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an annual guide to tools and machinery for the furniture manufacturing and woodworking industries


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Our front cover shows SCM’s prismamachining head unit with 5 interpolating

axes. More information on SCM’smachines go to pages 4-5 or call: 0115 977 0044.

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Leuco

SCM

Masterwood

Felder

Hamuel Reichenbacher

Advantage Automation

ATA

RW Group

Startrite

T.M. Machinery

Machine Sales

Makita

Fasco UK

Häfele

Wagner

Combilift

Hubtex

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In this environmentally conscious age,furniture manufacturing has become asmuch about looking after the environ-

ment, maximising yield, cutting waste andsafeguarding employees as it has aboutproducing fine designs and making profit.According to tooling specialist Leuco, thetooling you choose can have a significanteffect on all of the above.

The advent of the lightweight board hasresulted in a plethora of new fixings whichhave been designed to work with honey-comb structures. Honeycomb structuresthemselves are not new. Doors have beenmanufactured with honeycomb centres formany years. However, unlike doors (inwhich the components are usually pro-duced separately by means of framelaying), furniture components are gener-ally cut from larger panels. For the machining of lightweight panelsLeuco has developed a range of toolswhich enables manufacturers to utilise the‘support edge method’ in which décoredges are glued into the board in an up-stream process. Leuco’s simplest entrylevel version can be used on table shapers

while its high-end adjustment cutter offersfine tuning without dismounting and is de-signed to provide excellent quality for sta-tionary and throughfeed machines.

Another problem which Leuco hassolved is that of longevity with nesting cut-ters. For nesting of components with straightedges, it is common practice to use HW-tipped shank-type cutters with a diameter of8-12mm. However, when machining lami-nated boards with a finished edge for glue-jointing, HW-tipped cutters lose their sharp-ness all too soon. Leuco’s solutions includea finish-cut cutter with a diameter of 16mm- the Leuco DIA-Profile cutterhead - andECO-Pro. The configuration of cutting edgesis optimised to provide long edge liveswhich, claims Leuco, means the edge life ofthe cutter is up to two-and-a-half timesgreater, reducing downtime. Leuco’s DIA-Profiler is the tool recommended formedium to large batch sizes while the ECO-Pro, with its turnover knife design, is a par-ticularly economical solution for smallbatch sizes. Leuco maintains that because ofthe specially adapted cutting edges and toolbody, their nesting tools will provide you

toolingMaximise yield, reduce

waste and cut noise levels- Leuco’s claims for theirnew generation tooling. for today

Right: Disc style finger joint cutterset with topcoat coating.

Above: Sizing saw blade “G5”.

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with improved material yield and reducedcutting pressures - and they’ll offer you re-duced incidence of tools dislodging.

In the field of solid wood processing -specifically glue-laminated timber -Leuco’s Finger Joint Cutter, with its fingerlength of 4/4.5mm, has been designed tooffer higher feed rates. Its HS finger jointcutters have an increased number of cut-ting edges which are treated with a specialfinish (Leuco Topcoat) and, say Leuco, thisresults in increased efficiency and produc-tivity. The company also offers a hoggerprogramme for finger jointing machineswhich have a cross-cutting unit.

For chop, mitre and table saws, Leucohas developed a new sizing blade, the G5which, it is claimed, offers much reducednoise levels. The tooth configuration is de-signed to enable fast cutting with tear freeedges across a range of materials. Leucoclaims a noise reduction of up to 10dB “oreven higher”. The G5 features a thin kerffor minimal waste and is designed to offerextremely low vibration.

For further details of Leuco’s cutting so-lutions, telephone 01279 657821.

Left: Shank-type cutter for dividing cutsin finish-cut quality.

Above: Eco Pro nesting cutter.

Left: DP adustment cutter with progressiveheight adjustment.

Above: Finger joint cutter with fingerjoint length 4/4.5mm.

Left & above: Power DIA profiler and various profiles.

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SCM Group, the designer, manufacturer and sup-plier of woodworking and panel processing equip-ment, has been operating in the UK market for over 30years. SCM Group UK Limited are based near Not-tingham and adjacent to the M1 motorway.

The SCM Group has another 26 subsidiaries inother countries, with a total of 3800 employees. Theyexport over 70% of their total production.

The UK branch offers qualified service before,during and after the sale. They supply and installequipment that supports the customer’s precise appli-cation, offering demonstrations on the wide range ofmachinery including CNC machining centres, windowlines, planer/moulders, panel processing machines andclassical woodworking machines. They also offertraining for operatives at their dedicated classroom fa-cility.

