The Finger Jointing Tool Programme. The correct tools for every manufacturing process

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1 The Finger Jointing Tool Programme The correct tools for every manufacturing process

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3 All paths one goal A new upsurge of creativity in wood is currently taking place. Wood, with its incomparable design diversity, its natural character and its special atmosphere, is being rediscovered. New designs in solid wood and new interior decorating ideas add to our living quality. Shaping wood has a new future. The finger joint principle is the key to this progress. It opens up many new paths in wood engineering and for interior decoration and outfitting. Well thoughtout tool systems for the individual production of these joints in different sizes are an essential precondition. Leitz has made a major contribution to the development and improvement of these tools. The following pages contain the most comprehensive finger joint tool programme available from a single source. Rather than offering and recommending a specific finger joint tool system, Leitz has the correct tools for your company s size, its machinery and its manufacturing processes. All Leitz finger joint tools have these features in common: the highest possible product quality and profitability, tailormade for workshops as well as industrial companies. Make your choice!

4 Leitz finger joint tool selection recommended applications For construction components with continuous joints Load group I according to DIN 680 and DIN 0: Laminated boards (glued), Solid structural wood (KVH) members, duo/trio beams, crossbeams, formwork carriers, beams for postandbeam construction etc. For nonconstructional components with continuous joints Load group II: Window staves, friezes, floors, panels, wall panels, all kinds of strips, interior wood decor, refinement of residual wood etc. Machines with feed rates of up to m/min With crosscutting unit Finger length: 0/ mm /6. mm 0/ mm With crosscutting unit Finger length : 0/ mm /6. mm 0/ mm Production volume: 0 0,000 linear metres Tipped finger jointing cutter WF 60 HS Z = +/+ Combination with double cutting width Page 6/7 Finger jointing cutter head WM 6006 HS knife Z = +/+ Combination with double cutting width Page 8/9 ProFix finger jointing cutter head WY600 Z = +/+ Combination Page 6 Disk milling cutter HW Z = 6 WF 6 Finger lengths 0/ mm, 9/0 mm, 0/. mm, /. mm Can be used in certain conditions up to a working width/height of 60 mm Page Production volume: 0 00,000 linear metres Tipped finger jointing cutter WF 60 HS Z = +/+ Combination with double cutting width Page 6/7 Finger jointing cutter head WM 6006 with HS coated knives Z = +/+ Combination with double cutting width Page 8/9 ProFix finger jointing cutter head WY600 HW Z = +/+ Combination Page 6 Disk milling cutter HW Z=6 WF 6 Finger lengths 0/, 9/0 mm, 0/., /. mm Can be used in certain conditions up to a working width/height of 60 mm Page Notes WF 600 finger joint mill with special HS knives lasting up to times longer than normal HS The HW version is recommended for extremely hard woods Coated knives last up to times longer than uncoated HS knives The HW version is recommended for extremely hard woods Constant profile and diameter up to final sharpening Costintensive sharpening, clamping with hydraulic nut for a working height of 80 mm or above Page /

5 Without crosscutting unit Finger length : 0/0 mm / mm 0/0 mm Machines with feed rates of up to 8 m/min With crosscutting unit Finger length: 0/ mm /6. mm 0/ mm Tipped finger jointing cutter WF 60 HS Z = +/+ Combination with double cutting width Page 6/7 Finger jointing cutter head WM 6006 HS knife Z = +/+ Combination with double cutting width Page 8/9 Production quantity: 0 0,000 linear metres Highperformance tipped finger jointing cutter Z = 6 WF 600/60 Special HS combination with finish milling Page 0 Disk milling cutter HW Z = 6 WF 6 Finger lengths 0/, 9/0 mm, 0/., /. mm Can be used in certain conditions up to a working width/height of 60 mm Page Tipped finger jointing cutter WF 60 HS Z = +/+ Combination with double cutting width Page 6/7 Finger jointing cutter head WM 6006 with HScoated knives Z = +/+ Combination with double cutting width Page 8/9 Production quantity: 0 00,000 linear metres Highperformance tipped finger jointing cutter Z = 6 WF 600/60 Special HS combination with final milling Page 0 Disk milling cutter HW Z = 6 WF 6 Finger lengths 0/ mm, 9/0 mm, 0/. mm, /. mm Can be used in certain conditions up to a working width/height of 60 mm Page Equipped with special HS lasting up to times longer than normal HS The HW version is recommended for extremely hard woods Coated knives last up to times longer than uncoated HS cutters The HW version is recommended for extremely hard woods Equipped with special HS lasting up to times longer than normal HS The HW version is recommended for extremely hard woods Costintensive sharpening, clamping with hydraulic nut for a working height of 80 mm or above

