CNC Machine for Drilling Lock and Hinge Holes on Wooden Doors

The CNC machine for lock holes on wooden doors is the machining centre dedicated to manufacturers of interior and exterior wooden doors — in a single clamping it performs all the operations required on the finished door: the lock-body hole, the lock face plate recess, the hinge holes, the decorative holes and any other machining required for fitting hardware on a wooden door. Unlike a universal CNC router, the CNC machine for lock holes on wooden doors has integrated dedicated CAM software with predefined shapes for all standard types of locks and hinges, eliminating the need to manually program each door type.

The CNC machine for lock holes on wooden doors is equipped with a 9 kW ATC spindle ISO30 ER32, a 9+3+1 Italy vertical drilling bank, 4 automatically switching horizontal axes, an 11 kW Delta inverter, 4 sets of 850 W Yaskawa servo motors, a Shimpo Japan gearbox, a Syntec Taiwan controller, Taiwan 25 mm guides, pneumatic clamps with a special pressing plate for doors and an automatic labelling system. A travel speed of 80 m/min and an accuracy of ±0,03 mm ensure fast and precise production in door factories with medium and high volumes. Technical specifications — CNC machine for lock holes on wooden doors

The CNC machine for lock holes on wooden doors is configured at the quotation stage according to the types of doors and hardware processed. Free technical consultancy available. Advantages of the CNC machine for lock holes on wooden doors

• Dedicated CAM software with predefined shapes for lock holes — the CNC machine for lock holes on wooden doors has integrated CAM software specific to door machining, with a rich library of predefined shapes: lock-body holes, lock recesses (face plate seats), cylinder holes, Yale holes, multi-point holes and the hole shapes required for all standard types of locks used on interior and exterior wooden doors. The operator selects the lock type from the library, enters the door dimensions and the CNC machine for lock holes on wooden doors automatically generates the machining paths — without manual programming, without external CAM files.

• Complete door machining in a single clamping — lock hole, lock recess, hinges and decorative holes in the same cycle — the CNC machine for lock holes on wooden doors positions the door once and performs all the required operations: milling the hole for the lock body, milling the recess (flat seat) for the lock face plate, drilling for cup or screw-mounted hinges and any additional decorative or technical holes. Machining in a single clamping eliminates the repositioning errors that can cause the fitted lock not to be perfectly aligned with the door frame.

• 4 automatically switching horizontal axes — milling on the door edge without manual repositioning — the CNC machine for lock holes on wooden doors has 4 horizontal axes that switch automatically within the programme, allowing milling on the vertical edge of the door (where the lock and hinges are fitted) from different directions without turning the door manually. This feature is essential for doors with hardware fitted on the edge — the door remains clamped on the table, and the CNC machine for lock holes on wooden doors approaches the edge from the programmed direction by automatically switching the active horizontal axis.

• Pneumatic clamps with a special plate for doors — firm clamping without a vacuum pump — the CNC machine for lock holes on wooden doors has a clamping system with pneumatic clamps fitted with a pressing plate dedicated to wooden doors. This configuration firmly clamps the door on the worktable without needing to start the vacuum pump for each door, saving energy and reducing setup times. The door remains immobile throughout the milling of the edge and the drilling — a critical condition for the accuracy of lock positioning.

• 9+3+1 Italy drilling bank — hinge drilling integrated into the cycle — the 9+3+1 Italy vertical drilling bank of the CNC machine for lock holes on wooden doors performs the drilling for cup hinges (35 mm) and for screw-mounted hinges in the same cycle as the edge milling for the lock. Integrating the hinge drilling into the same machine eliminates the transfer of the door to a separate hinge-drilling machine and guarantees exact alignment between the lock position and the hinge position on the same door.

• 9kW ATC carousel, ~6-second change — automatic switching between edge cutter and drill bit — the CNC machine for lock holes on wooden doors automatically changes the active tool in ~6 seconds without manual intervention: edge cutter for the lock body, recess cutter for the seat, 35 mm bit for cup hinges, bit for screw holes and any additional tool required for the programmed hardware type. The 9 kW ATC spindle provides the milling power needed for solid-wood doors of 40–80 mm thickness.

• Yaskawa 850W servo motors + Syntec Taiwan + 25mm guides — ±0,03mm precision on every door — the CNC machine for lock holes on wooden doors achieves a repositioning accuracy of ±0,03 mm, the value that determines whether the lock fitted on the door aligns perfectly with the plate on the frame or has play. The Yaskawa and Syntec components and the Taiwan 25 mm guides are specifically selected to maintain this precision across the entire production volume, even after thousands of hours of intensive use in door factories.

• Automatic labelling + integrated software — operable by a single worker without programmers — the CNC machine for lock holes on wooden doors can be operated by a single worker after simple training, thanks to the CAM software with a door-dedicated interface. The operator selects the door model and hardware type, enters the dimensions, the machine generates the programme and machines the door, and at the end it automatically applies the identification label.

• 60-month UZINEX warranty — Yaskawa and Syntec spare parts in stock in Iasi, national technical support within 24–48 hours, transport, installation and commissioning included.

Applications — CNC machine for lock holes on wooden doors

Factories producing interior and exterior doors from solid wood, MDF and chipboard are the main users of the CNC machine for lock holes on wooden doors. A finished door requires between 3 and 8 drilling and milling operations for hardware — the lock body, the cylinder, the front recess, 2–4 hinges, stops and decorative elements — operations all performed by the CNC machine for lock holes on wooden doors in a single clamping cycle. At a volume of 50–200 doors per day, the complete automation of these operations significantly reduces the number of operators required and eliminates manual positioning errors.

