Nova F 520 - Nova F 410
Solid Wood Processing โ SCM Group
Professional surface planer for solid wood processing. Guarantees quality surfaces with practical and safe ergonomics.
The Nova F 520 and Nova F 410 are professional surface planers engineered for precision finishing of solid wood elements in medium-scale production environments. Both models deliver consistent, high-quality surface results through a rigid construction featuring a 2750mm (F520) or 2610mm (F410) jointer bed and an 8 HP three-phase motor capable of removing up to 8mm of stock per pass. These machines form the backbone of efficient solid wood processing workflows, handling everything from rough milling to final-pass dimensioning.
The Nova F series distinguishes itself through interchangeable cutterhead technology, offering woodworkers a choice between two proven systems: the TERSA straight-knife configuration with 4 standard knives (520 x 35 x 3mm for F520; 410 x 35 x 3mm for F410) for aggressive, economical stock removal, or the XYLENT spiral helical design with 84 knives (F520) or 66 knives (F410) arranged at 15 x 15 x 2.5mm dimensions for superior surface quality and reduced acoustic noise. Both cutterheads mount on a 120mm diameter cylinder, allowing rapid changeover based on job requirements and material characteristics.
These machines address the needs of medium-sized furniture makers, custom millwork shops, and regional solid wood processors handling production runs of 500โ5000 pieces annually. The choice between 520mm and 410mm working widths accommodates diverse workshop footprints and material widths, while the maximum 8mm removal rate balances productivity with surface quality, eliminating the need for secondary sanding on many applications. The practical ergonomic design and modular knife system reduce downtime and maintenance burden typical of continuous-duty production environments.
Technical Specifications
Working Areas
| Cutterhead Working Width | 520 / 20 | 410 / 16 mm / inches |
| Jointer Bed Length | 2750 / 108 | 2610 / 102 mm / inches |
| Maximum Stock Removal | 8 | 8 mm |
Routing Unit
| TERSA Cutterblock Diameter | 120 | 120 mm |
| TERSA Number of Standard Knives | 4 | 4 nยฐ |
| TERSA Standard Knife Dimensions (F520) | 520 x 35 x 3 mm |
| TERSA Standard Knife Dimensions (F410) | 410 x 35 x 3 mm |
| XYLENT Cutterblock Diameter | 120 | 120 mm |
| XYLENT Number of Knives (F520) | 84 nยฐ |
| XYLENT Number of Knives (F410) | 66 nยฐ |
| XYLENT Standard Knife Dimensions | 15 x 15 x 2.5 mm |
Motor
| Three-Phase Motor | 8 | 8 Hp |
Applications
custom furniture production
medium workshopCustom furniture makers use the Nova F 520/410 to surface-plane solid wood blanks and components to precise thickness tolerances before joining and assembly. The interchangeable TERSA/XYLENT cutterheads allow operators to optimize surface finish based on wood species and grain directionโusing XYLENT spiral knives for difficult grain that would tear with straight knives, then switching to TERSA for faster stock removal on stable softwoods. With an 8mm maximum removal rate and long jointer beds (2750mm F520), the machine handles everything from 50mm thick rough lumber down to final 18โ22mm furniture parts.
solid wood crafting
small workshopSmall artisan woodworking shops and lutherie studios use the Nova F 410 to surface custom blanks, specialty species, and figured wood with minimal waste. The XYLENT helical cutterhead's 66 knives deliver exceptional surface finish on quartersawn and highly figured material, often eliminating hand-planing steps. The compact 410mm width fits smaller workshop spaces while the 2610mm bed provides sufficient length for guitar bodies, fine furniture components, and architectural millwork elements.
timber construction elements
industrial workshopRegional timber frame and structural wood processors use the Nova F 520 to dimension and surface heavy solid wood beams, posts, and planks for architectural and residential construction projects. Operating continuously at 8mm removal depth, the 520mm working width and long 2750mm jointer bed accommodate structural timbers up to 520mm wide, while the TERSA straight-knife system delivers the economical throughput required for 200โ500 piece monthly runs of load-bearing components.
cabinet component manufacturing
medium workshopCabinet shops producing cabinet sides, shelves, and door components in batches of 1000โ3000 units per month rely on the Nova F series for consistent dimensioning and surface quality. The 410mm model accommodates standard cabinet widths, while the 520mm handles wider European carcase formats. The 8 HP motor and 8mm per-pass capacity enable economical two-pass workflows: aggressive TERSA removal followed by fine XYLENT finishing, reducing reliance on wide-belt sanders and accelerating throughput.
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