FDMC Red Book April 2019

Learn how moisture impacts the qualities of the wood product.

Heavy-duty machining of windows, doors, stairs and other solid wood parts always requires high standards for precision and finish quality. In an environment when more and more customers want customized solid wood products, having a machining center capable of maximizing performance and productivity is essential for your growth and success.

The moulder is a workhorse in the rough mill area. Here are three frequently asked questions about the machine.

How software impacts the saw’s efficiency and workplace productivity.

If your particleboard chips are warm, or you're hearing a whine, you may be spinning the router tool too fast. Cut 1,000 rpm, and see how it cuts.

CNC router tables have a flat, machined surface with grooves or channels over the whole area and rubber seals. Metallurgical advancement in router bits have allowed for higher speed machining, creating a substantial force on the parts on the table, therefore requiring a tremendous hold-down vacuum force on these parts. Vacuum provides the means to create those forces.

Are your cuts lacking that high-quality finish you were hoping for, even though you’re using the right tools and hold-down system? If the answer is yes, then you may need to examine the way you’re plunging your tools into the material. In most cases, a vertical plunge is a perfectly fine way to start your cutting process. But sometimes, when combined with certain tools and materials, this method can cause a host of problems.

The role of tools in the connected world and the Internet of Things,

The spindle is the heart of the machine. The following are some troubleshooting tips to ensure your machine is running at its optimum performance.

To understand why polycrystalline diamond (PCD) is used to cut wood, you have to forget about what is being cut and concentrate on how it is being cut. The speed and accuracy that is needed in the manufacturing process of today are what force the use of diamond. While carbide is measured in cubic millimeters of material removed and we evaluate stone and concrete cutting in terms of inches per minute feed rates, woodworking is discussed in terms of cubic yards per minute of material removed and thousands of feet per minute feed rates.

A brief look at some different types of wood tooling.

A brief look at the different lamination and adhesive methods and applications.

A look at some of the common core materials used in producing furniture, cabinetry and casegoods.

Listed are some troubleshooting tips and solutions for cold pressing panels.

A look at common types of veneer sheet and panel matches.

Troubleshooting advice and other tips for quality wood finishing.

Industry experts share knowledge and tips for proper sanding.

Build value in your shop. How? Use your employees.

The following information is excerpted from Jeff Finney's booklet, "5 steps to hiring better employees for your cabinet shop."

Modern appliances, transitional and contemporary styles drive trend for bigger kitchens.

If you’re in the carpentry industry, or in any trade really, you will have to rely a lot on commission based work. You essentially have to make your own luck, especially if you’re in charge of the business yourself. The jobs won’t come to you at first, eventually once you’re reputable people will seek you out, but you have to earn that reputation.

Learn how software can help improve your company's inventory management as well as purchase planning, forecasting and production scheduling.

Woodworking shop owners need to create a commercial vehicle safety program to protect their businesses from liability.

Originally titled"Some like it hot...your compressor room doesn’t," this tip is among Kaeser’s many Talk Shop blogs.