Model C14
In 1975 PAUL was the first German manufacturer to build a
computer-controlled cross-cut saw with yield optimization. Our
today’s machines reflect over 25 years of experience. Thanks to
their continuous development and upgrading, the PAUL 14 series
are up to the latest state of technology, even many years after
their market launch. We design and manufacture all machines and
handling equipment and program the associated CNC controls
in-house. For special applications our standard machines are
individually adapted and extended by the specific control
functions required.
The PAUL Series C14 sets the
standards on productivity
An outstanding productivity is achieved by the very high
feed speed, the rapid sawing action and the sharp acceleration
characteristic of the series C14. The use of six bottom feed
rollers combined with an AC servo drive motor and a non-stretch
timing belt have resulted in very short cycle times and so
maximum throughput at an extremely low noise level. Both the
servomotor and timing belt are maintenance-free.
On accuracy
Thanks to the design of the feed system the cut-to-length
tolerances are reduced to a minimum. The so-called typical cut
length accuracy is +/- 1 mm. Even difficult, i.e. cupped
timber can still be cut with great accuracy. The hard chromed
and precision ground bottom feed rollers (spiral-fluted,
slightly knurled or smooth) are driven by a large timing belt to
ensure exact positioning of the timber. The polyurethane coated
top pressure rollers are independently pressure loaded which
ensures easy absorption of variations in the timber thickness
and shape.
On durability
The PAUL is extremely robust due to a distortion-free 30
mm thick steel frame. Many other constructional features such as
overdimensioned bearings and guides and a long saw rocker with
widely spaced bearings will ensure a long life for the machine.
On reliability
The high reliability of the PAUL series C14 is ensured
thanks to the robust design and durability of the whole machine
as well as to the fact that all parts are basically
wear-resistant, especially such important parts as timing belts,
timing belt pulleys and the high quality computer control are
completely maintenance free.
On ease of use and maintenance
The PAUL C14 machines are extremely user-friendly and
easy to service due to their clear and distinct principles of
construction. With the machine hood opened, many components are
directly accessible. The problem of separating waste offcuts
from finished timber, which is frequently encountered on other
machines, has been eliminated on the PAUL C14 by the inclined
position of the machine. Small waste and trim cuts slide out to
the rear by gravity and assisted by an efficient air-jet blower.
Function
With this system the timber passes through a measuring station
(on its way to the cross-cut station) where its full length is
measured and scanned for crayon marks locations. The values
obtained are transmitted to the computer which calculates the
optimum cutting pattern.
Crayon marks
Crayon marks are not only used to identify defects, but also to
mark finger-joint lengths or different timber grades.
Model C14 KE
For automatic cross-cutting following a cutting list including
defect removal Function
In addition to cutting the timber following a programmed cutting
list the C14KE is capable of detecting crayon marked defects.
A luminescent scanner in the cross-cut station transmits the
defect locations to the computer which then calculates the
longest possible fixed length, either between the beginning and
the end of the timber or between two crayon lines (= partial
optimization). In this case there is no separate measuring
station required.
Model C14 E
For optimized cross-cutting following a cutting list Function
Model C14E cuts the timber according to a programmed cutting
list and normally chooses the longest possible preset length
that can be cut between the beginning and end of the timber.
Defects are not being considered.
Equipped with an automatic infeed length identification (no
crayon mark recognition), model C14 E can also be used for full
optimization.
Model C14 MKL
For automatic length cutting with full optimization
The fully equipped model C14MKL feeds the marked lumber through
a measuring station where its full length is measured and
scanned for crayon marks. The board will be optimized according
to the data and the cutting list by the MAXI 5 Premium control.
The luminescent scanner in the measuring station recognizes the
crayon marks on the lumber.
A full optimization of the lumber is only possible on model C14
MKL. Only if the control knows all the board data the fixed
lengths in the cutting list can be combined in such a way that
either...
- Waste is reduced to a minimum or...
- Certain lengths are cut with priority or...
- The lumber is optimized according to different qualities or...
- According to prices or...
- A value optimization across grade lines is carried out
Vision Systems
All Paul crosscut systems are designed to accept input
from any vision scanners available on today’s market. The
Paul system will accept and position the boards based on the
output received from the vision scanner which allows you to
eliminate any crayon marking of the defects on the board
