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Minimax AD 21

Single head multiple boring machine with 21 spindles ideal for craftsmen and professional workshops. Designed for efficient drilling and boring operations on wooden panels.

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833 | 32.75 mm | inches
Max. Panel Width
905 x 372 | 35.6 x 14.6 mm | inches
Worktable Dimensions
900 | 35.5 mm | inches
Worktable Height
40 | 1.57 mm | inches
Max. Tool Diameter
Overview

The Minimax AD 21 is a semi-automatic multi-spindle boring machine designed to perform simultaneous drilling and boring operations across wooden panels with high repeatability. As a 21-spindle drilling head system, it executes multiple hole patterns in a single pass, eliminating sequential drilling steps and significantly reducing cycle time for panel-based woodworking operations. The machine's technical foundation centers on 21 independently positioned spindles with 32mm center-to-center spacing, each capable of rotating at 2800 rpm and accommodating tools up to 40mm in diameter. This fixed spindle configuration enables consistent, repeatable multi-point drilling patterns across panels up to 833mm in width, with workpiece height adjustability between 10–85mm. The 905 x 372mm worktable provides stable support for standard cabinet components, frameless panel systems, and solid wood components requiring precision hole alignment. The AD 21 is engineered for professional woodworking workshops and mid-scale manufacturers producing cabinet frames, case components, knock-down furniture assemblies, and modular panel systems. It bridges the gap between manual boring operations and fully automated CNC systems, offering the speed and consistency demanded by production-oriented craftsmen without the capital investment or floor space requirements of larger multi-axis machines. The fixed spindle spacing of 32mm accommodates European 32mm system standards commonly used in modern cabinetry and modular furniture design. Within the category of multi-spindle boring machines, the AD 21 occupies a practical middle ground: simpler operation and lower cost than adjustable-spindle or CNC-driven systems, yet dramatically faster throughput than single-head drilling for shops processing 50+ panels daily.

Applications
furniture production
Medium workshop
Furniture manufacturers use the machine to drill consistent hole patterns for dowel joinery, cam lock hardware, and assembly hardware on case components, panel frames, and modular seating subassemblies. The 21-spindle configuration handles standard panel heights (10–85mm) typical of side rails, shelving, and structural panels, reducing setup time and human drilling errors.
solid wood crafting
Small workshop
Craft-oriented woodworkers and bespoke manufacturers use the AD 21 to produce consistent dowel joints, mounting holes, and hardware sockets on solid wood panels and components at production volumes too high for manual drilling but too varied for full CNC investment. Its straightforward semi-automatic operation fits workshops prioritizing flexibility and ease of setup.
cabinet making
Medium workshop
The AD 21 performs rapid multi-point drilling for cabinet side panels, shelving standards, and component assembly holes in 32mm modular systems. A single pass drills all dowel holes, shelf pin sockets, and hardware mounting points on panels up to 833mm wide, enabling efficient production of frameless and face-frame cabinet sets with 20–100+ units per shift.
panel processing
Small workshop
Small to medium workshops processing custom or batch-run wooden panels benefit from rapid multi-hole drilling without manual repositioning between drill stations. The machine's fixed spindle spacing aligns with 32mm cabinet system standards, making it ideal for jobshop work requiring quick turnaround on varying panel designs and quantities.
Specifications
Working Areas
Max. Panel Width833 | 32.75 mm | inches
Worktable Dimensions905 x 372 | 35.6 x 14.6 mm | inches
Worktable Height900 | 35.5 mm | inches
Min. - Max. Panel Height10 - 85 | 0.375 - 3.25 mm | inches
Drilling Unit
Max. Tool Diameter40 | 1.57 mm | inches
Spindle Speed2800 rpm
Number of Spindles21 #
Spindle Spacing (center-to-center)32 mm
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