Manufacturers of doors with premium hardware — multipoint locks, anti-burglary locks, access control systems — benefit especially from the ±0,03 mm precision of the CNC machine for lock holes on wooden doors. The recesses for multipoint locks (with 3–5 locking points) must be positioned with tight tolerances over the entire height of the door — an error of 1–2 mm causes the door not to close correctly. The CNC machine for lock holes on wooden doors guarantees the required precision on every door, regardless of the operator or the time within the production shift.

Joinery workshops that produce made-to-order doors for the premium segment and security doors use the CNC machine for lock holes on wooden doors to offer consistent quality on small batches with varied formats. The dedicated CAM software allows quick switching between different types of doors and hardware — a door with a standard lock followed by a door with an anti-burglary lock is programmed in minutes by selecting the shape from the library, without manual reprogramming. The CNC machine for lock holes on wooden doors vs. manual machining

Manual machining of the lock hole on a wooden door requires 15–30 minutes per door, involves two or three operators with hand tools (chisels, hand router, drill bits), frequently produces positioning errors and yields inconsistent quality between operators and between shifts. The CNC machine for lock holes on wooden doors performs all the operations on a door in 3–8 minutes, with a single supervising operator and with ±0,03 mm precision identical on every door in the series — regardless of operator, shift or production volume.

The difference in productivity and quality between manual machining and the CNC machine for lock holes on wooden doors becomes critical at volumes of 50+ doors per day: manual machining requires 5–8 operators dedicated to this operation, while the CNC machine for lock holes on wooden doors requires a single supervising operator who can also manage other activities in parallel. Workflow — CNC machine for lock holes on wooden doors

• The operator selects in the dedicated CAM software the door type (dimensions) and the hardware type (lock model, hinge type).

• The CNC machine for lock holes on wooden doors automatically generates the machining programme based on the selection from the predefined shapes library.

• The wooden door is positioned on the worktable and clamped with the pneumatic clamps with the dedicated pressing plate — without a vacuum pump.

• The CNC machine for lock holes on wooden doors performs in an automatic sequence: milling the lock hole on the edge, milling the lock recess, drilling the hinges via the Italy bank, any additional holes — with automatic tool change from the ATC carousel (~6 seconds per change).

• The automatic labelling system applies the identification label to the machined door.

• The finished door is unloaded; the CNC machine for lock holes on wooden doors is ready for the next door.

Frequently asked questions about the CNC machine for lock holes on wooden doors

Can the CNC machine for lock holes on wooden doors also process doors with non-standard or imported hardware?

Yes. In addition to the predefined shapes library, the CAM software of the CNC machine for lock holes on wooden doors allows custom shapes to be programmed for non-standard or imported hardware. The operator enters the specific recess dimensions from the hardware's technical sheet, the machine generates the milling path and saves it in the library for future use. UZINEX provides the programming of shapes specific to your hardware during the initial commissioning training. What door thicknesses does the CNC machine for lock holes on wooden doors process?

The CNC machine for lock holes on wooden doors processes doors with standard thicknesses from 35 mm (thin interior door) up to 80 mm and more (solid exterior door, security door). The pneumatic clamps and the worktable adjust for different thicknesses without special tools. UZINEX confirms the maximum thickness compatible with your configuration at the quotation stage. Can a single operator manage the CNC machine for lock holes on wooden doors for the entire shift?

Yes. The CNC machine for lock holes on wooden doors is designed for operation by a single worker — the CAM software with selection from the library eliminates the need for a programmer, the pneumatic clamps make door clamping quick and easy, and the machine automatically performs the entire machining sequence. The operator loads the door, selects the programme, starts the cycle and unloads the machined door, and can simultaneously supervise other activities in the workshop. Is the CNC machine for lock holes on wooden doors eligible for European funding?

Yes. UZINEX is a member of the Enterprise Europe Network and supplies equipment for EU-funded projects — PNRR digitalisation, the Regional Programme, the Just Transition Programme. The CNC machine for lock holes on wooden doors can be added directly in SEAP/SICAP. Leasing and credit options available on the UZINEX credit and leasing page. Why UZINEX for the CNC machine for lock holes on wooden doors

The CNC machine for lock holes on wooden doors is the equipment with the most direct impact on the perceived quality of the finished door — a wrongly positioned lock or a misaligned hinge is immediately visible and generates complaints. UZINEX ensures that the CNC machine for lock holes on wooden doors is configured correctly for your hardware from the very first day of production.

• Initial CAM library programming included — UZINEX engineers program into the software the hole shapes for all the types of locks and hinges in your hardware catalogue at commissioning.

• Transport, installation and commissioning included — the CNC machine for lock holes on wooden doors requires specialised installation and calibration; UZINEX handles the entire process at your location.

• 60-month warranty — extended coverage in continuous industrial door production.

• Yaskawa and Syntec spare parts in stock in Iasi — servo motors, drives and consumables available immediately.

• National technical support within 24–48 hours — technicians with nationwide coverage and a guaranteed response time.

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

• Configuration at the quotation stage — travel, ATC magazine type and clamping system adapted to the door dimensions and hardware types processed in your factory.

CNC machine for lock holes on wooden doors UZINEX — ATC spindle 9 kW ISO30 ER32, dedicated lock CAM software, Italy 9+3+1 drilling bank, 4 automatically switching horizontal axes, ATC carousel ~6s, 4 × Yaskawa 850 W, Syntec Taiwan, 25 mm guides, 80 m/min, ±0,03 mm, pneumatic clamps door pressing plate, automatic labelling, travel 1.300×2.500 mm (options up to 2.100×4.000 mm), 60-month warranty, transport, installation and commissioning included.