Six-Sided CNC Drilling Machine with ATC and Four-Direction Drilling Heads

The 6-sided CNC furniture drilling center is the machining center for manufacturing flat-pack furniture panels with concealed connectors — the solution for manufacturers that machine particleboard, MDF and solid-wood panels on all 6 sides in a single setup, without manual repositioning.

With 29 drilling positions (12 vertical top, 8 horizontal in 4 directions, 9 vertical bottom), a 6-tool ATC magazine and a 5,5 kW Changchuan head, the 6-sided CNC furniture drilling center performs in a single cycle all the drilling for Lamello, Minifix, confirmat screws, 3-in-1 concealed parts, pivot hinges and side slots.

The 6-sided CNC furniture drilling center is equipped with a 3,5 kW HQD main spindle with air cooling, absolute servo motors on all axes, a Fuling inverter, a Blue Elephant Custom control system that increases operational efficiency by 32%, and an air-cushion floating work table that prevents scratching of melamine-faced particleboard surfaces. It processes panels with lengths of 250–2.800 mm, widths of 50–1.220 mm and thicknesses of 12–45 mm, covering the full range of panels used in the production of kitchen, bedroom, living room and office furniture. Technical specifications — 6-sided CNC furniture drilling center

The 6-sided CNC furniture drilling center is configured at quotation stage. Free technical consultancy for assessing the integration into the production flow of your furniture factory. Advantages of the 6-sided CNC furniture drilling center

• Machining on all 6 sides in a single setup — no manual repositioning — the 6-sided CNC furniture drilling center positions the panel once and automatically performs all the drilling on the top face, bottom face, front, rear, left and right ends. Compared to the traditional flow where a panel is repositioned 3–4 times on different machines, 6-sided machining in a single setup eliminates repositioning errors, reduces handling times and guarantees perfect alignment of all drilling on the same panel.

• 29 drilling positions — top, bottom and 4 horizontal directions — the 6-sided CNC furniture drilling center has 12 vertical top drills, 9 vertical bottom drills and 8 horizontal drills in 4 directions (front, rear, left, right). This 29-position configuration allows simultaneous or rapid sequential execution of all the drilling needed for connection, hinges and accessories on a complete furniture panel. The drilling-position density of the 6-sided CNC furniture drilling center is the parameter that determines the complexity of the furniture pieces that can be produced without repositioning.

• ATC 6 tools — automatic change for Lamello, Minifix, confirmat screws and 3-in-1 parts — the linear 6-tool ATC magazine of the 6-sided CNC furniture drilling center allows automatic change of the active tool between different operations on the same panel. A typical cycle on a furniture body includes drilling with a 35 mm bit for hinges, drilling with a 15 mm bit for confirmat screws, milling a groove for Lamello and drilling for 3-in-1 concealed parts — all performed automatically by the 6-sided CNC furniture drilling center without manual intervention between operations.

• Changchuan ATC 5,5 kW head — power and precision for intensive drilling — the 5,5 kW Changchuan drilling head of the 6-sided CNC furniture drilling center provides the drilling force needed for machining 45 mm thick particleboard, water-resistant particleboard and solid wood with constant repeatability and accuracy over high production volumes. Changchuan is a reference manufacturer for drilling heads for the furniture industry, and reliability in continuous production is the main reason it was chosen for the 6-sided CNC furniture drilling center.

• Absolute servo motor — positioning precision without recalibration at restart — the 6-sided CNC furniture drilling center uses absolute servo motors on all axes, unlike incremental servo motors that require recalibration (homing) at every restart. The absolute servo motor memorizes the exact position even after shutdown, eliminating recalibration times at the start of the shift and after any power interruption, and maintaining constant positioning precision throughout the service life of the 6-sided CNC furniture drilling center.

• Air-cushion floating work table — scratch-free handling on melamine-faced particleboard — the work table of the 6-sided CNC furniture drilling center is fitted with air nozzles that create an air cushion under the panel, allowing it to slide without direct contact with the table surface. This feature protects the melamine faces of the panels from scratches during loading and unloading and reduces the handling effort on heavy 45 mm panels.

• Blue Elephant Custom System +32% efficiency — control optimized for series production — the Blue Elephant control system of the 6-sided CNC furniture drilling center is optimized specifically for 6-sided drilling sequencing, minimizing the head travel times between positions and maximizing the number of panels processed per hour. The 32% increase in operational efficiency compared to standard control systems translates directly into higher production capacity with the same staffing.

• 60-month UZINEX warranty — spare parts in stock in Iași, 24–48 hour national technical support, transport, installation and commissioning included.

Operations and applications — 6-sided CNC furniture drilling center

Lamello concealed-connection systems (biscuits) and Minifix (cam connectors) are the main applications for which the 6-sided CNC furniture drilling center is chosen by flat-pack furniture manufacturers. Furniture with concealed connectors removes the visibility of confirmat screws and dowels at assembly — an increasingly frequent aesthetic requirement in the premium custom-furniture segment and in exports to Western markets. The 6-sided CNC furniture drilling center performs the Lamello grooves and the Minifix drilling with the precision and positioning needed for assembly without play or misalignment.

