FAQs - Vertical Spindle Moulder

Do I still need to use chip limited tooling when my spindle moulder has its power feed attached?

Chip limited tooling (marked as MAN meaning hand-feed) must always be used on a vertical spindle moulder, even if a demountable power feed unit is in use.

Do I still need to fit a false fence when using the Vertical Spindle Moulder fitted with a power feed unit?

The Vertical Spindle Moulder is still required to be fitted with a 'False Fence' to reduce the gap between the fence cheeks, so as to ensure the following:

That only the tool required to perform the cut is projecting through the fence line
To reduce where possible the opportunity for the material to turn inwards onto the rotating tool
To provide support to the material being fed through the machine
To provide additional protection during set up operations