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1 Kitchen Countertop top Machines CORFAB TENONERS & SHAPERS

CORFAB TENONERS & SHAPERS Midwest Automation has been designing and manufacturing machines for the

The Midwest family of Corfab Tenoners and Shapers is uniquely designed for the production of kitchen

ending in a machined countertop core ready for laminating. Bottom line?

Model CF 1540 The Corfab CF 1540 is a double-sided, entry level kitchen countertop machining center

scribe and/or no-drip sticks to the panel in a continuous operation.

unique 2 to 1 ratio fixed side design Transport chain assembly with 3-3/16 inches wide carrier blocks

coupled directly to drive sprocket Electronic variable speed control with digital display Upper beam with

and linear bearings Hand-wheel operated upper beam adjustment with dial indicator Two (2) double

horizontal and vertical adjustment on dovetail slides Sizing/milling/shaping units are tiltable from 0 to

7kw) and shaft lengths up to 8-5/8 inches Operator Interface (HMI) PLC controls Shown with gravity infeed

2 CORFAB TENONERS & SHAPERS Midwest Automation has been designing and manufacturing machines for the kitchen countertop industry since the early 1970s. The Midwest family of Corfab Tenoners and Shapers is uniquely designed for the production of kitchen countertops, bartops, and vanities from particle board, plywood or MDF substrates in high volume production environments. Corfab machines are used to prepare countertop cores, starting with a blank particle board panel, and ending in a machined countertop core ready for laminating. Bottom line? We help you increase productivity, and improve quality. Model CF 1540 The Corfab CF 1540 is a double-sided, entry level kitchen countertop machining center designed to automatically feed and glue pre-cut solid wood, particleboard, MDF or composite build-down, scribe and/or no-drip sticks to the panel in a continuous operation. Once the sticks are glued and bonded to the core, the panel continues through vertical and/or horizontal shapers where the edges are machined to the desired profile. Vertical spindle shapers, with 220 mm long shafts and stacked tooling allow multiple profiles to be produced with minimum set up. The unique 2 to 1 ratio center drive design provides a right hand or left hand fixed side for inline operation. COUNTERTOP SAMPLES FEATURES Compact, double-sided design with center drive Heavy duty welded frame with unique 2 to 1 ratio fixed side design Transport chain assembly with 3-3/16 inches wide carrier blocks Rubber drive pads vulcanized to steel plate and mechanically fastened to carrier blocks AC drive motor coupled directly to drive sprocket Electronic variable speed control with digital display Upper beam with double rows of 2-3/4 inch diameter hold-down wheels Power width adjustment with high-speed ball screws and linear bearings Hand-wheel operated upper beam adjustment with dial indicator Two (2) double cast-iron columns per side with machined dovetail slides Sizing, milling and shaping units include horizontal and vertical adjustment on dovetail slides Sizing/milling/shaping units are tiltable from 0 to 180 degrees Spindle motor sizes up to 10 hp (7.7kw) and shaft lengths up to 8-5/8 inches Operator Interface (HMI) PLC controls Shown with gravity infeed and outfeed conveyors with standard Nordson Durablue Hot Melt System PLUS Automatic build-down and scribe stick system Optional no-drip stick system Nordson Durablue hot melt system Special infeed and outfeed conveyors Overhead stick rack mounted over infeed conveyor Optional carbide and diamond tooling packages Infeed Conveyor Stick Feed Assembly No-Drip Assembly Hot Melt Dispenser Infeed wheel conveyor with overhead rack for staging builddown, scribe and no-drip sticks Stick feed drive motor(s) automatically aligns and feeds builddown and scribe sticks onto the bottom of the core Optional No-Drip Stick System with pneumatic clamping Aligns sticks precisely to the edges of the core

CORFAB TENONERS & SHAPERS Model CF 1545 The Corfab CF 1545 is the next step in simplifying the kitchen

The CF 1545 is a double-sided, kitchen countertop machining center, designed to automatically cut

to the top and/or bottom of the core, in a continuous operation.

Corfab models can be configured with pneumatic and electronic positioning units to minimize set up.

