2014 Biele Light Weight Panel Line

Light Weight Board Line

The operation consists of 2 separate lines, a Stile and Rail Strip Preparation Line and a Lightweight Panel Line.  The Lightweight Panel Line consists of 3 distinct areas that are connected together via conveyors.  The Frame Assembly area can be operated independently from the Layup and Press/Cooling area if needed.

Overview: 

1. Stile and Rail Strip Preparation Line

• Automated Sheet Feeder 
• Sander 
• Gang Rip Saw 
• Automated Strip Stacking 

Lightweight Panel Line

1. Frame Assembly Area 

• Manual Stiles and Rails Feeding 
• Stiles and Rails Length Cutting 
• Dual Frame Assemblers 
• Automated Frame Stacking 
• Protective Sheet Management System 
• Manual Frame Storage/Buffer Area 

1. Layup Area 

• Automated Feeding of Frames 
• Automated Feeding and Gluing of Skins 
• Automated Layup of Frames and Skins 
• Automated Honeycomb Expansion and Cutting 
• Manual Insertion of Honeycomb 

1. Press, Cooling, Stacking Area 

• Automated Frame Accumulation 
• 7 Opening Hot Press 
• Frame Separation 
• Cooling Zone 
• Off-Specification Exit Mechanism 
• Automated Stacking 
• Automated Strapping 

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