SCM Group, the World and UK’s leading manufacturer and supplier of Woodworking and Panel Processing machinery, with their UK operation centrally based near Nottingham and with an impressive Showroom and Demonstration facility, plus Training, Service and Spare Parts departments, take the opportunity of showing their latest machine innovations at the W10 Exhibition, NEC, 3 - 6th October.

Covering an area of over 500 square metres, machines from the classical machine range and the new Industrial, Housing, Premium and Furniture Divisions will all be running to demonstrate the latest developments that have recently taken place after the massive investment by the SCM Group in their manufacturing facilities in Italy.

With 4 connecting stands (6A190, 6A200, 6B290, 6B300) adjacent to one of the main entrances to the Exhibition, the SCM Group will show the very latest technology available, including Classical Woodworking Machines, Panel and Joinery Processing Machines, CNC and Window Machining Centres and Planer Moulders.

MORBIDELLI UNIVERSAL CNC Machining Centres provide an advantageous solution for customers who are taking their first steps into the cabinet furniture market, and who are looking for high performance with a much reduced investment. They offer a selection of machines with a gantry structure and with working areas from 3650 x 1560mm (on show) up to 7250 x 2280 mm.

Starting with a very solid base, a working mobile unit with a closed ring structure, totally electro-welded, and with the highly reliable sliding system on prismatic guides of the axes, UNIVERSAL includes a number of quality features allowing numerous configurations to meet all requirements.

The drilling head can be equipped with 7, 12 or 18 independent vertical spindles and up to 8 horizontal spindles. The power of the routing electro-spindle of 8,5KW or 13KW up to 24.000 rpm provides routing operations under any condition, while the automatic tool changer, with over 30 tools, increases the productivity of the machine and its flexibility (from bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms, office furniture to interior door production, etc.).

The work tables, perfect for the “Nesting” process, are made from aluminium, with vacuum locking, and therefore it is possible to produce all pieces for a specific product (kitchens, cabinets, tables, etc.), optimising the use of one or more sheets of material (MDF, MFC, chipboard, etc.). For maximum security, locking components, especially individual and small ones, the UNIVERSAL models (NB and 20), have high volume vacuum systems up to a capacity of 1000 m3 / hour and in automatic mode, the working area can be divided into 8 working zones to concentrate all the vacuum power into the single selected area.

All models can be equipped with loading and unloading devices to work continuously, without interrupting the machine cycle and increase the productivity and efficiency. The dedicated software (RoutoNEST or Genio Nesting with labels management), offers the possibility for the operator to optimise the main panel, to obtain the maximum number of components with minimal waste, and the production cycle of the individual pieces considerably shorter with a solution almost completely automated and, therefore, with a reduced usage of labour.

The very latest Superset NT Plus Planer Moulder will be demonstrating all of the new features now included in this high specification machine which now offers more versatility, flexibility and performance, thanks to the latest HSK Technology. The tool chuck spindle technology reduces downtime and improves the quality of the finished products with total rapidity and safety in tool changeovers. HSK technology can be applied to all types of tools including throwaway knives (constant diameter) and re-grindable knives (braze-welded or interchangeable)

Since its launch, the Superset NT range has fulfilled the requirements of the most demanding customers when there is often the need for highly versatile moulders capable of creating more than 40 different profiles for moulding or joinery manufacturers. SCM developed a special application to automate the horizontal positioning of the feed wheels and, working with traditional tools and T-SET technology, achieved a tool change speed similar to that possible with HSK technology.

HSK and T-SET technologies allow the management of a large number of profiles and, together with the devices for automated management of working positions, eliminates machine down times caused by setting-up operations. The application of these technologies requires a larger investment, but these costs can be very quickly recovered. Superset NT allows machining during a number of shifts and is user-friendly, even for the less experienced operators, guaranteeing products with a high quality finish and precise dimensions.

