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by Colin Peacock
A complete timber window
can be produced quickly
and accurately on a
spindle moulder with
minimal set-up time.
T
he demand for timber
windows has increased
significantly in all sectors
of construction with new build,
replacement or renovation due to
the ‘green’ credentials of timber
windows and concerns over uPVC.
To meet this demand the Modular
Window System has been designed
for small to medium sized joinery
companies, builders and developers
enabling them to produce timber
windows quickly and accurately on a
spindle moulder with a sliding table
for a low investment cost.
Storm Proof
Sliding Box Sash
9° EJMA Style
With this new system the
manufacture of any size of window
can now be completed in 2-3 labour
hours, and not the typical 6-8 hours.
This gives the joinery shop the ability
to respond quickly and consistently
to customer requests and be able to
make small quantities of windows in
a very cost effective way.
The main benefit of the system is
that the fence and spindle height
are set once (in seconds with the
supplied setting gauge). Then all of
the slots, tenons and profiles on the
outer frame and sash are machined
in one pass without making ANY
alterations to the machine. See the
simple set-up steps on the right. This
dispenses with lengthy set-up and
costly test cuts, which requires the
concentration of a skilled joiner/
machinist and almost invariably
reduced profit margins.
sash are slot and tenons but no length
stops are required for all operations
regardless of size, design or style.
All timber sections are simply cut
to the required aperture size. The
individually numbered steel tools and
spacers are stacked onto the spindle
according to the steps shown on
the supplied wallchart. This helps
enormously to speed up the assembly
process for each operation and
changing the tools takes seconds.
All of the tooling is fitted with, mainly
standard, tungsten carbide disposable
inserts, giving constant diameters
and profiles. Therefore all inserts
are available from stock for next day
delivery.
Many of the tools are used in more
than one of the seven window
styles, thus making it even more
cost effective for making more than
one type of window. So minimal
extra tools are required for the new
style and not a completely new set.
As the accuracy of the joint is built
into the tooling dimensions, no test
run is required. You can therefore
produce a window including sash
complete with ironmongery in under
three working hours without previous
knowledge of window manufacturing
(but you must be fully acquainted
with spindle moulder operation).
MWS Wallcharts
All window systems are clearly
numbered with step by step
instructions on wallcharts provided.
The machine’s fence and spindle height
can be set-up in seconds using the
supplied setting gauge.
Example of Slot & Tenon for High
Performance Style Windows
The High Performance style of
window is one of the most popular.
The stack for the Tenon outer frame
is shown.
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MWS
Brochure
For full information
including step by
step guide. See
centrefold form.
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On-line
Video
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Slots and Tenons
For a video of the
Modular Window
System in action.
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Machine all the slots and tenons.
Thereafter there is no
need to alter the fence
depth and spindle
height.
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Spindle Moulder
Specification
Profiles
Machine all the profiles.
Again there is no
need to alter the
fence depth and
spindle height.
Clear Numbering
Each tool and spacer is uniquely
numbered making it very easy to
identify the right tool and set up each
stack in seconds.
You can use the Modular
Window System with
any spindle moulder with
the following minimum
specifications:
■ A sliding table (preferably
flush with the machine table).
■ A spindle shaft diameter of
30mm or 1-1/4”.
■ Usable spindle shaft height of
120mm minimum.
■ Recommended motor power
7.5HP 3 phase.
■ A spindle speed of 3,500 9,000 RPM.
■ A power Feed (mandatory).
■ A 220mm aperture diameter
required through the machine
table.
■ A 240mm diameter required
inside the hood and with clear
vertical access.
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different
styles of
window:
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Example of Outer Frame Profile for High
Performance Style Windows
For advice:
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Colin Peacock
Tel: 07779 803704
[email protected]
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Although each Modular Window
System is supplied with step by
step wallcharts and manuals, on-site
training is also included.
All the joints on the outer frame and
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