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Soukup Hep Glazing Bead End Profile Scribing Machine

Soukup
A dedicated end profile scribing station for timber glazing beads — designed specifically for window and door production environments where consistency and fitment speed matter. Built by Soukup, a Czech specialist whose entire range is focused on wooden window and door manufacturing.

Typically chosen by

  • Window and door manufacturers who need accurate, repeatable glazing bead end profiles at volume
  • Joinery workshops moving away from manual scribing to reduce fitment time and improve consistency
  • Fabricators running Soukup or compatible machinery who want to extend their line with a matched scribing station
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Key specification considerations

Manufacturer
Soukup Woodworking Machinery (Czech Republic)
Soukup specialise exclusively in machinery for window and door producers — this machine is designed within that specific manufacturing context, not adapted from a general-purpose platform.
Application
Glazing bead end profile scribing
Clamping System
Pneumatic, interlocked to start
The pneumatic clamp holds the bead securely before the spindles engage, meaning the machine cannot cycle unless the workpiece is properly located — reducing the risk of miscut or operator error.
Scribing Method
2 vertical counter-rotating spindles
Counter-rotating spindles cut from both directions simultaneously, eliminating breakout on the end grain and producing a clean scribe profile without secondary cleanup.
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SpecificationValueNotes
Manufacturer
Soukup Woodworking Machinery (Czech Republic)
Application
Glazing bead end profile scribing
Scribing method
2 vertical counter-rotating spindles
Counter-rotating spindles eliminate breakout on end grain cuts, removing the need for secondary hand finishing.
Clamping system
Pneumatic clamp, interlocked to start
The interlock prevents the machine from cycling unless the bead is clamped — an important safety and consistency feature in a repetitive production setting.
Operation
5-step manual cycle: load, clamp, start, traverse bead, release
Tooling
Profile-specific — supplied matched to your bead section
Tooling is made to your bead profile; confirm your bead dimensions with IWM at enquiry stage so the correct cutters are specified before delivery.
Motor power
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Electrical supply requirements vary by build specification — confirm phase and amperage with IWM before ordering to ensure your workshop supply is compatible.
Machine dimensions
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Allow additional clearance beyond the machine footprint for bead feed, outfeed, and operator access when planning your floor layout.
Machine weight
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Feed speed
Manual traverse — operator-controlled
Scribing capacity (bead dimensions)
Profile-dependent — confirm with IWM
Capacity is determined by the tooling configuration; discuss your bead range with IWM at specification stage to confirm suitability.
Noise level
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Extraction requirement
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Extraction connection details should be confirmed with IWM to ensure compatibility with your existing dust management setup.
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Is this the right
machine for you?

Choose the Soukup Hep Glazing Bead End Profile Scribing Machine if...

  • Your business produces windows or doors at a volume where manual glazing bead scribing is creating a bottleneck or consistency problems
  • You need a dedicated station for bead end profiles rather than adapting a general-purpose machine
  • You are already running Soukup machinery and want compatible equipment from the same manufacturer
  • Accurate, repeatable bead fitment is critical to your finished product quality or installation speed

Consider an alternate model if...

  • You need a crosscutting solution rather than profile scribing — the Soukup Crossline 650 or Crossline 500 may be more appropriate depending on your volume and angle requirements
  • Your primary need is timber frame or panel assembly rather than window component machining — the Soukup Framer Profi or Framer Modular Assembly Table may be a better fit
  • Your glazing bead volumes are low enough that a manual or semi-manual process remains practical — discuss with IWM before committing to a dedicated machine; the Copenstick SDL end scribe machine is also worth considering as a lower-cost alternative for smaller outputs
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