The fastest and most precise rip saw feeder

SmartSaws Rip Saw Optimizer

Why choose the SmartSaws Rip Saw Optimizer?

• Reliable, robust, and user friendly.
• The fastest fenceless rip saw feeder.
• Sidebend and width detection for an accurate "first-solution" display.
• Joystick operation to change, shift, or skew the solution.
• Pick and place operation allows you to skew the board for maximum yield.
• Automatic Value (Ratio) optimization allows you to cut to your required amounts.
• Track your production from any location with state of the art web based reporting.
• Track your lumber supplier by collecting statistical data on your valuable lumber.
• Easily network multiple machines for unison operation.
• Communicates with the SmartSaws Cross-Cut Optimizer for increased yields.
• Get 24/7 technical support.

Outline of Operation

• At any given time, the system is processing up to four boards:
  • The oldest board is being ripped.
  • The third board is "parked" until the rip saw is ready to accept another board.
  • The second board is defected by the operator
  • The newest board is being scanned for sidebend and width.
• First the board is dealt into the high resolution sidebend and width detector.
• Then the system calculates the best solution for the board and displays laser lines where the saw will cut.
• The operator may then perform any of the follwing actions:
  • Change the solution by moving the joystick up or down. This allows the operator to avoid cutting on a defect.
  • Shift the entire solution right or left by moving the joystick right or left.
  • Skew the board by twisting the joystick control.
• When the solution for the board is perfect, the operator triggers the "fire" button of the joystick to start the board ripping operation.
• The board is then lifted and transferred to the parking position until the time the rip saw is ready to accept the next board.
• In the meantime, a new board is scanned.

Technical Specifications

• Servo driven feeder with "smooth" acceleration for maximum performance
• Board length: 40" (1000 mm) and up.
• Board width: up to 24" (600 mm).
• Board Thickness: 0.75" (20 mm) and up.
• Dual processor industrial Windows based HMI with high speed DSP based motion control system.
• Top Speed 800 ft/min (243 m/min).
• Top Acceleration 130 ft/sec2 (40 m/sec2).
• User friendly touch screen computer interface.
• Encoder based calculation of width and length.