Confirmat screws, dowels and 3-in-1 concealed parts are the standard connection systems for high-volume flat-pack furniture manufacturers. The 6-sided CNC furniture drilling center drills the positions for all these types of connectors in a single cycle per panel, with precise positioning guaranteed by the absolute servo motors and the Blue Elephant system. The result is a fully machined panel, ready for packaging and delivery, that assembles without additional adjustments at the final destination.

Pivot hinges and side slots for sliding systems are additional operations that the 6-sided CNC furniture drilling center performs on the side faces of the panels through the horizontal drilling heads. The grooves on the inner faces of furniture bodies for mounting drawers and sliding shelves are made with the 3,5 kW HQD main spindle in the same machining cycle, eliminating the transfer of the panel to a separate grooving machine. The 6-sided CNC furniture drilling center in the production flow

In the flat-pack furniture factory, the 6-sided CNC furniture drilling center is the central panel-machining station — it receives the sized and edge-banded panel and delivers it fully machined on all faces, ready for packaging. Positioning the 6-sided CNC furniture drilling center after the edge-banding machine and before the packaging line eliminates all the intermediate manual or semi-automatic drilling stations.

The air-cushion work table of the 6-sided CNC furniture drilling center allows fast loading and unloading of panels by a single operator, even for long 2.800 mm or heavy formats. The Blue Elephant system memorizes the machining programs for each panel type in the catalog, so that switching from one furniture body to another is done by selecting the corresponding program, without reprogramming. Frequently asked questions about the 6-sided CNC furniture drilling center

Can the 6-sided CNC furniture drilling center also process thin 12mm panels for cabinet backs?

Yes. The 6-sided CNC furniture drilling center processes panels with thicknesses from 12 mm to 45 mm, covering both the thin 12 mm back of furniture bodies and the thick 45 mm top of kitchens and bathroom furniture. Switching between different thicknesses is done by selecting the corresponding program on the Blue Elephant system, without mechanical adjustments. How many tools can the ATC magazine of the 6-sided CNC furniture drilling center hold at once?

The linear ATC magazine of the 6-sided CNC furniture drilling center holds 6 different tools at the same time. This capacity covers the usual tool combinations on a furniture body: a 35 mm bit for hinges, a 15 mm bit for confirmat screws, a groove cutter for Lamello, a bit for 3-in-1 parts and one or two additional tools for model-specific operations. If production requires more than 6 tools per panel, UZINEX specifies the extended configuration at quotation stage. What is the difference between the 6-sided CNC furniture drilling center and a double-head hinge-drilling machine?

The double-head hinge-drilling machine is a simple workshop machine that drills two 35 mm hinge holes in a panel, with manual positioning and pedal control. The 6-sided CNC furniture drilling center is a complete machining center that automatically performs 29 drilling positions on all 6 sides of the panel, with ATC and absolute servo motors — for the production of flat-pack furniture with concealed connectors in industrial volumes. The two machines address different productions in terms of volume and complexity. Is the 6-sided CNC furniture drilling center eligible for European funding?

Yes. UZINEX is a member of the Enterprise Europe Network and delivers equipment for EU-funded projects — PNRR digitalization, the Regional Program, the Just Transition Program. The 6-sided CNC furniture drilling center can be added directly to SEAP/SICAP. Leasing and credit options are available on the UZINEX credits and leasing page. Why UZINEX for the 6-sided CNC furniture drilling center

The 6-sided CNC furniture drilling center is one of the most complex investments in furniture-production automation. UZINEX handles selection, integration into the flow, commissioning and technical support throughout the service life of the equipment.

• Production-flow assessment included — at quotation stage UZINEX analyzes the integration of the 6-sided CNC furniture drilling center into the existing line and recommends the optimal ATC tool configuration for the connector types used in your production.

• Initial programming included — UZINEX engineers program the panel types and furniture bodies in your catalog into the Blue Elephant system before delivery, so that production can start immediately after commissioning.

• Transport, installation and commissioning included — the 6-sided CNC furniture drilling center requires specialized installation and calibration; UZINEX handles the entire process at your location.

• 60-month warranty — extended coverage for the 6-sided CNC furniture drilling center in continuous industrial production.

• Spare parts in stock in Iași — replacement drills, ATC tools, servo components available immediately, without prolonged production stoppages.

• 24–48 hour national technical support — technicians with national coverage and guaranteed response time.

• Eligible for European funding — complete technical documentation for PNRR, POR and other active programs.

UZINEX 6-sided CNC furniture drilling center — 29 drilling positions (12 top + 8 horizontal + 9 bottom), ATC 6 tools, Changchuan 5,5 kW head, HQD 3,5 kW spindle, absolute servo motor, 250–2.800 mm length, 50–1.220 mm width, 12–45 mm thickness, air-floating table, Blue Elephant Custom +32% efficiency, Lamello Minifix confirmat 3-in-1 parts, 380V, 60-month warranty, transport, installation and commissioning included.