Framing machine usage
Framing machine operation guide — industrial underpinner, miter saw, line care
XKY Framing — Line operation & care
Operation notes, maintenance intervals, and productivity tips for XKY joining, cutting, and line equipment in daily factory use.
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Every framing operation is different. Whether you're a custom gallery running 50 frames a week or a factory fulfilling 1,000+ orders daily, XKY has a precisely engineered solution. Use this guide to match your production volume, profile type, and joining method to the correct machine — and avoid costly over- or under-specification.
The professional entry point. Pneumatic pressure drives V-nails into hardwood, MDF, and polystyrene without splitting. Dual-stage pedal lets you check clamping position before firing — critical for reducing material waste on expensive mouldings.
| Moulding Width | 6 – 105 mm (¼" – 4½") |
| Moulding Height | 6 – 80 mm (¼" – 3¼") |
| V-Nail Sizes | 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 15 mm |
| Channel Capacity | 220 V-Nails |
| Output | Up to 300 frames / hr |
| Power | 115/220V · 5 Bar Air |
| Clamping | Active Rod Clamp |
| Control | PLC Display |
Built for wide and challenging profiles. The Plate Clamping System distributes pressure evenly across a large contact area — preventing tipping or tilting on ultra-wide mirror frames and canvas floaters where standard rod clamps fail.
| Moulding Width | 6 – 105 mm · up to 140 mm |
| Moulding Height | 6 – 80 mm (¼" – 3¼") |
| V-Nail Sizes | 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 15 mm |
| Channel Capacity | 220 V-Nails |
| Output | Up to 300 frames / hr |
| Power | 115/220V · 5 Bar Air |
| Clamping | Plate Clamp System |
| Control | Intelligent Touchscreen |
The digital upgrade for production shops. Store up to 100+ frame profiles — switch from a small photo frame to a large mirror frame without readjusting knobs. The PLC touchscreen tracks nail count and provides error diagnostics in real time.
| Moulding Width | 6 – 105 mm (¼" – 4½") |
| Moulding Height | 6 – 80 mm |
| V-Nail Sizes | 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 15 mm |
| Profile Memory | 100+ Stored Recipes |
| Output | Up to 300 frames / hr |
| Clamping | Active Rod Clamp |
| Control | PLC Color Touchscreen |
| Nailing | Multi-Position Programmable |
The best underpinner XKY has built. Combines the NN500's Plate Clamping stability with the NN600's CNC programmability — handling profiles up to 150 mm wide with 0.1 mm nailing depth accuracy. 500+ recipe memory for instant size changeover.
| Moulding Width | Up to 150 mm (6") |
| Moulding Height | 6 – 80 mm |
| V-Nail Sizes | 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 15 mm |
| Profile Memory | 500+ Stored Recipes |
| Nailing Accuracy | ±0.1 mm depth control |
| Clamping | Retractable Plate Clamp |
| Control | CNC Touchscreen |
| Output | Up to 300 frames / hr |
Joins all 4 corners simultaneously in 2–3 seconds. Eliminates manual repositioning entirely. With auto stacker integration and conveyor systems, the SL-NN300 is the only choice for factory-scale production exceeding 600 frames per day.
| Output | 1,000+ frames / hr |
| Cycle Time | 2–3 seconds (4-corner) |
| Frame Sizes | 6×8 cm – 60×80 cm |
| V-Nail Capacity | 600 per station × 4 |
| Stations | 4 Independent Pneumatic |
| Dimensions | 3300 × 1460 × 1760 mm |
| Control | Icon Touchscreen PLC |
| Options | Auto Stacker / Conveyor |
100 mm wide stack cutting with fully automated feed and discharge. The Three-Cut Mode (Full Cut / Mirror Cut / Anti-Chip) delivers chip-free edges on laminated MDF and wrapped gesso profiles — quality that standard saws cannot achieve.
| Cutting Width | Up to 100 mm stack |
| Efficiency Gain | 300% – 500% vs manual |
| Blade Diameter | 300 mm / 350 mm |
| Motor Power | Dual 9.86 kW |
| Cutting Modes | Full / Mirror / Anti-Chip |
| Feed System | Fully Auto Feed + Discharge |
| Best For | Laminated MDF, Gesso Wrap |
| Waste Reduction | Mirror-Cut Zero Waste |
Fixed-Table, Moving-Blade design for vibration-free cutting of aluminium alloy and high-density hardwoods. Auto-pneumatic clamping locks the workpiece before blade engagement — guaranteeing ±0.05 mm tolerance with zero kickback risk.
