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November 16, 2011

Why Use CNC?

CNC Cutting,Sheets — Tags: , , — Booker Timber @ 9:31 am

CNC is a new technology that has arrived on the scene, allowing us here at Booker Timber to provide quality in sheet cutting. CNC cutting and routing techniques combine power and amazing accuracy to provide quality sheet cutting. With this power and accuracy, we are able to cut exact shapes with absolute precision. CNC stands for computer numerically controlled, basically meaning that the accuracy comes from a high powered computer program that is linked to a powerful cutting device.

As individual shapes can be cut, this allows us here at Booker Timber to cut to size chipboard, MDF, and plastics to any shape the customer desires. So whether you are looking for large scale items for the trade sector, or want shelves or grilles for example, we can cut them for you.

To do this we use very large machines. Due to the huge nature and size of our cutting machines, we are able to cut up to several inches thick of plastics or woods. We can also cut up to 6 metres in length and up to 3.8 metres in width.

The advantages to CNC cutting are huge. Arguably the biggest advantage to this CNC cutting is accuracy. Due to the precision of our equipment, we can cut up to 0.1millimetre accuracy. This accuracy is impressive, and something which is very difficult to match through conventional ways of cutting. The second biggest advantage is cost. CNC enables us to keep our costs down as we make sure to keep off cuts to a low. You only pay for what you buy.

October 27, 2011

Sheet Cutting From Booker Timber

CNC Cutting,Sheets — Tags: , , — Booker Timber @ 9:09 am

Booker Timber have a wealth of experience to offer our customers when it comes to the supply and cutting of timber sheeting.
When it comes to sheet cutting, our use of the latest technology means we can produce accurate results quickly. The saws are able to cope with cutting large sizes of wood as well. Our services are available to suit all needs, from simply cutting a sheet of wood to size, or routing and shaping components. This can be particular useful for furniture makers, or people working in aviation and packaging industries.

We can cut, wrap, and re-label your own products, or we can supply wood sheets from our own sustainable sources. Take a look around our website for more information on our complete range of wood sheets, and the sizes and grades available. For now, we will highlight several of our popular types. We have chipboard in stock, which either comes in standard or moisture resistant grades, which can be supplied as normal or as tongue and groove panels. We can supply these sheets in 3 different thicknesses to suit your needs.

We also have a range of plywood sheets cut to size, and if you’re looking for strong, durable woods on the market, then you may find Birch Plywood is just the ticket. Its smooth surface, and the attractive appearance of the higher grades of this hardwood ply means it can lend itself to attractive shaped work. With other varieties of hardwood and softwood ply available, the possibilities are endless.

October 3, 2011

The Advantages Of CNC Cutting

CNC Cutting,Sheets,Timber — Tags: , , — Booker Timber @ 9:48 am

Although the construction industry has all kinds of technology, skills, and equipment at its disposal, when it comes to wood, you sometimes need to employ the services of a good timber supplier. Timber suppliers can not only supply raw materials, but also use cnc cutting machines, to provide you with the right size, and finish of product.

Using Computer Numerical Control (CNC) is almost like printing out some work on a computer, except instead of ink and paper, we’re using a cutting tool and wood. The benefits of this are threefold. We can deal with large sheets of wood, and cut in a way that reduces wastage and saves you money. Our work also involves either cut to size mdf or other wood, or cutting and shaping to the design you supply, with all the settings sent from computer to the cutting machine.

This can be ideal for domestic products, such as decorative furniture and wall panelling. It’s an accurate and high speed way of routing and cutting that can be used for not only wood, but plastic and mdf as well.

Booker Timber deal with large and small orders, for a variety of different industries, from aerospace to packaging. Along with precise cutting services, we can also offer timber supplies, such as real wood veneers, plywood sheets, and self-assembly raised bed kits, for gardens and nurseries. To find out more about CNC cutting, and what the technology can do, visit us online, or call us for quotations and advice.

August 15, 2011

The Importance of Being Environmentally Aware

CNC Cutting,Sheets,Timber,Uncategorized — Tags: , , , , , — Booker Timber @ 9:00 am

We are living in an age where we all have to consider how our actions affect the environment at large. No matter if it is the carbon footprint of individual people or the operational wastage of large companies, the importance of being environmentally aware in everything we do cannot be understated.

