors.
For further information aboutthe products available fromKündig, contact Carl O’Meara atKündig UK, or why not arrange tomeet the team at Ligna Hall 16 onstand no. D19.Kündig UKTel 0845 833 0565www.kundig.com
Sandingthe Swissway withKündig
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SCM, A WORLD LEADER in thefield of secondary woodworkingtechnologies, is gearing up forthe next edition of Ligna (Han-nover, 27-31 May 2019), havingachieved a double-digit growthrate in the last two years whichpropelled the group over the700 million turnover target atthe end of 2018, with a techno-logical range of products in-creasingly in line with Industry4.0 requirements.
After launching its “Lean Cell4.0” for highly automated indus-trial production two years ago,from this same Hannover event,SCM now goes further with itsbreakthrough concept of SmartManufacturing. From its over4,000 m2 booth in Hall 13, the Ital-ian woodworking giant will pres-ents its “Smart&Human Factory”: acutting-edge production modelbased on digital and automationsystems and allowing for ad-vanced man-machine interactionand 360° control over the entireproduction flow.
A model based on highly inno-vative, flexible, modular and easilyreconfigurable systems, designedto respond in an increasingly ef-fective and fast way to the chal-lenges of mass customisation.
A new “smart and human” fac-tory — also making progress interms of work flow: thanks to theintegration of robots, low-addedvalue and repetitive human tasksare now minimised.
“Ligna 2019 will be one of thekey international events for SCM— traditionally a historic and reli-able partner for the entire wood-working industry,” explains theSCM Division Director, Luigi DeVito. “We will showcase top-leveltechnological innovation, de-signed to support more and more
companies in their business andhelp them meet new Industry 4.0requirements.
“The current, new productiontrends, which will be the focus ofthe next edition of Ligna, are ex-pected to widen the gap betweenmore and less intensively auto-mated companies. By offering anew model of interaction betweenmachines and industrial and col-laborative robotics, ground-levellogistic handling and software,SCM will have as its mission tohelp partner companies work to-ward achievable, successful andsmart goals.”
“You will never work alone”The claim “You will never workalone” effectively summarises thegoal of the new SCM productrange: to supply a “user-friendly”wood panel processing automa-tion system, with the option to re-
configure the production processwhenever this is necessary, toquickly process increasinglysmaller “order to production”batches.
After previewing a workingapplication of its “Smart&HumanFactory” at the Open House 2019event on 31 January through to 2February, which drew crowds tothe company’s Technology Centreof Rimini (Italy), SCM will showcasean even richer version at the nextLigna.
An automated system for all thephases of furniture production willbe presented: from furniture de-signing to the generation of ma-chine programs and from panelprocessing to cabinet assembling.
The process aims at optimisingas much as possible panel cutting,edgebanding and drilling opera-tions, so as to reduce waste, rejectsand retooling requirements dur-
ing product changeovers, to thenreassemble orders back togetherat the end of the process and de-laying customisation until thisstage.
With this system, low-addedvalue and repetitive human tasksare minimised, thanks to the useof KUKA industrial anthropomor-phic robots, assisted by collabora-tive Universal Robots in the finalprocess stages (assembly, hard-ware insertion, glue dispensingand surface finishing) and ensur-ing totally safe conditions withoutthe use of enclosures.
Finally, process logistics aremade flexible thanks to the use ofMiR intelligent autonomous self-driving shuttles.
The entire process will be man-aged and supervised by theMaestro Watch supervision soft-ware — monitoring the state ofeach of the products being ma-
SCM at Ligna 2019 with its “Smart&Human Factory”s
chined throughout the process,and by the IoT Maestro Connectsystem — which collects andanalyses SCM technology data, en-suring on the one hand full controlover the production flow and, onthe other, the implementation ofsmart predictive maintenancemodels.
