Time and again, users turn to MARTIN with the question of whether fabric laminations can be reliably separated from thin to very thin carrier plastics. After intensive development work, the machine manufacturer can now present a reliable solution: The T45 thickness planer is able to precisely remove fabric laminations even from carrier materials with a residual thickness of just 1.5mm.
Where many competitors already reach their limits at three millimetres,’ explains Michael Mühldorfer, Head of Marketing at MARTIN, ’the real challenge is just beginning for us.’
MARTIN is proud to claim that it is currently "the only manufacturer in the world that is able to plane wood and plastic safely down to a residual thickness of 1.5 mm". This is made possible by specific modifications to the T45's already powerful pressure and guiding devices. The robust and solidly built machine concept achieves impressive precision and process reliability thanks to the combination of several special features – including a thin planing option, a vacuum table, specially ground knives and a cutterblock with a customised cutting angle.
Not only fabric laminations but also co-extruded layers can be effectively removed with the T45. Even challenging materials such as glass fibre or aramid fabric are removed reliably and without leaving any residue. The machine therefore opens up new possibilities for users who previously had to process or even dispose of expensive carrier plastics at great technical expense.
What at first glance appears to be a niche solution for the plastics industry is also proving to be highly interesting for wood processing companies – especially in the Alpine region, where many companies specialise in the production of waste wood veneers. Thanks to the exceptional planing quality of the T45, thick veneers can be produced with unrivalled precision and surface quality.
‘Our aim is to always give our customers the decisive edge - through intelligent solutions that optimise processes and reduce costs,’ concludes Mühldorfer.
