The Commander-DI will accommodate either flush or raised molding doors with protrusions up to 7/8" high on one or both sides. These raised moldings must be a minimum of 4-1/4" from the lock and hinge sides of the door.

The Commander-DI will also machine jambs that vary in thickness from 11/16" to 1-1/16" in thickness, at the same time as the door, or it can be used to machine jambs only. The jamb support brackets set-ups are Non-CNC controlled, and must be moved by the operator. These set ups however, can be done quickly and easily by the machine operator. Jamb width can vary from 3-1/2" to 7-1/4" when the jambs are attached to the door with hinges. Wider jambs can be machined along with the door and attached after the door has been fed out of the Commander-DI. Hinge sizes, 3-1/2" x 3-1/2", and 4" x 4", can be attached while the door and jamb are clamped in the machine.

The door and jamb may also be machined for 4-1/2" x 4-1/2" hinges; however, the hinges can be attached only to the door or jamb while they are clamped in the machine. NOTE: If pilot hole drilling for the hinge screws is required for this machining set up, specify drill gearbox option A-3. If machining for 4-1/2" x 4-1/2" and attaching the hinge to the door and jamb while clamped in the machine is required, option HA is required to revise the jamb supports allow for the increased space between the door and jamb.


The Commander-DI is also equipped with a computer controlled pre-drill system, which uses manually installed drill gearboxes complete with air motors and chucks, to drill pilot holes for the hinge screws. Each drill gearbox is also equipped with locating brackets and mounting base to allow for quick change from one drilling pattern to another. The pilot hole drill gearboxes are sold separately, and are made to match the screw hole pattern for each type of hinge. Pilot hole drill gearboxes for 3-1/2" x 3-1/2", 4" x 4", 4-1/2" x 4-1/2" full or half hinges are listed in the options.

Machining Parameters:

• 1-3/8” – 2-1/4” door thickness
• 18”– 48” door width
• 6’6”–10’ door length including raised molding doors with moldings up to 7/8" high, and located not less than 4-1/4” from the door edge.
• Jamb width without adjustment from 3-1/2” to 7-1/4” for pre-hanging.
• Hinge knuckle height to 5” (max 4-1/2”x 4-1/2” for pre-hanging)
• 1/4" OR 5/8” hinge radius
• No Hinge, 2 hinge, 3 hinge, 4 hinge machining sequence
• No Lock, 1 lock, or automatic 2 lock machining



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