Straight line system boosts rip productivity

摘要

A rip scanning and optimizing rip system using pre-crosscut 29-inch and 84-inch material helped Batesville Casket Co. reduce labor while boosting yield and cutting scrap. The new line, called a Straight Line Replacement system, replaced seven in-line ripsaws at Batesville's Vicksburg, Miss., operation, where solid wood dimension stock and glued-up panels are made for caskets. Previously, each ripsaw cut for only a couple of parts because it was unfeasible to process the entire cut-list at one time. The new machines allow Batesville to run as many special-sized parts as they have room to sort.