Durablue Hot Melt System TYPICAL COUNTERTOP PROFILES SAME FEATURES AS CF 1540, PLUS Infeed sizing saw

cuts and/or dados Automatic build-down and scribe stick system Optional no-drip stick and cove stick

3 CORFAB TENONERS & SHAPERS Model CF 1545 The Corfab CF 1545 is the next step in simplifying the kitchen countertop manufacturing process. The CF 1545 is a double-sided, kitchen countertop machining center, designed to automatically cut particleboard sticks from the edges of the core, while simultaneously feeding, gluing and clamping them to the top and/or bottom of the core, in a continuous operation. Optional infeed end milling units can mill relief cuts or dado recesses into the core to enhance the profile look and durability. Once the sticks are glued and bonded to the core, the panel continues through vertical and/or horizontal shapers where the edges are machined to the desired profile. The system includes a Nordson Hot Melt Applicator sized to production requirements. Corfab models can be configured with pneumatic and electronic positioning units to minimize set up. Vertical spindle shapers, with 220 mm long shafts and stacked tooling, allow multiple profiles to be produced with minimum setup. The unique 2 to 1 ratio center drive design provides a right hand or left hand fixed side for inline operation. Vertical Spindle Shaper Shown with optional panel feeder, powered outfeed roller conveyor and Nordson Durablue Hot Melt System TYPICAL COUNTERTOP PROFILES SAME FEATURES AS CF 1540, PLUS Infeed sizing saw units with custom engineered cutter head assemblies Optional infeed end milling units to machine relief cuts and/or dados Automatic build-down and scribe stick system Optional no-drip stick and cove stick systems Nordson Durablue hot melt system Special infeed and outfeed conveyor systems Optional automatic panel feeders Optional pick and place loading systems Optional electronic motor brake kits Optional carbide and diamond tooling packages Vertical spindle shaper with stacked tooling to reduce setup Where simplicity in design is required without a square edge look. Self edge profile with coved backsplash. A profile that blends functional features with European elegance. Comfort Edge profile with European backsplash. Flat panel with profiled edges.

CORFAB TENONERS & SHAPERS Model CF 1555 The Corfab CF 1555 is designed with the high volume, multi-shift

The CF 1555 is built with two, heavy duty, double end tenoner type drive chains and upper hold-down beams,

bar code capability, enable you to produce a wide variety profiles in-line, without production delays caused by

FEATURES Welded steel frame made from heavy walled structural tubes for maximum rigidity Two (2) heavy-duty,

shaft Electronic variable speed forward/reverse drive Two (2) upper beams with double rows of hold-down wheels

adjustments Two (2) and three (3) double cast iron column configurations per side with machined dovetail slides

shaping units are tiltable from 0 to 180 degrees Spindle motors up to 10 hp (7.

tooling packages Optional electronic and pneumatic positioning systems Shown with powered roller conveyor and

WORKS HOW IT WORKS Panel Feeder Sizing Saw Units Milling Units Hotmelt Adhesive System Stick Clamping System

4 CORFAB TENONERS & SHAPERS Model CF 1555 The Corfab CF 1555 is designed with the high volume, multi-shift kitchen countertop manufacturer. The CF 1555 is built with two, heavy duty, double end tenoner type drive chains and upper hold-down beams, required to produce an extremely accurate countertop core in demanding production environments, while providing years of dependable service. Automatic panel feeders, two and three column configurations, and electronic positioning systems, with optional bar code capability, enable you to produce a wide variety profiles in-line, without production delays caused by costly setup changes. FEATURES Welded steel frame made from heavy walled structural tubes for maximum rigidity Two (2) heavy-duty, double end tenoner type chain assemblies with cast iron chain links AC drive motor coupled directly to drive shaft Electronic variable speed forward/reverse drive Two (2) upper beams with double rows of hold-down wheels Power width adjustment with high speed ball screw and linear bearings Hand-wheel operated upper beam adjustments Two (2) and three (3) double cast iron column configurations per side with machined dovetail slides Sizing/milling and shaping units have horizontal and vertical adjustments on dovetail slides Sizing/milling and shaping units are tiltable from 0 to 180 degrees Spindle motors up to 10 hp (7.5 kw) and shaft lengths up to 8-3/4 inches Operator interface (HMI) PLC controls Optional carbide and diamond tooling packages Optional electronic and pneumatic positioning systems Shown with powered roller conveyor and Nordson Durablue Hot Melt System Main Drive Assembly Dual chain assemblies and (2) upper hold down beams HOW IT WORKS HOW IT WORKS Panel Feeder Sizing Saw Units Milling Units Hotmelt Adhesive System Stick Clamping System Shaping Units Panels can be automatically fed into the machine Panels are sized and sticks cut form the panel's edge(s) Relief cuts can be milled into the top and/or bottom of panel for recessing sticks Hotmelt adhesive or PUR glue is applied to the panel and sticks Sticks are directed to top and/or bottom of panel and clamped until bond is completed Profiled edges are shaped and can be sanded for completed panels

