Our annual Christmas party was held today, and it was a fun time for everyone to gather near the Model 77 and enjoy great food and fellowship:
As we head into the new year, we are grateful for all of the positive business that we've enjoyed in 2012, and encouraged that 2013 promises to be even better!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us here at Thermwood!
Tags: 3 Axis, 5 Axis, CNC Router, Refurbished, Used, Pre-Owned
Thermwood's CNC Router Refurbishment Program:
Thermwood Corporation’s Technical Service division has an ongoing machine refurbishment program that offers high-quality refurbished Thermwood CNC Routers at affordable prices. These machines are purchased by Thermwood and brought back to our facility for a complete refurbishment process.
Bring Your Used Machine up to Modern Standards:
This procedure not only applies to Thermwood owned machines, but also to customer-owned machines to bring them up to today’s standards.
Thermwood Refurbished Machine - What Do You Get?
Every one of these machines has been completely refurbished by Thermwood Corporation. They have been completely disassembled, sand blasted, painted and re-assembled back to new machine specifications. All components have been inspected and either refurbished or replaced with new components. Once the machine refurbishment process was completed, the machines went through the same quality control testing as a new machine. The machine has a 1-year parts and labor warranty.
Here are just a few of things that are typically replaced during the refurbishment process (these are valuable upgrades that you will not receive when purchasing a used machine from an after-market dealer):
Machine Worktable
Spindle
Wiring
Power Track
Servo Drives
Control System.
Why buy a Thermwood Factory Refurbished Machine instead of a used CNC Router:
You’re buying a machine that has been factory-dissembled, re-assembled and inspected.
Any components that do not meet factory specifications are replaced, if there is any question of a component’s integrity, it is replaced.
All Refurbished machines come with a full factory warranty - This warranty is one-year parts and labor.
You are getting a machine that has been enhanced with the new Thermwood SuperControl with the latest version of Windows technology. This is the same control that ships with new machines, and is designed from its very core to operate a CNC Router with efficiency and higher productivity. It is a fully multitasking control utilizing an Intel® Core™ 5th Generation Six Core Processor. It features a high level of hardware integration, extensive use of reliable surface mount technology and a built in upgrade path for future technology.
You are buying a machine that includes a full 5-day operators training course located at Thermwood Corporation in Dale, Indiana.
You are not buying someone else’s problems caused by neglect, as can be the case with buying a used machine from another source. These machines are fully disassembled, painted and reassembled back to new machine factory standards.
These machines go through a complete quality control inspection to insure each machine meets factory specifications before they leave the factory.
A full technical service division for service and parts supports all Thermwood Refurbished machines. This includes Free Lifetime Phone and Forum Support, the ability to upgrade in the future, and support with program questions for your specific machine. One year of Advanced Support (including Virtual Service) is standard with all refurbished machines.
You may also choose to list your company with our Free Production Sharing Service.
Tags: Announcements, Cabinet, Closet, Furniture, YouBuild, Indiana, Spiceland Wood Products
A new YouBuild Cut Center is now open in Spiceland, IN (near Indianapolis, IN) offering custom closets, furniture, home, office and business furnishings at quality and price levels not seen before.
Spiceland Wood Products
609 South Pearl Street
Spiceland, IN 47385
Phone: (765) 987-8156
Email: rob@spicelandwood.com
Contact: Rob Davis
*For more information, and to order online, please visit youbuild.com.
About YouBuild:
Working through a local YouBuild Cut Center or online at youbuild.com, you choose from a vast assortment of designs, customize them exactly to what you want and order. Your order is electronically sent to an automated production machine at your local YouBuild Cut Center. They process your custom parts which you then either pick up and assemble yourself, saving even more, or arrange to have the YouBuild Cut Center assemble, deliver and install. This method is as efficient as it gets, which means the lowest possible prices.
