Efficiency, flexibility, accuracy, reliability – these attributes capture the T27 spindle moulder from MARTIN. Thanks to the practice-oriented design of the modern touch-screen control, the machine can be operated comfortably, quickly and easily despite its diverse capabilities.
Reduced set-up times – increased accuracy
“Set-ups are no longer a matter of trial and error – even the first work piece will be perfect,” says Michael Mühldorfer, Marketing Manager at MARTIN. “In their daily business our customers are challenged with accomplishing tasks faster, yet with better results. The solution lies in user-friendly controller technology that exploits the unique mechanical possibilities of our machines in the best way possible.”
A focus on intuitive and reliable operations
MARTIN offers a user-friendly controller that increases efficiency by reducing set-up times by more than 80%. Every set-up process presents the user with the challenge of moving an existing tool on the machine as quickly as possible into the position required for the next work step. This may still seem comparatively easy when the spindle is positioned vertically, but setting up a tilted spindle can be a major challenge for the operator. Not so on a MARTIN T27.
This is why the T27 controller allows for input and storage of up to 1000 tools. For each tool, three arbitrarily selectable reference points can be defined. Regardless of the cutting height and depth, the cutting angle is always displayed accurately in relation to the table and fence position. You simply input height, depth and angle and you’re able to sit back and leave everything to the controller.
Once the optimum tool position has been found, the setting can be stored. These settings can then be repeated with maximum accuracy as often as needed. The T27 not only quickly and easily saves settings once made for later repetition, but it is also adept at setting up operations that are only needed once.
In addition to the cutting height, cutting depth and cutting angle, the infeed jaw of the fence, the table opening and the height setting of the feed support can be adjusted by the controller depending on how your MARTIN premium spindle moulder is equipped.
A MARTIN patent – electrically adjustable table rings
The electrically adjustable eccentric table rings, which can be variably adapted to tools with diameters of 70 to 250 mm also substantially contribute to reduced set-up times. Minimising the gap between the table and the tool is often a tricky set-up process, yet is very simple if you work on a MARTIN machine!
Time-consuming replacement and adjustment of the standard “drop-in” table rings is a thing of the past. The electrically adjustable table rings help to maximise the contact surface, even for small work pieces.
A moulding fence for maximum precision
In contrast to the obvious performance advantages of the controller, the mechanical advantages of the fence design remain hidden. However, the benefit that this option provides to users is no less important. The fence’s bilateral guides enable an unprecedented level of repeatable accuracy of ± 0.025mm. Even after the fence has been removed from the machine table in seconds, there is no need for time-consuming referencing during dismantling.
Versatile for workshops and industry
The target group for the T27 are companies that focus on individual, flexible and versatile manufacturing. This can be a three- to five-man shop that uses the machine for all moulding operations or large furniture manufacturers that use their spindle moulders as an efficient and flexible supplement to the processing centre.
“Thanks to the consistently user-friendly, modern control system, the many mechanical options of the machines can be put to exceptionally beneficial use for the entrepreneur,” concludes Michael. “Moreover, the machine can be fine-tuned to the specific requirements of the company. This makes MARTIN’s T27 spindle moulder the perfect solution for companies in which efficiency, versatility, accuracy and reliability are crucial.”
