Voorwood | A16 Cope Shaper
The A16 Cope Shaper with single side dual spindle is designed to shape single or multiple parts in one pass. The cope shaper has an average cycle time of 4 seconds making it a highly productive machine. Designed to run either S4S or profiled parts without the need for a backer block for eliminating tear-out.
The pneumatic hold-down clamp with a non-marring urethane pad secures the workpiece as close to the cutting head as possible. Directional clamping ensures consistently square cuts. The A16 Cope Shaper allows for processing parts of random length at one time and is not limited by the length of the part.
Each shaping station on the A16 Cope Shaper is equipped with a precision-balanced drive motor and spindle or a variable-speed spindle that is fan-cooled and accepts HSK-63F tool holders. The counter-rotating spindles eliminate tear-out on two parts at a time. The shaper assembly traverses back and forth while the substrate is clamped and stationary.
A gear motor with rack and pinion transports the shaper through its cycle, driving the shaper linearly in two directions to make a successful cope cut. The travel of the shapers is constant regardless of whether one or two parts are being machined at once.
The A16 Cope Shaper has a precision flat surface plate that is provided for the substrate to rest upon. Pneumatic top clamps secure the parts to the surface plate and a side clamp secures the parts laterally to an edge stop. A factory set depth stop will limit how far the substrate can be pushed into the machine to control how much of the length is removed from the substrate during the cycle.
- Stationary infeed table
- Dual counter-rotating shapers
- Precision rack and pinion servo-driven assembly w/profiled linear bearings
- S4S or profiled parts without a backer block to eliminate tear-out
- Pneumatic hold-down assembly w/side clamp
- Spindles can be configured with quick-change or HSK tooling
- Shape single or multiple parts in one pass
- Average cycle time of 4 seconds
- Capable of processing parts of any length
- Minimum length of part: 3”
- Maximum width of part: 10”
- Part thickness:.5”–1.375”
Specifications
What is the Voorwood A16 Cope Shaper and what primary production role does it serve?
The Voorwood A16 Cope Shaper is an industrial moulder, shaper & tenoner manufactured by Voorwood and supplied by Centex Automation. The A16 Cope Shaper with single side dual spindle is designed to shape single or multiple parts in one pass.
What workpiece capacities and working dimensions are published for the Voorwood A16 Cope Shaper?
Published capacity specifications for the Voorwood A16 Cope Shaper include: Minimum length of part: 3"; Maximum width of part: 10"; Part thickness: .5"-1.375"; Capacities: Min Part Length 3" (unlimited max length); Max Part Width 10"; Part Thickness 0.5"-1.375"; Average Cycle Time: 4 seconds. Verify that your largest and smallest production parts fall within this envelope before ordering.
What working units, motors, or tooling specifications does the Voorwood A16 Cope Shaper feature?
The Voorwood A16 Cope Shaper product documentation lists the following working unit and drive specifications: Function: Single-side, dual counter-rotating spindle cope shaper for shaping single or multiple S4S or profiled parts in one pass without a backer block; Pneumatic hold-down assembly w/side clamp; Spindles can be configured with quick-change or HSK tooling.
How does material feeding, speed, or part transport operate on the Voorwood A16 Cope Shaper?
For material transport and cycle speed, the Voorwood A16 Cope Shaper specifications list: Drive & Tooling: Precision rack-and-pinion servo-driven traversing shaper assembly on profiled linear bearings; stationary infeed surface plate with pneumatic top hold-down (non-marring urethane pad) and directional side clamp; quick-change or HSK-63F tool holders; Stationary infeed table.
What is the published minimum length of part specification for the Voorwood A16 Cope Shaper?
According to the Voorwood technical specification table for the Voorwood A16 Cope Shaper, Minimum length of part is rated at 3".
What is the published maximum width of part specification for the Voorwood A16 Cope Shaper?
According to the Voorwood technical specification table for the Voorwood A16 Cope Shaper, Maximum width of part is rated at 10".
What is the published part thickness specification for the Voorwood A16 Cope Shaper?
According to the Voorwood technical specification table for the Voorwood A16 Cope Shaper, Part thickness is rated at .5"-1.375".
What is the published function specification for the Voorwood A16 Cope Shaper?
According to the Voorwood technical specification table for the Voorwood A16 Cope Shaper, Function is rated at Single-side, dual counter-rotating spindle cope shaper for shaping single or multiple S4S or profiled parts in one pass without a backer block.
What is the published capacities specification for the Voorwood A16 Cope Shaper?
According to the Voorwood technical specification table for the Voorwood A16 Cope Shaper, Capacities is rated at Min Part Length 3" (unlimited max length); Max Part Width 10"; Part Thickness 0.5"-1.375"; Average Cycle Time: 4 seconds.
What is the published drive & tooling specification for the Voorwood A16 Cope Shaper?
According to the Voorwood technical specification table for the Voorwood A16 Cope Shaper, Drive & Tooling is rated at Precision rack-and-pinion servo-driven traversing shaper assembly on profiled linear bearings; stationary infeed surface plate with pneumatic top hold-down (non-marring urethane pad) and directional side clamp; quick-change or HSK-63F tool holders.
What additional design and construction highlight (#1) is specified for the Voorwood A16 Cope Shaper?
The Voorwood A16 Cope Shaper product specifications state: Stationary infeed table.
What additional production capability (#2) is listed for the Voorwood A16 Cope Shaper?
The Voorwood A16 Cope Shaper product specifications state: Dual counter-rotating shapers.
Which woodworking shops and production workflows are best suited for the Voorwood A16 Cope Shaper?
The Voorwood A16 Cope Shaper is engineered for industrial woodworking, cabinet manufacturing, millwork, and panel or solid-wood processing shops seeking an industrial moulder, shaper & tenoner from Voorwood (Cope Machine, Voorwood). Share your part dimensions, material types, and daily throughput targets with Centex Automation to verify model fit.
How is pricing handled for the Voorwood A16 Cope Shaper on the Centex Automation storefront?
The Voorwood A16 Cope Shaper is capital woodworking machinery offered on a Request-a-Quote (RFQ) basis rather than instant web checkout. Submit a quote request on the product page so Centex Automation can provide current equipment pricing, factory configuration options, and freight estimates.
What facility utility checks should a shop perform before installing the Voorwood A16 Cope Shaper?
Before taking delivery of the Voorwood A16 Cope Shaper, verify your shop's electrical voltage, phase, and amperage service, compressed air pressure and dry CFM supply (where pneumatic actuators are used), dust extraction port diameters and required CFM (for chip-producing machines), and floor space clearance for operator loading and maintenance access.