The headquarters of SCM Group UK has dedicateddepartments for all aspects of customer sales, serviceand support, and is linked to the SCM Group manu-facturing facilities in Italy. For more information call0115 9770044.

Above: SCM’s Ergon CNC Machining Centre offers customisedbespoke production for even small quantities and ‘Just in Time’manufacturing. To survive in a high-tech and demanding market thesolution for MDF cabinet door manufacturers could be to switch tothe nesting production system proposed by SCM.

Above: Topsand K is a multi-function sanding centre fromDMC that is designed for very complex applications.The new

machine incorporates the expertise accumulated over theyears by DMC in this sector of the market. Being modular

the Topsand K can be fitted with a wide range of operatingunits. Customers can add up to three service units at the

machine outfeed.

Above: Cyflex F900 is a compact machining centre(7 square metres) and is simple to use, program and israpidly tooled up. It allows flexible production and canbe integrated into panel machining cells. There is atilted worktable that is compact and ergonomic madeof Flotex - a non-deformable material designed toprevent scratching or damage to the work piece orcomponent

Left: With its structured designPlanet MX will ensure perfectbalance under dynamic loads.The innovative andtechnologically advancedmultifunction unit is capable,with precision and speed, ofdrilling, routing, end trimming,trimming and finishing of thetape. To ensure a long-lastingbond between panel and edgingtape, Morbidelli has patented asystem which applies the gluedirectly to the panel.

Above: The new Sigma Impact85/105 Panel Beam Saw hasoptimised sawblade and pressermovement, automatic setting fordetecting the panel dimensions, rackand pinion drive system for thesawblade carriage double automaticaligner on THK guides, and PC/PLCcontrol system integrating all theinformation within the machine. Thismakes the centre extremely flexiblewithout compromising the simplicityof machine use.

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Above: The Superset Planer Moulder is ideal for the production ofmouldings, solid wood doors and windows, matchboarding, MDF frames

solid wood parquet floors, staircase components and constructional timberand beams etc. It is compact, versatile and powerful with precision and

quality being its mainstay.

Above: The new Flexima Compact Angle plant is equipped with 4Flexcut units, each able to adjust to accommodate different strip widths,then by automatic independent positioning turn the most complicated 5strip pattern into simple chequerboard cutting. Because of the FlexCutunits, working with head cuts becomes fast and efficient without theneed for head cut rotation devices.

Above: The IDM Single-sided Edgebander,IDMLevel HD is an industrial edgebander

with a heavy machine frame and high leveloperational units allowing professional use

with consistant precision and reliability.With a reachable working speed of up to

22m/min it enables a high degree ofproductivity. PC Office ensures maximumNC management reducing the setting up

process.

Above: The new Accord Numeric control machining centre fromSCM, has the latest technology and a mobile portal structurenormally associated with larger and more expensive CNC machines.It is highly compact and is ideal for the nesting process. It can also beused for generic production using standard component fixingdevices.

Above: New options and technological devices are to the fore on the SCMOlimpic K500. These features should satisfy any production requirement foredgebanding. It can be bought in many versions with different machiningunits to suit the required production needs. Application of PVC andmelamine tape, 2 and 3mm thick ABS/PVC, laminate and veneered stripsand solid wood lipping up to 5mm as well as an option for an 8mm width isavailable with a 3mm edge guillotine included as standard.

Left: The top of the rangeClassical WoodworkingMachines, the L’invinciblerange, has a wide range ofSliding Table Panel Sawsgiving perfect cuts anddimensions on even themost difficult materials dueto heavy duty construction,high standard of build andaccuracy.

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Right: The Project 5 is asophisticated five-axis

machine for panel or solidwood processing with thestrongest machining head

available.

Masterwood design and manufactures highly productiveCNC machining centres for panel and solid wood pro-cessing. They offer a wide and versatile choice, fromentry-level machines to an ultra-sophisticated five-axismodel.

Included in the range of panel machines is the 3- or4-axis Project 300, the larger Project 400, the MW 1836nesting machine and the five-axis Project 5.

The company provides its own purpose-designedoperating software which ensures customers will onlyhave one number to call for any back-up.

Ease of use is the mainstay of Masterwood’s pack-ages which include MasterWorks, the standardCAD/CAM package for panel processing, Master Cabinet- which is available in five levels from simple productionto full room designs with Ray Trace rendering and pro-duction control - and MasterNest optimisation package.

