To process the edges of MDF, chipboard or other similar types of modern sheet materials you need to use special edging equipment. It is very difficult to do such work manually, without the use of special mechanisms. To get an excellent result, you need to do everything very painstakingly and subtly.
You can buy such equipment, but it is very expensive. As a result, more economical option there will be a homemade edgebander, which everyone can make, having drawings.
The design of a homemade edge processing machine
The simplest machine for edging modern sheet materials consists of the following elements:
- feed mechanism to the edge of the material from the roll;
- pressure roller;
- adhesive heater;
- adhesive application system.
To make a homemade edgebanding machine with your own hands, you can use separate parts for various power tools or immediately ready-made household electrical appliances.
For example, a conventional hair dryer can be used as a heater; a handheld electric drill successfully performs the functions of a pressure roller drive.
What parts should be in the machine
To make the drawing and design of such a device simpler, during work, you can use materials on which glue has already been previously applied. In this case, not only will the process of processing the edges of the material be simplified, but also the dimensions of the entire machine will be reduced.
To advance the workpiece along the pressure roller, you can use some kind of special guiding mechanism, or you can do it manually, which, again, will simplify its design.
If it is not possible to use the material with applied glue, it is additionally necessary to equip the machine with a container in which the glue will be constantly heated during operation.
For the convenience of performing all work with the machine, it must have a separate mechanism that cuts off excess material for facing edges, which necessarily arise during such work. Any guillotine device can be used for this. The most convenient option there will be such a longitudinal device that cuts off all excess directly when the workpiece moves.
Thus, making an edgebander with your own hands is not difficult at all, and you will not need to buy any expensive parts. Therefore, using it to repair furniture will be a very simple and not at all costly process.
Examples of drawings and diagrams
With the help of edgebanding equipment, the material can be glued to the edges of the workpieces using special glue. Without this unit, no woodworking enterprise will be able to work. Manufacturers from all over the world can offer a different range of these machines. The design of this device is not complicated at all, so you can make a portable edgebander yourself.
Purpose of the edge banding machine
The first edge banding machine was invented a long time ago, to be precise - five years later, it will be half a century since the continuous edge banding machine with hot melt glue appeared. Currently, this equipment is the basis of production at furniture factories. There are many manufacturers of these machines from Germany, Italy, Austria, Czech Republic, Spain, Japan, Turkey and China.
Edge banding is the process of gluing edgebanding material onto it to provide a beautiful appearance products. This method has become widespread in the manufacture of furniture, where narrow edges of plates or panel parts are subject to beautiful finish... Today there is huge selection patterns and shades, which forces designers to develop new edgebanding machines.
As a material, you can use paper, veneer, melamine, ABC, PVC, the thickness of which is 0.4 - 3 millimeters, and the width is 2 - 6 centimeters. The technology is based on the “procurement - glue mixture- material to be pasted. " Thanks to a special compression and transformation, the veneer is securely attached to the edge.
Many edgebanding machines are guided by the use of hot melt glue, which melts when heated and quickly hardens when cooled. This technology requires strict regulation of the temperature regime and the pressing of the glued components using a set force. If you don't think about it, the system can become unstable and the cladding can fall off.
Edge banding machine design
A table made of PCB or similar material is placed on the bed, which does not allow damage to the workpiece. A base module is mounted on the table, behind which a milling module can be placed to eliminate overhangs. The advantage of such equipment can be called its mobility, since the dimensions allow you to move the machine to the location of the part. There are also interchangeable guides, as in the photo of the edgebanding machines on our website, to work with solid strip cladding.
The feeding system includes a roll, guillotine and rollers. To begin with, a cladding material is installed in the store, from which the tape is pulled by rollers to the gluing area. To adjust the ribbon feed speed, the roller drive must be variable speed. The guillotine cuts the tape so that it is long enough to cover the entire edge and 25 millimeters for an allowance. The guillotine drive can be mechanical or pneumatic. The workpiece position sensor is used to determine the moment when the guillotine is triggered.
