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Soukup Segment woodworking press machine with dual pneumatic clamps on a white cabinet base
Curved timber segments being pressed and shaped by a Soukup segment press machine with stepper motors and blue pneumatic tubing
  • Soukup Segment woodworking press machine with dual pneumatic clamps on a white cabinet base
  • Curved timber segments being pressed and shaped by a Soukup segment press machine with stepper motors and blue pneumatic tubing

Soukup Segment Press Machine

Soukup
A manually operated pneumatic press built specifically for finger jointing segmented arches in window and door production. For joinery workshops where curved frame geometry demands dedicated clamping control rather than a workaround.

Typically chosen by

  • Joinery workshops producing curved or arched window and door frames requiring consistent, repeatable finger joints
  • Manufacturers working with segmented arch components who need precise lateral and vertical clamping control during glue-up
  • Bespoke timber frame and window producers where off-the-shelf pressing solutions cannot accommodate profiled curved sections
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Key specification considerations

Clamping System
Pneumatic — vertical & lateral pistons
Two vertically adjustable clamping pistons combined with a side piston allow independent control of joint pressure across profiled segments, which matters when sections vary in profile height.
Arch Radius Setup
Lateral stop included
The lateral stop allows repeatable radius positioning between batches, reducing setup time when returning to a previously run arch specification.
Joint Type
Finger jointing — fully profiled segments
Operation
Manually operated
Manual operation gives the operator direct tactile control during pressing, which suits the varied geometries and smaller batch sizes typical of bespoke arch production.
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SpecificationValueNotes
Clamping pistons
2 × vertically adjustable pneumatic pistons
Side piston
Yes — for lateral clamping during finger jointing
The side piston holds profiled segments in precise lateral alignment during pressing, which is particularly important where the profile must register cleanly across the joint face.
Arch radius adjustment
Lateral stop for arch radius setup
Drive system
Pneumatic
Confirm your workshop has adequate compressed air supply and flow rate before specifying — contact IWM for minimum air pressure and consumption figures for this machine.
Suitable profiles
Fully profiled segments
Dimensions
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Allow additional clearance around the machine for operator access and segment handling — discuss your available floor space with us before specifying.
Weight
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Power requirement
Pneumatic only — no electrical motor drive
Max arch radius
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Min / max segment dimensions
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Is this the right
machine for you?

Choose the Soukup Segment Press Machine if...

  • Your production regularly includes segmented arched frames and you need a press designed specifically around that geometry rather than adapting a general-purpose solution
  • Accurate lateral alignment of fully profiled segments during finger jointing is a quality-critical requirement in your workshop
  • You need repeatable arch radius setup across production runs without re-jigging from scratch each time
  • You are pressing curved window or door components where standard flat or straight-frame presses cannot safely or accurately hold the workpiece

Consider an alternate model if...

  • Your primary work is straight or flat window and door frames — the Soukup FP Window & Door Press is likely a better-matched and more cost-effective choice for that application
  • You need a full assembly and glazing workflow rather than a dedicated pressing station — the Soukup Mounting & Glazing Stand GW 2500 may be worth discussing alongside or instead
  • Your volume of segmented arch work is low or occasional — it is worth talking to us about whether a dedicated machine is justified against your throughput before specifying
  • You require a larger or multi-function assembly table setup — the Soukup Assembling Table KS 2400 may suit workshops needing broader frame assembly capability
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