Machine category 09
Aluminium & PVC machines
Cutting, routing and welding for window and door fabrication — where a fraction of a degree decides whether the frame seals.
Window fabrication is unforgiving about angles. A cut that is half a degree out closes on the bench and gaps on the wall, and the complaint arrives months later when the weather changes.
The machines in this category exist to take that variable out of the operator's hands: repeatable mitres, repeatable routing for hardware, and a weld or crimp that holds the corner square.
What it is for
- Aluminium window and door frames
- PVC frames with welded corners
- Curtain wall and shopfront sections
- Sliding and folding systems
- Hardware routing and drainage slots
How to choose
Aluminium and PVC are different processes
Aluminium corners are mechanically joined; PVC corners are welded and cleaned. A workshop doing both needs to be equipped for both, not for the average of the two.
Double-head or single-head saw
A double-head saw sets an angle once and cuts both ends to length, which is where the repeatability comes from. A single head costs less and is slower and more dependent on the operator.
Copy routing decides your hardware options
The routing station determines which locks, handles and hinges you can fit without hand work. Check it against the systems you actually sell.
Extraction and offcut handling
Aluminium swarf and PVC dust both need collecting, and profile offcuts eat floor space quickly. Plan the layout with the machines.
Questions we are asked
Can one workshop handle both aluminium and PVC?
Yes, and many do — but it means two corner processes and two sets of consumables. We specify the shared stations once and the process-specific ones separately so nothing is bought twice.
Tell us the part you need to make
An engineer reads every request. Usually the same working day.
Related
- Welding & cutting MIG, TIG and plasma — the joint is where the part either holds or fails, and the machine decides which.
- Sheet metal machines Bending, shearing, rolling and plasma cutting — the line that turns flat stock into a finished assembly.
- Maintenance & technical support Production continuity depends on more than the machine itself. Correct installation, operator training, preventive maintenance, fault diagnosis and suitable spare-parts support all contribute to reliable operation.