News from the “Digital”frontierAt Ligna 2019, SCM will add to itsdigital range, by combining digitaltechnologies with high addedvalue, specifically targeted ser-vices. The Digital Hub, the innova-tion control centre at the core ofthe exhibition booth, will displayall the latest products.
To meet the needs of 4.0 indus-trial production, the “Maestro Con-nect” IoT platform will beextended to new technologies ap-plied to the wide range of SCMmachining options (cutting, edge-banding, boring, milling, nesting-milling and edge machining) forboth panels and solid wood.
In addition, the system featuresare enhanced thanks to the intro-
duction of a new sensor kit able todetect the changes in crucial ma-chine components. This evolveddata collection and analysis sys-tem originating from SCM ma-chinery, combined with MaestroSmartech augmented reality vi-sual technology, aims to offer theclient excellent product flow con-trol, achieve rapid, intelligentmaintenance and effective plan-ning of a spare parts strategy.
The new “upgrades” for MaestroSuite software will be featured.Maestro Active (special mention atthe latest German Design Award)is the new HMI application which,combined with the touch eye-Mcontrol panel, has revolutionisedthe human-machine interface.
The project will be launched atLigna on machining centres, panelboring devices, panel saws andedge banders offering all thesetechnologies a single environ-ment for use and a commongraphic interface, making the op-erator’s work notably easier, andproviding a single structure ofareas and functions.
The new “upgrades” for Maestro
Suite software will also be show-cased. In addition to the latest ver-sion of the supervision softwarefor the Maestro Watch integratedcell systems, the Maestro CNC2019 version will be released withmajor updates for CNC machiningcentres and drilling machines.User-friendly, intuitive software,which, most importantly, can beintegrated and interface withother systems used by customers.
A one-stop partner forsurface technologiesSCM has always placed impor-tance on surface treatment andbelieves in the value of havingSuperfici technologies in its rangefor finishing, placing them along-side other solutions for finishing,sanding and coating, and enhanc-ing this process stage. SCM offersits clientele specific laboratoriesfor this sector like the SuperficiTechnology Centre in Villasanta(Monza), the Superfici Tech Lab inVilla Verucchio (Rimini) as well asother finishing laboratories in for-eign branches.
On the strength of its vast and
consolidated know-how, the Ital-ian company will present its widerange of technologies for sanding,pressing and finishing at Ligna, dis-tinguishing itself as a partner in theentire surface treatment process: acomplete range of products andservices as well as exclusive,sought-after finishing solutions, tomeet all the process and end pro-duct type requirements.
The innovative DMC System op-erating units for flexible modularsanding machines, the Superficispray painting systems and robotequipped glue application andthe Sergiani 3D form membranepresses, that allow for uneven sur-faces to be smoothed, are thetechnologies due to be presentedto the furniture industry at theSCM stand (Pavilion 13).
These solutions allow for sur-faces to be prepared and treatedto produce finished products witha 3D finishing effect like wave de-signs, hand smoothed, structured,saw cut and worm hole, capable ofadding unique touch and visualsensations.
At the Superfici stand (Pavilion16) the most exclusive finishingsolutions will also be showcased.These include anthropomorphousand Cartesian robots for paintingpanels, fixtures, a vast range ofsprayers aimed at the different ap-plication requirements and pro-duction capacity, the latestgeneration of roller painters andUV and UV LED driers. Machines allin “4.0” version.
Important new entriescharacterised byautomation for allSCM technologyThe vast SCM range, believed tobe unique at international level inmeeting the needs of the entire
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SCM at Ligna 2019 with its “Smart&Human Factory”s
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sector — from craftsmen to largeindustries — will present impor-tant new entries for models, de-vices, optionals and software, forevery form of technology dedi-cated to secondary wood process-ing. Whether they are integratedinto the “Smart&Human Factory”automated process or in standalone mode, the aim is always tomeet the most varied demands ofa custom and integrated produc-tion of a specific company withoutforgoing the advantages of indus-trial production.
