NEW! The New Nesting

June 10th 10:00AM
Speaker: Cesare Magnani
Biesse America and Canada Biesse Product Manager

With nested based manufacturing becoming one of the most popular processes in the woodworking industry, today’s most automated factories are bringing this technology to the next level.

Larger shops continue to trend towards nesting, and many improvements have already been made on high-volume issues such as loading/unloading and parts tracking. See how features like Biesse’s unique auto labeling ability are helping companies see immediate benefits in their production. Read More...

Investing in Preventive Maintenance

June 10th 12:00PM
Speaker: Peter Magennis
Biesse America and Canada Service Manager

There is little question that keeping equipment well maintained extends its life and helps avoid future repair costs and downtime. But what is the actual relationship between the cost of preventive maintenance and the returns? A Biesse client explains the value of preventive maintenance and how it generates returns in terms of risk mitigation and asset protection. Find out what you need to know to get the most from your investment.

NEW! Window Technology

June 11th 10:00AM
Speaker: Cesare Magnani
Biesse America and Canada Biesse Product Manager

No other segment of the woodworking industry has “weathered” the current economic environment quite like Windows and Doors manufacturing. Demands for energy efficient housing, European-style windows, and consumer tax credits continue to make this sector a success. Read More....

NEW! Celullar Technology

June 11th 12:00PM
Speaker: Jason Varelli
Biesse America and Canada Key Account

The term "cell manufacturing" has been around for a while now.

The "Cellular Technology" seminar covers the methodology behind setting up and running an efficient yet highly productive batch one cell. In the past these terms were typically not used together, but with today's machinery it is not only possible, but it can provide noticeable increases to your production capability.

Learn how to save time, money, and labor and by employing technology that allows seamless processing from the machining of one format to another with zero set-up time.

Jowat-TopTherm® 237.00 for Edgebanding in cooperation with Nordson

June 10th 09:00AM
June 11th 09:00AM
Speaker: Michael Ermell and Glenn Moore
Jowat and Nordson

This high-performance Polyolefine adhesive was developed based on a totally new polymer technology and is markedly superior to conventional EVA based hot melts in several aspects. It has an extremely high thermal and color stability at operating temperature for a prolonged period of time. Charred and messy glue pots are a thing of the past!

EuroSoft: Automation made easy: The role of Software in a Work cell oriented process

June 10th 11:00AM
June 11th 2:10PM
Speaker: John Liedle
Eurosoft

Slow sales and tight budgets have forced many manufacturers to adopt different manufacturing solutions in order to cut costs and improve efficiency. Work-Cell oriented processing (also known as WOPs) has been around for quite some time but has had few adherents in America until the recent recession. Eurosoft, Inc will show you how their software solutions work in concert with a Biesse Work-Cell to maximize dataflow, automation and material efficiency while simultaneously cutting down processing time and minimizing material movement and unfinished "work-in-progress". Read More ....

Nap Gladu: Discussion on CNC Router Tooling

June 10th 12:10PM
Speaker: Dan Neal
Nap Gladu

1. Choosing the best tool for the application
2. Material (diamond, carbide, HSS) considerations
3. Feed and Speeds
4. Tool Holders
5. Tool care and maintenance

Microvellum: Software Presentation

June 10th 2:10PM
June 11th 11:00AM
Speaker: Shawn Maberry
Microvellum

Don’t miss this action-packed demonstration of Microvellum’s NEW CabinetMaker V7 design & manufacturing software. This session will walk you through the new time saving tools available in this easy-to-use , AutoCAD based product and introduce you to the latest advancements from Microvellum for residential and commercial markets. We’ll also delve into Microvellum’s new Processing Center and show you how you can control the flow of parts throughout your shop like never before while linking instantly to your CNC machines.

Planit  Software (see design to Nested Base Machining)

June 10th 3:10PM
June 11th 3:10PM
Speaker: Don Bigelow

Blind Dado Box Construction to Nested Base Machine
Dowel Construction to Nested Base
MDF Door Production to Nested Base Machine
Dovetail Drawer Boxes to Nested Base Machine
DXF Batch Processing (automated machining)

Planit  Alphacam Product presentation

June 10th 3:10PM
June 11th 3:10PM
Speaker: Don Bigelow

Profile Machining of Custom Molding
Machine Raster-to-Vector (from graphics to machining)
DXF Batch Processing (automated machining)

InHouse Solutions: Mastercam Product Presentation

June 10th 4:10PM
June 11th 4:10PM
Speaker:  Jeff Fritsch

• CNC Software/Mastercam/In-House Solution Presentation
• Mastercam Art
• Mastercam Router for woodworking:
         - Routing / Saw / Block Drilling
          - Nesting
          - ATP (Automatic Toolpathing)
          - 5 axis