Environmental responsibilities
We here at Booker Timber are timber merchants who take our environmental responsibilities very seriously and we are proud to say that we use the latest state-of-the-art technologies to ensure our services do not cause any lasting damage to the planet. By using the very latest CNC cutting machines and intelligent software, we can ensure any waste we create is kept to an absolute minimum. Indeed, our large CNC beam saws allow us to process even the largest of bulk orders to levels of unrivalled precision. And, as well as ensuring our operations are as green as they can be, we also ensure all of our timber is Chain of Custody certified so our customers can rest assured all of our wood is sourced in a way that is sustainable to the environment

So, whether you are a tradesman looking for MDF cutting to size or a DIY-enthusiast who needs plywood sheets, we can offer you materials that are not only cut with absolute precision but are also as environmentally friendly as they can possibly be. To find out more, and to view our extensive online catalogue, explore our pages further here at bookertimber.co.uk.

July 25, 2011

The Finest Bespoke CNC Cutting and Routing Service

CNC Cutting — Tags: , , , — Booker Timber @ 10:32 am

Here at Booker Timber we are environmentally friendly machining specialists, as our forest products do not contribute to global forest destruction.

We understand how hard sourcing a reliable timber expert can be when looking for bespoke sheet cutting. We have a wealth of experience in regards to MDF cutting and sheet cutting, and our high-end technology machinery for CNC cutting and routing is available for a range of small and large orders.

We are committed to accuracy and chip free plywood and other materials to ensure that you receive the finest bespoke products for your needs. Our computer software also ensures that we can maximise the materials used for your products and that we reduce waste – which helps us to support the environment. Therefore, the fewer materials we use for your bespoke order, the lower the cost for your end product.

Whatever shape you require from our shapes, we can provide sheet cuttings for the most intricate shapes with precision and accuracy using CNC cutting and CNC routing.

We are committed to customer service, and continually aim to cater to their needs. We believe in working in unison with our clients to ensure they receive the bespoke products they require.

We can cut a variety of materials, such as plywood sheets, plastic or wood, and as our machinery is some of the biggest in the UK we can provide sheet cutting for materials which vary from up to 6 metres long and 3.8 metres wide.

July 4, 2011

What Makes Booker Timber a Leading Machine Cutting Specialist

CNC Cutting — Tags: , , , — Booker Timber @ 10:25 am

Here at Booker Timber we are delighted to be one of the UK’s leading machine sheet cutting specialists, and are extremely proud of the services we offer to our clients.

What Makes Booker Timber Better than their Competitors?

We have invested a significant sum of money in the most state-of-the-art machinery to provide our customers with an unrivalled service. Our innovative and powerful computer software has allowed us to provide accurate, fast and efficient sheet cuttings which can be catered to any panel requirements.

We also own one the largest CNC beams in the UK; therefore, we can handle and cut shapes from up to 6 metres long and up to 4 metres wide from a board thickness of 90 millimetres. Whether you require cut or routed MDF, chipboard, OSB, plywood sheets, MFC or hardboard, we can provide you with the panel boards you require.

As we are dedicated to quality control, you can rest assured that your bespoke product will be chip free. We continually strive to reduce our material waste by using our excellent computer software, so you won’t have to pay out large amounts of money for excess materials.

We can also cater our services to your needs, so if you require us to pack, label, and plastic wrap and strap your product to your specification, then we can do that for you without hassle.

These are just a few of the reasons that make us here at Booker Timber stand out from our competitors. If you would like to know more, please feel free to browse our website or contact us today – we are happy to help.

June 15, 2011

Environmentally Conscious Timber CNC Cutting

CNC Cutting — Tags: , , , — Booker Timber @ 3:07 pm

It is a fundamental rule of business that success comes from respecting and maximising the resources at your disposal. Finding the perfect source for one of your services and exploiting it into exhaustion is not good business sense, although this is akin to the way that some timber trades have operated in the past. At Booker Timber, we are proud to be ethical, taking several important steps, with the assistance of the latest technology, to ensure that our services do not cause extensive damage to the planet.

By making careful use of CNC cutting machines and intelligent design software, we can make certain that the waste we produce is kept to an absolute minimum. Our CNC beam saws are some of the largest in the country, allowing us to process even bulk orders efficiently and precisely, within a 0.1mm accuracy tolerance. In addition to this, all of our timber is Chain of Custody certified, allowing us peace of mind regarding the carbon footprint of our trade and the sustainability of our resources.

