Mechanical processing

The Automated Edge for Control Panel Builders

We are pleased to present the latest member of the nVent family! nVent HOFFMAN and Steinhauer have joined forces and are continuously expanding their product range: In addition to cabinets, the joint offering now also includes automation solutions that guarantee maximum productivity, precision and flexibility.

Optimises one-off and series production with CE 4.0 software

The DXF- and DWG-based CAD software allows existing drawings to be imported or assembly drawings to be created by drag & drop. Thanks to the integrated CAD software and large symbol library, even complex drawings can be created quickly - in engineering or directly on the machine.

Modification of control cabinets with the Modcenter

Precision automation for holes and cutouts reduces lead times and improves the bottom line

Modification equipment for panel builders enables fast modification of stocked items for quick shipping
Fast machining of various materials including: mild steel, stainless steel, copper, aluminum, fiberglass and thermoplastics
Shorter lead times for customers and lower costs for panel builders

Precise holes and cutouts that even a skilled hand can’t match

High frequency spindle drive enables precise and fast material processing up to 78in/min (2000mm/min) in mild steel

Ball screw spindles deliver precise holes and cutouts each and every time

Tool magazine holds up to 21 tools to perform all drilling, tapping and milling

Pneumatic fixtures make loading and securing enclosures quick and easy

With just one setup, both the enclosure and mounting panel can be processed at the same time.

The chip catching system uses a vacuum to capture about 80% of the chips created during processing.

On 2 door models, both doors can be opened to accommodate large enclosures.

The Modcenter in operation

Learn how an nVent HOFFMAN ModCenter can help your business modify enclosures and still save time and money.

Cable Duct & Din Rail Prep Made Easy with the NC Cut

Take Control. Get the Edge. By importing your already created mounting panel layout drawings into the machine software, the NC-Cut provides a simplified cut list and guides you through the cuts with ease.

The NC-Cut combines 2 operations into 1 machine. The first shear is used to cut cable duct and the second to cut DIN rail and busbar.
Motorized stops guide the material through the shears to eliminate manual measuring.
Each trimmed part gets a printed label to ensure proper placement on the mounting panel.
High quality shears ensure accurate cuts and long tool life.

Motorized stops guide material through cutting shears - a first shear for cable duct and a second for DIN rail and busbar.

User simply feeds material until it reaches the motorized stop and then operates the shear manually.

DIN rail and busbar cutting is accurate and easy.

Label printer ensures parts are kitted for the right project (optional).

The NC CUT in operation

By importing your already created mounting panel layout drawings into the machine software, the nVent HOFFMAN NC-Cut provides a simplified cut list and guides you through the cuts with ease. NO MEASURING, NO ERRORS, NO WASTE!

Steinhauer has been automating control cabinet manufacturers for decades. We are very pleased to be able to use our experience in making control cabinet manufacturers competitive and more efficient with the other partners and solutions of Smart Cabinet Building.

Hermann Nagel, Managing Director of Steinhauer