CNC MACHINING CENTRES Biesse’s WinLine: All In One machinery Technology for the Joinery Industry Biesse Group is the world’s largest producer of CNC machines in the World, manufacturing machines designed for the working of wood, Glass & Stone, plastics and advanced materials. The company has consistently been at the forefront of Technology, holding over 200 technology patents across its range of machinery and parts, it is this passion and drive for technology advancement by the Biesse Group that benefits its customers. In recent years Biesse have invested heavily into technology for the joinery sector and the working of solid wood. Biesse’s range of ‘WinLine’ machines are made up of three machines specifically designed for the production of windows and doors. Biesse’s range of machines for joinery applications are positioned as the brand itself is, as its customers Technology Solutions Provider, all of the WinLine machines offer complete process machining of both standard and special fixtures on the same installation and complete cycle machining without intervention from an operator. The Rover C WMS (Windows Manufacturing System) features a fully integrated automatic loading/unloading system that operates in ‘REAL Time’, this
innovative machine offers top of the range performance with its advanced working head and Electronic Positioning System (EPS) working table. Additional features of the Rover C WMS include a glazing bead fixing system and chain tool changer capable of carrying 22 tools; this can be upgraded to a 44 position Uniwin complete window production
tool store Uniwin HP WMS multicentre
called the FlexiStore. The UniWin HP is a muticentre that Biesse says is capable of meeting the needs of customers that demand maximum productivity with minimum labour. The UniWin HP can be setup and left running to reach extremely high levels of production with thanks to its six operating units and two beklt tool changers with places for 22 tools ensuring maximum capability. The Biesse UniProf completes the WinLine range, the multicentre is a production centre that offers complete flexibility and maximum productivity. Manufactured by integrating the UniWin
HP with the profiling multicentre WinProf, the UniProf is able to ensure the highest quality and precision possible. To support the WinLine range Biesse UK have appointed a specialist Applications Engineer, Chris Riley, who will be carrying out detailed studies of Biesse’s joinery customers upon request, this enables Biesse to offer exactly the right product to achieve its customer’s production needs. Chris, who joined Biesse towards the end of 2011, has many years experience specialising in machinery for joinery applications and will spend time with customers studying their product range and tooling needs, compiling this into a complete report to specify the ideal machine able to manufacture the customers’ range of products. To further support its customers Biesse Group UK have recently launched 5 Year’s Total Care, a 5 year manufacturer warranty and service programme that comes as standard with all new machinery. Total Care enables customers to have complete peace of mind knowing that they have a completely fixed cost for their Biesse machinery.
For more information on Biesse’s range of products or Biesse UK’s 5 Year Total Care: Tel: 01327 300366 Email: info@biesse.co.uk www.biesse.com Rover C WMS (Windows Manufacturing System) Machining Centre
14 Panel & Joinery Production MARCH/APRIL 2012
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