Combining dense 3D scan data with the power of today’s high-speed computers, the WoodExpert Edger Optimizer System lets you get the maximum value from every board. The complete solution includes scanning, optimization and information management. Advanced capabilities include dimension and random width solutions including trim save options. The completely configurable software includes parameters for multiple saws, chipper combinations, chip limit controls and value optimization on both lineal and transverse machine applications. The WoodExpert Edger Optimizer is compatible with our TrioVision green mill grading solution.

Maximum Value from Every Board:

⦁ Advanced capabilities include dimension and random width solutions including trim save options. The completely configurable software includes parameters for multiple saws, chipper combinations, chip limit controls and value optimization on both lineal and transverse machine applications.

Configurable to Model Machinery:

⦁ Includes parameters to model:
⦁ All saw and chipper combinations.
⦁ Wane-up or wane-down processing including end wane and skip.
⦁ Trim save.
⦁ Multi-board optimization, including compound boards.
⦁ Edgers with 2 to 8 saws, fixed spacing or moveable including slewing.
⦁ Edgers that set on the fly.
⦁ Skewing and non-skewing infeed edgers.
⦁ Edgers with 2 to 8 pins, upstream or downstream.
⦁ Left or right infeed systems on lineal or transverse applications.
⦁ Side chipper and top head processing.
⦁ Reman detection.

Detailed Product Description Entry:

⦁ Offers unlimited number of products with up to 16 lengths per product.
⦁ 4, 5, 6 and 8-point wane models, including visible and secondary wane, with graphical representation of each product.
⦁ Quick cutplan change and board product activation.
⦁ User controlled pricing tables.

System Fine-Tuning:

⦁ Chip limits.
⦁ Maximum amount of skip allowed.
⦁ Number of possible skew orientations for the optimizer to consider.
⦁ Optimize for value.
⦁ Detailed cutting rules.
⦁ Custom scaling table to control random width solutions.

Configurable Optimization Platform:

⦁ Products can be classed to fit a flitch description, and each class of products can be treated differently based on variables such as:
⦁ Whether or not products of different thicknesses are allowed in the same solution.
⦁ The number of boards allowed in the class.
⦁ Compensation for manufacturing inaccuracies.
⦁ Length and width resolution.

“Re-optimization” Off-Line Analysis:

⦁ 3-D board images can be saved for later off-line “re-optimization”.
⦁ Re-optimizes hundreds of recorded board images in minutes.
⦁ Off-line and on-line results are identical, allowing for fine-tuning of settings without risking real wood.

System Architecture:

⦁ Microsoft Windows Professional multithreaded, multi-tasking, pre-emptive operating system, supporting multiple processors on a (LAN) Ethernet local area network.
⦁ Most common PLCs supported.
⦁ Configurable Business Objects reporting package.

Complete Suite of Reports:

⦁ Provides complete information on system production and performance, for accurate decision making.

Reports on Demand:

⦁ Print reports on demand or automatically to a preset schedule. Information is available when you need it.

Export Reports:

⦁ Export reports to other formats like spreadsheets, databases, word processors, and e-mail. Allows you to easily share information with colleagues and repurpose it for statistical purposes. Also supports the Central Database and millwide Web interface.

Create Your Own Custom Reports:

⦁ Custom-design reports as needed for your mill’s individual needs. Uses industry standard Business Objects reporting software and dBase IV databases.

User Assistance:

⦁ Technical support is provided by telephone and e-mail along with remote debugging by modem or broadband internet.