As demand for certified fire doors continues to rise across the UK construction sector, manufacturers are under increasing pressure to produce more, faster, without compromising quality or adding labour. For many, standard CNC processes are becoming a bottleneck.
Masterwood GB’s dedicated Project Doors CNC has been developed specifically to address these challenges, offering a purpose-built, automated solution that significantly reduces production times while improving consistency and ease of operation.
“Timing is the main reason customers look at Project Doors,” explains Kris Alexander, Director at Masterwood GB. “On average, to manufacture a fire door on a standard CNC, you’re looking at up to nine minutes. Project Doors cuts that time almost in half.”
Designed specifically for door production
Unlike general-purpose machining centres, Project Doors has been engineered exclusively for door and window processing, particularly the precise requirements of fire door manufacture.
Equipped with a powerful 12 kW electrospindle, the machine is built to handle demanding machining operations with ease, from hinge recesses and lock mortises to slots, profiling, decorations and all hardware preparation.
“Project Doors is a high-spec machine that’s perfect for anyone making fire doors,” says Kris. “It offers maximum flexibility and can be integrated just as easily into a small working cell as it can into a large automated production line.”
Automation that tackles the labour gap
Project Doors offers a fully automated workflow, including automated infeed, barcode scanning, and even robotic outfeed options. The machine also features twin upper routers, allowing simultaneous operations without tool changes.
“Having two routers means the machine can designate left and right operations, for example lock mortises on one side and hinges on the other,” says Kris. “That avoids tool changes completely, which significantly speeds up the process and brings more automation into the factory.”
Accuracy without compromise
When manufacturing fire doors, precision is critical for both performance and compliance. Project Doors delivers the consistency manufacturers need, producing components with a finish that requires little to no rework.
Simple software, fast adoption
Despite its advanced capabilities, Masterwood has ensured the system remains straightforward to operate. The machine runs on Masterwood’s intuitive Masterworks software, allowing operators to quickly programme jobs without specialist CNC knowledge.
Backed by nationwide support
As with all Masterwood machinery, Project Doors is supported by comprehensive aftersales care, including a year’s warranty and proactive service plans. “We’ve got nine engineers based across the UK and Ireland, so support is always close by,” says Kris.
Built for the future
For manufacturers looking to increase output, overcome labour challenges and maintain the highest quality standards, a dedicated solution like Project Doors can be transformative. As Kris concludes: “It’s all about making the process faster, more automated and more reliable. Project Doors gives manufacturers the tools to do exactly that.”
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