SCM Minimax ME 35ETR Edge Bander - 3 Phase With Pre-Milling & Corner Rounding

The Minimax ME 35ETR is a 3-phase automatic edge bander with great flexibility for both thin and thick edges. It intends to bridge the gap between a traditional small to mid-sized edge bander to the more robust equipment used in the Classical line of products. Two of the key features are the pre-mill and corner rounding units. There is no competition in the U.S. market for such a small, versatile machine with pre-mill or corner rounding that is so economical!

This machine is meant to be used with melamine edges, PVC, and ABS up to 3 mm. It contains features usually only found on much larger and expensive machines. The ME 35ETR comes with an anti-adhesive unit, pre-milling unit, end-cutting/corner rounding, top and bottom trimming, edge scraping, glue scraping, and buffing unit, with 3 mm edge processing tooling in coils.

Most notable is the full corner rounding end-trimming unit. During the process of removal of the front and rear exceeding edge, this two stage unit trims and rounds the edge in a single pass at the end of the panel. Driven directly from the control panel it is possible to work with only the end cutting function for thin tape and 3mm thick banding. This is the first unit in its class to have this advanced engineering, this small of a footprint, and overall capabilities at a price point that allows the small to medium-sized shop to compete.

Premiered at the Xylexpo in Europe, the Minimax ME 35ETR won first place under the “tooling machine” category for its ability to combine the corner-rounding and trimming features into a single tool, compact-sized machine with a minimal footprint. This applied technology makes this edge banding machine a must-have product for small to medium sized facilities, the ideal onestop machine for facing and trimming the front and rear ends of panels, while at the same time, rounding the front and back edges all at an affordable price for every shop.

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Features

• Each station on the edge bander is easily adjustable and repeatable through the use of digital mechanical readouts
• Pre-milling unit allows you to panel edge surfaces without any imperfections before gluing operation
• Pre-milling unit is complete with two diamond cutters 80 mm in diameter
• Vertical adjustment of pre-milling unit allows for even tool wear
• Self-lubricating glue pot is Teflon coated to allow for easy clean up and replacement
• PLC control system guides the operator during maintenance, cleaning, diagnostic operations, and more
• Top/Bottom trimming unit provided with 55.3 mm diameter combined cutters: the radius part of the cutter is used to trim 3 mm radius edges and chamfered thin edges
• Glue scraping unit ideal for removing all excess glue squeeze-out on the top and bottom surfaces of the panel
• Extreme reliability thanks to high frequency motors
• Track feed panel movement system allows for precise and accurate positioning of the panel through each station

Specs

Motor: 3-phase, 230v
Pneumatic operating pressure: 6.5 bar
Exhaust outlets - Pre-Milling Unit (x2): 3” (76 mm)
Exhaust outlet - Glue Pot: 2.36” (60 mm)
Exhaust outlets – Edge Bander Unit Stations (x3): 2.36” (60 mm)
Worktable dimensions: 118” x 20.6” (3,000 mm x 525 mm)
Worktable height: 35.5” (904 mm)
Thickness of rolled edges: 0.4 - 3mm
Min. to max. panel height: 8 - 50mm (.315” – 1.96”)
Min. panel length/width with rolled edges: 120/110 mm (4.72”/4.33”)
Feed speed: 7 m/min (23 fpm)
Feed motor power: .73 Hp (.55 kW)
Operating temperature: 68 - 374°F (20 - 190°C)
Pre-Milling Unit
Motor power: 3 Hp (2.2 kW)
Diamond cutter: Ø 80mm Z2 H=56
Blade rotation speed: 7,200 RPM
Stock removal: 0.5 / 1 / 1.5 / 2 mm
Glue Pot Unit
Motor power: .33 Hp (.25 kW)
Glue capacity: 1.76 lbs. (.8 kg)
Combined End Cutting-Rounding Unit
Motor power: .46 Hp (.35 kW)
Cutter: Ø 58mm Z4
Blade rotation speed: 12,000 RPM
Trimming Unit
Upper/lower motor power: 2x .47 Hp (.35 kW)
Widia cutters: Ø 55.3 mm Z3
Cutters rotational speed: 12,000 RPM
Vertical/horizontal copying devices: Rotating/rotating

Includes

• Corner Rounding end cutting unit for cutting and rounding of the panel (not suitable for processing of wood edges)
• PLC control system
• Panel edge trimming unit for straight or radius trimming on thick or thin materials; PVC, ABS, Melamine and Laminate
• Kit for glue pot rapid substitution that allows for the glue pot tank to be easily removed and replaced (does not come with spare glue pot)
• Gluing unit with auto-sensory cooling to avoid burning of glue
• Glue spreading roller with electrical resistance inside provides a uniform glue spread at maximum working temperature for the entire length of the roller
• End cutting unit with high frequency motor for the highest-quality finish
• Top/Bottom trim unit with front and vertical copy shoes and high frequency motors for faster rotating speeds
• Cutters designed for straight or radius trimming with numerical readout setup
• Radius edge scrape for use on PVC/ABS edges with manual exclusion of the device when not in use
• Glue scraping unit
• Tilted, vertically adjustable brushing unit motors for the polishing and finishing on the panel edge and joints

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