The Project 500 has a unique table for the automaticpositioning of arms and clamps for solid wood pro-cessing including doors, stairs and windows.

Joinery software includes MasterDoorSet, MasterTra-ditionalDoor, MasterStair, MasterWindow and Master Sliding Sash. For more information call 01436 675000.

Left: The MW 1836is a 3-axis nestingmachine with robustconstructiondesigned for accuratepanel nesting. Itincorporates a matrixtable measuring3800mm x 1900mm.

Above: Project 300 3- or 4-axis panel machine with itssuperb performance andlow cost is the mostadvanced entry levelmachine.

Left: Project 400 isintended for fast andproductive panelprocessing with 3200mmand 5200mm bed.

Below: Project 500 featuresa table for the automaticpositioning of clamps andarms for solid woodprocessing.

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The first Felder machine, produced in 1955, became amilestone in the company’s history. It was a combinedplaner-thicknesser machine with drilling equipment.

The group have been manufacturing and supplying wood-working machinery and accessories direct to customers forover fifty years. During this time they have earned respect inthe furniture industry for quality and service.

Their broad range of machinery within the three FelderGroup brands are housed in their premises in Milton Keynes.Ensuring nationwide availability Felder have other premisesin both Leeds and Glasgow.

The Hammer range includes the Basic, Winner andPerform series - which is capable of cutting up to 10ft panels.The Felder 900 series, the Format x-motion, Format 4Kappa450, G560 Edgebander with pre-milling are among theother quality machines, which are manufactured in Austria.

By building machines to order Felder are able to reducecosts and optimise machines for process furniture manufac-turers needs, saving them money in the long term.

For more information on Felder’s wide range of machinesand accessories call 01908 635000.

Above: The Kappa 450 x-motion withoverhead TFT screen combines state ofthe art technology with extreme ease of

use. The 450 not only cuts throughsolid wood (155mm height) it also

produces crisp, clean results onexpensive laminated panels. Custombuilt, it is optimised to suit workshop

cutting requirements.

Right: The Profil 45 Spindle moulder isextremely versatile with an accurate,quick set-up time. The power-driven

spindle fence with LED display enablesspindle height and angle to a precicion

of 0.1 of a mm. The heavy dutyconstruction should give years of

problem free service.

Left: A compact and affordablechoice, the G200 is a glue potautomatic edgebander. It canprocess edges up to 2mm inthickness and work pieces upto 45mm in height. A feedspeed time of 6m/minincluding guillotine endtrimming, top and bottom flushor radius trimming ensuresexcellent results.

Above: Having evolved, theG560 has become an all-roundtotal solution for the panelbased industry. The pre-millingunit ensures a perfectly cleanpanel face to which the edgecan be bonded.

Above: The Dual 51 Planer/Thicknesserhas a powerful combination. With a

510mm planing width it is ideal for thatcompact yet high quality combination.

The near mirror like planing finishrequires the very minimum of finish

sanding.

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Hamuel Reichenbacher has specialised exclusively in the de-sign and manufacture of machining centres for more than 30years and, in 1985, introduced their first 5-axis machines intothe woodworking and furniture industries

The company’s machines are built to an uncompromisingstandard and are well known for their outstanding reliabilityand long life. Today’s new generation of modular CNCmachining centres provides customers with outstanding three-dimensional machining, combined with high flexibility, fast set-up and positioning accuracy of the working aggregate.

All the machines have the capability to machine the most-complex designs including sweeping curves and bows. HamuelReichenbacher machines are supplied with Siemens Sinumerik-control and have all machine electrical components providedby Siemens.

For more information call 01226 761799,www.reichenbacher.com

Above: Switching from the standard four postbridge gantry to a more expansive portal means

that two 5-axis heads can run independently alongthe Y-axis in Reichenbacher’s new Vision-L. Thanksto the machine’s extremely rigid construction, twoheads with comprehensive additional tooling can

cover many different application fields.

Above: The popular Vision machining centre has been further developed to include two additionalmodels: Vision-L and Vision-U. A key feature of the new models is the increased portal space withinthe bridge to accommodate a greater variety of working heads. Combined with a wide choice of tabledimensions, these new Visions can provide a much wider travel on the Y-axis, allowing two large 5-axis heads to operate diametrically opposite each other.

