Traditional Sliding Sash 56 Timber Window Tooling
True weight‑balanced sightlines—crafted with modern machining accuracy.
System Snapshot
The Traditional Sliding Sash 56 tooling pack machines both sash and frame profiles for authentic vertically sliding windows whilst meeting today’s performance expectations for draught‑proofing and security. Slim 56 mm sash sections preserve heritage sightlines without sacrificing rigidity.
Ideal for: Listed‑building refurbishments, period‑style new‑builds, homeowners seeking classic Georgian‑ or Victorian‑era aesthetics.
Design & Performance Highlights
True Sliding Operation: upper and lower sashes travel on traditional weight‑and‑pulley or modern spiral balance options.
Slim 56 mm Sash Depth: maintains slender meeting rail and maximises glazed area.
Thermal Efficiency: profile accommodates IGUs up to 28mm and U/Value 1.2
Discrete Weather Seals: concealed brush‑pile or gasket seal compatible for improved air‑tightness
Opening Variants Supported
Dual‑Sliding Sashes – both top and bottom sash operable for safe ventilation and easy cleaning.
What’s in the Pack
| Item | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Cutter stack – sash & frame profiles | One‑pass machining for repeatability |
| Meeting‑rail & parting‑bead knives | Achieve authentic sightlines and smooth slide action |
| Staff‑bead & seal groove cutters | Integrate discreet weatherproofing |
| NC/CNC programme files (DXF/CSV) | Import directly to STP NC Positioner / CNC routers |
| Setup manual & run‑sheet | Spindle speeds, tool positions, machining order |
Integration with Copenstick Machinery
The Traditional Sliding Sash cutters can be ordered with the additional end‑scribing, single‑end milling scribe tooling
Ordering & Lead‑Time
Typical design and manufacture time: 7-9 weeks from sign‑off of approved drawings.
Worldwide shipping in custom foam crates; tooling arrives balanced, ready to cut.
Save Hours. Boost Profit.
Cut cycle times by up to 240 %, lower cost‑per‑sash, and ship more orders every shift—without expanding your floor space.
Made in Britain. Delivered worldwide.