Cutting machines (timber framing & clt)

Which cutting machine for timber framing and CLT should you choose?

The choice mainly depends on the type of element to be machined, its dimensions, the operations to be carried out, the production rate and the level of automation sought.

WoodPartners lists several equipment families, including timber framing cutting centres, CLT and panel cutting centres, beam cutting machines and cutting robots.

Depending on their configuration, these machines can perform sawing, milling, drilling or joinery machining operations. Some are designed to work beams and timber frame parts in solid wood or glued laminated timber, while others meet the needs for machining large-format CLT panels.

Also find all secondary processing machines listed on WoodPartners to complement or upgrade your installation.

Where are timber framing and CLT cutting machines used?

These equipment are mainly used in timber framing companies, timber construction workshops, prefabrication units and industrial sites specialised in processing structural elements.

Timber framing cutting centres are used to prepare the parts required to manufacture timber structures. CLT cutting centres are used to machine panels intended in particular for walls and floors.

Beam cutting machines meet the needs for processing solid wood or glued laminated timber elements.

What criteria should you compare before buying a cutting machine?

The maximum machinable cross-section, working length, number of axes and the operations that can be performed are the main criteria to compare.

You should also take into account the dimensions of the parts, the expected production rate, the available space and the integration of the machine into the manufacturing process. The choice between a standalone machine and a centre integrated into a production line depends in particular on the volumes to be processed, the level of automation sought and the organisation of the site.

For other CNC machining needs, see the CNC machines. You can also discover the stationary saws for workshop cutting operations.

How to compare cutting machines on WoodPartners?

Start by comparing the machines according to the elements you need to machine, whether they are timber frame parts, beams or CLT panels. The maximum dimensions, number of axes and machining capabilities then help differentiate the equipment that matches your production.

For a new installation project or the modernisation of an existing line, the manufacturers listed on WoodPartners can specify the available configurations and the possibilities for integration into your manufacturing process.