The machine is often equipped with a heating and glue application system. This is done in two different options- that the edging material is supplied with and without an adhesive layer. In the first version, the glue is already on the tape, but it is heated with hot air using an industrial hair dryer. In the second case, the glue is heated in a special bath and applied to the surface of the tape using a drive roller. It should be noted that some models have two rollers, of which the second is intended for applying adhesive to the edge of the workpiece.
The next element is a glue tray, where the glue for the edge banding machine is heated to a temperature of 150-200 degrees Celsius, does not burn, has a uniform consistency and circulates well. Teflon-coated trays and temperature sensors are predominantly used. Some models have a special cartridge for applying glue to the surface.
The clamping system has the form of a support roller. When the tape comes into contact with the facing material, a certain compressive force is exerted on these components. If the edgebander has a power feed, the tape is pressed against the edge of the part by one or more rollers in series. In equipment with manual part feeding, this function can be performed by a person who feeds the part and simultaneously presses it against the emerging belt.
One or two or three rollers are used as a support. But this method requires good skills. In addition to the uniform mode, the feed speed of the workpiece and the strip is constantly adjusted to avoid breaking or gathering of the strip. More sophisticated equipment allows you to control the machine automatically, using electronics.
For gluing, a tape is used, the width of which is 2-5 millimeters greater than the height of the part. This is done to ensure that the edge is closed. As a rule, after gluing, so-called overhangs remain, which protrude from both sides. To remove them, a milling module is used, which cuts off all the cladding that extends beyond the part.
Usually the tool is equipped with a high-speed drive with 10-12 thousand rpm to leave the surface intact. The module also provides limiting rollers for proper positioning of the workpiece. The module is endowed with two milling cutters with individual drives, it is adjusted to the desired height of the part. To fine-tune the module and fix it, a movement mechanism with a special “screw-nut” transmission is used.
After cutting with a guillotine, the tape with an allowance is glued to the edge. To remove it, it is necessary to use a trimming module, the design of which can be very different. The simplest version is a circular saw, which has vertical movement and is equipped with a low power drive.
On a special command, this saw goes into work area edging machine and saws off the excess part of the cladding. This principle can only work on machines with manual part feed. If the feed is mechanized, the end module is more complex. The saw with a drive is installed according to the instructions of the edge banding machine on a carriage, which has two short strokes: the first for the saw feed to eliminate the band allowance, and the second for an even feed speed of the workpiece and the saw.
An edgebander can be supplemented with many functional details that affect its productivity, automate some processes, and also prepare and bring the edge to a perfect state. Modules can be sharpened to a specific size, type of facing material or type of workpiece. Robust design provides high-quality pasting of straight and radius furniture blanks.
Working principle of edge banding machine
Hand-fed edging devices are not only used at home or in craft shops. Even large furniture companies have this device for quick repair and veneering of exclusive or curved workpieces, small batches of parts.
Due to the presence of processors, controllers and control systems, devices with manual part feeding are very convenient and easy to prepare and operate. The main processes during work are the feed rate, automatic temperature control, and the length of the material to be glued.
The edgebander with manual part feed works with material up to 3 millimeters, consumes about 2 kW of electricity, occupies an area of up to 2-3 square meters, is serviced by one person and maintains a part feed rate of 3-6 meters per minute. In order for all the systems of the machine to function, a compressed air supply system at a pressure of 0.6 MPa is connected.
Typically, the edgebander is tested first, and the reliability of the glue seam and the degree of adhesion of the glue are monitored. For the test, you can use a transparent PVC film, which allows you to observe the distribution of the adhesive after compression and polymerization. When the work shift changes, it is also recommended to conduct tests to prevent the occurrence of a latent violation.
The whole cutting tool sharpens well. This applies to guillotine knives and cutters. Remember to clean the glue tray regularly. The edgebander can be equipped with a fence and marked on the heated surfaces. The machine bed must be grounded. The device must be connected to an aspiration system, as the heated glue can release toxic substances that pose a threat to health.
