SOUKUP as a partner for modern timber construction production

The lack of qualified workers is one of the most important challenges facing timber construction manufacturers today. This trend is becoming a strong impetus for investments in modern production technologies and automation.

While in the past, timber construction production was mainly ensured by simple assembly tables, today we have complex technological units that integrate many automated processes, such as stapling, screwing, CNC panel machining and automated insulation blowing. This makes it possible to significantly increase productivity, ensure stable production quality and at the same time reduce dependence on difficult-to-find qualified labor.

CNC panel preparation in module production

Hutchhouse, a company specializing in modular construction, has undergone a significant modernization of its production process. The heart of the new technology is the PONTEC CNC machining gantry in conjunction with a pair of WING mobile tilting tables and a semi-automatic gantry for applying blown ISOCELL insulation.

The production process begins on the first framing table, where the supporting frame structure is assembled. Thanks to the grooves in the flanges, precise positioning of the posts is ensured, which significantly speeds up assembly and eliminates the possibility of inaccuracies.

After the first side of the panel is sheathed and its CNC machining is completed, the panel is tilted and moved under the ISOCELL blowing gantry.

Here, the cavities are automatically filled with blown insulation. The device also includes an output for manual application of insulation into structurally complex or difficult-to-access cavities, which ensures maximum flexibility in production.

After the insulation is completed, the panel is closed with a second sheathing and moved back to the CNC machining center, where the final stapling, formatting and finishing operations take place.

The concept of a compact production line minimizes panel handling throughout the entire production process. At the same time, it allows for the efficient production of not only standard but also structurally very demanding compositions without limitations.

Tradition, craftsmanship and
modern CNC technology in perfect harmony

MARUNA s.r.o. from Terchová in Slovakia, which has been producing traditional timbered houses for many years, has expanded its production capabilities with a modern CNC-controlled SOUKUP production line for the production of sandwich panels.

The new technology enables precise and efficient production of frame structures while maintaining high standards of quality and precision. Thanks to this, MARUNA can combine honest carpentry and traditional timbered house production with the advantages of modern prefabrication.

The key principle of the new technology is the even time utilization of individual workplaces, which ensures a smooth flow of production without unnecessary downtime.

The basic operation is the assembly of the supporting frame structure using the specialized FRAMER LINE framing table. The operator moves between two work tables and assembles the panel according to the production documentation. The capacity and accuracy are increased by the system of grooved joints, which enable quick and precise positioning of individual structural elements.

On the adjacent WING table, located under the PONTEC CNC portal, the first side of the panel is sheathed, stapled and its precise CNC formatting takes place.

After tilting to the third WING table, ideal conditions are created for the installation of technical distribution or the application of thermal insulation. It is in this part of the line that the integration of equipment for automated blowing of insulation is planned in the future.

On the last WING work table, the panel is closed with a second sheathing and then moved to the PONTEC portal workspace, where final stapling, precise hole machining and peripheral formatting take place.

The result is an efficient production process with high precision and the ability to process a wide range of panel structures.

Modern production with panel flipping in one line

The new PONTEC CNC machine designed for the production of frame panels was successfully put into operation at the French company Active Home.

The entire production line was delivered in cooperation with the Swiss company TechnoWood, which ensured the delivery of the assembly table. It includes integrated tilting elements that allow the panel to be safely rotated in the axis and its precise placement back into the original working position. This technical solution, supplemented by our PONTEC machine tool, significantly increases production productivity, increases work ergonomics and radically reduces the demands on the company's overall production space.

Active Home is exceptional in its emphasis on sustainability and ecology. For thermal insulation of the panels, it uses natural straw from nearby agricultural farms, which significantly reduces the ecological footprint of the resulting building elements and supports the use of renewable materials.

An important part of the entire production process is also the digital connection of design and production. Data for controlling the CNC machine is exported directly from the CADWORK design software, which enables precise, fast and reliable production without unnecessary manual intervention.

Mass production of Scandinavian timber frame panels

The Lithuanian company WORKMAN UAB is currently ramping up a new industrial production technology designed for the mass production of frame panels for Scandinavian-style wood-frame buildings.

The installation by SOUKUP s.r.o. includes a complete production system for wall, ceiling, and roof panels. The core of the operation is the main production line for wall panels, equipped with two PONTEC CNC gantries and six assembly tables, which enable the panels to move smoothly through the individual production steps.

The production of ceiling and roof structures is handled by a separate line equipped with a PONTEC CNC machine and a pair of WING sliding tables, optimized for working with large-scale standard and non-standard structural elements.

The machines are equipped with pneumatic tools for various types of fasteners. There are 3 pneumatic tool magazines with a total of 12 positions for fully automatic tool change. A special customer requirement is the integration of a screwdriving device that enables the driving of loose screws.

The entire production system was designed with an emphasis on efficient material flow, minimal panel handling, and an even workload across individual workstations. The result is high productivity while maintaining the precision and repeatability of production that are essential for modern prefabrication of wood structures.

In all these projects, data from design software is imported in the state-of-the-art BTLx format. Their processing is performed by the integrated Swiss program Lignocam, which, in addition to detailed 3D simulation of production steps, generates input data for controlling PONTEC machines.