SUPERSET NT range technical details include configurations with 4 to 7 spindles, a
maximum working section of 260 x 200mm, an axial adjustment of 80 mm for horizontal spindles and 45 mm for vertical spindles, electronic control devices on a remote stand, set up for inclusion in automated production lines with automated loading and unloading, feed speeds of 5 – 25 metres/min., (optionally 6 – 36 metres/min.), and configured for short component feed down to 370mm, one at a time.

Superset NT has the innovative SETUP/2 system fitted as standard making set-up times and part changeover up to twenty times faster than other methods. Each tool spindle has its own motor to provide maximum power to the cutter head. Glazing bead cutting equipment (PRL System) for window components can be supplied as well as many options to meet any requirement for planing and moulding.

MOBILE 10 Electronic Control consists of memorisation of working programs and of tool data, control of manual axes positioning and automatic visualisation of heights, automatic powered axes positioning, feed speed adjustment and spindle rotation through an inverter. It employs a touch screen with 10” colour monitor on a by-hand console, with the possibility of memorising up to 100 programs and up to 300 tools. It allows management of up to a maximum of 30 electronic axes and interfaces with external units such as a USB gate or RS232 serial link.

No more glue on the panel, only on the panel edge. Stefani, part of the SCM Group, unveiled the new SLIM Line product at Technodomus 2010. This edgebanding technology is simple, economic and ensures excellent quality and will be demonstrated at W10. A few trade secrets:-

What lies behind SLIM Line? SLIM Line is the result of over one year’s research, design and testing by Stefani’s research and development department. The result is a patent ensuring maximum finishing quality for edgebanding of straight and soft-formed profiles.

Why apply the glue on the edge? This procedure is much more able to achieve the desired results for two reasons. Distribution is more uniform because the problem of panel porosity is eliminated during application and the more uniform surface of the edge enables far less glue to be used compared with traditional edgebanding: 75% less with hot-melt glue and 50% less with polyurethane glue. This translates into a glue layer thickness of a few hundredths of a millimetre compared to tenths of a millimetre with traditional edgebanding. Furthermore less glue means lower heating times and therefore greater efficiency and production readiness.

How can SLIM Line be economic and ensure optimum quality? Using less glue saves on the cost of materials and the energy required to melt the glue. Furthermore, the slot distribution system has eliminated the glue pot and the various mechanical components of traditional gluing units, thus reducing maintenance costs and eliminating downtime. Both of which have considerable influence on production costs.

A comparison with laser edgebanding? Laser edgebanding is currently the solution providing the best quality finish in that the edge is melted onto the panel thus eliminating the need for glue. However, this technology is rather expensive, so Stefani has decided to supply the market with a technology able to provide a similar quality to that seen with laser systems, but at a price in line with traditional edgebanding systems. Slim Line is the answer and we’re convinced it will be a market success with many sales in the UK already achieved.



From SCM’s Premium Range, a number of Classical Woodworking Machines will be displayed. The SI 400EP Nova Sliding Table Panel Saw is equipped with the new micrometric adjustment for the stops complete with LCD readout and the Parallelogram swivelling frame used for angular cutting. With a 400mm diameter saw blade, a generous 140mm depth of cut is enjoyed or 97mm with the blade tilting at 45 degrees. With the Easy electronic control, up to 5 axes can be controlled.

An S6300 L’Invincible Thicknesser will show the new devices such as the 2-axes programmer for the management of the work table positioning and inverter for the variable feed speed of 4 – 20 metres / minute, plus pneumatic pressure adjustment on the feed rollers, electronic thicknessing work table positioner with the feed speed control, “Tersa” monoblock cutterblock with throwaway knives and outfeed work table extension. With a generous 630mm working width, 300mm max. working height, 3.5mm min. height and 8mm maximum stock removal each pass, the S6300 is an essential machine for all woodwork and joinery shops.

All visitors to the SCM stands will receive a warm welcome with hospitality being provided. All of SCM UK’s Area Sales Managers and Technical Staff will be available to provide information, quotations and assist with demonstrations.

