System TM news no.2 2014 (English version)

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no. 2 - 2014

Flooring company Ten Oaks in Virginia invests in new machines for their production

Four-saw optimizing solution sold to the South American market

Read the entire articles on page 3

With the South American market being in a rapid development in the solid wood industry, many companies are currently investing in the newest optimizing equipment for their production facilities. This is also the case for Araupel S.A. based in Brazil.

Enrique R. Zeni & CIA in Argentina invests in the first optimizing cross-cut line, with mini CT scanner Read the entire article on page 6.

Second-hand equipment from System TM resulted in a new investment for furniture manufacturer Z.P.U. Prawda Read the entire article on page 7.

optimization of staff and wood resources

The production facilities at Laharaque Chodorge S.A. in Montecarlo q

First GOLDENEYE 302 scanner sold to the South American market The South American company Laharrague Chodorge S.A., based in Argentina, has optimized their production for moulding and millwork components by combining a moulder, scanner and an optimizing crosscut saw. The combination of one saw – one scanner is a new system solution from System TM and with this investment, it is also the first GOLDENEYE 302 scanner from MiCROTEC sold to the South American market.

“At Laharrague Chodorge S.A. we have a big focus on optimizing our production with the newest technology.

Through our investment in the system solution from System TM and MiCROTEC, we have optimized our production at a really good price. We are very satisfied and we have had a very good co-operation with both System TM and MiCROTEC.”

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Louis G.C. Chordorge, Presidiente

Laharraque Chodorge S.A. The company emerged from two companies: Establecimiento Maderero Chodorge S.A. and Puerto Laharrague S.A. and consists of 350 employees. The expertise from the two companies can be tracked back to 1968, which makes Laharrague Chordorge S.A. one of the oldest timber companies operating in Misiones in Argentina. Since the merge in 2005 Laharrague Chodorge has managed to use their competencies to optimize their efficiency, which has resulted in an increased amount of sawn timber per year going from 23,000m³ to 45,000m³. The company produces moulding and millwork components in softwood for both the international and South American market.

The solution for Laharrague Chodorge S.A. Laharrague Chodorge S.A. invested in a new, simple and very efficient system solution for handling, scanning and cross-cutting of solid wood. To adjust to the requirements of Laharrague Chordorge S.A., the line is designed to be very flexible, and is capable of both cross-cutting of workpieces for finger-joint and components, but also quality sorting of sawn timber. The line consists of a moulder infeed for feeding of two moulders

MOULDER

from Grupo Linares, a MiCROTEC GOLDENEYE 302 multi-sensor scanner for wood components, intelligent sorting system of sawn timber and workpieces to components, optimizing cross-cut saw model Opti-Kap 5003 and a sorting belt conveyor for correct sorting of cross-cut components. Depending on the production run, it is possible to use both or only one of the moulders.

GOLDENEYE 302 The multi-sensor scanner GOLDENEYE 302 from MiCROTEC, is a new developed scanner that recognizes wood defects in a very reliable way in order to automate, streamline and optimize the manufacturing process. The value optimization software considers customer specific grading, cross-cutting and sorting rules. Through combination of different technologies it has been possible to minimize the number of cameras, without losing the degree of utilization of the wood. MiCROTEC has designed the GOLDENEYE 300 scanner with three goals in mind: • To increase the value in wood component manufacturing • Making scanning more accurate • Making optimization more powerful and easier to use

New standard concept from System TM and MiCROTEC Through great co-operation it has been possible to design a very competent and efficient solution for handling, scanning and cross-cutting of solid wood. The concept consists of an optimizing cross-cut saw model Opti-Kap 5003 Version 2 and MiCROTEC scanner GOLDENEYE 302. The Opti-Kap 5003 cross-cut saw has a unique saw stroke, and the design of the saw ensures a high quality and accuracy of the cut, with an extremely high capacity. The GOLDENEYE 300 identifies all details of the lumber in the same high standard as the other scanner models from MiCROTEC, without losing the degree of utilization of the wood. The only difference is through speed, that as a maximum is able to scan the wood at a speed capable of feeding one saw.

This high technological system solution enables Laharrague Chodorge S.A. to maximize their production capacity and gain full utilization of the wood, at the best price in the industry.

