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Thundermac 4-Sided Moulder

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The Leadermac Thundermac Series 4-Sided Planer/Moulder is designed to improve both productivity and surface finish in industrial woodworking applications. With a standard feed speed of up to 80 m/min (265 FPM), the Thundermac offers unmatched performance for high-speed production. Each spindle is powered by individual motors, ranging from 15 to 22 kW (20 to 30 HP), with an optional upgrade to 45 kW (60 HP), ensuring power for heavy cutting operations. The machine features spindle configurations from 2 to 11 spindles, offering flexible options to meet your specific moulding requirements. Thanks to its rugged construction, the Thundermac maintains maximum stability even at high speeds, making it ideal for large-scale, high-precision production environments.

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Key Features of the Thundermac 4-Sided Moulder

Technical Specifications of the Thundermac 4-Sided Moulder

  • Feed Speed: Standard up to 80 m/min (265 FPM), with an optional upgrade to 200 m/min (656 FPM) for high-speed production.
  • Spindle Motors: Individual motors with power ratings of 15 & 22 kW (20 & 30 HP), with an optional upgrade to 45 kW (60 HP) for heavy-duty cutting.
  • Spindle Configuration: Available with 2 to 11 spindles, offering flexibility to meet a wide range of moulding requirements.
  • Working Width: Standard range from 20 to 230 mm (0.78″ to 9.1″), with an optional increase to 300 mm (12″).
  • Working Thickness: Handles materials from 10 to 150 mm (0.39″ to 6″), with an optional upgrade to 200 mm (8″).
  • Spindle Speed: Standard 6,000 RPM, with optional speeds of 7,200 RPM or 8,000 RPM for enhanced precision and productivity.
  • Feed Motor: Standard 15 kW (20 HP) motor, with an optional upgrade to 30 kW (40 HP) for increased power and speed.
  • Variable Feed Speed: Controlled by VFD Inverter Duty Motor, offering infinitely variable speeds from 8 to 80 m/min (25 to 265 FPM), with an optional increase to 200 m/min (656 FPM).

Performance Features of the Thundermac 4-Sided Moulder

  • Automatic Feeding System: Ensures constant and stable feed, reducing both labor costs and cycle time, making it ideal for high-speed production environments.
  • Programmable Controller: Features a user-friendly controller that allows pre-setting and displaying values for width and thickness, enhancing precision and consistency.
  • Safety Features: Equipped with a full safety enclosure, which serves as a chip guard and contributes to noise reduction, ensuring a safe and quieter work environment.
  • Robust Construction: Built with a heavy-duty machine frame, precision-balanced spindles, and durable materials to withstand long-term industrial use and ensure high stability during operation.
  • Automatic Lubrication: The automatic lubricator and dry grease lubrication system reduce the need for manual maintenance, keeping the machine running smoothly and extending its operational life.
  • Easy Adjustments: Features convenient spindle adjustments, powered outfeed rollers, and pneumatic safety locks, allowing for quick and easy setup changes during production.

Customization and Optional Features of the Thundermac 4-Sided Moulder

  • Controllers: Choose from PROSET, EASYSET, or SMARTSET controllers, each offering different memory capacities and functionality to suit your production needs. These controllers enable precise pre-setting and control over moulding parameters.
  • Additional Equipment:
  • Straight or profile jointers for increased moulding flexibility.
  • Remote control for easy operation from a distance.
  • Tilting side heads to adjust for complex profiles.
  • Rip saw sections and additional quick set setworks for more customization in your production process.
  • Wide Range of Spindle Configurations: Customize the Thundermac with 2 to 11 spindles, allowing you to optimize the machine for different moulding requirements.
  • Fully Automatic Feeding System (Optional): The optional fully automatic feeding system activates when it detects a workpiece on the infeed chains. The hydraulic feed system lowers the top roller to ensure constant, stable feeding, reducing labor requirements and minimizing cycle time, making it ideal for high-speed production environments.

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FAQ

What is the maximum feed speed of the Thundermac Moulder?

The Thundermac Moulder provides a standard feed speed of up to 80 m/min (265 FPM), with an optional upgrade to 160 m/min (525 FPM), making it ideal for high-speed production in large-scale woodworking operations.

What spindle configurations are available for the Thundermac Moulder?

The Thundermac offers a wide range of spindle configurations, from 2 to 11 spindles, allowing flexibility to handle various moulding profiles and production requirements.

Can the Thundermac be equipped with an automatic feeding system?

Yes, the Thundermac can be fitted with a fully automatic feeding system. This system ensures constant and stable feed by automatically detecting and feeding workpieces, reducing labor and cycle time for increased productivity.

What safety features are included with the Thundermac Moulder?

The Thundermac includes a full safety enclosure, which acts as a chip guard and provides noise reduction, ensuring a safer and quieter working environment during high-speed production.

How does the programmable controller benefit the Thundermac’s operation?