6 Leitz miniature finger joint tool selection recommended applications Nonloadbearing components with dovetails and butt joint Solid hard and soft wood boards, Coffered profiles, panels, shelves, border profiles, all kinds of profile strips etc. Solid wood profiles, stair treads, refinement of residual wood etc. Machines with feed rates of up to m/min Without crosscutting unit Finger length: 0/0 mm / mm With crosscutting unit Finger length: 0/ mm /6. mm Production volume: 0 0,000 linear metres Tipped finger joint cutter WF 60 HS/HW Z = +/+ Combination with shoulder cutter for manual feed Tipped finger joint cutter WF 60 HS Z = +/+ Standard combination with shoulder cutter Finger jointing cutter head WM 60 HS knives Z = +/+ with special profile knife Tipped finger joint cutter WF 60 HS Z = +/+ Standard combination with shoulder cutter Page 9 Page 9 Page 8/9 Page 9 Production volume: 0 00,000 linear metres ProFix finger joint knife head WY 606 HW Z = +/+ Combination with shoulder cutter Finger joint knife head WM 60 with knives coated with HS Z = +/+ with specialprofile knife Highperformance finger joint cutter ECHT Z = 6 WF 60 Special HS Standard combination with shoulder cutter Page 7 Page 8/9 Page Notes The HW version is required for extremely hard woods Suitable for low feed rates up to 6 m/min Constant profile and diameter up to final sharpening Coated knives last up to times longer than uncoated HS knives The HW version is required for extremely hard woods

7 Machines with feed rates of to 8 m/min With crosscutting unit Joint length: 0/ mm /6. mm 6. mm upon request Finger jointing cutter head WM 60 HS knives Z = + /+ with special profile knife Production volume: 0 0,000 linear metres Highperformance finger jointing cutter Z = 6 WF 600 Special HS Standard combination with shoulder cutter Disk milling cutter HW Z = 6 WF 6 Joint length 0/ mm, 9/0 mm 0/. mm, /. mm with shoulder cutter ProFix finger jointing cutter head WY 606 HW Z = +/+ Combination with shoulder cutter Page 8/9 Page Page Page 7 Finger joint knife head WM 600 with HW turning knife Z = +/+ with shoulder cutter Max. wood thickness 60 mm Page 8 Production volume: 0 00,000 linear metres High performance finger jointing cutter Z = 6 WF 600 Special HS Standard combination with shoulder cutter Page Disk milling cutter HW Z = 6 WF 6 Joint length 0/ mm, 9/0 mm 0/. mm, /. mm with shoulder cutter Page TurboHawk with HS circular knife WM600 Hydroprofile knife head Max. wood thickness 0 mm; n =,700 rpm Joint length: 0/ mm, 9. mm (/8"), 6. mm (/") Page / Coated knives have an endurance up to times longer than uncoated HS knives Special HS lasting up to times longer than normal HS Costintensive sharpening, clamping with hydraulic nut for a working height of 80 mm or above Constant profile and diameter up to final sharpening ProFix available to special order only Customerspecific profiles can be supplied