Such a device does not require any configuration. It is necessary to adjust the heating temperature of the glue and tape, correctly set the speed of the rollers that apply the glue, as well as the feed rate. It is very important that, when applied to an edge or tape, the amount of adhesive is optimally matched to all conditions. If it is not enough, the bond strength between the material and the workpiece may be lost. Excessive adhesive will squeeze the excess onto the surface and cause dirt to appear.
What does the duty cycle look like? The workpiece moves along the edgebander. The saw carriage begins to move at the feed rate in the same direction. On a short time the saw becomes stationary and cuts off excess tape. To prevent the machine from damaging the part during operation, there is a limiting roller. To collect sawing waste, a branch of the aspiration system is connected to the miter module.
Classification of edge banding machines
Edging machines are divided into the following types: machines for curved edge and straight edge. In the design of devices for facing straight edges, as a rule, they use automatic feeding material, in edge banding machines for curved edge - manual material feed. Manual edgebanding machines are not meant for large factories. There are combination machines that can work in different modes and provide for both manual and automatic feed of the workpiece.
Edgebanders are available in single and double-sided design. The first of them have a high cost and pay off only in the conditions of large and medium-sized industries. These machines can only veneer rectangular edges, but they have many functions that are not available on positioning machines.
These are mainly operations that are associated with the elimination of defects and giving the products a finished look. Double-sided edge banding machines are identical in functionality to the previous type, but they are capable of edge banding on both sides simultaneously due to more complex mechanics.
Recently, portable machines have appeared, which have a special tray for heating the glue to an acceptable temperature. It is equipped with several handles and a roller for rolling the cladding to the edge. With this use, the cladding is installed on a specially prepared support. Portable devices can be used for gluing thin plastic on rectangular parts. They can also be fixed on a table or work as stationary devices.
Manufacturing of edge banding machine
Because of high price Many people prefer homemade edgebanding machines, but their safety technique is lame, so you should be very careful. Before thinking about creating a machine, you need to pay attention to the thickness of the material with which the equipment will work, think about what material it will work with, and what devices must be mandatory. First, you need to prepare a base, which includes a system for supplying the facing material, pressing, heating and applying glue.
The standard set of the facing machine includes:
- automatic edge trimming unit;
- rotation regulator with indicator of feed rate;
- thermostat with support for standby function and protection against premature operation;
- an edge feeding unit into the gluing area;
- switch for working with straight parts;
- hair dryer bracket;
- textolite wear-resistant guides.
Edgebanding machines are used in almost all woodworking enterprises, however, their design and structural elements can differ significantly. It mainly depends on the amount of work that is done with this unit. Therefore, it is customary to use mobile devices in small workshops, which are designed to apply edging material with an adhesive that has already been applied to it.
Most small businesses and households prefer to use edgebanding machines that only include an edge banding tool, a heating hair dryer, and an incandescent roller. This apparatus is performed in the form bench machine with the presence of a device for moving the workpiece along it. You attach a machine to the workpiece, or more precisely, on its edge, and then gradually advance the homemade edgebander as the work progresses.
For more advanced and complex models of edgebanding machines, a tank is provided, which is designed to heat the glue and apply this compound to the edge. The tank is equipped with handles and a roller that rolls the material to the edge, which in this machine is located on a special separate support. These devices are intended for gluing plastic of increased thickness on rectangular blanks.
The overhangs of the edging material, which are formed when facing with homemade edgebanding machines, are usually removed manually using special devices. These include various longitudinal-guillotine devices that cut the overhang and form chamfers on the edges of the product. All structural elements are fastened with comfortable handles for control.
After that, it is safe to say that the edgebander is ready with your own hands. It is worth remembering that when working on such a device, you must use facing material in rolls already applied adhesive composition otherwise you simply won't be able to attach anything. Since you still need some details to make a do-it-yourself edgebanding machine, do not expect that the production of the device will cost you completely free.
