WWP October 2012
In This Issue
Limba: A Rocking Wood Species
Black or white, limba is an ideal species for musical instruments and other products.
Reader Service W&WP October 2012
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AutoCAD Enhances Cumberland’s Wood Fixture Abilities
Cumberland Construction implemented Microvellum's AutoCAD software to optimize its retail and interior fixture manufacturing.
Keim Lumber Nests Easy with CNC Software
Keim Lumber says it has improved its productivity and profitability since implementing Alphacam software at its facility.
5-Axis Spurs Wood Components Work at Four Corners
Mastercam software helps Four Corners produce not only wood components, but amorphous shapes in wood and other materials.
Software Helps Kingswood Streamline Cabinet Production
As part of its move to production cabinetry, Kingswood invested in a FlexiCAM CNC router and switched to KCD Software.
Golden Era Powers Its Prop Making with CNC Software
To maximize the complexity of the parts created, Golden Era Productions upgraded to Delcam’s PowerMILL 5-axis CNC programming software and a 5-axis CNC router from DMS.
Superior Cabinets Grows with Insight
Superior Cabinets has not only been able to reduce costs by 25 percent, but also maintain steady revenue growth by improving its processes and investing in 20-20 software.
Killion Stays Solid with 3D Modeling for Store Fixtures
Killion continues to use CIM-Tech’s software for the manufacture of its product lines, including supermarket checkouts and specialty department product merchandising fixtures.
Sierra Pacific’s AutoCAD Advantage
The implementation Docupoint's DrawingSearcher AutoCAD search tool has enabled Sierra Pacific to reduce the time needed to locate door and window drawings.
Software Usage Grows for Wood Products Manufacturing
Mini case studies illustrate the importance of software programs and the varied usage opportunities in the woodworking industry.
The Fight to Fix the Lacey Act Has Just Begun
Fact is, as written, Lacey undermines our industry’s efforts to preserve the world’s forest.
U.S. Wood Products Companies Quest for Fair Competition Continues
The Coalition for Fair Trade of Hardwood Plywood filed an unfair trade petition against China for products ‘sold in the United States at dumped prices.'
Flexibility, Small Footprint Trending Woodworking CNC Machines
Industry experts discuss the benefits and future developments of CNC machining centers for wood products manufacturing.
ACI's Proactive Approach Leads to Fixture Growth
Jonesboro, AR-based Architectural Concepts Inc. has experienced consecutive years of doubled growth, prompting plant expansion and new equipment purchases.
Canada's Wood Show Gears Up
The Woodworking Machinery & Supply Expo (WMS), is scheduled for Oct. 24-26, 2013.
Wood & Wood Products October 2012 Digital Edition
View a digital edition of the October 2012 issue of Wood & Wood Products, featuring articles on Architectural Concepts, CNC Machining Trends and Software Profiles.