8 For construction components with continuous joints Load group I according to DIN 680 and DIN 0: Laminated boards (glued), solid wood structures (KVH), duo/trio beams, crossbeams, formwork carriers, beams for postandbeam construction etc. For nonconstructional components with continuous joints Load group II: Window staves, friezes, floors, panels, wall panels, all kinds of strips, interior wood structure, refinement of residual wood etc. Miniature finger joint cutter WF 60/WF 600 HS, Special HS and HW miniature finger joint cutters Feed: Number of knives: Cutting material: Finger lengths: Set dimension: Resharpening zone: Up to m/min, depending on speed Z = +; D = 60, 70, 80 mm Z = +; D = 60, 0, 60 mm HS, Special HS, HW for extremely hard woods Without crosscutting unit 0/0, /, 0/ mm With crosscutting unit 0/, /6., 0/ mm 7 mm for ZL0 and mm 8 mm for ZL 0 mm mm Robust finger joint cutters (composite tools) with fixed components and individually embedded finger joint knives reduce joint breakage to a minimum. The body shape ensures torsional rigidity. The highquality HS cutting materials are treated in our own stateoftheart vacuum plants to ensure consistent hardness of the knives. The shape of the body is matched to for the chip removal process and optimised. The chips are guided directly into the suction system and do not damage the milled joints. Compared with conventional HS cutting materials, a new special HS material increases working life by up to 00 % depending on the application conditions, thus considerably improving economy in use. 6

9 For use on wedge finger jointing machines with and without a crosscutting unit. Finger joint cutters: robust and durable Example of a tool set combination dovetail length 0 mm, pitch.8 mm Wood thickness max. 7 mm Finger length 0/0 mm Finger length 0/ mm 6 Tooth rows 7 Tooth rows 7 Tooth rows 7 Tooth rows 7 Tooth rows 7 Tooth rows 7 Wood thickness 7 mm Finger length 0/0 mm Finger length 0/ mm Tooth rows Tooth rows Tooth rows Finger jointing tools with double cutting width reduce purchasing costs for defined working widths and heights and make repairs easier. Cutter heads with double cutting width reduce followup costs: the settingup times are shorter and sharpening costs are reduced by as much as percent. Fewer interfaces at tool hubs increase finger jointing accuracy, particularly on thick woods. If required, the tool set can be adjusted to suit intermediate wood thicknesses by combination with finger jointing cutter heads of conventional cutting width. Wood thickness 7 mm 6 cutters with standard cutting width Wood thickness 7 mm cutters with double cutting width Table for calculating the number of cutter heads Miniature finger joint cutters with.8 mm pitch Combination with double cutting width (CW) Miniature finger joint cutters with 6. mm pitch Combination with double cutting width (CW) Wood thickness Cutter CW 8.6 mm Tooth row 7 Hub 6.6 mm Number of cutter heads Cutter CW. mm Tooth row Hub. mm Number of cutter heads 6 Cutter CW 8.6 mm Tooth row 7 Hub 6.6 mm Number of cutter heads Wood thickness Cutter CW.0 mm Tooth row Hub.0 mm Number of cutter heads Cutter CW 6.0 mm Tooth row 0 Hub 6.0 mm Number of cutter heads Cutter CW.0 mm Tooth row Hub.0 mm Number of cutter heads 7

10 For construction components with continuous joints Load group I according to DIN 680 and DIN 0: laminated boards (glued), solid wood construction (KVH), duo/trio beams, crossbeams, formwork carriers, postandrail structures. For nonconstructional components, load group II : window staves, friezes, floors, panels, wall panels, all kinds of strips, refinement/reuse of residual wood etc. Miniature finger joint cutter head WM 60/WM 6006 Marathon minifinger joint cutter head A new cutting material development and coating for the profile knives of Leitz finger joint cutter heads sets new manufacturing performance, cost reduction and quality standards. If you work with finger jointing machines, you will be familiar with the potential problem: joints tear out, reducing the accuracy of the joint. This is why you should switch now to Leitz finger joint cutter heads. The new coating reduces frictional resistance and resin adhesion, which has a positive effect on the machine s electricity consumption and consequently on operating costs. The feed rate can also be increased with the new knifes without any loss of processing quality. Feed: Up to m/min depending on speed Number of knives: Z = +; D = 60, 70, 80 mm Z = +; D = 60, 0, 60 mm Cutting material: HS with special coating, HW for extremely hard woods Finger lengths: Without crosscutting unit 0/0, /, 0/ mm With crosscutting unit 0/, /6,, 0/ mm Antitwist: Body with antitwist pins Set dimension: Up to mm for 0/ mm finger length Up to mm for 0 mm finger length Resharpening zone: 0 mm All the advantages at a glance: Exchangeable finger joint knives Finger joint cutter head with offset knives that are parallel to the axis and can be resharpened Straight clearance flank grinding Highly accurate bore, hub and profile knives ensure extremely strong finger joint connections up to the final sharpening Finger joint knives can be replaced if a cutter breaks Highly economical, with a service life times longer than uncoated HS finger joint knives Reduced grinding loss due to less cutting edge abrasion 8

