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Homag laserTec Wins Innovation Prize at Ligna 2009 / Technics
02.09.2009
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Homag’s new laserTec edgebander has won the Innovation Prize at this year’s Ligna Show in Hannover, Germany. The innovative new machine takes the quality of edge to panel joining to a new level, producing an almost invisible joint.
With laserTec, the edge and panel form an almost perfect unit without any noticeable join. This is achieved using the patent-registered laserTec technique, which joins the edge to the panel with an aligned laser beam. The laser beam oscillates to melt a wafer-thin functional layer of the edging material. This laser-active layer made of special polymer is previously applied to the edge, eliminating the need for any additional hot-melt glue. |
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Because the colour of the functional layer is identical to the edge decor material, a seemingly jointless transition from the edge to the panel is guaranteed after pressing. The results are edges conforming to a previously inconceivable standard of quality.
Investing in a laserTec means unproductive waiting times are a thing of the past as is the need to change glue tanks when shifting to a new colour. And, because there is no longer any need to procure separate glue, not only the material input but also the logistical effort involved in its purchase and management are eliminated.
Another bonus of this innovative method is that it substantially reduces the incidence of soiled work pieces and downstream processing units and tools. Laborious cleaning work is no longer required, hence productivity is improved.
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The new diode laser ensures a consistent standard of product quality and enhanced process reliability. The quota of rejects and also personnel deployment needed for follow-on processing and finishing are substantially reduced. HOMAG laserTec can be used to process all customary edging types currently available in the market.
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