CLOSE UP SHOTS & ACCESSORIES Control Panel AC

System Operator interface (HMI) with color

holds sticks to the edges of the core Chain

Column Sizing/Cutting Units CF 1555 chain

needle bearings and full friction rubber pads

precision acme screws Double cast iron columns

dial indicators Infeed sizing/cutting saw units

Adjustment Transport Chain Outfeed Shapers

operated upper beam adjustment with digital

assembly with upper hold-down wheels Horizontal

5 CLOSE UP SHOTS & ACCESSORIES Control Panel AC Drives Stick Gluing Assembly Stick Clamping System Operator interface (HMI) with color monitor for ease of operation Optional AC drives and electronic motor brakes Electro/pneumatic controlled glue dispensing heads with adjustable flow controls Spring-loaded stick clamping system aligns and holds sticks to the edges of the core Chain Assembly Power Width Adjustment Cast Iron Column Sizing/Cutting Units CF 1555 chain assemblies utilize cast iron chain links, needle bearings and full friction rubber pads Power width adjustment with linear bearings and precision acme screws Double cast iron columns with machined dovetail slides and individual dial indicators Infeed sizing/cutting saw units with precision 2-axis adjustment Upper Beam Adjustment Transport Chain Outfeed Shapers Cutter Head Assembly Optional handwheel operated upper beam adjustment with digital readout (Standard on CF 1555) Transport chain assembly with upper hold-down wheels Horizontal and vertical spindle shapers on dovetail slides Cutter head assembly with sizing saws engineered to specific customer requirements

CORFAB TENONERS AND SHAPERS Optional Panel

countertops, door and drawer fronts, and other

Made for heavy work loads where though-put and

great alternative to a double-end tenoner

PF 1500V PANEL FEEDER Uses vacuum cups to feed

position from a lift table (scissors lift)

FEATURES Compact, double-sided design with

carrier blocks Rubber drive pads vulcanized to

carrier blocks AC drive motor coupled directly

control Upper beam with double rows of 2-3/4

adjustment with high-speed ball screws and

operated upper beam adjustment Two (2) double

dovetail slides Sizing, milling and shaping

0 to 180 degrees Spindle motor sizes up to 10

Operator Interface (HMI) PLC controls Double

pusher to feed panels of a given length from a

6 CORFAB TENONERS AND SHAPERS Optional Panel Feeding Equipment Model CF 1515 The Corfab CF 1515 is a compact, double-sided, sizing/shaping machine that is designed for in-line dimensioning and profile shaping wood parts such as work surfaces, kitchen countertops, door and drawer fronts, and other furniture components. Made for heavy work loads where though-put and accuracy are a priority, the CF 1515 is a great alternative to a double-end tenoner which is often cost prohibitive. PF 1500V PANEL FEEDER Uses vacuum cups to feed random panel lengths utilizing a fixed forward position from a lift table (scissors lift) without setup. FEATURES Compact, double-sided design with center drive Heavy duty welded frame with unique 2 to 1 ratio fixed side design Transport chain assembly with 3-3/16 inch wide carrier blocks Rubber drive pads vulcanized to steel plate and mechanically fastened to carrier blocks AC drive motor coupled directly to drive sprocket Electronic variable speed control Upper beam with double rows of 2-3/4 inches diameter hold-down wheels Power width adjustment with high-speed ball screws and linear bearings Main Drive Motor Hand-wheel operated upper beam adjustment Two (2) double cast-iron columns per side with machined dovetail slides Sizing, milling and shaping units include horizontal and vertical adjustment on dovetail slides Sizing/milling/shaping units are tiltable from 0 to 180 degrees Spindle motor sizes up to 10 hp and shaft lengths up to 8-5/8 inches Operator Interface (HMI) PLC controls Double Column PF 1512 PANEL FEEDER Uses a pneumatic pusher to feed panels of a given length from a lift table (scissors lift). Panel lengths can be manually adjusted. AC drive motor coupled directly to drive sprocket Double cast iron column with sizing and shaping units POWERED ROLLER CONVEYOR With pneumatic hold-over device to ensure that the panel is aligned properly to the fixed side as it enters the Corfab.

If you look closely you will discover that many of the machines represented to be American made are in fact imported from foreign countries.

7 YOUR REQUIREMENTS DRIVE OUR BUSINESS. Midwest Automation is a family owned U.S. manufacturing company located in Minneapolis Minnesota. For companies who care where the products they buy are made, it will come as no surprise that buying American is not as easy as it used to be. If you look closely you will discover that many of the machines represented to be American made are in fact imported from foreign countries. For over 60 years, Midwest Automation has manufactured industrial machinery for the woodworking, composite panel and metalworking industries using U.S. labor, and locally available components whenever possible. Our extensive application knowledge, coupled with creative machine designs, allows us to provide unique and reliable solutions that improve your manufacturing processes, supported by local parts and service. If you are looking for an industrial machinery manufacturer with real application expertise, contact Midwest Automation today. Manufacturing results since Photograph "Canyon Creek" Courtesy of WilsonArt th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN phone Midwest Automation LLC

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