For further information please contact:
SCM Group (UK) Ltd, Blenheim House, Camberley Road, Bulwell, Nottingham NG6 8UW. Tel: 0115 9770044 Fax: 0115 9770946 www.scmgb.co.uk
scmgroupuk@scmgroup.com

With great anticipation to attend the second Technodomus Exhibition in Rimini, SCM Group UK had booked over 120 customers and staff on flights to see SCM Group’s latest machine innovations at the show. But then came along the Icelandic Volcano Saga and therefore all flights were cancelled from the UK. However, SCM UK’s Managing Director, Gabriele De Col, did manage to obtain a flight and attend the last 2 days of the show.

Gabriele De Col comments “It was very disappointing after all the time and effort put in to organise the visits as everyone was looking forward to a successful experience. However, when I eventually arrived at the SCM Group stand at the Rimini Fiera, I was very impressed. The stand was magnificent, probably the best machinery stand I have ever seen, with a superb presentation of the Group’s huge product range and the latest technological advances that have been made during the recent re-organisation.”

“Attendance was, as usual, very high on the SCM stand, with, as expected, many Italians, but also a considerable number of visitors from Germany, France, Belgium, etc., who were all able to drive down to Rimini without any problems. Unfortunately, the people who missed out were from the Western areas, but total visitors to the show were up 70% compared to last year. Encouraging. The SCM Group took a number of impressive orders, including over Euros 1 Million on Morbidelli CNC machines and 3 REM Pilot machining cells, plus a considerable number of orders from SCM’s Agents and Distributors for the latest classical, panel and solid wood ranges of machines.”

Some of the many new machines featured were as follows:-

The new L’Invincible SI 6500 Sliding Table Panel Saw, 150mm cutting height with new micrometric adjustment for the stops complete with LCD readout and a new stops locking device for the cutting of solid wood with edges. The machine composition includes ‘ULTRACUT’ optimisation software and cutting sequence management, a Wireless squaring fence with 3 LCD readouts for stops positions linked via wireless technology and a “Full Support” mobile frame for angular cutting.

A newly designed Spindle Moulder, model TI 155EP Class, with new software for the management of tools. The machine composition with C.E. configuration, an upper mobile control panel, “Flex” spindle moulder fence with automatic movement controlled by “Easy” programmer, “Fast” section table with automatic movement controlled by the “Easy” programmer, feeder support with automatic movement controlled by “Easy” the programmer, an “LL” version with 2 profiling extensions, glazing bead unit with rapid exclusion from the work table, H-E version with HSK B 63 rapid tool changer, HSK spindle length 140mm.

Consisting of a structure with horizontal panel transit, the new Cyflex H800 CNC Drilling Centre has an upper boring head with independent spindles and a mobile panel gripper. This technical solution allows continuity on the panel supporting table and therefore guarantees maximum precision for horizontal boring.

Cyflex H800 includes the distinctive elements featured in its range, that is flexible machining, versatile use and an ultra-compact size which makes it suitable for limited production spaces. The new Cyflex H800 model is aimed at the small and medium-sized workshop looking for the flexibility of numeric control machines but with a modest investment.

The panel supporting table uses the tried and tested “air cushion” system typical of panel beam saws. This system allows the work piece to be held suspended above the worktable, guaranteeing a high quality surface finish even for particularly delicate materials. Cyflex H800 has a new numeric control, with a 15” touch-screen monitor and new interface software, which makes programming simple and intuitive, above all thanks to attractive practical graphics.


The Sigma Impact 107 Panel Beam Saw is a high performance panel saw, ideal for small and medium-sized woodworking and panel processing companies and has undergone a complete revamp. The main news is a saw carriage sliding on THK guides with recirculating ball bearings, the pusher sliding on THK guide with recirculating ball bearings, 0-150 metres/min saw carriage feed/return speed and 0-120 metres/min pusher speed by means of brushless motors.

