A whole new era in edge processing

laserTec

HOMAG laserTec
 HOMAG laserTec – The quantum le

Edge gluing quality that has never been seen before – HOMAG

laserTec is the new production technique set to revolutionize­

the furniture manufacturing industry. This technique uses

a laser beam to melt the surface to be glued, which is then

pressed directly onto the workpiece. The result: edges of the

very highest quality.

Under patent law in Germany only usable with Rehau edge!

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ap for furniture production

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 HOMAG laserTec achieves extreme
production economy:
••Reduced rejects quota
••Simple operating processes
••Low ancillary costs
••Maximum availability

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 Increase the quality and productivity of your furniture ­production

with HOMAG laserTec. You won’t find a more ­efficient and cost-

effective way of using resources.

Revolutionary technology Increased productivity In comparison to conventional hot-

melt glue technology on throughfeed
Compared to conventional glue-based The extreme operating simplicity and
machines:
methods, HOMAG laserTec is a clear immediate production readiness of
winner: While conventional methods the laserTec system mean more parts ••laserTec saves up to 36,911 kWh
involve melting granulate at relatively high produced per unit of time, eliminating per annum
temperature levels to produce glue which unproductive waiting periods and set-up ••Energy savings: over 40 %
is applied to the workpiece using a rotat- work for colour changes. Separate ••Reduction of CO2 emissions:
ing roller, laserTec simplifies the process settings for glue quantity and temperature by up to 26 tons per annum
enormously. This entails melting the are no longer required, nor are entries for ••Cost savings: up to 4,430 €
surface to be glued using a laser beam different materials such as chipboard or per annum
and then pressing it directly onto the MDF, with all the associated risk of gluing
workpiece. The laser beam is automati- errors. Laser joining will allow you to
cally deflected over the entire width of the achieve consistent production quality and
edge band by an oscillating mirror. to reduce the staff costs associated with
post-processing and finishing. All good
reasons why this machine investment is
certain to benefit your business.

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 Use HOMAG laserTec to achieve a previously unattainable

standard of visual quality in the processing of edges and

­corners. At the same time, you benefit from enormous fl

­ exibility

in the selection of materials and colours.

Highest processing quality For the entire laser edge spectrum the optimum bond achieved means that
adhesion strength between the edge and
HOMAG laserTec can be used to HOMAG laserTec can be used to
workpiece is considerably higher than
process­all commonly used edging­types. process all types of currently popular
when using conventional techniques.
It produces an invisible surface-to-edge edging types such as PVC, ABS, PP,
transition (zero joint). The consistently­ PMMA, wood veneer or melamine. The The free-flowing polymer penetrates into
high standard of processing quality laser-active layer can be individually ad- the structure of the substrate where it
substantially reduces the scrap quota for justed in line with product and customer hardens, resulting in a mechanical bond
optimum series production reliability. requirements. Higher heat and moisture (adhesion) between the two materials.
resistance levels can be achieved than
This is a technology to place you well out
with conventional gluing methods.
ahead of your competitors in terms of
User-friendly application
quality. At the same time, operation of the
new diode laser offers major economic HOMAG laserTec is a functionally
The perfect result
benefits, particularly in comparison to reliable technique that guarantees high
other laser systems. HOMAG laserTec stands for first-class process security. All the operator needs
gluing results: Not only does it produce to do is enter or scan in the edging
an invisible surface-to-edge transition, type. Operation takes place without the
need for complex maintenance work.
The workpiece and the downstream
processing units and tools are far less
Conventional technology (EVA) Laser joined (PP) susceptible to contamination than when
using conventional gluing techniques. You
50-fold magnification 50-fold magnification won’t find a better guarantee of added
savings and rationalization potential while
still improving quality.

200-fold 200-fold
magnification magnification

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A perfect finish with
HOMAG laserTec:
••Previously unattainable standard of quality
••Homogenous workpiece appearance

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 Efficient production with HOMAG laserTec:
••No logistical cost for glue
••No complex manual input required
••No auxiliary materials such as separating and cleaning agents
••No waiting times and set-up costs for colour changes
••No energy consumption without productive­results
••No contamination and cleaning problems

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 HOMAG laserTec helps you achieve first-class gluing results

with the benefit of simple operating processes and lower

­ancillary costs.

Readiness for production – heating-up time

Reduced use of resources Environmental production and
from start of work to start of production
occupational safety
In addition to quality gains and technical
­advantages, HOMAG laserTec helps Glueless production is particularly Laser
you to use fewer resources: Expensive ­environmentally friendly, as it eliminates
PU adhesives are not required and glue fumes and prevents any risk of hot- e

Start of production
Laser tim
p
the ­logistics associated with them melt glue being burnt in the machine. n gu
ati
are superfluous. The cost of auxiliary it he
un
materials such as separating and cleaning ing
Glu
agents is also reduced. Secured process The laserTec method from HOMAG has
parameters result in a reduced scrap a class 1 laser safety rating, making it
Time
quota – meaning lower material input in safe for use without hesitation in any kind
this area too. of furniture production.
Energy saving effects
First of all, HOMAG laserTec saves
space, as it is integrated into the machine
just like any other unit. At the same time,
laserTec is far superior to methods using
glue: As there is no longer any heating
up period required, no energy is used
without productivity. Compared to the
CO2 laser technique, laserTec benefits
from a lower electrical connected load
and also requires no buffer gas.