The YouBuild program offers over a thousand unique designs for home and office furniture and closets, some by renowned furniture designers. What makes this even more unique is that these designs can be customized and are available in four real wood species, walnut, maple, oak and cherry, either finished or unfinished. The wood, specially-made for YouBuild by Columbia Forest Products (the largest manufacturer of hardwood plywood in North America), is high-quality and formaldehyde-free for a healthier environment.
You can find more information in the YouBuild section of the eCabinet Systems web site and at youbuild.com.
Tags: Announcements, Cabinet, Closet, Furniture, YouBuild, Wyoming, Kustom King Inc
A new YouBuild Cut Center is now open in Greybull, WY, offering custom closets, furniture, home, office and business furnishings at quality and price levels not seen before.
Kustom King Inc.
3839 Greybull River Road
Greybull, WY 82426
Phone: 307-765-9275
Email: vernh@tctwest.net
Contact: Vern Henderson
*For more information, and to order online, please visit youbuild.com.
About YouBuild:
Working through a local YouBuild Cut Center or online at youbuild.com, you choose from a vast assortment of designs, customize them exactly to what you want and order. Your order is electronically sent to an automated production machine at your local YouBuild Cut Center. They process your custom parts which you then either pick up and assemble yourself, saving even more, or arrange to have the YouBuild Cut Center assemble, deliver and install. This method is as efficient as it gets, which means the lowest possible prices.
The YouBuild program offers over a thousand unique designs for home and office furniture and closets, some by renowned furniture designers. What makes this even more unique is that these designs can be customized and are available in four real wood species, walnut, maple, oak and cherry, either finished or unfinished. The wood, specially-made for YouBuild by Columbia Forest Products (the largest manufacturer of hardwood plywood in North America), is high-quality and formaldehyde-free for a healthier environment.
You can find more information in the YouBuild section of the eCabinet Systems web site and at youbuild.com.
Tags: Announcements, Cabinet, Closet, Furniture, YouBuild, Kansas, Woodsong Cabinet & Trim
A new YouBuild Cut Center is now open in Park City, KS - near Wichita, offering custom closets, furniture, home, office and business furnishings at quality and price levels not seen before.
Woodsong Cabinet and Trim, LLC
100 W 61st Street N. Suite E
Park City, KS 67204
Phone: 316-650-1178
Email: rp-woodsong@myway.com
Contact: Caroline Pierce
*For more information, and to order online, please visit youbuild.com.
About YouBuild:
Working through a local YouBuild Cut Center or online at youbuild.com, you choose from a vast assortment of designs, customize them exactly to what you want and order. Your order is electronically sent to an automated production machine at your local YouBuild Cut Center. They process your custom parts which you then either pick up and assemble yourself, saving even more, or arrange to have the YouBuild Cut Center assemble, deliver and install. This method is as efficient as it gets, which means the lowest possible prices.
The YouBuild program offers over a thousand unique designs for home and office furniture and closets, some by renowned furniture designers. What makes this even more unique is that these designs can be customized and are available in four real wood species, walnut, maple, oak and cherry, either finished or unfinished. The wood, specially-made for YouBuild by Columbia Forest Products (the largest manufacturer of hardwood plywood in North America), is high-quality and formaldehyde-free for a healthier environment.
You can find more information in the YouBuild section of the eCabinet Systems web site and at youbuild.com.
Tags: Announcements, Cabinet, Closet, Furniture, YouBuild, Texas, Hightech Cabinets
A new YouBuild Cut Center is now open in Amarillo, TX, offering custom closets, furniture, home, office and business furnishings at quality and price levels not seen before.
Hightech Cabinets
411 Parker
Amarillo, TX 79106
Phone: 806-342-4554
Email: holloway3666@sbcglobal.net
Contact: Keith Holloway
*For more information, and to order online, please visit youbuild.com.
