2007 Koch Sprint-PTP-3-L CNC Drill, Glue & Dowel Insertion Machine

Manufacturer: Gerhard Koch Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG

Model: Sprint-PTP-3-L

Year of Manufacture: 2007

Condition: Used – Good Operating Condition

Machine Type: CNC Drill, Glue & Dowel Insertion Machine

Machine Description

The Koch Sprint-PTP-3-L is a CNC-controlled drilling, glue application, and dowel insertion machine designed for cabinet, furniture, closet, and component manufacturing. Built in Germany, the Sprint series is engineered to automate dowel construction processes by combining drilling, glue injection, and dowel insertion into a single efficient operation.

This machine features CNC positioning, pneumatic workpiece clamping, PC-based controls, and an automatic dowel insertion system, making it ideal for production environments requiring accurate and repeatable dowel construction.

The machine remains in good operating condition and is configured for continued production use.

Key Features

• CNC-controlled drilling and dowel insertion
• Automatic glue application system
• Automatic dowel feed system
• Pneumatic workpiece clamping
• CNC-controlled positioning fence
• PC-based operator interface
• Horizontal drilling station
• German-built industrial construction

Working Capacity

Workpiece Dimensions

• Workpiece Length (Y): 110 mm – 800 mm
• Workpiece Width (X): 20 mm – 1,200 mm
• Workpiece Thickness (Z): 14 mm – 60 mm

Machine Configuration

• Two independent working areas
• Two workpieces up to 600 mm wide can be processed independently
• Left and right stop rails
• Removable center stop for wide workpieces
• Widened machine frame for workpieces up to 1,200 mm wide
• Additional pneumatic clamping cylinders

Drilling System

Horizontal Drilling Aggregate

• Single drilling spindle
• Maximum drilling depth: 28 mm
• Drill chuck diameter: 10 mm
• Total drill length: 70 mm
• Drill speed: 7,200 RPM
• Integrated dowel hole blow-out

Glue & Dowel Insertion System

Glue Application

• Automatic glue injection system
• Controlled adhesive application during dowel cycle
• Consistent production-quality glue delivery

Dowel Insertion

• Automatic dowel feed and insertion
• Standard dowel diameter: 8 mm
• Standard dowel length: 30 mm
• Dowel projection range: 7 mm – 14 mm

Dowel Tolerances

• Dowel Length Tolerance: ±1 mm
• Dowel Diameter Tolerance: +0.1 mm / -0.2 mm

Positioning & Clamping System

• Koch Numeric positioning control
• One CNC positioning axis (X-axis)
• Pneumatic clamping cylinders
• Precision workpiece referencing

CNC Control System

The machine is equipped with a PC-based control platform designed for program management, part positioning, and production tracking.

Control Features

• Windows-based operating platform
• Koch Numeric positioning control
• PLC-controlled operation
• TwinCAT control architecture
• Programmable boring patterns
• Piece counting and production tracking
• Save / load program capability

Electrical Specifications

• Voltage: 460V
• Phase: 3 Phase
• Frequency: 60 Hz
• Connected Load: 4 kW
• Full Load Current: 8 Amps
• Maximum Operating Pressure: 7 Bar

Condition

Used – Good Operating Condition

The machine remains in good operating condition and is configured for continued production use. The CNC control system, automatic dowel insertion capability, glue application system, and pneumatic clamping arrangement make it a productive solution for dowel-based manufacturing operations.

Notes

The Koch Sprint-PTP-3-L is a purpose-built CNC dowel insertion machine designed to improve efficiency, consistency, and throughput in cabinet and furniture manufacturing. Featuring CNC-controlled positioning, horizontal drilling, glue application, and automatic dowel insertion, the machine provides a streamlined solution for dowel-based construction methods.

Its German engineering, production-oriented design, and flexible workpiece handling capabilities make it a valuable addition to woodworking facilities seeking reliable automated dowel assembly technology.