The Thundermac features a programmable controller that allows you to pre-set and display values for width and thickness, ensuring accurate and consistent moulding while simplifying the overall operation.

What industries benefit most from using the Thundermac 4-Sided Moulder?

The Thundermac is ideal for industries such as furniture manufacturing, architectural moulding, and other high-speed woodworking operations requiring precision, durability, and flexibility.

Other Information

Controllers

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Controller Options

Proset Controller
PROSET CONTROLLER
    • 19″ panel PC

    • Product library (1000 sets)

    • Knife library (10,000 sets)

    • Automatic machine quick setup

    • Easy and powerful functionality

    • Workpiece settings on any axis as desired

    • The width and thickness settings can be easily set using the programmable controller

    • All axes are equipped with ballscrews and rotary encoders for feedback position control, providing high positioning accuracy and better cutting quality

  • The desired values for width and thickness can be conveniently pre-set and are displayed on an LED readout
Easyset Controller
EASYSET CONTROLLER (OPT.) Touch Screen Control
    • 5.7″ HMI (Memory 200 sets)

    • Automatic machine quick setup

    • Easy and powerful functionality

    • Workpiece settings on left and top axes as desired

    • The width and thickness setting can be easily set using the programmable controller

  • The desired values for thickness are displayed on and LED readout
Smartset Controller
SMARTSET CONTROLLER(OPT.)
Touch Screen Control
    • 9″ HMI (Memory 300 sets)

    • Automatic machine quick setup

    • Easy and powerful functionality

    • Setworks on any axis as desired

    • The Motorized Axes: derived by inverter, transmitted by ball screw, feedback by encoder

  • The desired values for radial and axial are displayed on HMI.

 

Spindle Configuration

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Spindle Configurations

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LMC-523 5-SPINDLESpindle
LMC-623 6-SPINDLESpindle
LMC-723 7SPINDLESpindle
LMC-823 8-SPINDLESpindle
LMC-923 9-SPINDLESpindle
LMC-1023 10-SPINDLESpindle

Enhanced Specifications

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Spindle Configurations

STANDARD EQUIPMENT LMC 223T to LMC 1123T or LMC 230T to LMC 1130T :Available Options
Number of Spindles (Min – Max)2 to 11 
Working width (with a head cutting circle of 163mm)20~230mm (0.78″~9.1″)300mm (12″)
Working Thickness (with a head cutting circle of 163mm)10~150mm (0.39″~6″)to 200mm (8″)
Basic Spindle Motor capacity (Wye Delta Soft Starts on All Motors)15 & 22 KW / 20 & 30HPto 45KW (60HP)
Spindle Speed6000 RPM7200 RPM or 8000 RPM
Spindle Diameter50mm or 1 13/16″ or 2 1/8″ 
Tool Cutting Circle,1st Bottom Spindle, min-max160~260mm (6.3″~10.25″) 
Tool Cutting Circle, Vertical Spindles,min-max160~260mm (6.3″~10.25″) 
Tool Cutting Circle, Horizontal Spindles, Top, min-max160~260mm (6.3″~10.25″) 
Tool cutting circle, Horizontal Spindles, Bottom, min-max160~260mm (6.3″~10.25″) 
Feed Motor – Standard15 KW / 20HPto 30kw (40 HP)
Feed Speed, infinitely variable by VFD Inverter duty Motor8-80 m/min (25~265FPM)120m/min(400FPM), 160m/min(533FPM),
Top Feed Roller Diameter205.36mm (8″) 
Top Feed Roller Width3 x 50mm (2″) 
Pneumatic Pressure for feed rollers, max6 bar (85psi) 
Adjustment range for Infeed Table and edge-jointing Fence10mm (0.4″) 
Adjustment range for Vertical Spindles (axial)80mm (3.2″) 
Adjustment range for Horizontal spindles (axial)40mm (1.6″) 
Length of the Infeed Straightening Table0.8M (32″) 
Clutch Roll on 1st top Infeed RollIncluded 
Digital Readout and Quick Set to Main guide & Infeed Rolls(Btm Head Cut-table)Included 
Quick Set Setworks on Near Side Head(s) & Top Head(s) (Radial Set)optional 
Mechanical Digital Readouts for the Spindles, Top Head Chip BreakersIncludedExtra Insulation with Steel Punched Sheet Steel Interior
Full Sound and Safety Enclosure w/ Strobe-free LightingIncluded 
Motorized vertical adjustment of Feed Beam with Top Feed RollsIncluded 
Pneumatic Lateral Pressure Roller Systems on Infeed & opposite first right spindleIncluded 
Extra HD Chainless Cardan Shaft Feed System w/ExHD GearboxesIncludedoptional on all Axis and SmartSet Controls as noted Below optional
Diameter of Dust Hood for Vertical SpindlesØ200mm (7.9″) 
Diameter of Dust Hood for Horizontal SpindlesØ230mm (9.1″)