11 For use on finger jointing machines with and without crosscutting unit Example of tool set combination Finger length 0 mm, pitch.8 mm Finger length 0/0 mm Finger length 0/0 mm Innovative cutting material for Leitz minifinger joint cutter heads Minifinger jointing tools with double cutting width yield a purchasing cost reduction of up to % for defined working widths and heights. This cost advantage also applies to replacement knifes. Wood thickness max. 80 mm 6 Tooth rows 8 Tooth rows 8 Tooth rows 8 Tooth rows 8 Tooth rows 8 Wood thickness max. 80 mm Tooth rows 6 Tooth rows 6 Tooth rows 6 Minifinger jointing cutter heads with double cutting width reduce followup costs: less settingup time is required and sharpening costs are reduced by as much as percent. Fewer interfaces with tool hubs increase finger joint accuracy, particularly on thick woods. If necessary the tool set can be adjusted for intermediate wood thicknesses by combination with finger joint cutter heads of conventional cutting width. Tooth rows 8 Wood thickness 80 mm 6 cutter heads with standard cutting width Wood thickness 80 mm cutter heads with double cutting width Table for calculating the number of cutters Finger joint cutters mills with.8 mm pitch Finger joint cutters with 6. mm pitch Combination with double cutting width Combination with double cutting width Wood thickness Cutter head SB. mm Tooth row 8 Hub 0. mm Number of cutter heads Cutter head SB 6.8 mm Tooth row 6 Hub 60.8 mm Number of cutter heads Cutter head SB. mm Tooth row 8 Hub 0. mm Number of cutter heads Wood thickness Cutter head SB 9. mm Tooth row 6 Hub 7. mm Number of cutter heads Cutter head SB 76. mm Tooth row Hub 7. mm Number of cutter heads Cutter head SB 9. mm Tooth row 6 Hub 7. mm Number of cutter heads 9

12 For construction components with continuous joints Stress group I according to DIN 680 and DIN 0: Laminated boards (glued), solid construction wood (KVH), duo/trio beams, cross beams, formwork carriers, post and rail structures. For nonconstructional stress group II components: Window staves, friezes, floors, panels, wall panels, all kinds of strips, refinement/reuse of remaining wood etc. Highperformance finger joint cutter head Z = 6 WF 600/WF 60 Highperformance finger jointing tool ECHT Z = 6, for continuous joints The Leitz minifinger jointing tool with six working knives is the perfect solution wherever economical performance and improved joint quality are required. Leitz s ECHT Z = 6 minifinger jointing tool makes full use of the machine s performance and is suitable for all finger jointing machines with feed rates between and 8 m/rpm. Machine output is higher, and at the same time quality is improved and the scrap rate reduced. Feed: Up to 8 m/min depending on speed Number of knives: Z = 6; D = 0, 60 mm Cutting material: HS, special Finger lengths: With crosscutting unit 0/, /6. mm Set dimension: 0 mm Resharpening zone: mm The innovative HS special cutting material increases service life by up to 00 percent, making machine performance more economical. The strong tool design and the modified chip space ensure that the chips are ejected into the suction hood. The knives are arranged in an offset position, work smoothly and generate less noise. Finger length /6. mm, Pitch.8 mm Wood thickness max. mm Finish cutter Basic cutter Basic cutter Basic cutter Basic cutter Basic cutter Basic cutter Basic cutter Finish cutter ø 60 Upper 7 6 Lower ø 0 Finger joint cutter ECHT Z 6 without shoulder cutter Table for calculating the number of cutters finger joint mills with.8 mm pitch Basic cutter Upper end cutter Lower end cutter Cutter head Cutter head Cutter head SB 0.6 mm SB 7.8 mm SB 7.8 mm Tooth row 7 Tooth row Tooth row Hub 6.6 mm Hub. mm Hub. mm Wood thickness No. of cutters No. of cutters No. of cutters

