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OPERATION FOCUS Combimes BNK view of the two deck transfer system on the right side with ARS infeed on the left
workplace has been designed to make it as ergonomic and safe as possible. All the main commands are given by a joystick, which can be easily adapted to fit the operators size and preference. The optimisation solutions are displayed on a PC screen on the grading/operating panel. Product data and values or other parameters like number of special pieces on order can be fed to the system via an office PC. Data transfer to the Combimes machine is then done by USB stick or Ethernet. Thus, work preparation does not interfere with the sawmill’s production. Operator safety is achieved by a safety PLC and special rubber mat with sensors. With the operator stepping on the mat, the machine is automatically released and locked again when the operator steps off. This enables the operator to safely climb onto the infeed table, for instance to clean a laser sensor without need to lock out his machine. The unscrambler danger area is blocked by safety photo eyes and the O-crosscut saw is automatically lowered if somebody steps in front of it. All these features make for a very safe work place. The ASV tailing system behind the BNK separates edgings from the board/s and sends them to the waste handling system. Lumber is sent to the sorting and stacking system via transfer system. All cants and flitches to the
The 17° slanted headrig
product and sent back for edging via the sideboard transfer deck. The Combimes system provides a high yield and recovery for the Resch sawmill.
works more efficiently,
The one-stop, saw shop
especially for the loading and rotating of the logs
Saw sharpening is done in house with a new Vollmer grinding machine. A new saw shop was built above to enable easy changing and servicing of the bandsaw blades. A saw shop and equipment for the circular saws already existed on site. IFI
Combimes are automatically aligned to an even end and then fed piece-by-piece to the Combimes, following the same process as the boards. Waney sideboards from thicker cants are automatically separated from the main
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