Automated plywood line cuts lead time and labor for panel and veneer supplier Select Veneer wants its veneered panels to be in the spotlight. The Smithfield, KY. company provides premium veneer, architectural and custom panels, stock plywood, LEED-approved panels and FSC panels, veneers and faces. And customers want more than ever. “People used to want [...]
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Edgebanders: Maximizing & Maintaining Your Glue Pot
August 17, 2009 – 12:45 am
Machine/Process: Edgebander Maintenance: STILES EDUCATION Tech Tip # 17 If you own an edgebander, then you already know that maintaining the glue pot on your machine can be a challenging task. The glue pot is the heart of the edgebander. If the glue pot is not functioning at 100%, then neither is your machine. Without [...]
Proper Photographic Techniques to Assist Vendor Support
August 12, 2009 – 11:22 am
Machine/Process: Stiles Education Tech Tip # 16 When you need assistance for your equipment from the machinery vendor’s technical support department, we suggest using these photographic techniques. These tips will aid in identifying the part(s) needed, the proper name of the needed component and electrical / mechanical supporting information. It is recommended to collect as much [...]
Eggers Goes to Fully Automated Edgebanding
August 7, 2009 – 4:07 pm
Eggers Industries implemented a fully automated edgebanding line at its Architectural Doors Division in Neenah, Wis., bringing flexibility and short changeover times to the Two Rivers-based door and component manufacturer. Its Neenah plant focuses solely on five-ply architectural flush doors. Historically, Eggers’ doors were made with solid wood edges. The applied edges were trimmed, sanded [...]
JMC Manufacturing Video: New Wemhöner Eagle Pressing Components for sewing machines
May 31, 2009 – 7:51 pm
JMC Manufacturing is a small job shop in St. Louis, Missouri. This video shows their new Wemhöner Eagle pressing components for sewing machines. They knew that if they invested in this press, then business would come. And it has.
‘Old World’ Windows and Doors Find a U.S. Niche
May 8, 2009 – 2:25 pm
Können GlasHaus has created a network of distributors to market its distinctive european-style windows and doors. A trip to the European countryside often reveals the beauty, grandeur and “Old World” charm of its villages and cottages. Distinctive solid wood windows and doors are a part of the charm surrounding many of these structures. European windows, [...]
Expert Insights on the business of Capital Equipment Investment
April 25, 2009 – 3:24 pm
Q: Are we in a recession? A: The U.S. economy is resilient and this is an ideal time to buy. The bonus depreciation, which was successful in 2003, has been enacted again. The Section 179 enhancement is another strong reason to evaluate purchasing right now. R&D credit, an often overlooked benefit, is also an incentive [...]
Rightsizing to Make Ends Meet
March 23, 2009 – 2:09 am
Mid-course corrections can mean the difference between being in the red or black. Just a few months ago, Artisan Cabinetry had a three-week backlog and three full-time employees. Now the Sheboygan, Wisconsin shop has nothing on the books, and the only employee is owner Ted Schermetzler. Other shops might have closed their doors under the [...]
Robotic Cell Solves Production Problem
March 16, 2009 – 3:12 pm
Technology and lean manufacturing open up automotive market for Paladin Industries. Paladin Industries isn’t interested in the status quo. Investment and innovation coupled with lean manufacturing principles is changing how the woodworking company produces machined components for the office/institutional furniture, store fixture and automotive industries. By pushing the possibilities and embracing lean manufacturing, Paladin is [...]
CNC Next Step in Shop’s Efficiency
February 22, 2009 – 1:56 pm
Commercial cabinet shop discovers the various ways a CNC router can improve its operations. Multi-purpose machine-The Weeke Vantage 34M CNC router from Stiles Machinery has increased efficiencies in several ways for Birmingham Specialty Woodwork. When brothers Allen and Brad Birmingham started their millwork business in 2001, they expected to become a successful two-man shop. Eight [...]
