The need for faster and more flexible production methods has led Bull Joinery to install an SCM Windor 40R CNC machining centre.
Bull Joinery, located on the Derbyshire/Staffordshire border, was continually being asked to quote and supply windows and doors on faster delivery times, special sizes and in a wider range of quantities, including one-offs, on its traditional woodworking machines.
The Windor 40R’s tenoning section includes a saw unit for trimming components to length, a Power 2000 CNC routing unit with rapid 24 automatic tool changer to machine lock boxes, holes for hardware, mitre glazing beads, dowel holes for transom and mullion locations and security holes.
The profiling section includes 3-320mm profiling spindles with full CNC positioning to allow flexible tooling solutions, while there is also a glazing bead unit and an independent bottom horizontal unit with full CNC positioning, a storm proofing carriage for small sashes and a powered return conveyor to make the machine a one-man operation.
“We cannot hope to compete with the big boys and their large production lines offering standard joinery products, so our aim is to supply high quality products at competitive prices with guaranteed delivery times, normally 10-14 days,” said owner Peter Bull.
Bull Joinery, which also invested in several new SCM classical machines, has seen increased momentum towards timber windows, as well as an increase in joinery supplied to house developers and for industrial buildings. It has also supplied a chain of organic farm shops.
