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CNC saw
Our CNC crosscut saw cuts every member to length from the shop drawings, within 1/16 in. Offcuts stay in the plant.
Panel factory tour · St. LouisSee the line before you build
Walk our 40,000 ft² panel plant in North St. Louis. Follow a panel through six stations, from the CNC saw to the MEP racks, then sit down with our team about your project.
- Days
- Mon to Fri
- Length
- 60 min
- On the floor
- 30 min
- Discussion
- 30 min
The St. Louis Building Division on the MBS line
What you will see
Six stops on the floor
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CNC subcomponent nailer
The subcomponent nailer reads each part by camera and nails headers, door legs and repeat assemblies to a set pattern.
03
Multi-bridge
Sheathing goes on here. The multi-bridge nails it to your fastening schedule and routes the window and door openings.
04
The line
Panels move down the line, where the crew installs the exterior membrane over the sheathing.
05
Tilt transfer station
At the tilt transfer station, the crew installs insulation in the stud cavities.
06
MEP racks
Panels stand in the MEP racks for windows, MEP rough-in and cladding before they load.
Request a tour
Pick two dates. We confirm one by email.