AWFS members display their wares at Vegas fair: highlighted are some of the products to be featured at the July 27-30 show.

VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER

Accu-Systems Inc.

Booth #7185

The VXP is a vertical machining center designed primarily for panel products. It has two tool carriages, each with individually selectable 32mm boring spindles and routing spindles. Horizontal spindles, sawing or grooving capabilities are optional. Two tables are standard, along with movable vacuum pods. All axes are CNC controlled. The VXP is programmed through a color touchscreen. Many options and configurations are available. [phone]; www.accu-systems.com; CIRCLE 264

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ROTARY LAMINATOR

Black Bros. Co.

Booth #5185

The Panel Express, Black Bros.' heat-assisted rotary laminator, has been redesigned for better part transfer from laminator to conveyor, a smaller footprint and even more efficient heat transfer. The company says the Panel Express, when used in combination with Fast Tack PVA adhesives, will produce HPL panels from a variety of substrates quickly and consistently, enabling users to go from laminator to further machining operations in the shortest possible time. [phone] ; www.blackbros.com; CIRCLE 265

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SOFTWARE

Microvellum

Booth #16142

Microvellum provides AutoCAD-based manufacturing and design software. Microsoft Excel technology enables Microvellum to provide unrestricted access to product configurations and enhanced user flexibility, the company says. Software features include: production reporting: labeling: job-release management: estimating: nested optimization: direct G-code generation: and online ordering systems. [phone]; www.microvellum.com; CIRCLE 266

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PANTRY SHELF

Rev-A-Shelf

Booth #14052

Chrome Shorty Pantry is Rev-A-Shelf's latest addition to its 5200 Series. Designed for base cabinets, the new Model 5225 is available in four sizes featuring adjustable frame heights from 25 7/8 in. to 33 in. Other features include: adjustable baskets, micro-adjustment door mounting brackets and soft-close slides for easy opening and closing. [phone]; www.rev-a-shelf.com; CIRCLE 267

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DOVETAIL MACHINE

Extrema 

Booth #4274

Complete with 16 spindles. Extrema's fully automatic dovetail machine requires only a pneumatic clamp to hold down drawer parts. When done, the operator presses the foot pedal, letting the machine cut the dovetail in one motion, the company says. The dovetailer was designed for continuous use and features an oil bath to cool the spindle. [phone]; www.extremausa.com; CIRCLE 268

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CNC ROUTER

MultiCam

Booth #9223

MultiCam introduces its new 3000 Series CNC routers. The steel moving-gantry design allows machining of large parts while maintaining a small, space-saving footprint, the company says. It is available in seven standard machine sizes, from 50 in. to 80 in. to 144 in. [phone]; www.multicam.com; CIRCLE 269

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OPTIMIZING SAW SYSTEM

OMGA Inc.

Booth #9103

OMGA's T2005 OPT is an automatic high-speed, cross-cut, defecting and optimizing saw system. It is equipped with a CNC precision programmable pusher to accurately position the board to the selected lengths, The system is capable of cutting material up to 5-in. thick and 13.5-in. wide and has a maximum feed speed of 295 fpm, It is available in 13-ft or 20-ft usable lengths. The computer can perform seven work cycle programs and the system can cut and handle up to three different grades within the same cutting list. [phone]; www.omgainc.com; CIRCLE 270

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HANDLES AND KNOBS

Hafele America

Booth #12000

Hafele introduces a family of brushed nickel flush handles and knobs designed to blend well with stainless steel kitchen appliances. A range of sizes allows for placement in different areas of the kitchen and includes some larger scale handles to complement the current larger scale trends. [phone] ; www.hafele.com; CIRCLE 271

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AUTOMATIC PANEL ROUTERS

Safranek Enterprises Inc.

Booth # 1120

Safranek will show its Her-Saf two-way automatic panel router with complete pneumatic control for vertical and horizontal dadoing at AWFS Vegas. Designed to accurately dado, groove and rabbet in wood, plastic, solid surface material and engineered materials, the two-way automatic panel router is quick to set up and adjusts easily for a wide array of straight-line grooving, from detailed V-grooves to rabbeting back panels, Safranek says. [phone]; www, hersaf.com; CIRCLE 272

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DRAWERS

BHK of America

BHK offers solid wood drawer blanks available in 5/8-in. thickness and in heights of 4 in., 6 in., 8 in. and 10 in. Blanks are UV finished on both sides and top and bottom edges. There is a 1/4-in. bottom groove and the top edges are chamfered. [phone]; www.bhkofamerica.com; CIRCLE 273

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CABINET COMPONENTS

CabParts

Booth # 17059

CabParts offers radiused cabinet components as well as a full range of standard and custom-sized cabinet boxes. Radiused components may be edged with standard thick or 3mm thick PVCs and wood veneers. A variety of stock and non-stock panel products are available. CabParts also offers Confirmat screw or glue-and-dowel assembly, All CabParts cabinet boxes are manufactured to specifications and delivered ready for assembly. [phone]; www.cabparts.com; CIRCLE 274

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LAMINATING PRESS

Greco Mfg., div. of Midwest Group One

Booth #5193

The 4X8 Shuttle Press from Greco Mfg. provides simple and affordable solutions for 3-D laminating, the company says. The press is capable of laminating a variety of decorative overlays. Standard equipment includes an operator interface/PLC with color monitor, vacuum gauge, indicator light with buzzer, air gun. single shuttle and double roll unwind stand. [phone]; www.grecomfg.com, www.midwestgroupone.com; CIRCLE 275

