Homag DE Mid-Range

Ironwood BR Series

Name: Ironwood BR Series
Brand: Homag
Availability: InStock

Multi-row drilling and dowel inserting machines designed for ergonomic, accurate, and efficient single or multi-point machining. Available in single-head (BR23) and dual-head (DBR50) configurations.

The Ironwood BR Series is a multi-spindle boring and dowel insertion system designed for high-precision, multi-row drilling operations in woodworking production. Available in single-head (BR23 with 23 spindles) and dual-head (DBR50 with 50 total spindles) configurations, these machines execute complex drilling patterns in a single clamping cycle, eliminating repositioning time and improving part accuracy. The 32 mm center distance between spindles enables consistent row spacing across component widths, while pneumatic head rotation from 0 to 90 degrees allows vertical, horizontal, and 45-degree boring angles without manual tool changes.

The BR Series distinguishes itself through synchronized multi-spindle architecture and integrated quick-chuck technology. The dual-head DBR50 configuration provides up to 50 simultaneous drilling points, reducing cycle times for high-volume production compared to sequential boring methods. Pneumatic clamps (3 per head on BR23, 6 per head on DBR50) ensure reliable workpiece securing across the 3000 mm extension fence, while digital readouts support repeatable setups and rapid changeovers between jobs. Flexible electrical supply options (single-phase 230V or three-phase 230V/575V) allow integration into existing workshop power infrastructure.

These machines serve medium and industrial woodworking operations producing cabinet components, furniture frames, and construction elements requiring bulk drilling of shelf pin holes, dowel holes, or hinge cup borings. The extended 3000 mm fence accommodates solid wood stock and engineered panels up to standard sheet widths, making the system suitable for batch production runs of 50–500+ units per job. The BR Series' efficiency gains are most pronounced in applications where traditional single-spindle boring would require multiple passes or manual repositioning—reducing labor time and improving dimensional consistency across large production batches.

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Technical Specifications

Processing

Number of Heads	1 / 2
Number of Spindles	23 / 25 (50 total)
Center Distance Between Spindles	32 mm
Boring Direction	Vertical / Horizontal / 45 Degrees / Vertical

Features

Pneumatic Clamps	3 / 6
Quick Chucks	23 / 50
Pneumatic Head Rotation	0 to 90 degrees

Working Area

Extension Fence Length

3000 mm

Drive

Electrical Supply

Single Phase / 3-Phase 230V or 575V

Applications

furniture production

medium workshop

Furniture manufacturers producing frame-and-panel tables, chairs, and sectional components rely on the BR Series for drilling dowel holes, mortise prep, and hinge cup arrays. The 32 mm spindle spacing matches standard European dowel and hardware pitch standards, allowing zero-setup production of 500+ matching components per batch. The 0–90 degree head rotation enables drilling angled joinery holes without repositioning the workpiece.

cabinet making

medium workshop

Cabinet makers use the BR Series to drill parallel rows of shelf pin holes and dowel sockets across cabinet sides and dividers in a single pass. The dual-head DBR50 configuration drills both front and back edge rows simultaneously, reducing per-unit boring time from 5–8 minutes (single-spindle) to under 2 minutes, enabling production of 40–60 cabinet sets per 8-hour shift. Digital positioning ensures hole alignment tolerances within 0.5 mm across all pieces, critical for adjustable shelving fit.

construction elements

industrial workshop

Large-scale producers of wooden roof trusses, floor joists, and engineered lumber assemblies use the BR Series to drill bolt holes, dowel holes, and alignment pin holes in dimension lumber and laminated beams. The industrial DBR50 dual-head setup processes 60–80 beams per hour, with the extended 3000 mm fence accommodating stock up to 2.8 m lengths. Three-phase 575V power ensures consistent spindle torque for boring through dense softwood and hardwood species.

panel processing

industrial workshop

Panel processors preparing MDF, plywood, and particleboard components for ready-to-assemble (RTA) furniture drill dowel and cam lock holes across edge and face surfaces. The BR Series' quick-chuck system enables sub-30-second tool changes between dowel bits and cup borers, supporting mixed drilling programs (5–8 hole types per panel) without offline tool swapping. The 6-clamp pneumatic system securely holds 16–25 mm thick panels across the full 3000 mm fence for 100% first-pass hole accuracy.