PWX500

Overview

The PWX500 is a CNC automatic drilling machine engineered for high-precision, high-volume production of drilled panels in wood and composite materials. It combines configurable vertical and horizontal drilling head arrays with multi-table automation to deliver consistent throughput across batch sizes ranging from single units to large production runs. The machine's architecture supports up to 10 vertical and 4 horizontal drilling heads, enabling simultaneous multi-axis hole placement on panels up to 3000 mm in length and 1200 mm in width (with double positioning). Core technical capabilities include drilling rotation speeds of 3000–6000 rpm, with optional HSK 63 electrospindle and integrated tool changer for automated bit changes. The PWX500 accommodates material thicknesses from 10 mm to 60 mm for standard drilling operations, and 12–60 mm for dowel applications, supporting panel weights up to 50 kg. Five standard automatic work tables (with optional expansion to six) ensure continuous production flow while operator loading/unloading occurs offline, reducing cycle times and labor dependency. The fixed work table height of 1070 mm provides ergonomic access and integration compatibility with upstream panel handling systems. The PWX500 is purpose-built for mid-to-large woodworking facilities requiring flexible drilling automation without the footprint or capital investment of portal-style systems. It excels in applications demanding frequent program changes, multiple hole patterns per batch, or custom drilling sequences—characteristics common in kitchen cabinet production, modular furniture systems, and bespoke architectural millwork. Its multi-head configuration and rapid spindle speeds eliminate bottlenecks in drilling operations that typically consume 15–25% of panel preprocessing time in modern cabinet shops.

Applications

panel processing

Industrial

Industrial panel processors use the PWX500 as a core preprocessing station for flat-pack furniture components, particleboard subassemblies, and MDF blanks. The five-table configuration ensures zero machine idle time during high-volume runs (500–2000 panels/shift), while the 3000 mm panel length capacity and horizontal drilling heads enable edge-drilling for connecting bolts, cam locks, and assembly hardware. Production of 18–32 mm materials at 6000 rpm spindle speed maintains consistent feed rates and surface quality across large batch quantities.

custom millwork

Medium workshop

High-end millwork shops producing bespoke cabinetry, built-ins, and architectural components rely on the PWX500's flexibility to handle non-standard panel dimensions (250–3000 mm length, 100–1200 mm width) and complex drilling schemes. The machine's quick program-switching capability accommodates one-off or low-volume custom orders (5–50 units) that would be cost-prohibitive on transfer drilling systems, while maintaining tight hole tolerances required for invisible doweling and precision hardware mounting.

cabinet making

Medium workshop

The PWX500 automates drilling of cabinet side panels, bottoms, and shelving requiring multiple hole patterns for dowel joinery, shelf pins, and hardware mounting. With 10 vertical drilling heads, the machine can drill corner dowel holes, horizontal shelf pin holes, and hinge cup recesses in a single clamp setup (panels up to 900 mm width), reducing changeover time between SKUs. Typical cabinet shops running 8–12 different door and case styles per week benefit from the machine's ability to store and recall different drilling programs without mechanical reconfiguration.

timber construction

Industrial

Engineered timber and CLT (cross-laminated timber) manufacturers use the PWX500 to drill dowel holes, connection points, and cavity patterns in large panels up to 3000 mm length and 60 mm thickness. The machine's four horizontal drilling heads enable simultaneous edge and face drilling for multi-directional dowel systems, while the 50 kg panel weight capacity supports full-size timber elements. High-spindle-speed operation (up to 6000 rpm) enables efficient through-drilling and counterboring in solid wood and laminated substrates.

Specifications

Working Areas

Min. Panel Length250 mm

Max. Panel Length3000 mm

Min. Panel Width (Single Positioning)100 mm

Max. Panel Width (Single Positioning)900 mm

Min. Panel Width (Double Positioning)100 mm

Max. Panel Width (Double Positioning)1200 mm

Min. Drilled Panel Thickness10 mm

Max. Drilled Panel Thickness60 mm

Min. Panel With Dowels Thickness12 mm

Max. Panel With Dowels Thickness60 mm