Efficient panel cutting processes form the basis for a batch production that achieves maximum productivity. In this context, not only the coordination between upstream and downstream processes plays an important role. Also the optimization of individual process steps as well as the preparation of downstream process steps are essential. 

Besides using conventional rip saws and cross-cut saws for the panel cutting task in a batch production environment, manufacturers can also utilize end cut saws. In this process, the production capacity of a wood processing plant can be increased enormously through multiple infeeds into the cross-cut saw because this allows up to three package strips to be cut to length at one setting although they are of different cross-sectional areas.

Modern high-volume batch production lines define themselves through high throughfeed rates with optimized setup operations. In these lines, our feeders and stackers are the interfaces to the customer-specific production environment that are crucial to productivity. Hence, it is primarily the choice of an optimal workcell concept designed to meet the specific manufacturing needs of a customer that determines the production capacity of a production line. In this process, stack layouts, batch volumes, types of load carriers, etc., need to be considered. These are the assumptions and conditions to be fulfilled for achieving optimal productivity of the processing machines and hence maximum cost-effectiveness.

However, the workcell concepts not only have to meet the demands of high production capacity and throughfeed rate. Our feeder solutions are also optimally tailored to the material to be handled so that a wide range of panels can be fed to the processing machines in a surface-protecting process. Moreover, sophisticated sorting algorithms allow for maximum freedom of choice for stacking.

Due to their ultra-heavy design in conjunction with wear resistant precision units, our extremely powerful double-side edge processing machines of the Combima type meet the greatest demands placed on the capacity and quality of machines. They are suitable for complex panel sizing, edge processing and grooving tasks. Basic equipment includes a fully automatic program-controlled width adjustment and a master & slave feed drive. This drive principle ensures perfect parallelism and hence process security and quality while simultaneously maximizing availability and minimizing wear.

Employed to turn, turn over, accumulate & meter or take workpieces out of the work flow, etc., functional conveyors are intermediate conveyors and hence substantial parts of fully integrated lines. The benefit and value of a production line depend very much on these conveying and handling systems.

Complex processing installations and production lines need complex control systems with easy intuitive operation. Our manufacturing plants perfectly master this balancing act. The sophisticated software presents an excellent and transparent process overview including the plant and machine conditions to the operator, using easy-to-read touch screens. It allows for optimal process security and hence maximum productivity – both in the field of panel cutting cells and edge processing lines.