MICROTEC GOLDENEYE 302 SCANNER

Detection of defects and quality for cross-cut

MOULDER

OPTI-KAP 5003

Optimizing cross-cut saw

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The optimizing solution from System TM consists of the following: •

Two moulders

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Optimizing cross-cut saw model

System TMs optimizing cross-cut line:

Opti-Kap 5003

Production:

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MiCROTEC Scanner model

Moulding and millwork components

Wood species: Softwood

GOLDENEYE 302

Number of operators:

LAHARRAGUE CHODORGE A S E R R A D E R O

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Flooring company in Virginia invests in new equipment for their production

The Ten Oaks production facilties in Stuart, Virginia q

After a great co-operation and process working on designing the best system solution for Ten Oaks they decided to invest in new equipment from System TM for their flooring production. With a great focus on producing products of a very high quality, they found the System TM solution most suitable for their needs.

Ten Oaks In the foothills of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains is where Ten Oaks is located.

Their manufacturing operation sources the finest Appalachian hardwood for their flooring, only from Verified Sustainable Hardwood Forests. For more than a century Ten Oaks has been a family run business and is now on the fourth generation. Ten Oaks is the culmination of owners’ forest products experience and family values, from the first generation of sawmill entrepreneurs to the fourth generation of wood scientists and engineers.

The unique combination of location, tradition and experience forms the foundation upon which Ten Oaks’ product innovation is built. When adding the important family values this provides the engine to turn innovative, cutting edge concepts into new industry standards. Sustained excellence within quality, ethics and customer service is the main goal of the Ten Oaks family.

Ten Oaks solid hardwood flooring The state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities of Ten Oaks produces traditional quality flooring with an eye to the future through their revolutionary Six Side Seal. The Six Side Seal ia a moisture barrier that coats each surface immediately after machining, keeping the floor “manufacture fresh” and allowing for the best side match available anywhere.

Ten Oaks provide the highest quality and longest lasting value in solid hardwood flooring.

The optimizing cross-cut line The cross-cut line that Ten Oaks invested in from System TM produces hardwood strip flooring in red and white oak. It consists of a MiCROTEC 502 scanner including x-ray that detects defects and quality of the wood before the cross-cut saws. After the scanner, the workpieces are automatically divided between three optimizing cross-cut saws OptiKap 5003, and the cut workpieces will then be printed for correct orientation before the

next main machine. The line also consists of four sorting belts after the saws, where the cut workpieces are sorted according to width and for re-rip.

The uniqueness of the line The unique material handling between the scanner and the three saws, makes it possible to run workpieces with a very large length variation. Furthermore the design of the line and the material handling system, makes it possible for Ten Oaks to produce three different products in one production run. This optimizes on both their wood and staff resources, because the operators does not have to spend time sorting the workpieces manually, and they are much more flexible with regards to their production and order intake. System TM is proud to have delivered this line and look forward to many years of great co-operation with Ten Oaks in the future.

Birkett, Ten Oaks >> Adam “The solution from System TM

/MiCROTEC was customized for our production. We were satisfied with every step; from design, to logistics management, to installation. This was a large project for us, and System TM, along with their Stiles partners, worked with us through every obstacle we encountered. Their aftersales service has been exceptional, and we look forward to working with them into the future.”

OPTI-KAP 5003

Optimizing cross-cut saws

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The new optimizing crosscut line from System TM consists of the following: •

MiCROTEC Scanner GOLDENEYE 502

MICROTEC GOLDENEYE 502 SCANNER

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model Opti-Kap 5003

Detection of defects and quality for cross-cut

System TMs optimizing cross-cut line: Production: Flooring Wood species:

Hardwood

Three optimizing cross-cut saws

Ten Oaks

Number of operators:

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Araupel S.A.’s production facilities in Brazil q

System solution from System T tion investments for Brazilian A

With the South American market being in a rapid development within the s newest optimizing equipment for their production facilities. This is also the c

Araupel S.A. Araupel S.A. has emerged from two companies founded in the 1910’s. In 1997 the enterprise decided on the current company name. Araupel S.A. works globally with activities aimed at reforestation and high quality wood products processing business.

They own their own forests that cultivate species such as Araucaria Angustifolia, Pine Taeda and Eucalyptus. More than two million tree seedings are grown in their own nursery every year for reforestation. From planting to harvesting, all stages of the production process are done aiming at production maximization, raw material quality development, and natural forest preservation.

Araupel S.A. excel in exporting mouldings, panels, doors, stairs and furniture components, mainly for the European and North American market. As a trademark, Araupel

S.A. is known in several countries for the high quality of their products, and their capability of attending very demanding markets and customer requirements. This is also the reason why they have such a great focus on employee development and training.