The advantages are providing a high level of reliability as no maintenance is required for the carriage and pusher, a higher level of customisation with a wide choice of options, versatility for sizing of different types of materials and it can be integrated into the NetLine working cell.

New Edge Banders include the Olimpic K 130 EVO, a compact automatic edge bander, the reference solution for woodworking and panel processing companies. The main news includes a Gluing unit with direct motor power drive for the glue pot and first pressure roller, an End Cutting Unit with pneumatic blade/motor tilting and sliding of the 2 motors on THK guides with recirculating ball bearings and a Top & Bottom Trimming Unit with pneumatic positioning on 2 working positions (thin/radius).

Advantages include a flexible, very fast work changeover directly from control panel (i.e. between thin and thick edge materials), versatility with the possibility to apply solid wood and veneered panels with the automatic loading in strips, and user friendly thanks to the “Orion-One” Electronic Control available as standard feature on all models.

The Olimpic K 800 T-R2 Edge Bander is completely electronically controlled so has the “Orion 110” Control System available as standard feature on all versions (“StarTouch” optional feature), an In-line Trimming Unit with 2 vertical working positions, a Rounding Unit with 2 motors and 4 working positions (ABS+ 3 different thin thicknesses), a Nebuliser for the edge finishing and a Glue Scraper derived from the higher level machine models.

Advantages include a sturdy and reliable industrial type structure and base, increased productivity thanks to the 11 or 16 metres/min panel feed speed, also when rounding, and integration into the NetLine process which manages the design, the programming and the furniture production in all machining. The Olimpic K800 can edge band panels up to 60mm thick and with an 8mm edging thickness, which can be increased to 12mm.

The very popular Pratix CNC Machining Centre has undergone a complete re-design and is now called the Pratix Z2 with reduced overall dimensions. The main features include a new range of machines with aluminum worktable and “T” slots, the PENTA device for 5 axes machining and with automatic tool changer and integrated tool room. Also, high performance protections of the “photobumpers” type (a patented system), 70 metres/minute maximum X-axis speed and an electrospindle for horizontal routing with two outlets on the multifunction worktable.

SCM is the leading manufacturer of CNC Window and Door Machining Centres, and to keep ahead in a competitive market, SCM have introduced the ‘DOGMA’, an unusually named machine, which continues after the very successful ‘Windor 1’, by including all of its’ many advantages, but enriching the specification with a number of new features.

The new features include completely Automatic Tenoning Processing with the execution of mitred tenons with single and double inclination by interpolation. This is carried out by utilising a central work-piece clamping system. The Tenoning carriage is anchored to machine bed utilising prismatic guideways. Movement of the carriage is through ball screws and Brushless motors and the displacement speed is managed by Numeric Control. Thanks to the rotary movement of the presser, it is possible to process, in sequence, the two sides of the work-piece in a completely automatic and simple way. Tenoning has never been so fast!

Clamping is through a central presser with electronic positioning depending upon the work piece length. The gripper ensures easy, safe component clamping even when components are loaded in pairs.

According to profiling requirements, two 50x320mm high precision profiling spindles can be fitted on the machine. These groups have a 5-position pneumatic horizontal adjustment. They can hold tools with 130/240 mm tool diameter.

The feed system is through powered rubber rollers with reduced centre distance enabling the processing of even the shortest of window elements. Manual lubrication of recirculating ball screw and prismatic guide ways with CNC Star-Delta starting of all working units.

A new Drilling and Routing Machining Head, Optima 1, for all complimentary machining when tenoning, enables the component to exit the machine ready for assembly. Used for the machining of holes for the handle, tilted and turned sashes, glazing bead cutting-off, hinge grooving, right / left drilling at the head of the work pieces and also lengthwise.

Also, a lower horizontal spindle is available for processing underneath the work-piece, for example, when machining grooves or channels. HSK 85S Interchangeable Spindle Technology used when tenoning and profiling, allowing the use of a spindle with a 320mm length and tool diameter up to 370mm. This provides the very best finishing quality, fast machine set-up and a high level of flexibility.

