Following the unfortunate fire in March 2024, the team at Lowfield Timber Frames rallied together to minimise the disruption and are now bigger and better than ever.
The replacement building has been re-planned, and all the machines are up and running more efficiently than ever. By making better use of the space, Lowfield now has room to further its capabilities and has installed its third state-of-the-art CNC-controlled Hundegger – the first ROBOT-Compact 650 to be ordered into the UK. Despite the name, the ROBOT-Compact is anything but small. The ROBOT-Compact can handle timber with a cross-section of up to 300x650mm and 12m long.
“As we look to reduce the amount of embodied carbon associated within our buildings, the ROBOT-Compact will allow us to move away from our reliance on steelwork and consider sustainable timber solutions,” says Darren Jarman from Lowfield Timber Frames.
Efficiency is achieved through the proven use of the 6-axis robot unit with an automated tool changer, meaning bigger and better opportunities on the horizon for larger construction projects, but with even better accuracy than before.
Chris Osborne from Hundegger added: “Lowfield Timber Frames are a long-time customer of Hundegger. They have two existing machines – a Speedcut and Turbo drive saw. For the increasing number of structural timber projects, the flexibility and capabilities for the ROBOT Compact to process engineered timbers is a logical addition to Lowfield’s new factory.”
This investment not only represents a recovery from the setback but also positions Lowfield Timber Frames at the forefront of sustainable timber construction technology.
- For cross-sections from 20 x 60mm to 300 x 650mm.
- With patented and proven ROBOT-unit for all-round 6-axis machining.
- Tool changer for up to 28 different tools.
- Small installation dimensions without structural changes on your hall floor, from 17.5 x 5.8m with 8m wood length.
- Precision and performance sensibly combined.
- All timber is checked for defects
- Our timber is graded on-site
- State-of-the-art cutting machines
- We perform quality control
- Our timber is sustainably sourced
- 25 years experience in the industry
- Fully jointed and easy to assemble