The optimizing solution from System TM The optimizing cross-cut line that Araupel S.A. invested in from System TM, produces moulding and millwork components. It consists of an Opti-Feed 6000 infeed solution, designed to adjust to the speed of the following main machine. This ensures an increased machine capacity, but also releases the operators at Araupel S.A. from hard and repetitive work. After the Opti-Feed 6000 the workpieces are automatically transported to a MiCROTEC GOLDENEYE 502 scanner that detects defects and quality of the wood, before the cross-cut saws.

This line consists of three optimizing cross-cut saws Opti-Kap 5003. This version of the System TM cross-cut saw has a unique saw stroke and design which ensure a very high quality and accuracy of the cut. The composition of the line is designed so that Araupel S.A. has the best optimization of their wood at a very high capacity.

During the project process Araupel S.A. decided to buy the entire system solution from System TM. This included the automatic infeed Opti-Feed 6000, the GOLDENEYE 502 scanner from MiCROTEC, the three optimizing cross-cut saws, but also all conveyor belts, sorting belts and platforms.

Education, training and dedication at System TM and MiCROTEC 4 operators from Araupel S.A. participated in training of the System TM line and

Araupels three-saw solution:

OPTI-KAP 5003

Optimizing cross-cut saw

OPTI-FEED 6000 Automated infeed system

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The first optimzing cross-cut line from System TM consists of the following: Opti-Feed 6000 automated infeed system •

MiCROTEC Scanner GOLDENEYE 502

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Three optimizing cross-cut saws model 5003

System TM’s optimizing cross-cut line: Production:

Moulding and Millwork components

Wood species: Softwood Number of operators:

p One of Araupel S.A.’s forests which is used in their production

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MICROTEC GOLDENEYE 502 SCANNER

Detection of defects and quality for cross-cut

TM resulted in more producAraupel S.A.

The operation team from Araupel S.A. at their training visit in Denmark q

solid wood industry, many companies are currently investing in the case for Araupel S.A. based in Brazil.

MiCROTEC scanner. They spent time both in Denmark at the System TM facilities, and also in Italy at the MiCROTEC facilities. The training went very well, and the operators from Araupel S.A. were all very dedicated and focused on the task.

The training at System TM and MiCROTEC is all part of ensuring that the customer achieves the best possible results and experience with the equipment. A great advantage is that the customer has the possibility to not only see the line up and running before it is shipped, but they are also able to run the line themselves. This provides the operators with a basic hands-on knowledge in connection with operating the line, and it is also an opportunity to make smaller adjustments and corrections to the line setup. The customer is guaranteed a 100% functional line where

all potential start-up adjustments are already completed. The process of assembling the line at the customer’s facilities is made a lot easier, and the operators on site are already comfortable with their new equipment.

Perfect performance and fantastic co-operation results in new order Araupel S.A. is a company in a rapid development and they have decided to expand and build a new factory in order to keep up with demands. During this entire process, the co-operation between Araupel S.A. and System TM has been amazing, and because of this, Araupel S.A. has requested System TM to deliver equipment for their new production facilities.

A four-saw system solution The new optimizing cross-cut line will also be producing moulding and millwork components and consist of the same equipment as the one Araupel S.A has already bought. The only difference is that this new system solution consist of four optimizing cross-cut saws Opti-Kap 5003, instead of three. This enables the line to thoroughly increase its capacity and utilize the wood. System TM has been so pleased with the fantastic co-operation with Araupel S.A. and is very happy that this great co-operation and partnership will continue in the future as well.

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Valdir do Vale, Industrial Manager Celio F.V. Sarmento, Coordinator of Research & Development

“The reason why we chose a System TM solution was because they managed to live up to all our requirements.

We have been very satisfied with the entire process and therefore we also decided to invest in another solution from System TM. We have no doubts that our future cooperation will be just as fantastic as it has been so far. ”

Araupels new four saw solution system:

OPTI-KAP 5003

Optimizing cross-cut saws

MICROTEC GOLDENEYE 502 SCANNER Detection of defects and quality for crosscut

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The second optimzing solution from System TM consists of the following: •

system

System TM’s optimizing cross-cut line: Production:

Opti-Feed 6000 automated infeed

Moulding and Millwork components

Wood species: Softwood

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MiCROTEC Scanner GOLDENEYE 502

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Four optimizing cross-cut saws model Opti-Kap 5003

Number of operators:

OPTI-FEED 6000 Automated infeed system

p Examples from the Araupel S.A.’s production line

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Production factory in Esquina, Argentina q

First optimizing cross-cut line, including mini CT scanner for internal pith detection and positioning, sold to Argentina Enrique R. ZENI & Cía have a big focus on investing in the latest optimizing equipment for their production facilities. Together with System TM and MiCROTEC, a system solution was developed to match their exact requirements and wishes.