13 Nonconstructional stress group II components with butt joint. Window staves, friezes, floors, panels, wall panels, all kinds of strips, refinement/reuse of remaining wood etc. Highperformance miniature finger joint cutter Z = 6 with shoulder cutter WF 6000/WF 60/WF 60 Highperformance minifinger jointing tool ECHT Z = 6 with straight shoulder Feed: Number of knives: Cutting material: Finger lengths: Set dimension: Resharpening zone: Profile : shoulder joints offset Up to 8 m/min depending on speed Z = 6; D = 0, 60 mm HS special With crosscutting unit 0/, /6. mm.80, possibly 60 mm mm Profile : shoulder joints at same level For feed rates between and 8 m/min, one must use tools that meet these severe requirements. The Leitz finger joint tool with six working knives is perfect for this task. The innovative HS special cutting material increases service life by up to 00 percent. Leitz ECHT Z = 6 finger jointing cutters provide a better cut and closely sealed finger joint profile even if the glueing seam is visible. This strongly built tool can be used without problems on wood between and 80 mm thick, and even for thicknesses up to 0 mm. The rugged cutter head design withstands even hard use without problems, which is a precondition for consistent finger joint quality and less scrap. These minifinger jointing tools are suitable for use on flat or vertical finger jointing machines with high rates. Finger jointing tools mounted on a screw bushing permit fast tool replacement for product changeover, make handling easier and reduce settingup times. Profile : shoulder joints central = wood thickness number of fingers and width of shoulder joints are determined by the wood thickness Finger joint cutter combination with shoulder cutter, profile, butt joint offset in joint base, HD 0 0 mm with 8 fingers Cutter head combination with shoulder cutter, profile, central butt joint, HD 0 0 mm with 8 fingers 0 mm 0 mm ø 0 Upper shoulder cutter Profile Tooth Tooth Tooth Tooth 0 mm 0 mm ø 0 Profile Tooth Tooth Tooth Tooth Profile Finger length 0/ mm Finger length 0/ mm

14 Nonconstructional components in load group II, with and without shoulder joints. Window staves, friezes, floors, panels, wall panels, all kinds of strips, solid hard and softwood panels, all kinds of profile and decorative strips, x. mm dividing strips, coffered profiles, panels, racks, collar profiles, solid wood profiles, stair treads, refinement/reuse of residual wood. HW minifinger joint disc cutter WF 6 HW disc cutter with and without shoulder cutter: a flexible and versatile solution for new businesses Finger joint mills (tool combination) with fixed cutters can be used for finger lengths of 0/ mm and also for special finger lengths on machines with crosscutting unit. The cutter width corresponds to the finger joint pitch minus the hub thickness. A flexible tool set arrangement with and without shoulder cutter, shoulder finger joints (butt joint) in the centre or in the finger joint base is possible up to 0 mm. Feed: Number of knives: Cutting material: Finger length (ZL)/ pitch: Resharpening zone:. mm Up to 08 m/min depending on speed Z =, ; D = 60 mm Z =, 6; D = 0 mm HW ZL 0/ mm, pitch.8 mm ZL 9/0 mm, pitch.7 mm ZL 0/. mm, pitch.0 mm ZL /. mm, pitch.8 mm ZL /6. mm, pitch.8 mm These disc cutters can be used for hard or soft wood. The range includes tools with different diameters, finger joint pitches and numbers of knives. Finger jointing tools can be used on flat finger jointing machines (single and doublesided) or on double end profilers. The spiralshaped cutter arrangement minimises motor power consumption. During repairs, all individual cutters must be ground to the same diameter. The resharpening zone is. mm. HS disc cutters are combined as a tool set and mounted on screw bushings (see illustration). When working on wood thicker than 80 mm, we recommend clamping the finger joint tools to the screw bushing with a hydro nut. HW disc milling cutter for 80 mm wood thickness Ø 70 Ø 0 Finger length 0/ mm 80 Pitch.8 mm BW.8 mm Ø 0