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 Laser edging offers all-round benefits: HOMAG equips its CNC

processing centres with laserTec technology, consistently

trans­ferring the quantum leap achieved in edge joint quality to

shaped components.

For the entire laser edge spectrum Energy savings Process reliability and reduced
downtimes
Whether stationary or throughfeed The laserTec method is not just
technology – now almost all kinds a smart solution, it is efficient too. Process reliability, machine availability,
of edging materials can be simply Compared to traditional edge banding cleaning work and energy consumption
and r­eliably processed with a zero methods on CNC processing centres, are all substantially improved by using the
joint. This innovation means that all energy consumption is reduced by laserTec method. The art of edge band-
workpieces can now be produced with around 20 %. ing using stationary technology has now
the same high quality and aesthetic reached the peak of perfection, manual
standard – no matter what their shape. intervention to adjust the gluing unit is a
Whether table tops or shop fronts, Compared to conventional hot- thing of the past. You can now cut out
work tops or kitchen cabinet doors, melt glue technology on CNC the time and expense entailed in monitor-
roller shutter cabinet side elements processing centres: ing, maintenance and cleaning of the glue
or shelves for living room furniture – tank and applicator unit. This also applies
••laserTec saves up to 2,250 kWh
HOMAG offers perfect edges for your to the time-consuming wait for the glue to
per annum
customers every time. heat up – because glue is now no longer
••Energy savings: over 20 %
needed.
••Reduction of CO2 emissions:
by up to 1,6 tons per annum The process parameters can be used
••Cost savings: up to 270 € both for throughfeed and stationary
per annum processing.

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Impressive arguments in favour of using laserTec on
CNC processing centres
••Perfect, uniform edges in laserTec quality for all
workpieces – including shaped components
••Immediate readiness for operation with no waiting times
••No setting work required
••Simple operating processes
••No auxiliary materials such as separating and cleaning agents

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 Your advantages:
••Only one edge quality in stock
••Produce small quantities yourself
••Edges available in all previous decor styles also for
laserTec
••Can be used worldwide

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 Full flexibility for laser edges on demand – available when you

need them: Produce laser edges yourself using the KBE 100

edge precoating machine.

Why not make your own laser Gain flexibility with the new edge
edges? Using the new KBE 100 you precoating machine KBE 100:
can prepare conventional edges for
With the KBE 100 edge precoating
processing with laserTec.
­machine, furniture manufacturers have
Edge bands for laser processing are the opportunity to prepare conventional
currently not available in all decor types edge bands for processing with laserTec.
and finishes. The development of new
Coils of the required edge decor are
decor products takes time which the
unwound in the KBE 100, coated with
market is often not able to accept. A
a special adhesive, and then wound
particular problem when it comes to the
up again. This means that any optional
supply of laser edges are the minimal
edge band with the required decor finish
quantities required for small production
can be made available immediately
runs, as the manufacture of co-extruded
for processing with laserTec. ­Using
edging materials requires the placement
the KBE 100 allows the furniture
of minimum order sizes. To allow users
­manufacturer to make available its own
to produce even small quantities for
laser edges at short notice as and when
laserTec processing, HOMAG offers a
required.
new solution.
Laser edges manufactured with a
KBE 100 must not be used and/or sold in
Germany for patent law reasons.

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 HOMAG laserTec – a whole new era

Ever more stringent quality expectations in the furniture

industry­and demands for more efficient use of resources in

production­are posing tough new challenges for edge b

­ anding.

With the laser joining technique, HOMAG has developed the

next ­technology generation for top-quality narrow edge sealing.­

HOMAG laserTec is the key to more successful production.

The HOMAG Group has been granted patents and industrial

property rights for laser joining by the German Patent and Trade
Mark Office.
International patents are pending.

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Technical data laserTec * Throughfeed plants CNC processing centres

Feed rate up to 30 m/min. (60 m/min. optional) up to appr. 15 m/min.
Workpiece thickness 40 mm 60 mm
60 mm optional --
Diode laser with wavelength 980 nm 980 nm
Laser safety class 1 (with protective equipment) 1 (with protective equipment)
Number of edging channels 1 / 2 / 6 / 12 / 24 / 48 1/2/6

Edge thickness:
Coil material up to max. 3 mm up to max. 3 mm
Fixed length material up to max. 6 mm optional, depending on up to max. 3 mm
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* Depending on edging material

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