A new boring/inserting machine – just unveiled at IWF 2016 – uses Lockdowel fasteners to completely automate the boring/inserting process.

The Laguna Tools’ SmartShop LD4 automatic boring/inserting machine has been designed exclusively for use by cabinet manufacturers that use Lockdowel fasteners.

LD4 drills and inserts Lockdowel Eclip products directly into panels. The fully-automatic machine could revolutionize the manufacture of cabinets of all types, says Laguna.

The SmartShop LD4 can be used in conjunction with a SmartShop CNC router to create a complete fastening solution for a wide variety of cabinet needs. The LD4 has four zones and two drilling units – one for 5mm and one for 8mm. Featured are two vibratory barrels, which have the ability to insert 30mm or 40mm spring pins and Lockdowel EClips, HClips, or channel locks.

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The process can be completely automated; the LD4 takes parts directly from the CNC machine and then horizontally bores Lockdowel Hclips and spring pins into panels.

EClips allow any manufacturer with a CNC machining center and edge-boring capability to simplify manufacturing, packaging, warehousing and transportation processes by flat-packing finished goods.  Fast and easy final assembly can then occur on-site.  EClips is particularly suited to RTA applications; furniture, cabinets, cabinet doors, casegoods, closets, picture frames, and much more.