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CARBIDE-TIPPED SAWS

Wintersteiger Engineering

Booth #9115

Wintersteiger's carbide-tipped saws offer a thin cutting kerf, glueable surface and immediate use of Lamellas. The company says they can be used in the production of parquet flooring, doors, windows multi-layer boards, wooden biscuits or anywhere Lamellas are used with at least 1 mm to 5mm thickness. [phone]; www.wintersteigerusa.com CIRCLE 276

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SAW BLADE

Gladu Tools

Booth #9131

Super Plus saw blades feature sandblasted rims, tipped with a unique triple chip-flat-tooth TC cutting edge, which has the cutting face ground to a mirror finish. Offering low vibration and low noise, they are reportedly ideal for cutting chipboard and MDF panels laminated on both sides, one at a time or stacked. An optional hollow ground tooth geometry is available for working veneered and laminated board. [phone]; www.gladu.com: CIRCLE 277

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CNC ROUTER

C.R. Onsrud

Booth #3070

C.R. Onsrud says its Extreme Duty Series Twin Table model, with second tool changer and second main spindle with Individual Servo Control, is a powerful combination when teamed with the company's Dual Process capabilities, standard in the OSAI controller. Multi-Head Dual Process Technology offers the throughput of two machines, but with a single machine footprint, and gives users the flexibility to run two completely different programs simultaneously, thereby doubling the machine's capability. [phone]; www.cronsrud.com; CIRCLE 278

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Finishing system

Giardina Finishing Systems

Booth #5299

The GST 3D UV Tunnel is suitable for the curing of any UV. It is designed for profile panels. panels with negative edges and very thick panels. The distance of the lamps from the working table can be adjusted by means of external hand wheels. Bottom clamps and inclined mirrors are positioned underneath the conveyor and allow a radiation of the bottom part of the pieces and a consequent energy recovery. An air blade for part/substrate cooling is positioned at the outlet of the machine. [phone]; www.giardina-usa.com; CIRCLE 279

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EUROPEAN BEECH

Pollmeier

Booth #4248

Pollmeier European beech is now available in pre-sorted widths. Six width ranges are available, as well as length and thickness selections to match production requirements, thereby saving labor costs and increasing yield. This board-by-board sorting eliminates additional time at the production facility for matching widths, plus manufacturers get the sizes needed for maximum use of the material. [phone]; www.pollmeier.com; CIRCLE 280

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DOUBLE MITER CROSSCUT SAW

CTD Machines

Booth # 1059

CTD Machines introduces its new Model DMC70 Mitre Max. a fixed 45 double miter crosscut saw. The saw uses a linear track guiding system to cut mouldings up to 8 in. by 4 in. The saw is available in both hand-operated and pneumatic versions. [phone]; www.ctdsaw.com; CIRCLE 281

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BEADED FACE FRAME SYSTEM

Hoffmann Machine Co.

Booth #4210

Hoffmann Machine introduces its new MORSO NXLEH electro-hydraulic notching machine for the production of beaded face-frames. This fully automatic model is used to notch the stiles and cope the rails of beaded moulding in only seconds. Mouldings up to 8-in. wide can be processed and a new multi-stop fence system also is available. [phone]; www.hoffmann-usa.com; CIRCLE 282

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SHAPE AND SAND MACHINE

Lobo Machinery Corp.

Booth #9093, 15327, 18191

Lobo offers a machine specially designed for mass shaping and sanding of raised panel doors or profile edges. The machine features variable speed, throughfeed and a 5-in.-wide rubber pad conveyor. Also included are: 6-in.-long spindles for stackable tooling, X and Y axis mechanical readout for easy resetting of the cutter or sander positions, and an extra side roller table that extends up to 36 in, for supporting larger width material. [phone]; www.lobomachine.com; CIRCLE 283

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HORIZONTAL SPINDLE MOULDER 

Mikron Woodworking Machinery

Booth #9732

Mikron's M652R horizontal spindle moulder with a vertical router system forms complex mouldings safely and accurately, the company says. The variable speed motor and precise tracking system can create circular. elliptical and straight mouldings, stair parts, curved crowns and more. [phone]; www.mikronmachinery.com; CIRCLE 284

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CNC Crosscut system

Paul Saws & Systems

Booth #7115

PAUL Saws & Systems offers a new CNC Crosscut system/C14 for optimized ripping, crosscutting, panel ripping and grooving in a high production environment. After ripping, the strips can be transferred to the C14, which utilizes the company's specific cutlists to produce cut-to-length pieces at the optimal yield. These machines run at very high speeds and offer increased length accuracy, Paul says.

[phone]; www.paulsaws.com; CIRCLE 285

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Edgebander

Delmac Machinery Group

Booth #5133

The Busellato Flexa Series of edgebanders can be equipped with Windows-based PCs featuring "Automatic Program Creator" software. Enter the panel dimensions, select the type of edge material, process and profile from pull-down menus and the machine automatically creates the program. The Flexa series is reportedly ideal for customers who require quality, high speed and flexibility in a production edgebander with a high level of numerical control, DMG says.

[phone]; www.delmac.com; CIRCLE 286

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Profile sanding machine

Tech Mark Inc.

Booth #3262

PAO Macc offers customized profile sanding solutions based on customer requirements. Available in the United States from Tech Mark, the machines can be fitted with single-, double- or variable-speed motors. On display at the AWFS Fair will be a four-head, variable-speed wheel sander with Siemens vector inverters.

[phone]; www.tech-mark.com; CIRCLE 287

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