Care of the edgebander
An edgebander, like any other equipment, needs the strictest safety precautions and careful care, neglect of which is guaranteed to reduce the life of air reducers, cylinder cups and pneumatic valves. Care rules are as follows:
- Always keep an eye on cables and protective devices in case of damage that will protect you and your machine. The fact is that a damaged cable can disrupt the operation of electrical assemblies, and this will require urgent repair.
- Try to exclude phase imbalance of the supply voltage. When using the machine, there is a risk of voltage surges, therefore stabilizers and filters must be installed to eliminate this problem.
- Do not expose to dust, water or oil. Many people prefer to clean up the edgebander with their own hands. compressed air, but we recommend not to do this, since under high pressure foreign bodies can enter the protected area. Use brushes instead.
- After work, clean the workplace and the machine. It is necessary to regularly lubricate units and parts. Try to use a quality lubricant that has been proven in action.
- Do not lower the pressure bar from above with strong pressure. Do this carefully so that the workpiece is accurately positioned on the work table. If you neglect this rule, the upper pressure rollers and soft clips will quickly wear out, the engine will overload, and the transport chain will stretch.
- Check the condition of all pneumatic cylinders and gearboxes, as they can disturb the components that are responsible for the processing of parts.
- Exactly set the heating temperature and choose the adhesive composition wisely. If you use poor quality glue, the glue station will get dirty, which will lead to the replacement of consumables.
- When replacing parts, always give preference to originals.
- Before getting down to work, carefully study the technology of the edgebander in order to properly operate the device.
- If you notice irregularities in the operation of the machine, but cannot figure it out on your own, it is better to consult a professional.
- Do not neglect the maintenance time of the edgebanding machine.
Thus, the technology of edge cladding every year goes to more professional level in connection with the emergence of improved facing materials and the improvement of the production process. Today it is difficult to imagine any furniture production without a good edge banding machine, which is very simple in design, but quite expensive equipment. It is for these reasons that many people start making them on their own.
Edge cladding of furniture parts is an important milestone its production. Quality edges help protect the material, be it wood or plywood, from various negative impact and also give it a beautiful and finished look.
Any normal furniture manufacturing business is required to have edgebanding equipment. For this there is a special unit, which is called an edgebander.
If you have your own small production or you are just a lone craftsman making various products made of wood, then you do not have to be wasted and buy such a device. It is relatively easy to do it with your own hands, spending a little time and effort. A homemade edge banding machine will perform its task no worse than a factory unit, but it will cost the owner significantly less.
The principle of operation of the edge banding machine and some device options
This device is widely used both in private workshops and on an industrial scale. As a working material for decorating wooden products, you can use:
- Paper.
- Veneer.
- Melamine.
Typical liner widths are approximately 2-5 centimeters, and thickness can vary from 0.4-3 millimeters.
The essence of the device is that a facing material is passed through it, on which glue is applied with the help of special rollers. It is important to choose the normal temperature at which the glue will set the best.
Of course, if it comes about how to make an edgebander with your own hands, then it is unlikely to be some advanced functions of a factory product, for example, heating the glue. Although it is quite easy to organize even this mechanism - it just takes a little more patience and time.
As for the varieties of the apparatus under consideration, the following options are distinguished:
- For working with curved edges. Usually, manual material feeding is used here, since the master needs to adjust in time to the next bend on the part and it will definitely not work to rush for the automatic tape.
- For straight-line machining. Such products, as a rule, have an automatic feed. They are most often used on mass production furniture or other things made of wood.
Typical design
To make edge trimming machine it was successful with your own hands, you need to familiarize yourself with typical design similar unit.
The liner feeding system consists of a roll, a guillotine and special rollers. There is also a special store where the beginning of the tape is fed. It is pulled by rollers to the very part that needs to be processed, along the way, covered with a layer of suitable glue, heated to the desired temperature.
The mentioned rollers must have an adjustable speed of rotation, only in this way it is possible to organize the optimal speed of the tape feed. The guillotine is needed in order to cut the material to the desired length. Cropping occurs both in automatic and manual modes, depending on the type of device and its tasks. The trim is adjusted so that there is approximately 25-30 millimeters of stock remaining.