15 Nonconstructional components in load group II with edge joints. Floor panels, wall panel staves up to 60 mm, all kinds of profile and decorative strips, x. mm dividing strips, refinement of residual wood. HW miniature finger joint disc milling cutter with edge mill WF 6 HW disc cutter with shoulder cutter Dovetail joint with edge dovetails, miniature dovetail joint with butt joints Profile : shoulder joints offset Shoulder cutters suitable for use in any position can be used for buttjoint connections. HW finger joint disc cutters can be combined to suit the wood thickness. The number of cutters for the wood thickness to be processed is determined by a gridtype structure corresponding to the finger joint pitch. Wood thicknesses from to 80 mm, and up to 0 mm in special cases, can be combined. Profile : shoulder joints at same level All versions can be produced with this tool: with shoulder finger joints centred or in the finger joint base, or butt joints positioned alternately or on the same level. With a suitable tool combination, narrow strips separated from thicker strips after glueing can be combined. HW disc mills are put together as tool sets and mounted on a screw bushing (see illustration). For wood thicknesses of more than 80 mm, a hydro nut is required for clamping to the screw bushing. Profile : shoulder joints for trimming cut Profile : shoulder joints for trimming out Trimming cut M70x. Ø 0 Profile : shoulder joints central max. min. 00 Finger length 0/ mm Ø 0 Ø 0

16 Nonconstructional components, stress group II, with butt joint. Floor panels, all kinds of wall panels and strips, solid hardand softwood panels, coffin profiles, panels, racks, collar profiles, various profile strips etc., solid wood profiles, stair treads, all kinds of profile and decorative strips, x. mm dividing strips, refinement/reuse of residual wood with and without shoulder cutter. TurboHawk minifinger joint cutter head HM 600 TurboHawk, the ultimate tool for flat finger joints This is a tool body for finger joint profiles with finger lengths of 0/ mm; 9. mm (/8") and 6. mm (/"). The preassembled cutter sets can be installed and accurately positioned for wood thicknesses of up to 0 mm. Whenever a product changeover becomes necessary, tools can be installed and are ready for use very quickly. Economical The knives can be resharpened more than 00 times. Cutter breakage is almost impossible due to the special cutter fixture. Vorschubschub: je nach Drehzahl bis 08m min Schneidenzahl: Z=, ; D = 60 mm Z=; 6 D= 0 mm. Schneidstoff: HW Zinkenlänge ZL/Teilung: ZL 0/ mm, Tg,,8 mm ZL 9/0 mm, Tg,7 mm ZL 0/, mm, Tg,0 mm ZL /, mm, Tg,8 mm ZL /6, mm, Tg,8 mm The resharpenable tools have a constant diameter and profile. For this reason, the machine does not have to be set up again after tool repair. Machine standstill times are therefore reduced to a minimum. Safety Leitz guarantees high operational safety. Hydro clamping ensures smooth, concentrically accurate running. Versatile and adaptable TurboHawk is a versatile, adaptable tool. In addition scope for producing continuous finger joints, this tool also provides three more finger joint options with shoulder cutters. Product quality The high number of knives ensures high joint quality. The low finger lengths improve the wood yield for wood refinement.

