An edgebander, commonly used in furniture manufacturing and carpentry, is a woodworking tool that offers several functionalities. Primarily, its purpose is to apply a thin strip, known as an edgeband, to the exposed edges of wood-based panels such as plywood, particleboard, or MDF (medium-density fiberboard). This serves both functional and aesthetic purposes, providing a clean, finished look to the edges while also protecting them from wear and moisture.

To delve into the details, an edgebander can perform the following tasks:

1. Edgeband application: Firstly, the edgebander applies a thin strip of material, typically made of PVC, ABS, wood veneer, or melamine, onto the exposed edges of panels. Through this process, the edgebander effectively covers the raw edges, imparting a finished appearance that matches or complements the panel’s surface.
2. Trimming: Subsequently, after the edgeband is applied, the machine precisely trims off the excess material. This step ensures that the edgeband aligns perfectly with the panel surface, resulting in a seamless and flush edge.
3. Edge Finishing: In addition to trimming, some edgebanders offer supplementary finishing operations. These may include edge scraping, edge sanding, or buffing to refine the edgeband further, smoothen its surface, or enhance its overall appearance.
4. Corner Rounding: Furthermore, certain edgebanders provide the capability to round off the corners of the edgeband. By incorporating this feature, the machine eliminates sharp edges, making the finished piece safer and more comfortable to handle.
5. Customization: Moreover, edgebanders allow for customization, accommodating various edgeband materials and designs. They can handle different thicknesses, widths, and colors of edgebands, thereby providing flexibility to meet specific design requirements.

Overall, an edgebander streamlines and automates the process of applying and finishing edgebands, saving time and effort compared to manual methods. Through its consistent and high-quality results, this indispensable tool contributes significantly to the woodworking industry.

Our Engebanders feature:

• Pre-Milling Unit (PE340M and PE340MC only)
• Gluing
• End Trimming
• Rough Trimming
• Fine Scraping (PE340M and PE340MC only)
• Buffing
• Corner Rounding (PE340MC only)
• 7’’ Delta Touch Screen
• High speed with 3 speeds to choose
• Panel Pre-heating
• Edgeband Tray: Support tray for holding the edgebanding material waiting to be processed
• Pressure Conveyor: Holds the workpiece firmly in place whilst travelling through the machine
• Adjustable Support: Adjustable roller support for different size panels
• Delivery to mainland UK included

For our Excitech range of professional Edgebanders, please visit Edgebanders | Maxicam CNC (maxicamuk.com)