Raute Reference: PotlatchDeltic, USA is creating value by automating its panel repair line

Описание: Owner and operator of nearly 2.2 million acres of timberland in seven states, six sawmills, and a plywood mill (capacity: approximately 150 million board feet) in St. Maries, Idaho, PotlatchDeltic is among the top ten lumber manufacturers in the United States. In response to the increasing cost of repair chemicals and shortage of skilled labor, company leaders began researching ways to optimize their plywood panel repair lines.

Now, with the installation of an automated, data-driven panel repairing solution from Raute, this 119-year-old company is looking forward to benefiting from the cost savings, enhanced panel quality, and improved ergonomics it delivers.

PotlatchDeltic decided to invest in Raute’s Panel Repairing Line R7. This solution appealed to Shoemaker and team due to its high capacity, continuous panel flow, multiple repair heads, extremely accurate defect detection (powered by 3D scanners and high-resolution color cameras), precise application of repair materials, and ease of operation. With the potential to be supervised by a single operator, the Panel Repairing Line R7 can deliver up to 65 percent in repair material savings. Operators can also use Raute’s MillSIGHTS data-capturing tool to automatically optimize production and perform preventative maintenance.

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