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Pocket Cutter & Screw Inserter

 

Pockets with Screws....DELIVERED.

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The CSI-1 Pocket Cutter/Screw Inserter from Castle saves time, reduces waste, and eliminates non-value-added labor and screw-handling motion trauma for high-production cabinet joinery.

By using patented Screw-in-Pocket (SIP) technology the CSI-1 cuts Castle’s distinctive screw pocket, drills a low angle pilot hole AND inserts a flush, stackable screw in two seconds. The CSI-1 provides faster production time by eliminating screw handling at assembly.

 

 

Using the Castle CSI Pocket Cutter/Screw Inserter can cut your assembly time nearly in half!
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Features Include:

  • Castle Patented 6° Low Angle Pocket
  • Undersized pilot hole for screw retention
  • Inserted screws are flush to prevent marring of adjacent materials
  • Integrated safety features include stock sensing switch, door position switch, cycle time-out,
    covered foot switch, and E-stop functionality.
  • Easy access for quick tooling changes
  • Built in “Flip Stop” indexing system provides 3/8” gap between pocket and work piece edge
  • Feed rate adjustable to optimize quality and cycle time for various materials
  • Includes durable solid carbide router bit, short flute drill bit and dust collection port

 


How it Works:
1. Work piece is placed in position by operator
2. Pressing the foot switch extends stock clamp
3. Router lifts and rotates into work piece as screw falls into insertion position
4. Drill activates, rapidly extends into the work piece, then retracts
5. Driver assembly moves forward, inserting the screw, then quickly retracts
6. Stock clamp releases the work piece
7. The cycle is ready to repeat!

 

Key Components:

  • Siemens LOGO! PLC
  • Siemens Sinamics™ High Frequency Drive
  • LCD status display with cycle counter
  • NASCO drum-type screw feeder
  • ARO pneumatic screwdriver and drill
  • 3HP Colombo HF Spindle
  • Parker pneumatic cylinders
  • High-flow solenoid valves with surge suppression, accessible manual overrides and LEDs
CSI Screw Pocket

Tech Specs:

  • Electrical: Main: - 220V 1Φ 20A, Aux. - 120 V supply for Nasco screw feeder
  • Air: 80 PSI with min. 3/8” I.D. supply line
  • Dust Collection: 4” duct
  • Basic footprint: 28” x 28”
  • Working height: 36”
  • Work top usable area: 21” depth x 34” width
  • Machine height: 70”
  • Shipping weight: Approx. 800 Lbs.

To locate the CSI Authorized Castle Dealer nearest you call 800-282-8338

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Castle Inc.
Castle, Inc.  1364 North McDowell Blvd. #1  Petaluma, California  94954
800.282.8338
www.castleusa.com