CDM Okna, a company present for years in the premium wooden joinery segment and recognized as one of the leaders of the Polish market, is carrying out another strategic investment project.
Its latest purchase – the five-axis machining center Saomad Performance 5 – opens up new technological possibilities, enabling the production of windows with complex geometry and even higher quality parameters.
Story by Jacek Obarski, Kurier Drzewny
Innovative window design and higher service standards
As emphasized by Grzegorz Król, CEO of CDM Okna, the investment in an advanced machining center goes hand in hand with the introduction of a completely new window concept. The segmented frame allows for the replacement of individual damaged elements without dismantling the entire joinery. This significantly reduces service costs, shortens repair times, and increases product durability.
Another innovation is the possibility of dual-color painting of frame segments – a solution that simplifies the finishing process and eliminates the need for repeated masking of elements. This avoids additional costs and time-consuming operations, which until now have been a major technological challenge.
The frame profile has been designed to maximize glazing surface – a clear trend across the industry. Slimmer frames allow for better daylighting of interiors while maintaining high insulation parameters.
According to CEO Król, the new product is targeted both at the domestic market and Southern Europe – mainly Spain, Italy, and Greece – where expectations regarding design and joinery quality are particularly high.
Advanced Saomad Performance 5 technology
Maciej Szydlowski from ITA – CDM Okna’s partner responsible for the implementation and servicing of Saomad machines – explains the technical details of the installation. The Performance 5 center was designed as a modular production line with three zones: loading, machining, and unloading. The entire process is controlled by one system, allowing for smooth and automated production.
A critical factor in the implementation was the precision of machine alignment and leveling. The permissible geometric deviation could not exceed 0.02 mm, which was crucial for the subsequent accuracy of wooden component fitting.
The machine is equipped with five spindles – single-axis, dual-axis, and five-axis – which work in parallel, increasing machining flexibility. Liquid-cooled HSD spindles ensure high precision, and the machining time of a single element is less than one minute. This means that the line’s efficiency significantly exceeds the solutions previously used in the plant.
Software integration and full quality control
An integral part of the system is Archimede software from Kosmosoft, which integrates all production stages – from order entry, through programming, to final machining. Thanks to the intuitive interface and automation, one operator can simultaneously handle two machines, controlling loading, machining, and unloading.
Safety and quality are supported by the full enclosure of the machine and a monitoring camera system, which enables real-time process control. The operator can detect and eliminate material defects or tool damage in real time, preventing major failures and production losses.
New machining philosophy and production flexibility
Performance 5 from Saomad is the result of many years of R&D. A unique solution is the use of two cross-cuts and one longitudinal cut from a single clamp, guaranteeing perfect profile parallelism and high dimensional repeatability.
Performance 5 includes its own integrated stock of 400 timber blanks from which elements are drawn for machining, ensuring very high operator-free autonomy. During loading – possible at any time regardless of machine operation – the Everest magazine identifies elements by barcode and verifies them with the program.
Orders can be queued or even individual windows produced out of sequence. Everest sorts and delivers elements to maximize Performance 5 efficiency, for example by minimizing tool change times.
Energy efficiency and process automation
The machine has been equipped with energy-saving solutions – motors start only during the machining of a given element. Combined with CDM Okna’s own photovoltaic farm, which provides around 40% of the plant’s energy demand, the investment helps reduce costs and increase the company’s energy independence.
Additionally, thanks to large raw material and finished product storage, the center can work continuously during long shifts. One operator, managing two parallel machines, can significantly increase overall productivity.
Key role of collaboration and skilled staff
According to Grzegorz Król, the implementation of such an advanced machine required close cooperation among many partners – Saomad, its supplier ITA, tool provider TWT, software company Kosmosoft, and CDM Okna’s team of specialists.
Only a well-trained staff – operators, technicians, and programmers – can fully exploit the potential of this technology. “The machine itself represents the highest technological level, but only synergy with a properly prepared team ensures optimal results,” stresses Król.
CDM Okna – premium joinery on a European scale
The investment in Saomad Performance 5 is another step in the development of CDM Okna, strengthening its position in the premium joinery segment.
Thanks to this technology, the company can produce modern, aesthetic, and precise wooden windows that meet the growing demands of both domestic and European markets.
It is an example of how the combination of craftsmanship with automation and digitalization enables products that deliver a real competitive advantage.
CDM Okna demonstrates that Polish wooden joinery can successfully compete with Europe’s biggest players, offering solutions that combine innovation with practical serviceability.
“The machine itself is technologically very advanced, but to take full advantage of it, a well-trained staff and cooperation with technology partners are essential.” – Grzegorz Król, CEO of CDM Okna
5 main benefits achieved by CDM Okna thanks to Saomad Performance 5 investment:
- New product quality – segmented windows with complex geometry, replaceable frame elements, and dual-color painting.
- Higher precision and repeatability – five spindles, tool centralization, and a new machining concept guarantee perfect fitting and stable technical parameters.
- High efficiency and automation – shorter machining time (under 1 minute per element), two machines operated by one person, continuous operation.
- Energy and cost savings – motors activated only during machining, photovoltaic farm covering 40% of energy demand.
- Flexibility and fast response – instant retooling, rapid spare part production, no downtime, increased market competitiveness.
