Method for squaring and edge-banding panels and to a computer numerical control machine tool designed to perform the method

Abstract

A method for squaring and edge-banding panels is described, with the steps of: loading a panel onto a member rotatable about a vertical rotation axis; rotating the rotatable member with predefined angular steps until it completes a complete revolution, sequentially stopping the panel in front of N processing work-stations, N>=2, arranged in a circular array around the rotatable member, wherein, during the rotation of the rotatable member, the panel is always held vertical; as the panel is stopped at the N work-stations, processing the panel edges using panel edge processing units installed at the N work-stations; and unloading the processed panel from the rotatable member. The method enables high production rates in limited spaces.

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