Left: The innovative andunique pin-table clampingsystem from HamuelReichenbacher reduces workpiece set-up time to almostzero. A variety ofconventional table systems isalso available including matrixbed with different clampingareas, open-type withautomatically sinkable rollersand pneumatic clamping andfixed table with pneumaticallysinkable rails.

Above: Hamuel Reichenbacher reports that further improvements have been made tothe successful ArtisX 5-axis machining centre. It is now available with a fully automatictable complete with auto beams, pods and stops which automatically positionthemselves to suit the workpiece. The upgraded machine also includes a 14kW spindle,22-place tool changer and an easy-to-use operating software package.

Above: The ECO is a self-contained, rigid, heavy-duty CNC machining centre that offersthe highest levels of flexibility and productivity. Its vibration-free fixed gantry has two or

three supports, depending on the table size and the option for one or more aggregateslides at the rear of the gantry. The ECO is ideal for nesting applications and can be

supplied as a turnkey package with options such as self-setting pin-tables orprogrammable beam tables with quick-setting clamping devices.

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Working together, Advantage Automation and Flex-Trimprovide a unique and individually combined sanding systemfor thru-feed, stand-alone, robotic and manual machines.

Flex-Trim develops, manufactures and sells sandingsolutions based on a patented and internationally acknowl-edge brush technology. Flex-Trim’s starting point was in thewood and furniture industry and a desire to make handsanding dispensable. The invention of the Flex-Trim sandingsystem has been a way forward in that respect. By usingFlex-Trim sanding systems, you will benefit from:

• Improved and uniform surface quality, • Optimized production, • Longer lifetime of sanding materials, • Lower energy consumption, • Reduced lacquer consumption

(or other surface treatments). Advantage Automation Ltd are the UK distributors for

Flex-Trim and are dedicated to providing the whole solution- guidance, service, installation and an optimumsanding result - to provide their customers with genuinemanufacturing advantages.

For further information call 01628 777759.

Top: Flex-Trim StackSander 200 in operation.Makes quick work of sanding complete stacks.

Below: Flex-Trim sanding heads produce thefinest surface finish, debur and arras all edgesperfectly, on all sanding machines.

Above Left: Flex-Trim FlexSander100 with special brush table is

especially suited for panelswith delicate surfaces.

Above Right: Flex-TrimFlexSander 2H 600-600 makes

light work of even heavysanding operations.

Below: Flex-TrimFlexSander 50 Handsanders

produce a fine surfacefinish and debur and arras.

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ATA Engineering Processes has become increasinglyinvolved in the machining of wood, plastics, non-ferrousand composite materials through a long association withOnsrud Cutter Manufacturing.

With the wide range of cutters developed for the newmaterials increasingly found in the aerospace, furnitureand other manufacturing industries, the company is estab-lishing a wide customer base.

A natural development from cutter involvementhas seen the introduction of a range of machinery whichenables ATA Engineering Processes to offer completemachining solutions to its customers.

The machinery range extends from manual and semi-automatic routing with the Onsrud range of inverted pinrouters, through to pocket routers, which is a quick andeasy way to produce strong joints for bedroom carcasses,drawers, display cabinets, fire surrounds and mobilehome interiors.

For more information call 01442 264411 or go towww.ataeng.com

Above: Onsrud Cutter Manufacturing hasdeveloped an extensive range of solidcarbide, HSS, carbide tipped and PCDcutters to maximise routing productivity.With the ever increasing range ofmaterials being introduced, OnsrudCutter Manufacturing continues todevelop cutter designs which utilise themachining potential available with highquality CNC routing machines.

Left: The ATA Pocket Router range is wellestablished and is widely used for carcasemanufacture of kitchen, bedroom, retaildisplay units and interior fittings foroffices and mobile homes. Three modelsare available.

Right: Ritter Manufacturinghas a wide range of solidly

built woodworkingmachinery including

spindle moulders, multi-spindle drilling machines as

well as other specialistmachines and accessoriesfor furniture manufacture.

Right: Right: C. R. Onsrud hasbeen synonymous with routingmachines for many years. The

inverted pin router inventedover 30 years ago still findsmany applications and fits

alongside the extensive range ofCNC routing machines.

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With more than 25 years’ experience inthe UK market, RW Machines of Bicester,Oxfordshire, have flourished as an indepen-dent supplier of panel working machinery. Bymaintaining high standards in two key sectors- a balanced spread of technology and highstandards of customer service - they have suc-cessfully gained a reputation for quality andreliability within their user base.

Working with many of the prominentnames in the industry, RW offer CNC routers,edgebanders and panel sizing beam saws.

