ATLANTA - The 2022 Outstanding Achievement Award winners were announced at the International Knowledge Fair on August 23. The Challengers Awards encourage the development of new and innovative technologies in the woodworking machinery, furniture supplies and services, kitchen cabinetry, architectural wood, retail furniture, furniture and specialty and general woodworking industries.
Seven award-winning companies and products were selected from the 20 finalists:
Available from Bassey America, the T4MO CNC is a 4-axis vertical CNC lathe for machining a variety of solid wood items, furniture, guns, knives, hangers, musical instruments and more. The T4MO CNC offers high performance with every fourth work cycle (one part per spindle revolution) and high cutting head flexibility (speed of 275 inches per square second). To achieve excessive productivity. Bucky said the machine can accurately grind round objects as well as flat surfaces and sharp edges.
BSE America wins with T-Jet dust reduction system. The patented BSE system removes chips and dust during grinding operations. The tool follows the direction of the car, completely cleaning the channels and sides in one movement, with a proven result in the tightest turns or when changing direction.
Felder's team won in the USA. PCS (Protective Communication System) is a safety technology for industrial chain saws that keeps operators safe. Movement within a certain limit triggers a safety mechanism that quickly lowers the saw blade under the saw table before the blade touches any part.
The iDovetail from Northtech Machine is a single-axis CNC machine with a 3-axis system that offers more options. The iDovetail has eight profile modes, from adjustable pitch locks to metric and joinery curves, or custom profiles like stair spiral returns. It uses an easy-to-use Windows-based interface with an animated tutorial. The product also received the AWFS Vision 2021 award.
The Salice CQ Full Access hinge is integrated into the cabinet and is completely hidden. They increase the interior space by giving full access to the closet. Three or more hinges can be used in the cabinet, and the CQ line is suitable for long, wide and heavy doors. Salik says the hinge has the same six-way eccentric cam that all of its products rely on, and is smooth, linear and near-smooth.
Cameron Automation's Rack & Stack at the James L. Precision Rack & Stack booth will precisely measure, press, position and prepare each panel to meet the needs of its customers. The company added that the servo mounting system is designed at a large angle to use gravity to its advantage. Panels are released and quickly and continuously slide in and out of 12 racks, being assembled in rows, steps and a final stack.
The blind clamp allows for quick assembly, joining the front frame of the cabinet to the body of the cabinet, eliminating the need for screws, washers or nails. Pneumatic clamps and diagonal clamps have 1-inch long clips hidden underneath for quick and secure attachment to your face frame. The company adds that the blind stapler never leaves a mark, so cabinets can be pre-finished. Blind Stapler is part of the Topp Line.
Challenge Award 2022 Judge: Berry Falls, Dora Supreme Inc, Joe Paget, Innovative Wood Products, Mark Bernhard, Bernhard Woodwork Limited, Kane (KB) Romfelt, Kimball International, John Scribner, Batesville Casket Co., Todd Shapiro. , Decorative Specialties, Tom Vernot, Sauder Woodworking, Jerry Koetter, Koetter Woodworking and Christopher Rivard, Andersen Corp. For more information on the Challengers Awards, visit iwfatlanta.com.
