Bulletin 1/2011 - Siempelkamp

SieMpelkaMp | MACHInERy AnD PLAntS
Just the mere centrifugal force will hold the knife in place, i.e.,
the knife is clamped and not – as usual – screwed onto the knife
holder. this represents two more advantages: less wear on parts
and quicker knife replacements. With so many benefits it is not
amazing that the cutterhead has always received the recognition
of the market that is necessary for such long-term success.
the application fields of the cutterhead are not limited to the
wood-based materials industry, as Hombak has known for a long
time. the traditional concept is well on its way to set new benchmarks
as an innovative product. In the 21st century the Bad
Kreuznach company will put a large part of its development work
into finding ways to use the special advantages of the innovative
cutterhead in other application fields, for example, in paper and
plastic reduction.
Basic tests with the perpendicular cut show that this effective
chipping technology represents a clear advantage especially
when cutting young materials, such as carbon fiber reinforced
polymers. Among others, the aircraft industry benefits here
(source: a Master thesis on the WWW). “Our research and development
currently concentrates on developing modified cutterhead
concepts. In this respect, one cutterhead will always follow
behind the next one!” says Werner Schweinsberg.
In order to achieve the objectives, Hombak not only focuses on
research and development but also on the expansion of its equipment
and process efficiency. A new boring machine allows the
machining of larger parts with a component weight of up to
three tons. Furthermore, the material flow is being optimized;
production processes are becoming increasingly more efficient.
For the representation of business processes and for the
continuous integration into the Siempelkamp Group, Hombak is
investing in a connection to the ERP system used by the Group.
this also opens up the advantage of communicating with the
other Siempelkamp team players in a more intensive and
effective manner!
Cutter head in extended position
Drum screen
Drum chipper during assembly
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