ME 35
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ME 35

Edge Banding — SCM Group

Single-sided automatic edge bander for gluing panel edges with solid wood strips up to 5 mm thickness. Offers high performance edge banding solutions for woodworking applications.

The ME 35 is a single-sided automatic edge banding machine engineered for precise application of solid wood edge strips to panel perimeters in professional woodworking facilities. It combines mechanical precision with operational flexibility to handle the critical finishing step of edge banding—a process essential for aesthetic panel presentation and edge protection in furniture and casework production.

Technically, the ME 35 accommodates panels ranging from 190 × 110 mm minimum to 3000 × 525 mm work table dimensions, with panel heights between 8–50 mm, making it suitable for both thin veneered panels and thicker stock applications. The machine processes solid wood edge strips up to 5 mm thickness and can apply rolled edges from 0.4–3 mm. Operating at a feed speed of 7 m/min, it delivers consistent throughput without compromising adhesive bond quality or edge alignment, critical for maintaining dimensional accuracy in downstream assembly.

The ME 35 serves medium to industrial woodworking operations—particularly cabinet makers, furniture manufacturers, and panel processors—that require reliable, repeatable edge finishing for production volumes exceeding what manual or semi-automatic methods can sustain. Its adjustable setup parameters accommodate varying panel geometries and edge material specifications, reducing changeover time between job lots while maintaining tight tolerances on edge placement and glue application.

Within its class, the ME 35 balances accessible automation with operational simplicity, positioning it as an entry to mid-tier automatic edge banding solution for workshops that have graduated beyond hand-gluing but require the flexibility to process diverse panel types without the complexity or footprint demands of larger integrated panel processing lines.

Technical Specifications

Working Areas

Work Table Dimensions 3000 x 525 mm
Min ÷ Max Panel Height 8 ÷ 50 mm
Min Panel Length/Width 190/110 mm
Min Panel Length/Width with End Cutting/Rounding Unit 120/110 mm

Edge Banding

Min ÷ Max Thickness of Rolled Edges 0.4 ÷ 3 mm
Max Thickness of Edges in Strips 5 mm

Performance

Feed Speed 7 m/min

Applications

custom millwork

medium workshop

Custom millwork shops producing architectural casework and built-in components rely on the ME 35 to finish exposed edges on non-standard panel dimensions and thicknesses. The machine's flexibility in panel height (8–50 mm range) allows edge banding of everything from thin veneered substrates to solid-wood panel cores, critical for projects requiring uniform aesthetic standards across mixed material specifications.

furniture production

medium workshop

Furniture manufacturers producing framed or panel-based pieces benefit from the ME 35's ability to apply edges to tabletops, cabinet bodies, and drawer components with precision. The machine's 3000 mm work table accommodates larger panels (up to 3 m length) while maintaining edge strip thickness control (up to 5 mm), essential for exposed edges in mid-to-high-end furniture where visual consistency directly impacts product perception.

panel processing

industrial workshop

Panel processing operations and material distributors use the ME 35 as a value-add service to edge-band stock panels (MDF, plywood, particle board) before delivery to end-user workshops. The adjustable minimum panel size (120 × 110 mm with end-cutting unit) and support for 0.4–3 mm rolled edges enable batch processing of diverse panel specifications, increasing product offering without significant capital equipment expenditure.

cabinet making

medium workshop

Medium-sized cabinet shops use the ME 35 to edge-band pre-cut panel blanks (typically 190–500 mm width, 8–30 mm thickness) with matching or contrasting solid wood strips before assembly and finishing. At 7 m/min feed speed, the machine processes 40–60 cabinet sides and shelves per hour, reducing manual edge-gluing labor while ensuring consistent edge appearance and bonding quality across production runs.

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