About YouBuild:
Working through a local YouBuild Cut Center or online at youbuild.com, you choose from a vast assortment of designs, customize them exactly to what you want and order. Your order is electronically sent to an automated production machine at your local YouBuild Cut Center. They process your custom parts which you then either pick up and assemble yourself, saving even more, or arrange to have the YouBuild Cut Center assemble, deliver and install. This method is as efficient as it gets, which means the lowest possible prices.
The YouBuild program offers over a thousand unique designs for home and office furniture and closets, some by renowned furniture designers. What makes this even more unique is that these designs can be customized and are available in four real wood species, walnut, maple, oak and cherry, either finished or unfinished. The wood, specially-made for YouBuild by Columbia Forest Products (the largest manufacturer of hardwood plywood in North America), is high-quality and formaldehyde-free for a healthier environment.
You can find more information in the YouBuild section of the eCabinet Systems web site and at youbuild.com.
Tags: Thermwood, Composites, 5 Axis, Announcements, Trade Shows, CNC Router, aerospace, Model 77, JEC Americas
Thermwood would like to invite you to visit us at the JEC Americas Trade Show in Boston, MA.
When: Wednesday November 7th to Friday November 9th
Where: Boston Convention and Exhibition Center -Booth #E14
We are exhibiting the latest Thermwood equipment:- Featuring our newest 5 Axis CNC Router - the Thermwood Model 77.
For a limited time, you can receive a FREE Visitor's Badge to attend the show free of charge - act now to take advantage of this offer!
About the Model 77 CNC Machining Center:
The Thermwood Model 77 5x10 (larger sizes are available) is a heavy duty five-axis CNC router specifically developed for three dimensional machining. This stationary table high wall machine was designed using advanced 3D software utilizing Finite Element Analysis. All major welds including the base and gantry are stress relieved to provide long term stability. This machine is inspected and calibrated utilizing a precision volumetric laser system.
Features:
• 12 HP (3,000-24,000 RPM) Spindle
• Impact Resistant 5 Axis Head
• 10 Position Rotary Tool Change System
• Rapid Speed: 3500 inches per minute
• Moving Gantry
• QCore SuperControl
• Siemens Intelligent Servo Drives Throughout
• Volumetric 3D Laser Compensated Axis Alignment
• Automatic Tool Length Sensor
• Machine Training and Installation
• Free Lifetime Phone/Forum Support
More information can be found here
Tags: Thermwood, Composites, 5 Axis, Announcements, CNC Router, aerospace, Model 77, Product Information, 3-D volumetric compensation, Continuous C-Axis Rotation
The Thermwood Model 77 5x10 (larger sizes are available) is a heavy duty five-axis CNC router specifically developed for three dimensional machining. This stationary table high wall machine was designed using advanced 3D software utilizing Finite Element Analysis. All major welds including the base and gantry are stress relieved to provide long term stability. This machine is inspected and calibrated utilizing a precision volumetric laser system.
Features:
• 12 HP (3,000-24,000 RPM) Spindle
• Impact Resistant 5 Axis Head
• 10 Position Rotary Tool Change System
• Rapid Speed: 3500 inches per minute
• Moving Gantry
• QCore SuperControl
• Siemens Intelligent Servo Drives Throughout
• Volumetric 3D Laser Compensated Axis Alignment
• Automatic Tool Length Sensor
• Machine Training and Installation
• Free Lifetime Phone/Forum Support
More information can be found here
Tags: Thermwood, Nested Base, Announcements, Model 43, Model 45, Furniture, YouBuild, US made, EZ Office
Thermwood has completely redesigned and expanded the EZ Office library, which is part of the design offerings under its YouBuild program. Discussions with major national office product retailers have uncovered the need for a variety of resizable office furniture but the original EZ Office was only available in limited fixed sizes.
To address this, Thermwood programmers have (while retaining original styling) redesigned EZ Office products so they can be freely resized by the customer. All new designs have been machined, built and fully vetted and are ready.
Desks come in several styles which are each adjustable to any width within a range:
Library Style desks offer a working desktop with either two or three narrow drawers under the top or also available without drawers.
