U.S. Manufacturers and Suppliers
Check out these American manufacturers and suppliers for the latest in U.S. technology.

Computer controls appeal to smaller woodworking firms
Ken Moffat, president of the Wood Machinery Manufacturers of America, explains why modern technology is seen as a key to addressing the labor shortage.

High IQ Machines are in the Cards
More intelligent machines are what’s “hot” in U.S. technology. U.S. manufacturers are reporting solid business both here and abroad.

Regional Proximity Allows
Equipment Makers to Customize
Wood product manufacturers tout U.S.-made equipment not only for its quality, but also its customization flexibility.

How Nineteen Shops Benefit from U.S. Technology

Parts Grades Plan Hikes Yield One to Three Percent Consider the species, grade mix, cutting bill and number of parts when developing an effective parts grading scheme to improve yield. Using an effective parts grades plan also increases cutting length distribution.

$265,000 Equipment Investment
Recouped Within Two Years
See how the decision to buy four pieces of equipment boosted production, required less manpower and brought about greater accuracy and higher profit margins for this custom cabinet shop.

Imported “Cut-And-Sewn” Leather
Reduces Furniture Costs by 20 Percent
Cut-and-sewn leather covers are reducing leather costs by 35 percent and increasing weekly production volume. Argentina and Mexico are major sources with China and Thailand on the horizon.

New Engineered Abrasives
Show Promise for Wood Sanding
Sanding technology expert J.B. Taylor makes his debut in this issue. He explains how engineered abrasives behave much more consistently throughout the life of the abrasive, making set-ups and consistent quality much easier.

Proper Operating Temperature
Halts Membrane Press Rejects
Adhesives, materials, flow speed and bond strength must be coordinated for quality laminating. A dust-free environment that’s cooled in the summer and heated in the winter is important

Focus on Good Housekeeping and Lubrication
Increases Life of CNC Router