This means that whether you need cut to size chipboard or MDF sheets as a tradesman, a corporation or a DIY-enthusiast, we can help you to source ecologically-friendly, precision-cut materials for the job. If you’re not sure what kind of timber you might need for a particular job, we can offer our assistance and advice which stems from years of experience. We are also happy to cut free issue timber, and offer competitive prices on timber delivery, too.

May 25, 2011

The Value of Chipboard

CNC Cutting — Tags: , , , — Booker Timber @ 11:53 am

Chipboard is one of those materials that gets a bad name for being weaker than solid timber, but what most people miss is just how revolutionary the idea is. When used for the right applications, it’s just perfect and lasts well, and what’s more, the manufacture of chipboard uses up scraps and cuttings that would otherwise be thrown out. It reduces waste and in these environmentally conscious times surely we should give it a round of applause for that reason alone.

It’s true that a cut to size chipboard section may not be as strong as a single solid plank of hardwood but then, it often doesn’t have to be. The shelving in most kitchen cupboards doesn’t need to support a huge weight and in many cases Melamine Faced Chipboard (MFC) does the job perfectly well.

The melamine is a plastic coating that seals out moisture. This is quite important as the inner material can weaken when it gets damp, but there are other advantages. The smooth, waterproof melamine surface wipes clean, unlike raw timber, and it’s quite resistant to stains. MFC is cheap and easy to produce in a rainbow of different colours.

It isn’t suitable for every project but no single material is ideal for everything. In the right place it is an eco friendly, low cost option that performs well. We can provide chipboard or MFC precision shaped with computerised CNC cutting tools. If you’ve got a task and think chipboard is the way forward, we can create just what you want.

May 4, 2011

Cut to Size MDF

CNC Cutting — Tags: , , , — Booker Timber @ 11:32 am

MDF (Medium Density Fibreboard) is created by breaking small wood pieces down to the component fibres and remaking into a solid material. The components are usually sawdust and other by-products of the timber industry, so MDF sheets are an environmentally friendly option. When we need to cut down a tree, products like this let us use the whole thing with very little waste.

Because MDF is reworked from small particles it doesn’t contain knots. No piece of solid timber is uniform. They all contain knots (areas of high density), rings, or points of weakness. The finished fibreboard doesn’t, so it can be cut and shaped easily and precisely. Our computerised CNC routing machines can produce exact shapes with no chips or splinters.

Getting your fibreboard pre-cut is a good idea. It’s a great material, but because of the nature of the manufacturing process, cutting it releases considerable quantities of fine wood dust and airborne resins that can be dangerous if accidentally inhaled. All our workshops are very well ventilated and we follow best practice safety guidelines at all times. It pays to be careful when dealing with MDF.

We offer cut to size MDF to almost any specifications. Whether you only need a few pieces or want to place a massive bulk order, Booker Timber should be your first port of call. Our machinery represents the latest and best technology and our staff have the experience to use it well. We know MDF inside and out and can provide whatever you need at reasonable rates.

March 15, 2011

Guaranteed accuracy with CNC cutting

CNC Cutting — Tags: , , — Booker Timber @ 1:58 pm

If you want to order cut to size chipboard and other such provisions, you are no doubt seeking accuracy. After all, if the items you receive are not quite the right size or shape, you may not be able to use them, or you might have to send them back to the manufacturer for adjustment. All of this takes time and effort and it may cause you to miss deadlines.

The problem is that often companies claim they are capable of providing the necessary level of precision when in fact they are not. This might be because the team involved lack the necessary skill and experience, or because they have to make do with inadequate tools.

However, here at Booker Timber there are no such problems. Over the years, we have invested in a full range of hi-tech machinery, as well as a fantastic workforce, meaning we are able to provide you with the upmost level of accuracy.

For example, we use state of the art computer numerical controlled (CNC) machinery coupled with powerful software so that we can achieve the desired outcomes. Indeed, our CNC cutting equipment is among the best the world. We can even cut with within 0.1mm accuracy.

So, if you want total certainty when you order plywood sheets and other such provisions, you have come to the right place. Also, we can handle sheets of up to six metres long and up to four metres wide, with a board thickness of up to nine centimetres.

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