SCM CONFIRMS its participation in Forum Holzbau, believed to be the most important global initiative dedicated to timber construction. On 30th and 31st March, the travelling exhibition arrived in the Lithuanian capital Vilnius for its first event in 2023: Forum Wood Building Baltic. For the occasion, the Italian group, a leader in the production of secondary woodworking technologies, joined the numerous key figures in the supply chain — planners, designers, builders and machinery suppliers — to bring its vision of the future of “green” building and map out routes and strategies for the development of this constantly evolving market.
SCM participated in the Vilnius Forum, and will participate in most of the other Forum Holzbau events to follow throughout the year in France (Lille, 12th-14th April), Poland (Warsaw, 25th-26th April), Spain (Pamplona, 1st-2nd June), Germany (Berlin, 4th-5th July, and Cologne, 17th-18th October), Sweden (Vaxjo, 28th-29th September), Italy (Lazise, 10th-11th October), and Austria (Innsbruck, 30th November to 1st December).
Forum Wood Building Baltic was the first occasion to discover, together with the SCM team, the innovative technological solutions of the Italian Group: the highly flexible and precise CNC machining centres Oikos XL for glulam beams and columns, Area XL for large format CLT panels, Area X for CLT panels and curved glulam beams and the highly modular sanding-calibration machine for CLT panels DMC System XL.
Oikos XL and Area XL:
Cutting-edge technology to build the future of timber construction
Oikos XL is the new “extra-large” version of Oikos X, SCM’s innovative six-axis CNC machining centre for timber construction. It was designed to produce large-sized glulam beams and columns with a maximum section of 1,250 x 610 mm.
One of its main advantages is the automatic management and processing of very heavy elements, thanks to a sturdy mechanical structure and reliable locking and handling systems. The unique feature remains the six-axis technology, which allows the machining on all six faces of the element with all tools available and with no rotation or repositioning required.
Power and flexibility together with perfect quality of the finished elements, thanks to machining accuracy and special anti-scraping devices.
Area XL is SCM’s five-axis CNC machining centre specifically designed for the industrial production of large format CLT panels. Elements of sizes up to 3,600 x 400 mm can be processed, thanks to a powerful and high-performance machining head unit — 63 kW in continuous operation — that allows heavy duty stock removal with extreme ease, even using very heavy tools.
High productivity rates can be achieved by equipping the machine with a second machining head unit, capable of executing several operations simultaneously. Besides, the integration into automated CLT panels production systems is possible by means of a special roller worktable. A wide choice of tools and aggregates, up to 60 tool stations in total, allows any type of project to be carried out by choosing the right configuration. Optional auxiliary units allow transversal throughfeed-drilling even on the maximum panel size.
Moreover, increased efficiency and reliability are guaranteed by workpiece handling and referencing systems and innovative cleaning systems.
Area X:
The new CNC machining centre with mobile gantry-type structure for the timber construction industry
Excellent machining quality and maximum reliability: these are the advantages of the new Area X model dedicated to timber construction. It makes possible the production of finished elements, ready for assembly at the work site, as well as zero downtimes caused by any problems.
It positions itself at the centre of SCM’s five-axis CNC machining centre range with a mobile gantry-type structure and PRO worktable for CLT wall, floor, ceiling elements as well as curved beams. This solution allows processing of elements up to 3,600 mm wide and 360 mm thick, while the length can reach up to 36 m.
The PRO version worktable is the key feature of this new model. The high level of configurability comes from the availability of five different bases (from 16,000 to 36,000 mm) that can be fitted with automatic systems for work piece reference and locking, together with innovative cleaning systems for the work area.
Area X can have a simpler worktable for a stand-alone version or a more complete one for a version to be integrated into automatic production lines. The 30 kW machining head unit guarantees excellent performance even under heavy duty conditions and is supported by a specific suction system for dust-free operations.
The tool store can accommodate up to 15 tools and/or special aggregates to cover all possible operations: squaring, rebating, routing, drilling, nesting cutting, execution of sharp edges, slots and notches.
All SCM’s CNC machining centres for timber construction are equipped with Maestro beam&wall, the proprietary software that allows workflow optimisation and enhanced production flexibility. By Maestro beam&wall, programming is possible either on a PC in the office or on ‘eye-M’ operator console directly on the machine, leaving freedom of choice to the customer.
DMC SYSTEM XL:
New horizons for CLT panel sanding
SCM extends its many years of experience in sanding to the timber construction sector with a new project for machining CLT panels.
DMC System XL is a solid, reliable and highly technological sanding-calibrating machine that offers configuration versatility and unification of the components and parts in common to optimise management costs.
This new solution is composed of a solid steel structure capable of machining the upper side of panels up to 3,700 mm wide and 500 mm thick. Its strength is the modularity that for decades has been one of the most popular advantages of the DMC sanding range.
SCM has engineered three modules (roller unit, pad unit and crossbelt unit) that can be combined with one another based on specific production requirements. Moreover, at a later date, t he customer will be able to add further units to the selected configuration, achieving an efficient and coherent integration between machines, controls and electrical panels.
At the planning stage, top-quality materials and components have been chosen to last long and withstand the most intense machining. Furthermore, the heart of the DMC System XL technology was developed to make the operator’s maintenance work easy, fast and always safe.
SCM’s approach to CLT sanding is to help customers distinguish themselves on the market with solutions aimed at improving the surface finishing and increase the value of the finished product.
For contact details, see page 18-19 of our April/May 2023 issue on our Back Issues page.