There are some types of cladding materials that come immediately with glue applied to them. In this case, it is enough to warm them up before use. If this is not the case, then the glue is contained separately in a special tray. Its temperature takes on typical values of 150-200 degrees Celsius.
Clamp between wooden part and cladding is performed with a special support roller, although there may be several of them. Making a homemade edgebander, you can completely do with one such element, adding the necessary force with your physical strength.
Video: Homemade edging machine.
How to make the device yourself
Since the units in question are quite expensive on the market, many craftsmen are ready to spend some time making them with their own hands. In principle, this option will also be quite enough for normal work, but here you will have to pay more attention to safety and use the device very carefully.
First, you need to get the necessary components. The standard package includes:
- Node for automatic trimming of cladding.
- Rotation control unit The rotation of the rollers that feed the tape is good if it is equipped with a special indicator.
- A place for heating glue, some kind of thermostat.
- Adhesive tape supply unit.
- Guides that will help to properly fix the workpiece.
If you have stocked up with everything you need, then you can start assembling. Of course, nothing prevents you from slightly deviating from the accepted configuration and adding some kind of additional unit that will help make the device more convenient and functional.
It is very difficult to give any specific assembly advice, because you cannot predict what parts a person will be able to find and how he will dispose of them. The main thing that needs to be done is to view a typical diagram of the unit's device and connect the specified components in correct order... First, filling the cladding material, then broaching it with the application of glue, further delivery to wooden product and a sticker.
As a conclusion, it is worth noting that making an edgebander with his own hands will be within the power of any person who has experience working with mechanisms, elementary electronics and tools. A little imagination - and you will get what you want.
With the edgebanding equipment, the material can be glued to the edges of the workpieces using a special superglue. In the absence of this apparatus, not a single woodworking enterprise will be able to function. Manufacturers from all over the world can recommend a different range of these machines. The system of this device is uncomplicated, so you can make a portable edgebander yourself.
In our time, this special equipment acts base for the manufacture of products at furniture factories... Edgebanding is a bonding process finishing material, in order to guarantee an attractive appearance of the product. This method has become widespread in the manufacture of furniture, where the limited edges of the slabs or panel elements are subject to a beautiful finish. Today there is a huge selection of patterns and colors, which forces designers to create new machines.
As the material used, you can use paper, melamine, veneer, ABC, PVC, with a thickness of 0.4 - 3 mm, and a width of 2 - 6 cm. The basis of the technology is the "blank - glue - material" system. Compression and rebuilding solidifies the veneer at the edge.
Many machines are glue-oriented, which melts when heated, and when cooled, rapidly solidifies. Such a technique requires strict regulation of the order of temperature and the clamping of the parts to be glued with the help of a certain effort. If you do not think about it, the system may lose stability, and the cladding may fall off.
Device design
In the bed of the equipment there is a table made of PCB or similar material, which does not make it possible to spoil the workpiece. The main module is installed on the table, behind which a milling unit can be located to eliminate overhangs. The advantage of such equipment can be characterized by its mobility, since the dimensions make it possible to transport the power station to the location of the part. In addition, there are slide-in rails to function with solid strip cladding.
The feeding system includes:
- roll;
- guillotine;
- rollers.
For the base, a cladding material is introduced into the store, from which the tape is drawn by rollers to the gluing area. To adjust the tape feed rate, the roller drive must have a controlled spinning frequency. The guillotine cuts the tape in such a way that its length is sufficient to compensate for the entire edge and 25 mm for the allowance. The electric drive of the guillotine can be automatic or pneumatic. With the help of the workpiece position sensor, the moment of the guillotine triggering is determined.
Machine equipment
The machine is often supplied with system for heating and glue application... This is done in two different alternatives - so that the edging material is supplied with and without adhesive. With option 1, the superglue is already in the tape, however, it is heated with heated air using a hair dryer. In case 2, superglue is heated in a tray and applied to the plane of the tape using a roller. It should be noted that certain modifications have 2 rollers, from which the second is needed to apply the adhesive composition to the edge of the part.