17 TurboHawk minifinger joint hydro cutter head Finger joints with shoulder joints, finger joints with butt joints Profile : shoulder joints offset Residual wood can be processed on all flat finger jointing machines very quickly. Machine standstill times are reduced, since the tools can be attached and production can start immediately. Thanks to constant diameters, production can begin at once without lengthy adjustments to the machine. Profile : shoulder joints at same level Profile : shoulder joints central The unique tool system for flat finger jointing machines and its advantages: Preinstalled cutter sets for fast changeover to other profiles and wood thicknesses. A hydrobushing with a closed clamping system for smooth, concentrically accurate running The large number of knives permits high machine feed rates (up to 0 m/min ). Thanks to the generous resharpening zone, the knives can be resharpened up to 00 times, which reduces followup costs considerably. There is only one tool body for all finger joint profiles (continuous finger joints, butt joints offset or on the same level in the finger joint base and also central butt joints). Profile : shoulder joints for trimming cut Trimming cut The positive cutter attachment method (no twisting of the blades) makes operation exceptionally reliable. Reduced finger lengths, e.g. 9. mm or 6. mm (/8") instead of the usual 0/ mm, mean higher wood yield.

18 Nonconstructional components, load group II. Floors, panels, wall panel staves up to 60 mm, all kinds of profile and decorative strips, x. mm dividing strips, special workpiece materials, solid wood panels and strips with Softline glueing profile, refinement of residual wood with and without shoulder cutter. ProFix minifinger joint cutter head WY 60 ProFix Plus HW minifinger joint cutter head with resharpenable knives Feed: Number of knives: Cutting material: Finger lengths: Up to m/min depending on speed Z = +; D = 60 mm Z = +; D = 0 mm HW Without crosscutting unit 0/0 mm With crosscutting unit 0/ mm ProFix Plus is an adaptable, versatile finger jointing tool for hard and soft woods. This Leitz tool system can be used to make all finger joint profiles and individual special profiles to satisfy customers specific needs. The emphasis is on economical operation with ProFix Plus. The ProFix tool system can be resharpened and guarantees constant profiles and diameters until the blade reaches the end of its life. Due to the constant chip removal geometry, the finger joint and fit quality remain constant too. Timeconsuming machine adjustments are rendered unnecessary. Easy cutter changeover requiring no special tools means that the tools are ready for production without delay after repairs or product changeovers. Appropriate HW grades are available for special workpiece materials such as OSB panels. The ProFix F tool has been designed for flat finger jointing (single or doublesided) and double end profiles as well as for vertical finger jointing machines. 6

19 ProFix F finger joint cutter head WY 606 ProFix F With ProFix F, any profile can be produced together with shoulder joint profiles on wood thicknesses from 6 to 80 mm. The Leitz ProFix F cutter head system with exchangeable gluedprofile knives is noted for its flexibility. Product changeovers are possible without lengthy machine standstill times or readjustment of the crosscutting saw, which permits batch manufacturing at a high level of available machine capacity. Cutter height adjustment means that accuracy of fit can be varied for different kinds of wood. With the Leitz ProFix F system, tightsealing Softline profiles become possible. Profile : shoulder joints offset All options can be combined at your production location with the Leitz cutter head: continuous finger joints, ideal for strips with edge jointing, shoulder finger joints in central position or in the joint base, or butt joints either alternating or at the same level. Profile : shoulder joints at same level Profile : shoulder joints central Profile : shoulder joints for trimming cut Trimming cut 8mm 8mm 6066 mm 8mm 8mm Profile Profile Profile Profile Profile Profile Profile Profile ProFix body Profile Profile body for various Softline finger joint profiles 7

