Vector Revolution 120
The Vector Contour Revolution 120 delivers manufacturing excellence with high quality automatic edge-banding of products with contours - at investment levels attractive to smaller and medium sized manufacturers.
Key Specifications at a glance
Field Size
X dimension 2,440 mm
Y dimension 1,820 mm
Panel Thickness
16 - 40 mm
Minimum Radius
20 mm external
50 mm internal
Edge Thickness
Minimum 0.5 mm with accessory thin tape kit
Minimum 1.0 mm for butt joins
Maximum 3.0 mm
Key Features
Cartridge Glue System
The glue is applied to the edge prior to it being applied to the workpiece and the glue is applied to the edge-tape only to the width of the workpiece. The overhanging edge band which is trimmed away is therefore glue free leaving the cutters clean.
SideWinder Trimmer Unit
The clever suspension of the trimmer unit enables it to follow complex shapes, trimming at the same time as the edge application pass for significant productivity gains.
Superfly Edge Joint
The joint of the edge where a complete 360 degree edging is required is performed by the Superfly sliding end-rim unit. This unit is mounted on a sliding bearing which enables the unit to perform the end-trim without requiring the feed to be stopped, so even thin edge-bands of 1mm and less can be banded with butt joins.
Vacuum Table
The workpieces are supported by means of vacuum cups sitting on a large flat bed. This enables absolute flexibility in positioning pods to ensure the workpiece is held securely.
End Trimming of Square Cornered Panels
Where square cornered panels are to be processed the VECTOR Revolution 120 uses special EndPODS. These pods incorporate starting and finishing plates which simulate an extension of the workpiece. The advantage of this system is that it gives a reference for the panel placement and importantly provides a straight edge to lay down the initial banding.
Machine Frame
The load carrying frame structure is fabricated from heavy plate steel and box section. It is extremely rigid and provides a wide stable support for the Y axis. All motion is carried on highest quality linear prismatic bearing rails.
Power & Shavings Extraction
The shavings extraction is fully self-contained within the machine via a heavy duty 3 phase quiet operating vacuum fan connected to a filter box with an anti-static Teflon coated filter element. The filter box is mounted on the end of the carriage and is easily emptied, usually only once per shift, by moving the head to the left hand end of the machine.
Control System
The patented operating system is controlled by a PLC with easy operator interface via a 15” touch screen. The machine requires no programming but relies on the operator to set the starting position. The rest of the process is performed automatically by the machine controller.