Other fields of activity for the companyare presses for carcase assembly and mem-brane pressing of vinyls to fascias. They arealso involved in another growing sector of thefurniture industry, flexible packaging systems.

For more information call 01869 244943or fax 01869 253498.

www.rwmachines.co.uk

Above: The Orma PM series was designedfor use in conjunction with thermoplastic

foils and veneers. It operates with orwithout a membrane.

Left: A compact CNCwork-centre, theAnderson Stratos isideal for nestingapplications and has agreat cost-performanceratio.

Above: With their colourtouchscreens, the Ott Twister

series of single side edgebandersensure they are user friendly

machines.

Below: The linear technology of theExxcel series from Anderson makes it ahigh accuracy, high volume and heavyduty CNC workhorse and ensures they

are a popular choice in the industry. Below: The Giben Prismatic beam sawcomes with front or rear loadinghandles thin materials and has a splitpressure beam for perfect stack control.

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Startrite has over 60 years experience in the de-sign, manufacture and supply of superior wood-working machinery. The current range offers a highquality and economical solution to most woodworkingapplications. The wide range of machines are in theStartrite tradition of offering constructional integrity,longevity and performance at very competitive prices.

The machines are sold through a network ofdealers throughout the country, chosen to give appli-cation advice, technical advice and support at a locallevel. The showrom at Staveley also has many of themunder power for inspection.

For an appointment to view or for more informa-tion on your local dealer call 0870 770 1777 or visitwww.startrite.co.uk

Left: The Startrite Formularange entry machine has atried and trusted design withperformance, reliability andease of use benfits. There is awide range of options availablefor this and the other 10spindle moulders in theStartrite range.

Below: The Startrite Formula S40M Panel Saw is from the higherend of the range. The 400mm blade gives 130mm cutting withpowered lifting and tilting of the blade. The values are read offtwo electronic read-outs situated on the side of the machine.

Below: The ALA15 Edge Bander is an automatic edge bander forpre glued edges. There is a maximum capacity of 2mm and it isequipped with a Leister blower. The maximum working thicknessis 45mm and minimum 10mm. However working with 2mmedging the maximum thickness is 25mm. Cutter adjustments havenumerical readouts and set up is simple..

Above: ALA20 Glue Pot Edge Bander. This bander has the same capacities asthe ALA15. This automatic glue pot machine is very user friendly for first time

users and is simple to operate. The glue pot has automatic temperaturelowering to avoid glue burning in case of temporary non-use. The ALA20 is

one of 8 other automatic glue pot edge banders in the Startrite Casadei range.

Above: The SC35P Panel Saw from the Startrite Casadei range is a 3.2mpanel saw. The heavy 700 kilo yet economical panel saw is suitable for

solid timber as well as panels. There are 11 other modelsranging from basicto very sophisticated in the Startrite Panel Saw range.

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Striebig of Switzerland are well known for the manufac-ture of vertical panel saws. They produce only verticalpanel saws and have been doing so for over 30 years,with huge success in the wood, plastics and ACM mar-kets. The quality of construction, innovative technologyand the accuracy of their machines have put Striebigamong the market leaders.

There are four models available: the entry-levelCompact, including a new automated version, thehighly popular Standard, the semi-automatic Evolutionand the fully automatic Control.

They all combine different frame types, sizes andmotor powers, with a wide range of accessories foradded productivity, providing models to suit everyrequirement.

As long-term sole UK agents for Striebig verticalpanel saws, T.M. Machinery Sales provides a top qualitypanel-sizing package, including the supply of new ma-chines, servicing and repair and the reconditioning ofexisting models.

For more information call 0116 271 7155 or visitwww.tmpartnership.co.uk

Left: The semi-automatic Evolutiondelivers advancedmanual cutting forhigh volumeproduction.

Below: Thesophisticated andhighly automatedControl, Striebig’stop-of-the-rangemodel.

Above: The best sellingCompact, Striebig’s most

popular model.

Right: The ergonomiccontrols of the new

automated Compact AV.

Below: Digital measuringon the Standard TRK,

one of a huge range ofoptions.

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Formed in 1998, Machine Sales Ltd is a supplierwithin the woodworking industry. Initially specialisingin the sale and service of Morbidelli machinery theyhave now expanded their portfolio to include the fullSCM Hi Tech Panel Division range. This includes thewell known brands of Morbidelli, DMC, Stefani, IDM,Superfici, Gabbiani and Mahros. The company is alsoagent for the Omal insertion, Bonacin carcase crampranges, Bosso robotics and Casadei panel machinery.