Office Style desks can be made in widths from 30” to 66”. One style, available in widths from 30” to 48”, has a four drawer stack on either the left or right side. The second version available from 48” to 66” wide offers dual drawer stacks.
Mini Student style desks feature a pull-out shelf available from 24” to 36” (for use where space is at a premium).
Desks have finished appearance on both front and back and can be positioned against a wall or away from the wall with the users back to the wall. The simple, clean designs blend with virtually any decor.
Credenzas come in several complimentary styles with adjustable width to match the desks, offering the ability to mix and match components to address a wide variety of needs. Upper cabinet modules can be mounted to desks or credenzas of the same width.
Finally, a collection of base and tall wall cabinets and single or double shelves round out the collection.
This collection is called "EZ" because of its simple yet elegant design and the fact that all pieces are assembled with a screwdriver using “Lock Joints”. “Slot Slide” drawers assure perfect alignment yet do not require separate drawer slides. Drawer bottoms extend past the drawer sides and slide in dado slots machined into partitions.
Three different styles of drawer and door pulls are offered and some items, which can function without pulls, are available without pulls. These units are relatively easy to assemble with a caution that larger pieces may need two people to handle.
The full EZ Office library offering can be seen here.
About YouBuild:
YouBuild is a new and exciting opportunity for woodworkers with the proper equipment to address the huge furniture market in a unique and practical manner. Aided by local Retail Dealers and Design Centers, orders are placed online, parts are cut by local shops and then assembled by the customer. Extensive integrated technology make this easy, practical and profitable and an extensive and growing library of customizable designs address almost every area of home and office furnishings. For more information about YouBuild, click HERE
Tags: Thermwood, Announcements, CNC Router, YouBuild, Personal Pause Button, Remote Control
Thermwood has added a “Personal Pause Button” to its CNC routers that process YouBuild programs, which dramatically improves productivity.
Even though modern CNC machines rarely encounter production problems, they do happen. This means the machine operator must remain near the control to stop the machine should something unexpected occur. This limits what he or she can do, other than watch the machine.
To address this, Thermwood has developed a remote wireless “Pause Button” which can be clipped to a belt or pocket. Pressing this button stops the machine, much like an emergency stop, but this is different. The Pause Button, which works at distances of 100 feet or more, not only stops the machine in place but also offers several options for recovery:
Back at the control screen, the system wants to know what happened and offers several options. You can just resume cutting by pressing “Resume”. Press the “Replace Tool” button and the machine drops off the tool holder with the broken tool and moves out of the way. Change the bit and replace the tool holder and tell the system to resume. It picks up the new tool, measures it and begins re-cutting the path for the broken tool.
Perhaps parts are moving because you didn’t fly cut the table soon enough. By selecting “Leave Skin”, you can continue machining this sheet while leaving a skin on all remaining parts so they won’t move. You do have to remove the skin from these parts later but that is a lot easier and less expensive than remaking parts. When the sheet is done you can fly cut the table right in the middle of the program and then continue with the next sheet.
Another possibility is that you encounter bad material or something else happened that makes this sheet unusable. Simply select “Start Sheet Over” and the system will return to Home and instruct you to replace the sheet. It will then re-cut that sheet and continue on. There is a process for pretty much anything that might happen and it all starts with the Pause Button.
Because the Pause button is remote, the operator can move away from the control to sort, label or edge band parts and still be able to stop the machine if something happens. The control even displays a large progress bar along the top of the screen which can be seen from some distance away. It is like the ones you see on your computer and tells you how much time is left before the operator needs to flip a sheet or remove finished parts. By the way, in YouBuild, all back side machining is done on the full sheet rather than one part at a time. It’s a lot faster.
If there is more than one person working in the cell, each can have their own Personal Pause Button.
Personal Pause Button, a simple elegant addition makes processing YouBuild jobs so much easier and more productive.
You can find more information in the YouBuild section of the eCabinet Systems web site and at youbuild.com.
