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Copenstick End Scribe Machine For Straight & Angle Window Beading Profiles

Copenstick · Timber Window & Door
A dedicated end-scribing station for profiled glazing bars and beads, handling both standard 90° joints and angled intersections up to 45° from the same machine. Built for window manufacturers and joiners who need consistent, tear-free end profiles across mixed frame types without slowing production.

Typically chosen by

  • Window manufacturers producing a mix of standard and shaped frames who need consistent bead end profiles without slowing down the production line
  • Joiners wanting to bring bead end-scribing in-house rather than relying on pre-scribed stock or manual methods
  • Workshops already running profiled beading who need a dedicated scribing station that can switch between profile types quickly using stacked tooling
Before you commit

See it run on your own material

Bring us a sample profile or board and we'll run it through the machine at our Newark showroom. You'll see the output quality firsthand and we can talk through how it fits your workflow - before any decisions are made.

Key specification considerations

Cut Angles
0°– 45°
The full 0°–45° range means the machine handles not just standard 90° butt joints but also radius and pitched window intersections without a separate setup.
Spindles
2 (counter-rotating)
Counter-rotating spindles cut from both sides simultaneously, which eliminates breakout and produces a clean, tear-free end profile on finished mouldings.
Collet Standard
ER25
Max Profiles Per Tool Stack
Up to 3 per shaft
Stacking multiple profile cutters on each shaft means you can switch between scribe profiles by repositioning rather than physically changing tooling, which reduces downtime between runs.
SpecificationValueNotes
Cut Angles
0°– 45°
The full 0°–45° range means the machine handles not just standard 90° butt joints but also radius and pitched window intersections without a separate setup.
Spindles
2 (counter-rotating high-speed milling spindles)
Counter-rotating spindles cut from both sides simultaneously, which eliminates breakout and produces a clean, tear-free end profile on finished mouldings.
Spindle Speed
12,000 RPM
Spindle Motor Power
2 × 1.5 kW
Collet Standard
ER25
Spindle Height Adjustment
90 mm (lockable)
The 90 mm figure is the total vertical travel of the spindle shafts, which determines the maximum combined height of profiles you can stack on the tooling.
Tooling Position Setting
Digital mechanical readout
The digital readout lets you return to a known cutter position accurately when switching between profiles, reducing setup time and the risk of trial-and-error adjustment.
Position Accuracy
0.1 mm
Max Profiles Per Tool Stack
Up to 3 per shaft
Stacking multiple profile cutters on each shaft means you can switch between scribe profiles by repositioning rather than physically changing tooling, which reduces downtime between runs.
Maximum Tooling Diameter
60 mm
Tooling Type
Custom-manufactured; available as welded TCT (resharpenable) or replacement-tip with spare knives
Welded TCT suits workshops with a grinder and consistent profiles; replacement-tip tooling is the lower-maintenance option if profiles change frequently.
Workpiece Clamp
Manual (adjustable)
Workpiece Limit @ 90°
50 × 60 mm
Workpiece Limit @ 45°
30 × 60 mm
Glazing Bar Width
18–32 mm (as per table incrementation)
Table Travel
100/180 mm (trimmed to suit profile)
Turret Stop
3 positions (adjustable)
Curved Section Capability
Yes — via optional table cams
The optional cams allow the sliding table to follow a curved path, making it possible to end-scribe beads for circular or segmental window frames.
Sliding Table
Yes — with incremental scale for width and angle selection
Working Height of Table
895–935 mm (adjustable)
Machine Dimensions
480 × 490 × 1085/1125 mm (H adjustable)
Allow additional clearance beyond the 480 mm depth for operator access and material infeed on both sides of the sliding table.
Machine Weight
120 kg approx.
Motor Power / Electrical Supply
240 V, 16 A, Single Phase, 50 Hz
Single-phase supply means the machine can run from a standard workshop socket, but confirm a dedicated 16 A circuit is available before installation.
Dust Extraction Connection
80 mm port
An 80 mm extraction port is suited to a small dedicated extractor or a lightweight central system; confirm your existing extraction can accept this port size.

Is this the right
machine for you?

Choose the Copenstick End Scribe Machine For Straight & Angle Window Beading Profiles if...

  • You need to end-scribe beads for both standard rectangular frames and shaped or radius windows from the same machine
  • You run several different bead profiles and want to minimise tool changes by stacking multiple scribes on the tooling shafts
  • You want digital readout-assisted cutter positioning so setups are repeatable and quick when switching between profile types
  • You are looking for an alternative to Stegherr-type machines at a lower price point without sacrificing end-profile quality

Consider an alternate model if...

  • You only need straight 90° end scribing at high volume and do not require the angled or curved capability — the HEP Glazing Bead End Profile Scribing Machine or Copenstick STP may be a more cost-effective fit
  • Your requirement is pin-jointing or tenoning rather than end scribing — in which case the Copenstick PIN is the more appropriate machine
  • You need a universal or multi-operation machine that combines several processes — the Copenstick UNI or TDL may be worth discussing with us first
  • Your bead volumes are very low and the investment in custom tooling is difficult to justify — talk to us and we can help you assess whether the SDL stacks up for your throughput
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