HOMAG Increases Production Quality With Adhesive Automation
HOMAG Plattenaufteiltechnik GmbH, based in Holzbronn, is incorporating adhesive processing products from its sister company Dürr to build vacuum tables for its SAWTEQ saws.
This marks a new approach for both HOMAG, an expert in the woodworking industry and Dürr, a leading machine and plant manufacturer.
Until now, Dürr's adhesive dispensing technology has been exclusively utilised within the automotive sector.
The company has now enhanced its products and processes, expanding their applicability to a wider range of industries.
Dürr: an adhesive expert
"We are pleased that we are able to win HOMAG Plattenaufteiltechnik GmbH as a reference project," stated Fabian Schilt, Head of the European Industrial Sales Team at Dürr.
"Through synergies created within Dürr Group, we have successfully been able to introduce automotive application products to the wood industry."
Dürr has extensive experience in the areas of body-in-white, final assembly and battery assembly.
As of this year, the company's glueing applications have been expanded to other industries as well.
Particularly in general industry, the use of dosing technology for component joining presents challenges for various applications.
Dürr addresses these challenges with a modular product system featuring standardised operating software, providing top-notch glueing technology.
HOMAG’s horizontal panel dividing saws deliver precise, cost-effective and adaptable panel cutting for customers in both craft and industry.
The air cushion tables facilitate effortless and secure handling of parts during processing.
Previously, the tabletops were manually screwed onto the sheet metal housing and further sealed with silicone.
As part of the HOMAG project, Dürr is introducing its new EcoHVC4 operating software for the first time.
EcoHVC4 operating software
Until now, system control was strictly project-oriented, with software customised for each system on a project-specific basis.
The HVMP4 standard shifts the focus to individual components, which can be combined via standardised interfaces.
Customers have the flexibility to choose from a range of Dürr adhesive products tailored to their specific preferences and needs.
The system allows for seamless integration of the components, with each product undergoing comprehensive testing to ensure a streamlined process flow.
The installation of the EcoRam drum press for material supply, the EcoShot Meter as a dosing unit and the EcoGun2 PVA04 as an applicator is currently underway.
The entire system is regulated via the new EcoHVMP4 pump and metering control unit, with the automation solution scheduled for commissioning in early 2025.
During the HOMAG Treff event in Schopfloch from September 24 to 27, Dürr will showcase its range of painting and glueing products tailored for the wood and furniture industry.
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