The tenoning machine is designed to form round, oval and rectangular tenons at various angles. The programmable logic controller (PLC) allows you to obtain up to 800 spikes per hour, with impeccable processing quality.
Name | Meaning |
Productivity, spikes/hour | 800 |
Maximum tenon width, mm | 190 |
Maximum tenon thickness, mm | 100 |
Maximum tenon depth, mm | 50(100) |
Frontal tilt of the table, ° | +5° -20 |
Lateral tilt of the table (adjustable by software) | Is not limited |
Angle of rotation of the ruler on the table, ° | 45 |
Tool rotation speed, rpm | 9000-12000 |
Main engine power, kW | 3 |
Overall dimensions, m | 1.3 x 1.2 x 1.6 |
Machine weight, kg | 860 |
17.09.2018
Some elements of furniture or joinery are connected to each other “tenon-to-tenon”. A tenon is a protrusion at the end of one of two blanks that fits into a groove provided in the other. In this case, the landing dimensions of the tenon and groove are the same. “Tongue and groove” is considered one of the strongest connections. Only a tenoning machine can prepare certain parts for joining of such a plan as accurately as possible.
Below we will look at the features, characteristics and operating principle of this equipment.
The spike is a rather labor-intensive element to make. In addition to reliable connection of components, it helps to lengthen the finished structure. It is almost impossible to make a tenon and a groove manually on two workpieces to create a hermetically sealed connection. For these purposes, specialized equipment is used.
According to the profile type, the spike is:
The machines are divided into three groups according to the type of tenons produced:
The spikes in this case are divided into:
The working body is saws or cutters for a tenoning machine (horizontal or vertical). A tenon-milling machine produces straight tenons or lugs that connect segments of frame or frame structures.
The key requirement for the machine is high precision in the execution of connection elements. If it is not followed, the components will not be able to fit together correctly. The connection will be impossible or, at a minimum, not airtight, which will entail additional costs for raw materials.
In addition to carpentry and the manufacture of furniture structures, CNC machines for furniture production are used to solve a number of other tasks. So, with the help of a tenon cutter you can:
Tenoning machines are absolutely indispensable at production bases, where they are used to perform high-precision splicing of wooden blanks.
The process includes the following steps:
The above steps are performed automatically. The operator only sets the operating parameters, after which he controls the operation of the tenon cutter and press.
Installations that make it possible to obtain the same type of stud may differ according to several criteria. Technical characteristics of devices are indicated in the product passport.
The list of the most significant technical parameters that you need to pay attention to when choosing a woodworking tenoning machine is:
A CNC wood tenoning and slotting machine rarely moves from place to place during operation, so the unit should be assessed in terms of size and weight in the last place - the quality of the geometry of the resulting tenons is much more important.
It happens that the user needs to make four tenon connections for a personally assembled frame or door frame. Before starting operation, you must thoroughly study the specifics of the machine’s operation and the safety rules in the accompanying instructions. Processing wood blanks on a tenoning machine will allow you to achieve greater dimensional accuracy than if you do it yourself using a conventional tool.
Making studs using a machine involves six steps:
As a result, blanks with spikes or eyes of a given shape are obtained. Compliance with the given sequence of actions is the key to high quality of the resulting components.
Tenoning machines are used not only in carpentry workshops or in serial furniture production. They are also purchased for periodic carpentry work at home. Such machines have the functionality of both a milling cutter and a tenon cutter at the same time, and are also characterized by:
Large manufacturing enterprises use high-tech, powerful and fully automated numerically controlled machines.
CNC allows you to produce tenons in a wide variety of characteristics - you just need to set the necessary parameters. The installations are easy to set up, simple to master, and the operator only occasionally checks the equipment to ensure correct operation.
A tenon cutter, like any other industrial equipment, requires the operator to have certain skills and knowledge of safety precautions.
Below are some interesting facts and tips for using tenoning machines:
The use of the machine makes it possible to significantly optimize the serial production of structures in which a tongue-and-groove connection is implemented. If the enterprise operates in moderate mode, and the equipment is purchased as an alternative to high-performance industrial lines, you can save significantly on its purchase.
Using a tenon cutting machine, even three-dimensional decorative elements are obtained. Cutting out parts with complex contours is also not a problem. Compactness, ease of operation, and high speed of parameter adjustment make a CNC tenon cutter an indispensable assistant in any production.
The tenoning machine is designed to form round and oval tenons at various angles. The design of the copying unit allows for high processing accuracy with a productivity of 600 to 800 spikes/hour.
