New KDT Laser Edgebander at Reinst8 IT
Family Run – Laser Sharp
After attending JacksTech 2024, initially with plans to look at nesting CNCs — Mark’s attention shifted. “We saw the finish coming off the KDT laser edgebander and thought, ‘What’s more important? Speed, or delivering a product that really stands out?’”
That decision led to their latest investment: a next-generation KDT laser-only edgebander, also from Jacks. With no glue pot at all, the KDT uses laser technology to create a seamless, invisible bond between tape and board — eliminating the glue line entirely. Servo-controlled trimming units with auto setup mean program changes are fast, simple and accurate.
“Our new KDT laser edgebander has completely eliminated all of the manual blading and glue cleaning we had to do with the hot-melt machine,” says Mark. “We’ve kept that one for remedial jobs where we need to match existing cabinetry, but for new work the laser finish sets us apart. It’s a game changer.
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