Macmazza and Griggio: production without compromise

Speed, precision and space: these are the variables that are truly reshaping efficiency in the factory today. They are concrete conditions that every company has to deal with on a daily basis, amid energy costs, labour availability and the need to maintain high quality standards. In this scenario, the promise of “doing everything with a single machine” has attracted many, but has not always delivered on what it promised.

It is precisely from this operational reality – made up of compromises, production limits and technological choices that are not always optimal – that a more concrete reflection emerges: a return to specialized solutions, capable of communicating with each other without compromising performance.

This is the direction taken by the proposal developed by Macmazza and Griggio, which brings the concept of integration between panel sizing and through-feed drilling back to the centre, reinterpreting it in a contemporary key through automation and Industry 4.0 logic. This project will be at the heart of their participation in Xylexpo 2026.

THE TECHNOLOGY

The proposed solution starts from a clear premise: separating critical operations in order to optimize them as much as possible, and then integrating them intelligently. Not an “all-in-one” machine, therefore, but two distinct centres – a panel saw and a through-feed drilling machine – designed to communicate with each other both mechanically and digitally.

The core of the system is precisely this integration. The panel saw is dedicated exclusively to cutting, using dedicated tools, reduced thicknesses and advanced optimization algorithms that make it possible to minimize waste and increase precision. The CNC through-feed drilling machine, on the other hand, operates on an already optimized flow, carrying out machining operations on several faces of the panel, including processes that are difficult to manage with other technologies, such as drilling along the edges or lower-side machining with a high level of hole cleanliness.

In this process – the company explains – each phase is specialized, with greater structural rigidity, improved workpiece clamping and consistent quality even on large volumes. In addition, separate management makes it possible to work in parallel, reducing downtime and significantly increasing daily productivity.

From a digital standpoint, the two machines can be coordinated by a single order management system, connected to the company’s existing software without proprietary constraints. According to the designers, this means freedom in the choice of management systems, direct access to production data and operational continuity also with a view to future developments. Automatically generated and synchronized labels also make it possible to keep the flows between cutting and drilling aligned, reducing errors and management times.

Another distinctive element is the organization of work in the factory. In certain contexts and conditions, the two machines positioned side by side allow a single operator to manage both phases: while the panel saw is running, the drilling machine works in masked time, and vice versa. This approach, typical of lean production logic, makes it possible to optimize human resources without sacrificing production capacity, which can be further increased by adding a second operator during peak periods.

Finally, the application aspect should not be overlooked: the solution is not limited to wood, but also extends to plastic, aluminium and composite materials, maintaining high performance and consistent quality standards.

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