Solid wood sees the arrival ofHypsos, the anticipated five axesmachining centre with integratedcabin, designed for interior deco-rators and the three-dimensionalprocessing of elements with acomplex shape or large dimen-sions.
The Accord 42 FX machiningcentre with dual operator unitcombined with three and fiveaxes, considered ideal for the pro-duction of windows, doors andstairs, is also being demonstrated.
Of particular interest to solidwood chair, table, furnishing andobject manufacturers is theBalestrini Power machining centre,
which will be showcased with acomplete makeover that makesset-up and use easier, with morepowerful electrospindles and afurther reinforced structure toguarantee high performance, reli-ability and safety.
Timber construction will see theworld preview of Oikos X, the newmachining centre, specifically de-signed to machine structural ele-ments, X-lam/CLT wall panels,fitted with the new 6-axis machin-ing head unit that allows any ma-chining work to be carried out onevery side of the element from asingle position and in reducedspaces.
New entries also for doubleended squaring and shaping ma-chines: at the trade fair you will geta chance to see the Celaschi P40 inoperation, fitted with electronicspindle, an innovative solutionwhich will soon be standard onthe whole range.
Its aim is to continuously im-prove operating reliability and effi-ciency especially in morechallenging tasks like the process-ing of particularly abrasive materi-als and the production of largesized pieces.
Other important “new entries”in panel technologies, startingwith the new range of CNC Mor-bidelli X200 and X400 machiningcentres, that applies the best fiveaxes “All-in-one” technology per-formance to nesting processing, inline with market demands in-creasingly focused on “batch-1”production and which, therefore,need to combine high speed andmaximum flexibility in panel cut-ting outlines.
On show for the first time atLigna 2019 is also the new Mor-bidelli CX 220 drilling centre, afocal point in the compact cate-gories, providing even better per-formance in terms of finishingquality, precision and productivity,and Morbidelli UX 200D, fittedwith the exclusive dual variable-axis broaches and the new Clamexoperating units for joints.
The best of Gabbiani technol-ogy will take centre stage for siz-ing, with new devices aimed atprocessing delicate panels, in linewith SCM’s keen focus on surfacetreatment.
The Gabbiani sizing machineson display at the trade fair will in-clude the exclusive Flexstore HPwarehouse management system,characterised by the Saw-Set de-vice to make tool settings evenfaster and more exact.
As far as edgebanding is con-cerned, there is great anticipationsurrounding Stefanicell, the newgeneration of cells for “batch-1”processing, with high-tech solu-tions, even with minimal invest-ment, and the new Pickbackbridge system for the automaticreturn of panels, that guaranteessimple, “just in time” productionmanagement.
The Stefani range will present a
new generation rounding unitwith servo-assisted technology,designed to work even the mostdelicate panels with surprisingcontinuity and quality.
For the Olimpic range, the newglue tank is worth pointing out,with technological solutions for aperfect line of glue and a new gluescraper to process panels comingfrom the nesting cycle.
The solution put forward forassembly is the semi-automaticaction clamp, aimed at assembledfurniture manufacturers and avalid aid in assembling each partof the furniture with precision andquality. For the first time ever, theclamp will be presented withsemi-automatic loading and un-loading ergonomic systems,served by an input translationshuttle and 90° output flipper tomake the subsequent stages ofthe work easier.
There are numerous “newentries” for carpentry machinestoo, the key ones being dictatedby automation. To mention but afew, PX 350i is the new circular sawwith mobile cart and tilting bladeup to 46°, that can house bladesup to 350 mm (up to 300 mmusing the engraver function). Thisensures maximum safety whileworking, with reduced bulk andguarantees a perfect hold on thepanel thanks to the exclusivepresser. The “Ready” control posi-tioned on the wall unit, guaran-tees motorised and programmedmovement of the blade tilt andpowered and programmable rearstop, guaranteeing a rapid, exactpositioning and reducing operatormovement.SCM Group UK LtdTel 0115 977 0044www.scmgroup.me.uk
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COMBILIFT, the Irishspecialist manufac-turer of materialshandling solutions,will have plenty toshow at Ligna on itsextensive stand atthe heart of the out-door area, as well ason a stand in Hall 13.