The service department includes engineers trainedto high standards and offers a rapid response time tomachine break-downs. Large stocks of spare parts areheld locally.

They fulfill their customer’s production require-ments by offering single machines, multiple machinesolutions or completely managed turnkey projectsalong with installation, training and an after sales com-mitment.

For more information call 0113 286 6689.

Above: Stefani Evolution SB One. Thewide range of machinery meetsedgebanding requirements with

precision and reliability.

Below: Below: Omal Insert 1300 - Point to point drilling,gluing and dowel insertion machine. The company producesCNC woodworking machines, gluing machines andautomatic units for drilling and inserting hardware.

Above: Bonacin Pinta -Electromechanical press. Thecompany produces hightechnology electromechanicalcarcase clamps.

Below: Below: Superfici - Compact Line.Superfici specialises in the lacquering and

finishing of wood and wood based panels. Acomplete range of finishing systems is available.

Above:Above: MahrosBrush - automatic panel

loading and unloadingsystem. Mahros

manufactures machinery inthe material handling sector

of the furniture industry.

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Below: Bosso Midi 4 - Robot Palletization and machine toolinterlocking. Bosso specialises in the production of complete

systems (machine, software and hardware) to integrateanthropomorphic arms in the automatic industrial

process. They have designed their own family of robots(Midi 4 and Midi 4 Plus) dedicated to the automatic service

of woodworking machining centres.

Left: Casadei Ala 23 - Automatic Single Sided Edgebander. The Casadeiproduction program dates back to 1945, when combined machinesbegan to appear in the traditional woodworking machinery field. Therange of models extends from traditional machines to sophisticatedspecial machines including Automatic Panel Saws and Edgebanders.

Left: Morbidelli Unix -Flexible drilling system forbatch one production.Since 1959 the companyhas been producing flexibleCNC working centres andthroughfeed boringmachines.

Right: DMC Topsand KWide-belt Calibrating

Sander. Both standardand customised

solutions to almostevery sanding problemincluding wood basedmaterials, metals and

solid surfaces areoffered by DMC.

Right: GabbianiFlexima - A new highflexibility panel sizingcentre. The company

was founded in the1960s to supply the

Italian furniture makerswith panel sizing

machines and systems.

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Right: Slide compound saws: Makita’sslide compound saws come with variousspecifications and are available in either

110v or 240v modes. Sturdy foldingsawtable and dust extraction connectors

are also available.

Above top: Makita BO4555 slimline palm sander. Aversatile sander capable of generating up to 14,000 orbitsper minute. The abrasive mounting pad enables a114mm x 102mm Velcro hook and loop abrasive to beused. Alternatively clamp fixing allows for a 114mm x140 sheet. The BO4556 is available only with the clampfixing option.

Above middle: Makita’s 2 heavy-duty jigsaws haveorbital action and tool-less blade fixing system, a newdesign of forged aluminium base plate adds furtherrigidity.

Above bottom: The Makita 447M dust extraction unit meetsthe highest levels of regulatory requirements and has amandatory airflow sensor fitted providing an audiblewarning when falling below the airflow velocity requiredstandard of 20 metres per second.

Left: Makita’s KP0810 82mm heavy-duty planer sets newstandards for performance and durability. The KP0810 has a maxdrum speed of 16,000rpm delivering 32,000 cuts per minute.

Over the last thirty years, Makita has become synonymouswith quality, performance and durability, not only in theworld of power tools and accessories, but also work wearthat stands up so well to rigorous industrial use.

Over this period of operating from offices based inMilton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, the company has built upa network of distribution centres across the UK.

Makita is a well respected, professional power toolmanufacturer, with an impressive product range in excessof 400 including jigsaws, circular saws, cordless drills,sanders and planers as well as a complementary range ofaccessories including drill bits to abrasives, providing thehigh performance demanded by professionals.

Makita supplies the construction industry, armed forcesand rescue services as well as businesses in the utilities,manufacturing and service industries. Tel: 01908 211678,www.makitauk.com

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Fasco UK Ltd is a specialist designer and manufacturer of staplingand nailing tools for the furniture and manufacturing industry.