The next component is the glue tray, where the superglue for the edgebander heats up to a temperature of 200 degrees, does not burn, has a uniform density and circulates well.
Mostly used:
- teflon-coated trays;
- temperature sensors.
Certain modifications have a cartridge for applying the selected glue to the plane.
The pressure system looks like a main roller. If the tape comes into contact with the finishing material, there is a specific compressive force on these parts. If the manual edgebander has a mechanical feed, the tape is pressed onto the edge by one or more rollers, which are placed alternately.
In rigs with manual part feeding, this function can be performed by a person who feeds the part and at the same time presses it against the outgoing belt.
One or 2-3 rollers are used as a support... However, this method will require good skills. In addition to the measured order, the feed rate of the workpiece and the tape is constantly adjusted in order to exclude breakage or assembly of the tape. The most sophisticated equipment makes it possible to control the machine in automatic mode, using electronics.
How the device works
For gluing, a tape is used, the width of which is 2-5 mm greater than the height of the element. This is done to accurately close the edge. As a rule, after gluing, the so-called overhangs remain, which are indicated from two edges. In order to remove them, a milling module is used, which cuts off the cladding that goes beyond the boundaries of the part.
Usually the mechanism is endowed high-speed drive with 12 thousand turns per minute so as not to damage the plane. In addition, the module takes into account the limited rollers for correct installation blanks. The unit is endowed with 2 milling cutters with drives, it is adjusted to the required height of the part. In order to delicately adjust the module and fix it, a "screw-nut" movement system is used.
After cutting with a knife, the tape is glued to the edge. In order to exclude it, a trimming module should be used, the system of which can be different. The simplest form assumes a circular saw that has a vertical movement and is equipped with a drive with low power.
On a special command, this electric saw goes into the working area of the edging machine and cuts off the excess cladding section. This principle can only function on hand feed machines. If delivery is mechanized, the end module is the most complex. An electric saw with a drive is introduced according to the instructions for the machine on a carriage, which has 2 short directions: the first to feed the saw to eliminate the tape allowance, and the second to feed the workpiece smoothly. The edgebander power station can be supplemented big amount multifunctional elements.
Manual edging are used not only at home or in workshops. Even large furniture firms have this device for rapid repair and facing of exclusive blanks, small batches of parts.
Due to the presence of processors, controllers, devices with manual part feeding are considered very convenient and easy to operate. The main processes during the work period are the feed rate, automated control temperature, and, in addition, the length of the bonded material.
A manual feed unit operates with material up to 3 mm, consumes about 2 kW of electricity, covers an area of up to 2-3 square meters. meters, serviced by one user and maintains the feed rate of the part 6 meters per minute. In order for the systems of the machine to be able to work, a system is connected under a pressure of 0.6 MPa of compressed air.
Usually the machine is tested first, at the same time, the safety of the glue seam and the degree of adhesion of the glue are controlled. To perform the test, it is possible to use a colorless PVC film, which makes it possible to observe the distribution of the adhesive composition after compression and polymerization. If the work shift changes, it is also recommended to carry out tests to prevent the occurrence of a latent violation.
The entire cutting mechanism is well honed. This applies to knives and cutters. Remember to clean the glue tray regularly.
The edge banding unit can be enclosed and marked with heated surfaces. The base of the fixture must be grounded. The device must be connected to the aspiration system, as heated superglue can release toxic substances that are dangerous to health.
Such a device does not require any complex configuration. It is necessary to correct the heating temperature, to correctly set the rotation frequency of the rollers, which superglue is applied, and the feed rate. It is very important that during application the volume of the adhesive is optimal. matched necessary conditions ... If it is not enough, the strength of the relationship between the used material and the workpiece may be lost. Excessive glue will result in excess flattening and dirt.
