One scanner - one saw

Country: St. Marys - Western Sydney, Australia
Partner: System TM

The new high speed optimizing saw line was designed specifically for the needs of Programmed Timber, enabling the plant to supply reliable, consistent and cost effective components to a range of various industries. The line includes a live in-feed deck where the trained operators determine grade over-rides and appearance specifications for the specific customer needs. From there the boards are further scanned with information being fed directly to the cross-cut saw for optimal yield and grade satisfaction.

High speed production = high speed product

The Multi-Sensor Quality Scanner scans lumber from radiata pine from all four sides according to local quality standards. It optimizes lumber for chop processing and sorting according to customer specific product quality requirements, thus maximizing recovery.

After the scanning station the workpieces are transported to a single piece feeding system. An optimizing computer then ensures maximum utilization of the workpieces before cross-cutting. The cross-cut saw model Opti-Kap 5003 cuts the boards into the correct lengths and quality according to production demands with impressive accuracy and speed. After cross-cutting, the workpieces are printed and sorted according to length and quality.

A winning combination

By combining the new cross-cut saw model Opti-Kap 5003 from System TM and Microtec’s Goldeneye 300 Multi-Sensor Quality Scanner, Programmed Timber experienced a huge increase in production.  

Microtec CEO Federico Giudiceandrea is happy that his company had the possibility to carry out this project with success: “Programmed Timber made the right decision by combining a cross-cut saw with a world leading quality scanner. We are looking forward to a future cooperation based on a solid partnership.”

St. Marys - Western Sydney, Australia

Cross-cut optimization with Goldeneye 300

Goldeneye 300 with new X-ray technology for cross-cut optimization

Customers enjoy high quality and accuracy of the scanning results

Automated vacuum feeding system Opti-Feed 3000 Vack by System TM

Microtec's Goldeneye 300 Multi-Sensor Quality Scanner reliably detects wood defects

Programmed Timber Supplies

The wood processing, service and distribution company supplies Australian and export markets with bulk lumber and wood components.