The fixed tables of the tenoning machine, on which the workpiece is placed, guarantee the absence of vibrations, regardless of the length of the parts.
The tenoning machine operates using Balestrini's patented "anti-chip cycle". In order to avoid chipping, cutting should occur from the outside inwards. To ensure this, the starting position of the tool must change depending on which table, right or left, is being processed.
Diagram “A” shows the traditional “anti-spin cycle” circuit.
And diagram “B” shows the diagram of the “anti-splinter cycle” used on a tenoning machine.
The new system prevents the tool from re-passing the machined tenon, ensuring high quality and increasing productivity.
The tenoning machine has the ability to adjust the tables in height, in the transverse and frontal directions, as well as inclination. All adjustments are made using handwheels or keys (included in the basic tenoning machine). All adjustments have scales, as well as fixed zero points calibrated during the manufacture of the tenoning machine.
The position of the desktop is securely fixed using comfortable handles.
Two digital size indicators located on the back of the tenoning machine help to fine-tune the length and thickness of the resulting tenon. Depth
the tenon is adjusted with a tool. The inclination of the spike from 0 to 90 degrees relative to its axis is carried out by rotating the working unit relative to the radius scale. This model of tenoning machine is equipped with mechanical tilt angle locks in any position.
The patented anti-splinter machining cycle guarantees high machining precision without loss of productivity.
The adjustable milling head is equipped with standard knife plates.
A basic machine, without which it is very difficult to obtain high quality finished products with good productivity. The PICO tenoning machine is suitable for small businesses as a key machine, creating a tenoning pair together with the MICRON machine. Large enterprises find use of tenoning machines in the manufacture of small series of products, as well as in experimental areas.
for making vertical and horizontal rounded tenons on straight or curved parts
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The machine mills both horizontal and vertical oval tenons with chamfers and trimming at the base on a straight or curved part (as a rule, frames of chairs, tables, furniture frames, etc.). Two fixed work tables are independently adjustable in height and tilt. The cutter carries out processing on each table in turn, allowing the operator to place the part on one table while processing is carried out on the other. Thus, the loss of working time is reduced and, accordingly, productivity increases. The tenon milling speed is adjustable and selected by the operator depending on the material being processed and the size of the tenon. All operations of the machine are controlled by the PLC, which, in addition, performs self-diagnosis of all electronic components of the machine and you can immediately determine from the indication on the PLC which element is faulty. In addition, the machine has an anti-splinter cycle mode to avoid chips on the tenon at the end of the milling cycle. As standard, the machine is equipped with mechanical counters for quick readjustment and setting of the thickness and height of the tenon. The length of the tenon is adjusted on the cutter.
SPECIFICATIONS
Tenoning machine Designed to form round, oval and rectangular tenons at various angles. The programmable logic controller (PLC) allows you to obtain up to 800 spikes per hour, with impeccable processing quality.
Axle drives, instead of a mechanical copying unit, allow you to obtain uniform and accurate movement at any point on the part. The CNC tenoning machine tables remain stationary during processing. The only possible adjustment is to change the angle of inclination. The parts are pressed by cylinders with rods that prevent rotation of the thrust pad.
The control unit is a programmer that can store 150 or 250 work programs. The LCD monitor located on the control panel has a size of 5.4". The milling speed can reach 15 m/min.
To create work programs, a simple and convenient environment is used, which allows you to create a new program step by step. Also, programs can be created using macros, where the operator initially determines the geometry of the tenon and other processing parameters. In accordance with the selected type of tenon, the program will determine the entry/exit points of the tool, which eliminates the possibility of chipping.
Due to the fact that the tables of the tenoning machine are stationary, the machine can be equipped with reliable and compact casings that protect the operator from the risk of injury during operation, and also reduce noise during processing.
The design of the tenoning machine does not have a mechanical copying unit, which makes it possible to achieve better processing quality at higher milling speeds;
Digital drives provide uniform and precise movement of the cutter at any point of the trajectory;
The time for reconfiguring from one program to another is a matter of seconds (selecting another program from the list);
The software determines the entry and exit point of the tool, and also regulates the trajectory of movement, minimizing the chances of chipping;
Productivity - up to 800 spikes/hour;
Maximum tenon width - 190 mm;
The maximum tenon thickness is 100 mm;
Maximum tenon depth - 50 (100) mm;
Front table tilt angle - 5... +20 degrees;