“The reason why we chose the system solution from System TM and MiCROTEC was because they were capable of including pith detection and positioning in their design. It was also a very important factor to us that the entire line and project management was provided from only one supplier. ”

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Patricio Zeni, Director

Enrique R. ZENI & Cía Enrique R. ZENI & Cía was founded in the 1940’s and is today a solid market leader within the company’s different fields of business. They own more than 6,000 hectare forest, which consist of Pine, Eucalyptus and Australian red cedar. The production facilities are 40,000 m². Among their different wood products you will find moulding, wood pellets and surfaced lumber. The optimizing crosscut line that Enrique R. ZENI & Cía invested in from System TM produces moulding and millwork components.

The optimizing cross-cut line The line consists of an Opti-Feed 6000 automatic infeed solution, MiCROTEC GOLDENEYE 502 scanner, a mini CT scanner with three xray units for internal pith detection and positioning, three optimizing cross-cut saws model Opti-Kap 5003, six uniquely designed re-rip channels, ripsaw and sorting belts.

One of the unique features of this design is that the line consists of six re-rip channels, significantly simplifying the re-rip process.

Previously it was the operator that manually sorted the workpieces into the correct channels for re-rip, now this process has been automated. When the workpieces are transported through the scanner, the optimization program will identify how they should be reripped and they will automatically be transported to the correct re-rip channel.

Mini CT scanner with internal pith detection and positioning It has been very important for Zeni & Cía to optimize their production with regards to the utilization of their wood, and they had a wish to be capable of utilizing the pith with regards to its position. Identifying the location of the pith in a workpiece can be very challenging and difficult, but MiCROTEC has developed a mini CT scanner capable of just

OPTI-KAP 5003

Optimizing cross-cut saws

this. The CT scanner module, which is placed just in front of the GOLDENEYE 502, consists of three X-Ray units providing a three dimensional image of the wood, which makes it possible to identify the exact position of the pith. Through this pith detection technology, it is possible to optimize on the basis of the positioning of the pith, ensuring the correct quality of the end product.

The design and the functions of this optimizing cross-cut line, including pith detection and the automation of the re-rip process, ensure that Enrique R. ZENI & Cía optimize on their staff and wood resources. With an optimal utilization of the wood, an end product of the highest quality and optimization of their staff resources, this system solution is living up to all their requirements and System TM and MiCROTEC are looking forward to the future co-operation.

MICROTEC GOLDENEYE 502 SCANNER

Detection of defects, pith and quality for cross-cut

The optimizing cross-cut line from System TM consists of the following: •

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Opti-Feed 6000 automated feeding system

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MiCROTEC Scanner GOLDENEYE 502 with mini CT

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OPTI-FEED 6000

Three optimizing cross-cut saws

Automated feeding system

model Opti-Kap 5003

System TMs optimizing cross-cut line: Production: Moulding & millwork Wood species: Softwood Number of operators:

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Z.P.U. Prawda from Poland invests in new system solution from System TM

The production facilities at Z.P.U. Prawda in Poland q

Initially Z.P.U. Prawda was looking to upgrade their existing second-hand equipment from System TM. Instead, they decided to invest in a new system solution from System TM, and they also decided to build new production facilities to truly optimize their production.

Z.P.U. Prawda The company was established in 1989 and is located in the east of Poland. For many years they have had a very well established co-operation with the Swedish furniture company IKEA, and their plywood production has expanded worldwide. In 2001 Z.P.U. Prawda built a new manufacturing facility and specialized in the production of chest and frame furniture in pine and birch. These different developments have made them one of the biggest employers in the region.

The process of the investment Z.P.U. Prawda bought System TM secondhand equipment that has been running since the late 1990’s. Today, many years later, the System TM line is still part of their production, and throughout the years it has been of great satisfaction and functioning really well.

When Z.P.U. Prawda decided that it was time to optimize their production, their initial thought was to rebuild the second-hand System TM line. After several meetings with

System TM that presented them with different solutions, they ended up investing in an entire new system solution.

The optimizing cross-cut line The line consists of an automatic infeed system Opti-Feed 6000 that feeds the raw material to the subsequent moulder. As one of the special features of the line, a metal detector is placed just before the moulder to ensure that any wood consisting of metal, is removed. The line is designed with an extra buffer system, making it possible to buffer lamellas from the moulder, but also to feed lamellas directly to the scanner.

