October 2018 Advertiser

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Don’t Forget! You Saw it in the

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October 2018 #10231 Page #33

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am often asked about what is the best one-size-sizefits-all equipment solution to fit all the component manufacturing needs. Of course, too many equipment vendors are more than willing to offer their version of a one-size-fits-all solution. Todd Drummond

Below are three examples of when one size does not fit all. Example One: Linear saw versus a 5-blade component saw. Each has their strengths and weaknesses. 5-Blade Component Saw: Strengths: Large volume cutting is unbeatable for time per piece when piece count exceeds the break-even of approximately eight pieces in a run. Weakness: Much slower setup time than an automated linear saw for very short runs such as one-oneone. Also, the cutting angle/length accuracy is not normally as good because of lumber’s imperfections, such as crowns and twist, cannot be compensated when both ends of the piece are being cut at the same time. Small pieces, such as less than 2.5 feet, cannot be cut on this type of saw easily. Automated Linear Saw: Strengths: Small volume cutting is unbeatable for time per piece when piece count is below approximately eight pieces in a run. Accuracy normally is the best because of lumber’s imperfections can be compensated when only one end of the piece is being cut at a time. Small pieces, such as less than 2.5 feet, can and should always be cut on the linear saw. Weakness: Large volume cutting is far slower than a component saw because there is only one blade repositioning and plunging for every cut. There is simply no way a single blade saw can keep pace with a fully automated component saw when the quantity exceeds the break-even setup plus run time of linear saw versus 5-blade saw.

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