The ‘DUO’ machining unit located after the profiling heads has 0 – 90degrees angular rotation with on/off duty/non-duty pneumatic positioning with a 5-position revolver and manual axial positioning. Storm proofing can be employed with a high degree of finishing quality by simply positioning the work-piece on the reference fence. A support carriage is available as an option for all sashes with dimensions included between 300 and 600mm.

A pneumatic tool changer, integrated on the machine, ensures tool changing is now much easier, faster and safer for the machine operator. Control 100 PC Electronic Control integrated with ‘Next Supervisor’ for an extremely practical and easy operator machine dialogue, with exchange of data with external peripherals possible.

The ‘Dogma’ machine is technologically at the forefront of CNC Machining Centres and is extremely flexible, capable of processing up to 30 windows, each with 12 elements, per working shift. It is totally enclosed in order to reduce noise to a minimum and ensure safe working conditions for the operator.

The Dogma is ideal for small and medium size manufacturers who want to manufacture high quality window and door products but have a limited floor space. It provides a unique opportunity for supplying high class joinery products with a minimal investment.

It seemed impossible to bring innovations to a product already as technologically mature as numerically controlled routing machines. But the tenacity and expertise of the SCM Group research and development team resulted in the development of a series of new solutions, all concentrated on the new Accord range.

The design proposed increases in precision and flexibility, reduced down times and making the machining centre very simple to use. And that’s what was done. Accord 40 has a new mobile gantry-style structure which allows greater machining precision than any other type of structure and large machining areas. The new machining heads are powerful and reliable, with from 3 to 5 interpolating axes, their performance catering for any production requirements.

There are new chain-style tool magazines able to hold up to 48 large tools, with a “changer shuttle” which allows Accord to change the tool in just 5 seconds. Manual, guided or automatic, the new bar table is easy to use, with extremely fast set-up times. It can be configured to use suction cups or clamps to lock down any type of work piece, always maintaining maximum locking safety levels.

The big new feature of the Accord 40 is that all of the hold-down supports (suction cups or clamps) are independently driven, allowing great flexibility during use. Last but not least, to protect the operator and guarantee low environmental impact, systems for protection and shavings recovery were designed for all of the machining heads and tools. New protection devices allowing maximum freedom of movement with maximum safety.

New Automatic Planer Moulders introduced included the SUPERSET NT PL composition 5. This is a 5-spindle Automatic Throughfeed Moulder of the latest generation for planing and profiling of door components. It guarantees high flexibility and ease of use thanks to an electronic control with touch-screen display. HSK 85S tool chucks enable high flexibility and optimum finishing quality.

The main features include vertical tool holder spindles with HSK technology, MOBILE 10 electronic control, electronic axes for working unit positioning and a work piece return system. The Superset NT PL is perfect for window and door components, shaped beads and mouldings.

New Wide Belt Sanders include the Sandya 300 Wide Belt Sander, ideal for solid wood calibrating/sanding and sanding veneered panels that is a “typical” requirement of all woodworking factories. Working width of 1100mm and sanding belt length of 1900mm. The main news includes a second combined operating group with a roller and a larger diameter, an elastic sectional pad with a wider contact area and with extractable graphite cloth, and a Single motor with transmission for different speeds on 1st and 2nd groups.

Advantages include Rapid set-up and control, electronic positioning for the working thickness and readout of absorbed main motor power through the exclusive digital ammeter, flexibility with rapid work changeover utilising pneumatic cylinders for the positioning of units during machining. Better finishing of the machined work pieces with pads having wider contact surfaces and rapid and easy substitution of the extractable graphite cloth.

The distinctive plus features include an elastic sectional pad which provides the maximum versatility both for solid wood and veneered panels (also with honeycomb support) and a digital ammeter for very easy and immediate readout of the absorbed main motor power.