20 Nonconstructional components, load group II. Floors, panels, wall panel staves up to 60 mm, all kinds of profile and decorative strips, x. mm dividing strip, refinement of remaining wood. HW miniature dovetail joint knife head WM 600 HW miniature dovetail joint knife head with reversible, resharpenable knives Feed: Number of knives: Cutting material: Dovetail lengths: Wood thickness: Up to m/min depending on the rpm Z = + or Z = ; D = 60 mm Z = + or Z = ; D = 0/0 mm HW With crosscutting device 0/ mm. to 60 mm Profile : shoulder joints offset This versatile finger jointing tool can be used on hard and soft woods, for finger lengths of 0/ mm and on machines with a crosscutting unit. The finger jointing tool has been designed for flat finger joints. The reversible HW cutter with a x 6 mm resharpening zone is very economical in use. Shoulder joint knives can be used in any position for butt joints. The Leitz finger joint head with reversible knives is noted for its adaptability. This tool technology can be used for processing wood thicknesses between and 60 mm. All options can be combined at your production location with the Leitz cutter head: continuous finger joints, ideal for strips with shoulder joints, shoulder joints in central position or in the joint base, or butt joints either alternating or on the same level. The HW finger joint cutter head with reversible, resharpenable knives is ideal for narrow strips with shoulder joints followed by dividing cuts for narrow strips that are often separated from thicker strips after glueing all in different dimensions produced specifically for every customer. The Leitz finger joint head with reversible knives can be used to produce all these versions (see illustration). This tool is also available for thicker woods upon request. Profile : shoulder joints at same level Profile : shoulder joints central 0 mm 0 mm Profile : shoulder joints for trimming cut Trimming 0 mm 8

21 Lengthwise connections for hard and soft wood staves, racks, interior outfitting in wood, segments for collar profiles, semicircular windows etc. and stair treads. Minifinger joint cutter for manual feed with shoulder cutter WF 6/WF 6 Undefined path of connecting seam with continuous finger jointing WD Finger length = wood thickness PW = profile width EW = shoulder width Defined path of connecting seam (butt joint) with shoulder finger jointing EW EW PW Minifinger jointing tools with shoulder cutters or shoulder cutter head Staves profiled with continuous finger joints after the lengthwise connection have an irregular glue line. Finger joint tools with socalled shoulder cutters can be used to determine this line, which is defined as straight. Leitz finger joint tools from our standard product range can be combined with shoulder cutters for making shoulder finger joint profiles for defined wood thicknesses. The height of the rail (edge width, RdB) determines the profile width (PB) and the finished size of the wood thickness. We offer edge joints (shoulder cutter or cutter heads) that are compatible with the ranges shown on pages 6 through 9. Miniature dovetail joint mill for manual feed WF 60 Finger length = 0 mm BW.80 Finger length = 0 mm BW.0.8.8,0 Pitch.8 Tooth rows 6 Tooth rows 8 Tooth rows 6 Tooth rows 8,8 0. Hub thickness Hub thickness Table for calculating the number of cutter heads Combination with HV finger joint cutters Wood thickness No. of cutters Cutter head SB.8 mm Tooth row 6 Hub.8 mm Cutter head SB. mm Tooth row 8 Hub 0. mm No. of cutters Finger joint cutters for manual feed When using finger joint tools on spindle moulders, the regulations of the woodworking trade s liability insurance association (e.g. HBG) must be observed. In accordance with VBG 7j 7(7) accident prevention regulations, these tools may only be used on spindle moulders if a feed device with clamping fixture is provided. The VR/VS backlash ratio must not exceed 0.. Shoulder cutter combinations are available upon request. Upon request, we will also make a separate offer for finger joint combinations compatible with the following tool systems: the finger joint cutter range with fixed equipment and the finger joint cutter head range with knives that can be resharpened and exchanged. 9

22 Partnership for even more economical performance In addition to its excellent tools, Leitz also offers leading technological knowhow and all the experience on which the successful use of its tools is based. Reap the benefit of this knowhow with a system partnership! Together with your staff, Leitz will determine the technically ideal, most costeffective tool equipment and reconditioning procedures for your company. We define the project goal, We analyse the current situation, We develop cost/benefit improvements, We realise the project together with you, We provide efficient system solutions for your production site, We accompany and document project results and success. Our work includes: Measuring current tool capacity and life, Calculating repair costs and machine standstill times, Adopting our new Leitz miniature dovetail joint tool systems, Measurement and analysis of tool life travel and cost benefits, Deciding together with you what form new tool solutions should take. How you benefit: Contractual cooperation with fixed operating and investment costs to make planning easier, Longterm delivery agreements on fair terms and conditions, Improved quality of your products, Increased machine output and machinery availability, Reduced repair costs and Last but not least, a significant improvement in operating results. Talk to our experts about the services and partnerships we offer. It will be worth your while! 0

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