The company’sproduct range, whichencompasses smallpedestrian stackers,multidirectional fork-lifts and large straddlecarriers, will be wellrepresented at thisyear’s event.
Around 18 modelswill be on show, all ofwhich have been de-signed for the safe, space saving and productive handling of the variousloads that the timber sector needs to lift, transport and store. Sawmills,furniture manufacturers, timber suppliers and joineries for example canall benefit from Combilift’s innovative products to keep things movingon the premises.
Centrepiece on the outdoor stand will no doubt be the Combi-SCstraddle carrier. This imposing machine, which is available with lift ca-pacities of up to 100 t, handles oversized loads such as modular build-ings and containers.
It has a very light footprint in spite of its size and is a cost effective al-ternative for heavy handling forklifts and cranes and works on poor ter-rain without the need for costly ground reinforcement.
Combilift continues to add to its range of electric models and this isevident at Ligna — around half of the exhibits are electricpowered and include a Combi-ST stand on truck, the Combi-WR4 multi-directional pedestrian stacker, a Combi-CBE counterbalance design4-way truck and the Aisle-Master VNA articulated forklift.
The majority of electric products from other manufacturers are de-signed for indoor use only but Combilift has answered the market de-mand for more versatile forklifts by incorporating rubber tyres into itselectric range to enable them to offer good traction on a variety of sur-faces so that they can transition easily from inside to outdoors.
C-Series models on display include the C5000XL, a robust dieselpowered truck with high ground clearance, large operator cab and a hostof features which cope easily with harsh operating environments andtough ground surfaces.
Combilift aims to entertain as well as inform at Ligna, so the usual lineup of dancing forklifts and Guinness will be available for visitors to enjoy.Combilift l www.combilift.com
Combilift shows off at Ligna 2019
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FOR ANYONE serious aboutCNC, a visit to the AES stand inHall 11, stand D44 will certainlybe an eye opener.
Perhaps lesser known in the UK,AES is a global manufacturer ofone of the largest ranges of CNCmachinery available and sticks tothe golden rules of heavy engi-neering and the use of only qualitybranded components during theconstruction process. All machinesare also equipped with industryleading Alphacam CAD/CAM soft-ware.
Making its debut at Ligna willbe the new AES Nova Super nest-ing machine, which is availablewith various bed sizes and has arapid positioning speed of 70m/min. These machines areequipped with a powerful 9 kWHSD router head and have a lineartool changer as standard. The Nova series of CNC machines are the starting point of the AES Industrial nesting machines. This will be accompaniedby an example of one of their heavy duty fully automatic nesting lines with lift table, automatic bed cleaning, automatic workpiece removal and sidemounted 12 position rotary tool changer. All the AES nesting machines are available with a host of options including various vacuum options, face
drilling, vacuum pods to allow end drilling to name a few.For manufacturers of staircases, fire doors and bespoke furniture there
will be the AES Vega 5X on demonstration. This 5 axis machine has aliquid cooled HSD ‘Infinity’ router head, which allows seamless machiningof complex curved components. This versatile machine comes completewith the powerful Alphacam Ultimate software.
For furniture production there will be the Sirius through feed drillingmachine having 10x vertical drills, can drill to all four sides, has a groov-ing saw and option of a router head. Also on display will be an exampleof the AES Vega pod and rail style machine which has the option of a hor-izontal router head for those looking for an ‘all rounder’ for both furnitureand joinery production.
Completing the AES display is the all new AES Alpha beamsaw ofwhich there are several models available giving different cutting heightsand available with optional lift table and automatic labelling.J & C O’Meara LtdTel 01704 893109 l www.ukwoodworkingmachinery.co.uk
AES CNC machinery on show at Ligna 2019
