How does an automated panel warehouse streamline cutting and production organization?

Automation in furniture factories increasingly encompasses not only individual machines but also material management and internal production logistics.

After streamlining work at workstations – e.g., by using return conveyors – the next step is to automate the stage that precedes most technological processes: panel cutting.

One of the solutions that brings the greatest improvements in this area is an automatic panel storage system integrated with a panel saw.

Cutting with a storage system – indirect automation
In this setup, the panel saw is connected to an automatic panel storage system, which takes over some of the material-related logistics tasks.

Storage system:

• stores panels,
• sorts material for specific orders,
• automatically feeds panels directly to the saw.

As a result, the operator does not have to manually feed heavy panels – their role consists primarily of supervising the process and monitoring production.

How does the storage system change daily operations?
The automatic panel storage system introduces several key improvements in production organization:

• material management in one place
  panels are organized and easily accessible
• a simple and transparent production preparation process
  material is fed to the machine according to the cutting plan
• a smooth cutting process
  no downtime associated with manual panel feeding
• greater production efficiency and repeatability 

An additional benefit is the reduction of manual handling of heavy panels, which improves ergonomics and workplace safety.

Where does this solution work best?
An automatic panel warehouse works particularly well in companies that:

• process a large number of orders daily,
• work with many panel formats and finishes,
• want to streamline material logistics,
• plan to further automate production.

This solution is very often used in service companies, where smooth workflow and quick preparation of material for production are key.

See the warehouse in action

Below, we present a video showing the automatic panel warehouse in action – in this case, the HOMAG TLF 210 PROFILINE, which is also part of our current product range. 

This is a good way to see:

• how automatic panel retrieval works,
• how the storage system integrates with the cutting process,
• how work organization around the machine changes.

Current Offer

Those interested in the details can review the full specifications of the storage system and additional materials in the listing:

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Want to see if a storage system makes sense for your production?
Selecting the right storage system depends, among other things, on:

• production scale,
• number of panel decors,
• factory layout,
• plans for further automation.

We’d be happy to help you choose the solution best suited to your production.

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