| Max Width | 160 mm (6¼") |
| Max Height | 100 mm (4") |
| Cutting Angles | 45° / 60° / 67.5° / 90° |
| Tolerance | ±0.05 mm |
| Blade Size | 305 – 355 mm (12"–14") |
| Motor Power | 2.2 kW (3.0 HP) |
| Air Pressure | 0.6 – 0.8 MPa (87–116 PSI) |
| Best For | Aluminium, Hardwood, MDF |
| Specification | NN400 | NN500 | NN600 | NN700 | NN300 | NC600 | CT400 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Machine Type | Pneumatic Underpinner | CNC Underpinner | PLC Underpinner | Heavy-Duty CNC | Auto Quad-Corner | Stack Saw | Miter Saw |
| Max Moulding Width | 105 mm | 140 mm | 105 mm | 150 mm | 60 × 80 cm frame | 100 mm stack | 160 mm |
| Output (frames/hr) | Up to 300 | Up to 300 | Up to 300 | Up to 300 | 1,000+ | N/A (cutting) | N/A (cutting) |
| Clamping System | Active Rod | Plate Clamp | Active Rod | Retractable Plate | 4-Station Pneumatic | Auto Feed Clamp | Pneumatic Auto |
| Control System | PLC Display | Touchscreen CNC | PLC Touchscreen | CNC Touchscreen | Icon PLC | Intelligent Software | Manual / Auto |
| Profile Memory | — | — | 100+ | 500+ | Program-based | — | — |
| Dual-Stage Pedal | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | — | — | — |
| Wide Profile (>100mm) | — | ✔ | — | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Aluminium Capable | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✔ |
| Anti-Chip Cutting | — | — | — | — | — | ✔ | — |
| Fully Automated | — | — | — | — | ✔ | ✔ | — |
| V-Nail Compatibility | SW / HW / MDF | SW / HW / MDF | SW / HW / MDF | SW / HW / MDF | All types | — | — |
| Ideal For | Custom / Gallery | Wide / Mirror Frames | Mixed Production | Large-Scale + Wide | Industrial Factory | MDF / Gesso Factory | Alu / Hardwood |
| V-Nail Sizes (mm) | 3/5/7/10/12/15 | 3/5/7/10/12/15 | 3/5/7/10/12/15 | 3/5/7/10/12/15 | All standard | — | — |
| Power Supply | 115/220V · 5 Bar | 115/220V · 5 Bar | 115/220V · 5 Bar | 115/220V · 5 Bar | 3-Phase / 5 Bar | 380V 3-Phase | 220V · 0.6–0.8 MPa |
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Framing tools — usage & best practices
XKY Framing — Bench & hand tools
Bench tools and hand equipment used alongside production lines: safety, calibration, and daily workflows in a framing shop.
Framing Tools Usage
Underpinner / V-Nailer
Primary Tool底层钉角机 · Core Joining Equipment
The underpinner drives V-shaped wedge nails (角钉) upward through the miter joint, clamping two frame members while adhesive cures. Critical for achieving gap-free corners on both softwood and hardwood moulding.
Miter Saw / 斜切锯
Precision Cutting斜切锯 · Angle Cutting System
Delivers the 45° miter interface (斜接处) that defines frame quality. Blade geometry, tooth count, and fence calibration all directly affect corner fit. A 0.1° deviation multiplied across 8 joints creates a visible gap.
Pneumatic System
Air Circuit气动系统 · Compressed Air Circuit
Every underpinner and double miter saw depends on a clean, dry, regulated air supply. The FRL unit (Filter + Regulator + Lubricator) is the single highest-ROI upgrade for any framing workshop.
Double Miter Saw
Production双头锯 · High-Volume Cutting System
Cuts both 45° ends simultaneously for production efficiency. Synchronised pneumatic clamping and hydro-pneumatic feed control are critical — chatter marks (颤痕) on aluminium frames signal dashpot (液压阻尼缸) issues.
Professional Terminology · 专业术语对照
| English Term | 中文术语 | Function / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Blade / Hammer | 撞针 / 冲头 | Drives V-nail into wood. Wear of >0.5 mm causes proud nails — inspect every 5,000 nails. |
| Distributor Block | 分钉器 / 枪头 | Last channel before nail exits. Most common jam point — clean with IPA solvent regularly. |
| FRL Unit | 三联件 | Filter + Regulator + Lubricator. Eliminates 90% of pneumatic failures when installed correctly. |
| Miter Interface | 45°斜接面 | End-grain-to-end-grain joint — inherently weak. V-nails provide clamping force while glue cures. |
| Zero Clearance Insert | 零间隙嵌件 | Custom phenolic board fitted to saw table. Eliminates chip-out by fully supporting wood fibres. |
| Hi-ATB Grind | 高交替顶角齿 | Blade tooth geometry for ultra-fine cross-cuts. Minimum tear-out on frame moulding. |
| TCG Grind | 梯平齿 | Triple Chip Grind. Only recommended tooth type for cutting aluminium moulding on double miter saw. |
| Runout (Axial/Radial) | 轴向/径向跳动 | Blade wobble during rotation. Axial >0.05 mm widens kerf; radial causes uneven chip load. |
| Blow-by | 气体窜漏 | Worn piston seal allows air to bypass the working chamber — machine moves but has no power. |
| Starved Joint | 缺胶接缝 | End-grain wicks PVA away before bonding occurs. Apply a sizing coat 30 s before final glue. |
Craftsman Tips · 工匠技巧
Burnishing Micro-Gaps
Press the round shaft of a screwdriver firmly along a hairline gap to compress wood fibres and close it visually — no filler needed. Best on softwood profiles.
Pre-Colour the Cut
On dark moulding, apply a matching marker pen to the raw miter face before gluing. Hides any micro-gap or glue line after assembly without touching up.
Protect the Rabbet
Keep a damp cloth beside the underpinner. Clean squeeze-out from the rabbet (槽口) immediately after firing — cured PVA in the rebate makes glass fitting impossible.
MDF Moulding Glue
Cyanoacrylate (CA) with activator outperforms PVA on MDF — the porous surface wicks standard glue before bonding. CA provides instant structural hold.
Dual Dust Extraction
Use two extraction points: a high-static-pressure unit at the blade guard for fine dust, plus a high-CFM collector behind the saw for ejected chips. Single-port extraction misses 40–60% of particulate.
Consumable Consistency
Never mix V-nail brands in the same magazine. Different glue formulations have different melt points — mixing causes distributor block jams within 200–300 nails.
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