How the line works

The process begins with placing the panel material on the lift table at the CNC nesting machine. The material can be loaded by forklift or by an automated system/robot, depending on the line configuration and the required level of automation.

Once loaded, the panel is automatically labeled. Labels containing barcodes, dimensions, and part information are applied to the material, ensuring complete traceability throughout the entire production process.

The panel is then transported to the CNC nesting machine. Using a vacuum system, the machine automatically picks up the material, positions it, and starts high-precision cutting. Once cutting is completed, the finished parts are automatically transferred onto a conveyor belt while a new raw panel is prepared in parallel. This minimizes idle time and maximizes machine utilization.

The finished parts are then picked up by a robotic system, placed onto a conveyor, and directed toward the edgebanding machine. If the process is not fully synchronized at a certain moment, a lift/buffer system positioned before the edgebander temporarily stores the parts until the next workstation becomes available. This allows the entire line to continue operating smoothly and without interruptions.

In the edgebanding section, the parts are automatically processed according to the programmed sequence. When required, a bridge or robotic system picks up and rotates the parts to the correct side, depending on whether the component needs edgebanding on two, three, or four sides. Parts requiring additional edgebanding continue to the corresponding station, while completed parts are transferred to the next stage — CNC drilling.

Before the CNC drilling machine, an additional lift/buffer system is installed, allowing temporary storage of parts when necessary to maintain synchronization throughout the production line. The parts then proceed to the CNC drilling machine, where all required operations are automatically performed: drilling, side drilling, grooves, connector holes, hinge holes, and other machining processes depending on the project requirements.

After drilling, the parts move to the automatic sorting section. There, a robotic system receives the finished components and sorts them into a vertical storage system according to order number, project, dimensions, or product structure. The software knows exactly how many parts belong to a specific product, such as a cabinet, kitchen unit, or wardrobe, and releases them in the correct sequence for packaging, assembly, or further logistics.

Full software control

The entire line is controlled through software. At any time, it is possible to monitor what is being processed, the stage of each individual part, current production capacity, and the overall performance of the manufacturing process.

The system can be integrated with design and nesting software, part lists, barcode systems, drilling programs, and various file formats such as DXF, NC, MPR, XML, CIX, TXT, XLS, and others depending on customer requirements.

This type of system provides better organization, fewer errors, improved material utilization, higher production capacity, and significantly reduced dependence on manual coordination between operators.

Capacity and space requirements

The basic configuration of this type of production line can achieve a capacity of up to 80 panels per shift, depending on material type, component dimensions, number of operations, edgebanding requirements, and order structure.

A standard line configuration typically requires approximately 1,000 m² of production space, depending on the layout, material flow, storage areas, sorting system, and additional equipment.

The line can be expanded according to the required production capacity. Depending on production needs, it can be configured with 2, 3, or 4 CNC nesting machines, 2, 3, 4, or more edgebanders, 2, 3, 4, or more CNC drilling machines, additional conveyor systems, robotic stations, buffers, and automatic sorting systems to achieve the desired output.

Custom configuration according to customer requirements

Each production line is individually designed according to the customer's actual needs. There is no universal solution suitable for every manufacturer, as each factory has different products, material dimensions, production capacities, available space, and automation requirements.

When preparing a proposal, the following factors are analyzed:
• Type of production: kitchens, wardrobes, cabinet furniture, serial production, or custom-made furniture;
• Panel dimensions;
• Material thickness;
• Minimum and maximum part dimensions;
• Number of edgebanding operations;
• Type of edge banding material and adhesive system (PUR, EVA);
• Required CNC drilling operations;
• Dust extraction system;
• Required production capacity per shift;
• Sorting method;
• Level of automation;
• Existing or planned software solutions;
• Available production space;
• Additional cardboard packaging line.

Depending on the requirements, the line can be fully automated or combined with manual operations at selected positions. The goal is to provide the most practical and economically justified solution for the specific production environment without unnecessary investment in equipment that will not be fully utilized.

Who is this line for?

This type of automated production line is intended for manufacturers that already have a significant production volume and want to take the next step in organizing and expanding their operations.

It is especially suitable for companies that require:
• Higher daily production capacity;
• Less manual handling of components;
• Reduction of cutting, edgebanding, and drilling errors;
• Better traceability of every part;
• Automatic sorting by order;
• Faster packaging and assembly preparation;
• Better utilization of workspace and labor resources;
• A stable process that does not depend entirely on operator experience.

RADEK support and consultation

RADEK does not offer only machines — it provides complete production solutions. Our team participates in needs analysis, selection of the optimal configuration, proposal preparation, delivery organization, installation, commissioning, detailed operator training, and after-sales service support.

If you are planning to automate your panel furniture production, contact the RADEK team. Together, we will analyze your requirements and propose a practical, scalable solution tailored to your production process. Based on the collected information, we prepare a technical solution that best matches the customer's products, capacity requirements, available space, and budget.