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ORIF Sion, Switzerland

The ORIF creates lightweight yet aesthetically pleasing modular structures with the LC P-16

The Romandy Organisation for Professional Training and Integration (Organisation Romande pour l'Intégration et la Formation Professionnelle - ORIF) is so much more than a training centre; it is a gateway to the future for young people receiving disability benefits. ORIF has been operating in Valais for more than 50 years and works to equip trainees with professional skills and give them an opportunity to establish themselves in the world of work. The body currently offers training in 15 different trades to between 160 and 170 young people, who are divided into specialised workshops. "We want these young people to be able to learn a trade and find their place in society", explained Yann Savioz, a socio-vocational mentor, who welcomed us to the workshop.

"Continue to innovate and to offer creative solutions. I always enjoy discovering Lamello products."
Yann Savioz, socio-vocational mentor

Carpentry: a trade passed down by enthusiastic experts

Carpentry features prominently among the trades offered. Two separate workshops bring together artisanship and training. Eight apprentices set to work every day in Yann Savioz's workshop, with four of them doing so within a company as part of a blended-training course. 15 apprentices in total are being trained as carpenters, with the other seven being overseen by his colleague. Yann, a cabinetmaker by training, is well acquainted with the centre, as he started out there with an apprenticeship, before honing his skills with a master carpenter certificate. After attempting to pursue a master's degree, which he found too academic, he chose to remain close to the practical side of things. "I've been at ORIF for 17 years, and I don't regret a thing", he said.

Lamello innovation at the heart of a non-profit project

Yann is passionate about his trade and likes to explore new things: "As soon as a product is launched, I'm interested in it and I provide feedback", he said. Thanks to this curiosity, he discovered the LC P-16 connector, an innovative solution from Lamello for quickly and easily assembling lightweight panels. This came at just the right time, as he was tasked with making modular cubicle walls for the charity "Patouch", which supports children who have suffered abuse and works to combat all forms of violence affecting children and adolescents.

These cubicle walls will be used to create a new spaces for telephone operators to contact donors and make follow-up calls about support campaigns. "These offices need to be functional, modular and comfortable", explained Yann.

So, what was the challenge? Creating cubicles with specific dimensions: 1.40 m deep with a workspace measuring 80 cm wide, supported by a wooden frame. Yann initially considered gluing two 19-mm panels together to get the desired thickness, but that would have been far too heavy. Encountering the Lamello representative presenting the new LC P-16 was a gamechanger: "It was the right solution at the right time", he recalled. That is why he decided to use lightweight honeycomb panels for the entire project. "I designed seven modules with separate parts in order to ensure flexibility", said Yann. For this project, the team used around 70 Lamello LC P-16 connectors to create robust and modular structures.

This approach boasts a number of benefits, such as the reduced weight of the panels, the characteristics of the LC P-16 connectors (which are detachable and machined on a CNC without using concealed timber edges), and the flatpack transportation of the parts.

The challenge posed by programming and precision

Beyond selecting the materials, the success of the project hinged on bespoke precise CNC programming. Yann explained: "We work with a Holzher Pro Master 7125 CNC machine, a powerful piece of equipment which enables us to perform complex machining highly precisely. In order to programme it, we use NC-Hops software, combined with Cadwork and Autocad CAD tools. This combination gives us maximum flexibility to put together the designs, finetune the settings and ensure a perfect end result". In order to tweak the new LC P-16 on the machine, he was able to call on support from Holzner, which quickly jumped in to assist with the programming. "Once the right settings had been entered, everything ran smoothly", Yann noted.

Machining the LC P-16, based on the P-System groove, requires milling the edge twice. After this milling, the part is fixed into the finish layers of the panel and acts as an adapter for the lever part of the Clamex P-14, sliding into it. As a result, extremely solid detachable furniture joints for lightweight designs can be created, without any concealed timber edges or gluing.

Innovation that opens up new avenues

This combination of the lightweight panels and the LC P-16 connectors boast a number of advantages: Reduced weight, easy transportation with pre-assembled parts, quick assembly and dismantling, ideal for modular structures and a neat aesthetic, featuring discreet fixings. In successfully delivering his project, Yann discovered a technology that makes his work easier.

He is sold on the potential of Lamello lightweight panels and connectors. "They're an interesting alternative for specific projects, such as fitting out a bus or modular partitions", he said. This technology could well transform how professionals approach projects that require a lightweight yet flexible final product.

Yann feels that Lamello epitomises innovation and creativity. "Continue to innovate and to offer creative solutions. I always enjoy discovering your products", he concluded. A phrase that really encapsulates ORIF's mindset: train, create and push forward, looking constantly to the future.

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