Since 2004 Fasco has been developing tools specificallyfor the industry and offers a range of 35 tools, many with US and/orEuropean patents on unique features which greatly benefit the enduser. The emphasis is the design of Fasco’s Greenline range ison operator comfort, so they are light in weight yet very strong andpowerful as well as being ergonomically designed for continuoususe.For more information call 01942 523529 email [email protected]

Above: The Greenline GL23 micro pinner is small but very powerful andbelieved to be the only tool on the market that will fire a 30mm 23 gauge pininto oak. It is capable of firing 23 gauge micro pins from 12mm to 30mmlengths. It has a special ‘no-mark’ nose tip so as not to leave a mark. It is afavourite with cabinet makers for trim work and beading as they do not haveto do any filling before polishing. A sister tool, the GL21 is available for 21gauge mini pins from 12mm to30mm.

Above: The Greenline GL90 is a very powerful yet lightweight stapler for firing18 gauge narrow crown staples from 12mm to 40 mm lengths, even into veryhard woods including beech, oak and ply. It is also available in a smallerversion - GL90L - if the application is for softwoods or chipboard.

Below: The Greenline GL22 pin gun takes 21gauge brads from 15mm to 50mm as well as

headless pins from 15mm to 30mm. It has both aUS and European patent on the nose design

which will not leave a mark even in softwoods

Above: The Greenline GL97 is a narrow crown ‘Gimp’ gun.It fires from 12mm to 25mm leg lengths and is ideal for

leather furniture.

Right: Therevolutionary GLD

tool which firesFisco decorative

nails 1660 or 1001/3 sizes. This is

made exclusivelyfor Fisco Fasteners

and is availablethrough them.

For moreinformation call01268 745421

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The Festool brand of power tools available from Häfele isbased on more that 75 years experience in manufacturingtools tailored to the needs of users.

Starting back in the 1920’s with their first chainsaw,moving through the decades to the 50’s and the orbitalsander then on to the 60’s and the portable circular saw.

The 70’s saw the launch of the eccentric sander whichwas then followed in the 80’s by the RO series producingpleasing results from coarse to fine sanding and all fromhand held tools. The 80’s also saw the JigSaw from Festoolwith triple saw blade guide for precision cuts.

On to the 90’s which saw the Systainer storage andtransport revolution. With the creative technology of the90’s came the shortest rechargeable drill-screwdriverportables together with a new dimension in mobile dustextraction.

The story continues into the 21st century with lami-nate trimmers, various saws, cordless C12 drills, newsanders and Domino - the next generation of biscuit join-ters. So the Festool and Häfele partnership continues . . .For more information call Häfele UK Ltd on 01788542020 or email [email protected] or visit

www.hafele.co.uk

Above: The new jointing systemfrom Festool - the Domino offersmany advantages in furniture andjoinery applications such asflexibility, accuracy andimportantly a stable joint.

Above: The Rotex RO 150 isanother easy to operate tool fromFestool. The FEQ eccentric sanderenables coarse, fine work andpolishing all in one machine. Apush of a button is all it takes toswitch between eccentric andfine sanding or coarse, highabrasion sanding and polishing.

Above: The Kapex KS 120 manufactured by Festool offers many benefits to the furniture maker.It is a sliding compound mitre saw combining a large cutting capacity with a lightweight,compact design. The inovative twin column guide holds the saw blade in position to ensure anaccurate cut. The precision dual line laser shows the exact width of the cut and there is a fineadjuster for the precise cutting of angles. The Kapex has a cutting depth of 120mm.

Left: The 1 + 2 logo, whereapplicable, denotes Festool’s uniquethree year guarantee. Find out moreat their website www.hafele.co.uk

Left: This Plunge routerfrom Festool offers high

performance on thick ordense materials including

hardwoods. It haselectronic controls forcontinuously variablespeeds and constant

cutting speeds

Right: With the ultra highperformance batteries giving longer

periods of use and a charging time ofonly 45 minutes, the Festool C12 is

the ideal drill for most jobs. The chuckis keyless for rapid tool changing andflexibility via the quick release chuckfor use in conjunction with angled oreccentrix (Fastfix) adaptors. Insertion

of bits is direct when the chuck isremoved. The cordless drill features

variable operating speeds andadjustable torque.

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Wagner Engineering’s objective in developing the newand unique AirCoat gun line was to reduce operator fa-tigue. This they have achieved with the GM 4100AC andGM 4600AC.

Both sizes are available with 160 and 250 bar offeringenhanced ergonomic interaction and a premium finish.With 437 gram, the GM 4100AC is the lightest gun in themarket and has a small handle that fits to smaller hands.The GM 4600AC includes a long filter and has a regularhandle.

