Single Notcher:

DECISION MAKING CONSIDERATIONS, BY MATT

MCCOLLEY.

BACKGROUND:
1. During the Systematic Plant Layout process for the woodshop, a running
list of improvement recommendations was recorded, with mention made
several times to the inadequacy of our current single notcher.
2. When machinery requirements to execute our most common tasks were
considered, the need for a better single notcher rose to the top of the priority
list.
3. The lengthy set-up time for the new double notcher precludes its use for
low volume jobs that are not run on a weekly basis.
4. Our existing single notcher has been identified as a potential safety
problem, as it requires the worker to push stock into the cutter head with the
weight of their body.
5. Given these considerations, the President tasked the Engineering Manager
to identify the most appropriate single notcher for our needs.

Types of machine
1.Type of feed
1. Manual feed
2. Hopper/Conveyor feed

2.Manual advance vs. pneumatic

powered advance.

Three viable manufacturers

identified:
1. Baker
2. Pallet Repair Systems (PRS)
3. Universal Machinery Sales

(Excluded from consideration due to

company considerations identified.)

Machine Features
1. Motor HP (10, 15, 20)
2. Dust control and collection
3. Stringer size capacity (width & length)
4. Type of cutter head
5. Type of linear motion control
6. Actuation (2-hand, remote vs. local, shrouded vs. exposed)
7. Gaurding (shield vs. automatic door)

Baker
20 HP

PRS
15 HP or 20 HP

HORSE POWER
1. Existing single nother: 10 HP
2. Baker: 20 HP
3. PRS: 15 HP or 20 HP
4. Main affect? Cycle Time

Dust collection

Dust Collection
Baker (sweep)

PRS (chute)

Maximum Stock Size

Baker

PRS

width = 4-3/4 Width = 4-3/4

Length = 104 w/ fence stop
(unlimited without stop)

Length = ?? (smaller, can customize)

( unlimited without stop)

CUTTER HEAD
BAKER uses Profile Tech
(same as double notcher)

PRL uses Econo Tool

Linear Motion Control

Baker
THK Linear Rails

PRS
Cam Follower Bearings

Baker actuator (local, shrouded,

2 hands)

PRS (remote, exposed, 2 hands)

Baker safety: shield over top

Baker Safety: Pop-up plate

PRS safety: cover plate

Stock Clamping
Baker (mechanical linkage to sliding plate)

Stock Clamping
PRS (pneumatic pistons)