Before the MiCROTEC high-speed GOLDENEYE 501 visual scanner, the lamellas can be manually stress graded. Two optimizing cross-cut saws, model Opti-Kap 5003 then cuts the lamellas according to the optimization program. The line consists of different sorting options, such as sorting for finger-jointing, manual stacking and automatic stacking via four Opti-Stack 3000 double stackers from System TM.

What must be highlighted In the process of deciding which scanner would be most suitable and efficient in their production, Z.P.U. Prawda visited MiCROTEC in Italy to test the GOLDENEYE 501 scanner with the lamellas used in their production.

After several tests with the MiCROTEC scanner and other scanner candidates, Z.P.U. Prawda was certain that the scanner capable of living up to their requirements, was the MiCROTEC 501 scanner. This particular scanner establishes the most efficient cross-cut position for boards and lamellas, based on the customer’s specific quality requirements.

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The optimizing cross-cut line from System TM consists of the following: •

Opti-Feed 6000 automated feeding system

Great flexibility It was a great process designing this solution for Z.P.U. Prawda, and System TM is very proud to have delivered this line. During the process, many smaller modifications to the line has been made, and this has only been possible due to the great teamwork between the Poland based System TM Sales Engineer, the System TM sales team and the customer.

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Moulder

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MiCROTEC Scanner GOLDENEYE 501

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Two optimizing cross-cut saws model Opti-Kap 5003

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Opti-Stack 3000 automated stacking system

OPTI-KAP 5003

Optimizing cross-cut saws

MOULDER

OPTI-STACK 3000 Automated stacking system

MICROTEC GOLDENEYE 501 SCANNER Detection of defects and quality for cross-cut

OPTI-FEED 6000 Automated infeed system

System TMs cross-cut solution: Production: Furniture components Wood species: Softwood Number of operators: p Opti-Feed 6000 automatic feeding of the line

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Automated material handling systems from System TM System TM offers a wide range of automated handling systems for automation of main machines in a production. Our automated handling machines are designed to dramatically increase the capacity of the main machine and to reduce labour costs. In order to meet all customer demands, our range of material handling systems consist of both standard system solutions and fully customized project solutions.

OPTI-FEED

OPTI-KAP

Automated feeding systems

Optimizing cross-cut saws

An automatic infeed system designed to feed layers or single workpieces in a capacity adjusted to the speed of the following main machine, enabling both increased machine capacity and release of labor from hard and repetitive work.

An optimizing cross-cut saw from System TM ensures optimal utilization of the lumber and an unbeatable high capacity in your production. The wide range of optimizing cross-cut saws all have an impressive power, intelligent performance and a high level of safety.

OPTI-STACK

OPTI-GRADE

Automated stacking systems

Intelligent stacking, de-stacking and grading line

An automated stacking system from System TM will increase your production and provide an optimal utilization of your main machine’s capacity. The system will release labor from hard and repetitive work and provide careful and reliable handling of the workpieces.

System TM offers a unique handling and software solution to match a large number of customer needs. The system can be designed to match a number of different needs such as for example stacking, de-stacking, grading, measuring by dimensions and data logging to/from stock.

With System TM’s automated material handling systems we are able to advise and supply you with the right solution to fulfill your specific requirements and demands, and to obtain a more efficient and profitable production.

Please visit our website at www.systemtm.com and find the material handling solution suited for you and your production.

New Area Sales Manager on the North American market System TM is expanding on the North American market, and has employed a highly experienced Area Sales Manager to provide extra support for their customers.

System TM A/S Skovdalsvej 35 DK-8300 Odder Denmark Tel: +45 86 54 33 55 Fax: +45 86 54 32 19 tm@systemtm.com www.systemtm.com

New Area Sales Manager System TM is proud to present Mr. JeanLuc Croteau as the new Area Sales Manager for the North American market. Mr. Croteau will be a part of the North American sales team, together with existing Area Sales Manager Mr. Peter Simonsen and Sales Engineer Mr. Morten Plejdrup.

and with his base in North America, Jean-Luc will be able to provide the customers with the best possible support, to optimize on their staff and wood resources. Jean-Luc says the following about this new opportunity: “I’m very proud to join a professional team like System TM, and look forward to the new challenges”

Short presentation of Jean-Luc Jean-Luc has worked in the wood working industry on the North American market for the past 20 years. With his vast experience

System TM welcomes Jean-Luc as our new Area Sales Manager on the North American market, and look forward to our co-operation in the future.

p Area Sales Manager Jean-Luc Croteau