Self-production of the machine
Due to the significant cost of edgebanding equipment, many choose homemade edgebanding devices, however, their safety equipment is lame, for this reason, you should be very careful. First of all, than thinking about designing a machine, you should focus on the thickness of the material used, with which the special equipment will function, think with what material it will function, and what kind of devices should be mandatory. For the base, a base should be organized, which contains a system for supplying a finishing material, pressing, heating and applying an adhesive composition.
The standard configuration of the machine includes:
Edgebanders are used by almost all woodworking firms, but their design and system components can vary significantly. It depends mainly on the size of the work that is done with this apparatus.
For the most modern and complex modifications of edgebanding machines, take into account a tank that is designed to heat the glue and applying to the edge of this composition. The tank is equipped with handles and a roller that rolls the material to the edge, which in this machine is located on a special separate support. These devices are intended for gluing plastic of increased thickness to workpieces.
Overhangs of material that occur during cladding homemade machines, it is customary to eliminate manually using specialized devices.
These include a variety of longitudinal-guillotine devices that cut the overhang and form chamfers on the edges of the product. All components of the system are fastened with comfortable handles for control.
Worth remembering, that when working on such a block, the facing material in rolls should be used, on which the adhesive composition has already been applied, otherwise you simply cannot fix anything at all. Since for the production of an edge banding machine with my own hands you still need certain details, do not expect that the manufacture of the unit will cost you very cheaply.
(Last Updated On: 07.11.2017)
For processing products made of fiberboard, MDF and other sheet materials, special equipment is required for processing the ends of the panels - this is a delicate and painstaking work, manual execution is unlikely to be convenient. Therefore, you need to purchase special equipment or, even better, make a homemade edgebander with your own hands. At first, self-production equipment means saving money, and secondly, it is valuable experience and practice in engineering, which is necessary for every homeworker. Moreover, the principle of operation and the device of the edge banding machine are quite simple.
Application of edgebanding equipment
The main field of application of such equipment is furniture manufacturing, here this type of machine is one of the essential elements of technical equipment. For industrial needs, numerous machine models are offered, differing in performance, functions, price and other characteristics and are suitable for working with both straight and curved surfaces. This group of units has general characteristics- their performance is too high for private use, so spend money on purchasing professional model meaningless.
The principle of operation of both factory and home-made machines is approximately the same - a decorative strip of material is glued to the raw end of the panel, which not only covers the raw material, but also protects the structure of the panels.
Edgebanding equipment can work with various materials, including:
- veneer;
- paper;
- melamine;
- ABC, etc.
The layer of material can be very thin - from 0.4 mm, the width of the strip, as a rule, from 2 to 6 cm. For gluing, a special glue is used, which firmly fixes the decorative edge.
Making and setting up a homemade edge banding machine
Immediately it is necessary to make a reservation that without sufficient experience in working with the tool and materials and understanding the principle of operation of this equipment, it is unlikely that it will be possible to achieve excellent result... If you have sufficient confidence in your abilities, then you can safely begin to study the available circuits and assembly tips.
In order to properly design a machine, you need to decide on the following parameters:
- type of facing material;
- the thickness of the material used for the edge;
- necessary equipment functions.
The most important thing at the manufacturing stage is to correctly assemble the base. It consists of an edge feed mechanism, a pressure roller, heating element and glue application systems. For their manufacture, you can use spare parts for power tools and whole appliances. For example, a hair dryer is suitable for heating, and an electric drill can be used to drive the pressure roller.
To simplify the machine layout, you can use materials with glue already applied to them. This will not only simplify the manufacturing process, but also reduce the size of the machine. To advance the workpiece along the pressure roller, a guide mechanism must be provided.
If it is not possible to use strips with pre-applied glue, it is necessary to provide for the presence in the design of a special container for glue, where it will be preheated. You also need to equip the device with a mechanism for trimming excess material for the edges, this can be any guillotine type device.
As you can see from the above, making a homemade edgebanding machine with your own hands is not so difficult, it does not require complex and expensive elements. Therefore, subsequent repairs will be quite simple. And if you don't want to get involved with repairs, buy branded equipment, and let the service center specialists deal with it in the event of a breakdown.