Technology that reduces tool wear
Vortex tube and cryogenic treatment can enhance tool life in wood machining.
Changes in the FDM 300 in 2009
There were few closings and consolidations in 2009, despite the difficult economy.
By
Karl D. Forth,
February 28, 2010 | 6:00 pm CST
Job shop finds successful niches
Job shop specializes in panel processing including laminating, cutting, machining, edgebanding and contour edgebanding.
By
Karl D. Forth,
February 28, 2010 | 6:00 pm CST
Keeping manufacturing options open
Problem: How do you manage efficient manufacturing across a wide range of job sizes? Solution: Maintain three separate manufacturing cells sized to different kinds of projects.
By
William Sampson,
February 23, 2010 | 6:00 pm CST
Innovator Jay Fagan uses ingenuity in architectural woodworking shop
Shop-built CNC helps meet complex architectural turning challenges
By
William Sampson,
February 23, 2010 | 6:00 pm CST
System streamlines veneer sourcing
Problem: How do you make the veneer ordering process more accurate and efficient? Solution: Take advantage of innovative online inventory and ordering system.
By
William Sampson,
February 23, 2010 | 6:00 pm CST
Simplifying cabinet digital design
KraftMaid offers Dynamic Component 3-D Models for Google SketchUp and other CAD programs.
By
Karl D. Forth,
February 22, 2010 | 6:00 pm CST
Innovator Levi Mize leverages technology
Shop owner develops computer and video technology to compete in the down economy
By
William Sampson,
February 2, 2010 | 6:00 pm CST
Lightweight panel technology set to take off
These panels strive for high mechanical properties with much lower weight.
Revamping wood technology education
In four years Hartford Union High School has gone from offering one wood technology class to five with state-of-the-art equipment.
