Wood-Mizer Introduces MP180 Jointer Planer Moulder

Wood-Mizer Introduces MP180 Jointer Planer Moulder
02.02.2022

 

The compact and well-priced MP180 planer with 3-in-1 functions saves operational costs and time while producing furniture-grade timber, tongue and grove boards and mouldings.

The MP180 multi-planer developed by Wood-Mizer has one horizontal cutter for planing and thicknessing and one side cutter added to the lower table for moulding. One of the smallest machines in Wood-Mizer’s Moulders / Planers range, the MP180 produces finished square boards and mouldings in two passes compared to the required six or eight passes with a standard thickness planer.

 

The processing starts by using the top table for making two adjoining sides perfectly flat and creating precise right angles to each other

 

The processing starts by using the top table for making two adjoining sides perfectly flat and creating precise right angles to each other. Then the last two sides are processed on the bottom table, thicknessing the board to its final dimensions.

"You can take out any bow from your dried timber using the MP180 to end up with a perfectly flat timber,” says Mr. Keith Threadgall, a woodworker from Scotland. "Once one surface is flat, you can run it underneath with the thicknesser as the opposite surface will be perfectly flat – parallel to the first surface."

By utilizing the horizontal cutter for planing / thicknessing and the vertical side cutter to mould, the MP180 operates in 3 functions - planing, thicknessing, and side moulding - without having to reconfigure the machine.

 

Wood-Mizer MP180 multi-planer

 

 Wood-Mizer MP180 multi-planer

 

Several features make the MP180 multi-planer design unique:

  • The thickness width is 410 mm - bigger than most competitors on the market
  • Thickness height of 260 mm
  • Additional side spindle can mould up to 100 mm high
  • Cast iron bed is heavy and reduces machine’s vibration while increasing reliability
  • Easily adjusted top planing knife guard improves safety of operation
  • The horizontal cutter is supplied with 2 knives as standard. For a smoother finish, a cutter with 4 knife slots is available as an option.
  • The feed speed is constant at 6 m/min as standard. For large hardwood processing the optional variable feed speed between 2-12 m/min is available.
  • Aluminum side fence tilts up to 45 degrees.

 

Additional side spindle can mould up to 100 mm high

 

Wood-Mizer MP180 bottom table

 

Wood-Mizer MP180 side spindle

 

"Even when making a 4” by 4” square beam you don’t always want it solid square,” continues Mr. Keith Threadgall. "With the tilt fence you can easily add a light 45 degrees bevel on it, to make sure it is not sharp and to improve its aesthetics. This adds value to the finished timber."

The benefit is that you can profile and thickness the board at the same time. Having a spare spindle for your vertical side cutter allows you to easily change your profiling knives and in two passes produce tongue and groove boards.

 

MP180 profiling knives set

 

The smart design of the MP180 consists of two separate drive motors, one for the top cutter block and one for the side spindles. These two motors can be started individually, depending on your requirements – this allows for extra electricity cost savings during operation.

"This is hand in hand with Wood-Mizer’s mentality to use narrowband thin-kerf blades to save on steel, energy consumption and wasted timber. Not running all motors at the same time also reduces your maintenance costs including blades, belts, and bearings," concludes Radoslaw Adamkiewicz, Wood-Mizer Product Manager.

This unique combination of functionality and quality with an affordable price makes the MP180 the obvious choice for carpenters who want to have one machine instead of three to save on operational costs, production space and time.

 

MP180 multi-planer adjustment

 

MP180 multi-planer adjustment

 

MP180 multi-planer adjustment

 

MP180 multi-planer adjustment

 

MP180 multi-planer adjustment

 

Wood-Mizer MP180 control panel

 

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Since 1982, Wood-Mizer has earned the reputation as a world-leading wood processing equipment manufacturer with a strong legacy from its innovative sawmilling products. From forest to final form, Wood-Mizer offers an extensive line of equipment including narrowband portable and industrial sawmills, wideband sawmilling equipment, band resaws, board edgers, planer/moulders, material handling equipment, sawmill blades, and blade maintenance equipment for woodworking and forestry hobbyists and professionals all over the world.

 

Wood-Mizer introduces the MP180 Jointer Planer Moulder as a three-in-one woodworking machine able to produce tongue and groove paneling, shiplap, trim, and more. The MP180 takes the versatile functionality of the Wood-Mizer MP160 Jointer/Planer and adds a vertical side cutter head to the planer table. The MP180 joins the established Wood-Mizer range of woodworking products that includes jointer/planers, two-sided planer/moulders, four-sided planer/moulders, slab flattening machines, dust collection systems, planer blades, moulder knives, and more.

 

Wood-Mizer MP180 Jointer Planer MoulderWood-Mizer MP180 Jointer Planer Moulder

 

Similar to the MP160 Jointer/Planer, the MP180 efficiently shares one horizontal cutter between two cast iron tables to produce straight-edged boards with the top jointer table and evenly planed boards with the bottom planer table. Switching between jointing and planing is done easily by moving the board from one table to the other without needing to adjust the table or stop the cutter or extractor. When jointing boards on the upper table, an adjustable board fence tilts up to 45° and locks into place for angled boards.

In addition, the MP180 features one vertical side cutter that can be fitted with moulding profile knives. The vertical side cutter moulds material on one side with each pass through the bottom planer table. With the MP180, moulding material on two sides for profiles like tongue and groove can be completed in only two passes. When planing and moulding boards on the bottom table, two power feed rollers move the board through the horizontal cutter and vertical side cutter at a variable speed.

 

MP180 Jointer Planer Moulder JointingMP180 Jointer Planer Moulder Jointing

 

MP180 Jointer Planer Moulder Features

• 3-in-1 jointer, planer, moulder combo
• Switch between jointing, planing, and moulding without adjusting the table or stopping the cutters
• Jointing capacity: 230mm wide
• Adjustable jointer board fence up to 45°
• 1-sided planing capacity: 410mm wide x 240mm high
• 2-sided planing/moulding capacity: 305mm wide x 50mm high (100mm high with optional side cutter head)
• 2-12 m/min variable feed for planing and moulding
• Heavy-duty cast iron tables and sheet steel chassis
• 240V 60Hz 1-phase or 3-phase electric power

 

MP180 Jointer Planer Moulder PlaningMP180 Jointer Planer Moulder Planing

 

“Wood-Mizer is dedicated to providing the best-in-class equipment for sawmillers and woodworkers throughout the world,” said John Smith, Wood-Mizer CEO. “The MP180 is a unique and cost-effective machine that produces the professional results of a jointer, planer, and moulder in one compact footprint.”

The MP180 Jointer Planer Moulder ships on a pallet and requires minimal assembly. Planer blades, moulder knives, and dust collection systems are also available from Wood-Mizer. The MP180 Jointer Planer Moulder is now available to order worldwide. For more information, visit woodmizer.com or contact your local Wood-Mizer representative.

 

About Wood-Mizer
Since 1982, Wood-Mizer has earned the reputation as a world-leading wood processing equipment manufacturer with a strong legacy from its innovative sawmilling products. From forest to final form, Wood-Mizer offers an extensive line of equipment including narrowband portable and industrial sawmills, wideband sawmilling equipment, band resaws, board edgers, wood kilns, woodworking equipment, firewood processing equipment, pallet recycling equipment, material handling equipment, sawmill blades, and blade maintenance equipment for woodworking and forestry hobbyists and professionals all over the world. Visit woodmizer.com for more information.

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