The AirCoat process - Airless and Air - has a uniqueability to uniformly atomise the coating material at rela-tively low pressure (from approximately 60 bar). This isachieved by means of a central air guide (air cap) that ismounted directly on the nozzle body and surrounds thesprayed medium on all sides. The reduced overspray andmaterial savings are up to 15% over the Airless process andup to 40% over air atomization. Due to improved air guid-ance, Wagner AirCoat* technology offers a soft and uniformspray pattern for high quality surfaces and reliable coatingresults.

The new AirCoat guns offer a broad range of acces-sories and add-ons. The main application areas encompasswoodworking and furniture industry, corrosion protection,steel industry and agricultural machinery industry. All kindsof materials like stains, textured paints, solvent and waterbased paints as well as 2K materials, high solids and UVpaints can be used.

For more information call 01295 265353 or go to www.wagnerspraytech.co.uk.

Left: Zip 52finishing unit. Thislow pressurepainting unit is fedby Zip 52 andcomes in threeversionsAluminium,Stainless Steel orConductivePolypropylene.Ideal for manualand automaticspray gun uses,the finishing unitincludes theinnovative systemFine Flow Controlfor perfectpumped fluidcontrol.

Right: Wagner’sAquaCoat system

is designed foroptimal safety andsimple operation,

making thedecision to use

water-based paintin electrostatic

systems with handguns easy.

Right: TheAircoat

gun line wasdeveloped to

reduce operatorfatigue. The two

different sizesoffer ergonomicinteraction with

a premiumfinish.

Above right: The complete range of powder coating equipment offers simple manualuse to electronic recipe driven units.

Above: Wagner FlexContol and FlexContol plus electronic mixing and dosing system.They offer versatility in the 2K mixing processes.

Right: The pneumaticpiston pumps family from

Wagner offers acomprehensive range,

usable for airless, AirCoatand electrostatic coatingand a wide selection of

materials. All pumps areeasy to handle and the

durable yet easilymaintained fluid sectionsaves time and reduces

cost.

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The Combilift range of 4-way forklifts is the idealsolution for the safe and space saving handling oflong and awkward loads. Combilifts can replace side-loaders, counterbalance forklifts and narrow aisletrucks, for versatile handling both inside and out.

Sideways travel enables long loads to be rested onthe platform during transport, avoiding risky highlevel manoeuvres above other stored products, greatlyenhancing health and safety work practices.

Combilifts have excellent manoeuvrability andcan work in aisles of 2m, enabling customers to makemaximum use of available storage space for enhancedproductivity.

A wide range of models with capacities from 2.5to 14 tonnes is available, with various fuel optionsand a range of attachments to suit individual customerrequirements.

For more information telephone Combilift on00353 47 80500 or go to www.combilift.com

Left: Guided aislescan speed upoperations whilstminimising the riskof damage toproducts andracking.

Left: The Combilift -at home in a workenvironment.

Right: Illustrationshowing the

4-way versatilityof the Combilift.

Right: Storagedensity without

and withCombilift.

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Hubtex has worked in the furniture industry for manyyears assisting companies in reducing damage by muchbetter product handling at all stages of it’s life. Handling aproduct better also leads directly to improvements insafety and productivity levels.

As an example, worktops and laminate sheets can be achallenge as the product can be awkward and time con-suming to handle. Rather than use traditional methods ofbringing full packs of product down from storage to theground, Hubtex trucks can take the operator(s) straight tothe pick face. This saves an enormous amount of time, ef-fort and damage, as most is done when multi handling ofthe product by a standard fork truck takes place.

Dedicated picking platforms are available where theonly role required is to pick and these are ideal for multicomponent orders or fast, mixed production runs. Thisunique product is a twin mastered fork truck which allowspicking from both sides of the aisle. Where equipmentwith more versatility is required, Hubtex can providea detachable picking platform. This allows bulk storage ofproduct and, when picking is required, the platform isattached to the truck. The truck is then driven fromthe platform, allowing precise control of truck placementand consequently accurate picking.

For more information call 01908-271245 or go towww.hubtex.co.uk

A good investment: Hubtex,improving all parts of anyoperation in terms of safety,productivity and damage.

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• Capacities from 2.5-14 tonnes• Diesel/LPG/Electric• Range of attachments

Combilift 4-way sideloader

Combilift Ltd Co Monaghan Ireland Tel: +353 47 80500 Fax: +353 47 80501

UK Tel: 07815 314990 Email: [email protected]

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