Archive for December 2010
Troubleshooting Techniques
Developing a common sense step-by-step approach to troubleshooting equipment is a valuable asset all maintenance personnel must have. Addressing problems in an orderly manner simplifies repairs and will save your company down time. In any production environment, technicians should avoid the shotgun method of troubleshooting and take a more logical approach, which will assist in…
Read MorewoodWOP Programming
Every woodWOP program has its own special needs and design issues. At times it would be nice to have a ready made pattern to place anywhere on a main panel program. Merge Programs | Utilizing Components | Utilizing Block Macros – What are the advantages and disadvantages to each method? Every woodWOP program has its own…
Read MoreStiles and Burkle join forces
Stiles Machinery Inc. and Burkle GmbH are pleased to announce that they will combine forces to offer manufacturing solutions for the woodworking industry. Stiles Machinery Inc. and Bürkle GmbH are pleased to announce that they will combine forces to offer manufacturing solutions for the woodworking industry. from left to right: David Rothwell (Stiles, Exec. VP),…
Read MoreCNC Tooling: Increase Profits with Proper Utilization
Did you know that using CNC tooling correctly would lead to increased profits? When properly used, it can reduce tooling costs, minimize rejected parts and lower machine maintenance costs. How is this done? Is there a special formula? Not really. In the majority of cases it is common sense pared with knowledge. Let’s explore how…
Read MoreEdgebanders: Maintaining Your Glue Pot
If you own an edgebander, then you already know that maintaining the glue pot on your machine can be a challenging task. The glue pot is the heart of the edgebander. If the glue pot is not functioning at 100%,then neither is your machine. Through the years, we have developed a list of the most…
Read MoreProduction Advances at Weeke North America
Stiles Machinery Inc. is pleased to report that production continues to progress at the new Weeke North America manufacturing facility in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Stiles Machinery Inc. is pleased to report that production continues to progress at the new Weeke North America manufacturing facility in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Weeke North America was established earlier this…
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