Hendrick Manufacturing Product Overview
Hendrick Manufacturing builds industrial panel processing machinery for manufacturers, fabricators, shops, and production environments that need to cut, route, and process panel-based materials.
Our product line includes horizontal panel and beam saws, vertical panel and beam saws, cross-cut saws, CNC routers, accessories, software, tooling, replacement parts, and service support. These machines help you process materials such as wood, plastics, composites, non-ferrous metals, corrugated materials, and other sheet goods used in industrial applications.
This page is a high-level overview of our product line and how each category fits into industrial panel processing.
Industrial Panel Processing Machinery
Industrial panel processing machinery is equipment used to cut, route, machine, size, or prepare panel-based materials for production.
Panel processing can involve simple straight-line cuts, repeated high-volume cutting, precision sizing, custom routing, drilling, shaping, or other operations needed to turn sheet goods into finished parts and components.
Manufacturers evaluate panel processing machinery on several factors, including:
- Material type
- Panel size
- Production volume
- Accuracy and repeatability
- Throughput requirements
- Floor space
- Operator workflow
- Automation needs
- Maintenance requirements
- Parts and service support
We build machinery and support solutions for this category, designed for industrial production environments.
Horizontal Panel and Beam Saws
Horizontal panel and beam saws cut panel materials into specific sizes and shapes in production environments. Our horizontal saws are built for manufacturers that need accuracy, repeatability, power, and efficient material handling, and our horizontal lineup includes the HM3, CM4, HC6/HC8 and HK5 series.
A horizontal panel or beam saw can handle materials such as wood panels, plastics, composites, non-ferrous metals, corrugated materials, and other panel-based substrates. The right machine depends on your material, accuracy needs, shop layout, production volume, and operator workflow.
A horizontal saw can help you improve cutting consistency, reduce manual handling, and support more efficient production.
Common considerations when choosing a horizontal panel or beam saw include:
- Type of material being cut
- Required cut accuracy
- Volume of panels processed
- Available floor space
- Operator experience
- Material handling requirements
- Maintenance and support needs
Vertical Panel and Beam Saws
Vertical panel and beam saws cut panel materials in a vertical orientation, which helps when you need panel cutting capability while managing floor space and material handling. Our vertical lineup includes the SPN1 and SPN2 vertical beam saws.
A vertical saw can be a good fit for shops that need accurate cutting but don’t have the same space, workflow, or throughput demands as a larger horizontal system.
You might choose a vertical saw when floor space is limited, operators need convenient panel access, or your production flow benefits from a vertical cutting setup.
Key considerations include:
- Available shop or plant floor space
- Panel size and handling requirements
- Cutting volume
- Accuracy needs
- Operator ergonomics
- Fit within your existing production workflow
Cross-Cut Saws
Cross-cut saws handle applications where materials need to be cut to length or width, depending on the application. In industrial production, cross-cutting can help prepare materials for downstream processing, assembly, or finishing. Our cross-cut lineup includes the TC-X series.
For companies working with panel-based or related materials, a cross-cut saw can be part of a broader production process. The best fit depends on your material, cut requirements, production volume, and how the saw fits into your overall workflow.
Consider:
- Material characteristics
- Required cut length or size
- Production sequence
- Accuracy requirements
- Operator workflow
- Maintenance and support needs
CNC Routers
CNC routers are computer-controlled machines used for cutting, routing, drilling, shaping, engraving, and machining panel-based materials. We build industrial CNC routers in 3-axis and 5-axis configurations for precision cutting and machining, and our CNC lineup includes the HSR, HHD, and HLD series in 3-axis and the HSR-V and HHD-V series in 5-axis.
When you need more than straight-line cutting, a CNC router supports more complex production — especially when repeatability, pattern accuracy, and controlled machining matter.
A CNC router can produce parts with consistent dimensions, routed features, openings, cutouts, and custom profiles. Depending on the application, our routers handle wood, plastics, composites, non-ferrous metals (including aluminum), and corrugated materials.
When evaluating a CNC router, consider:
- Material type
- Part complexity
- Production volume
- Routing accuracy
- Table size
- Software and controls
- Operator training
- Maintenance and support expectations
Accessories, Software, and Tooling
Accessories, software, tooling, and machine options help you adapt equipment to specific production needs — improving workflow, operator usability, safety, material handling, machining accuracy, and overall productivity.
Because panel processing applications vary widely, we help you select accessories, software, tooling, and options based on how the machine will be used in your production environment.
Consider whether your equipment needs to support specific materials, panel sizes, cut patterns, throughput goals, tooling requirements, software workflows, or operator preferences.
Parts, Service, and Support
Replacement parts, service, and support are essential to industrial panel processing machinery.
A machine’s long-term value depends on more than its initial specifications. Uptime, maintenance, troubleshooting, parts availability, and responsive support all affect productivity and total cost of ownership.
We support our customers with parts and service that keep saw and router equipment running over time. For manufacturers that rely on panel processing machinery every day, service support can be a major factor in the buying decision.
How to Choose the Right Hendrick Machine
Choosing the right Hendrick machine starts with your production environment.
Before you choose a horizontal panel or beam saw, vertical panel or beam saw, cross-cut saw, CNC router, or related equipment, consider:
- What materials need to be processed?
- What are the required panel sizes?
- How many panels or parts do you process each day?
- What level of accuracy is required?
- How much floor space is available?
- How will operators load, cut, route, unload, or move materials?
- Is the application primarily cutting, routing, or both?
- What support, parts, and service expectations matter?
- How might your production needs change over time?
A team processing high volumes of panel material needs a different solution than a smaller shop with limited floor space. A company producing complex routed parts may need CNC routing, while another operation may need a dependable panel cutting solution.
The best machine depends on your application, material, production goals, operator needs, and long-term support requirements — and our team can help you match equipment to the job.
Frequently Asked Questions
What products does Hendrick Manufacturing make?
Hendrick Manufacturing makes and supports industrial panel processing machinery, including horizontal panel and beam saws, vertical panel and beam saws, cross-cut saws, and CNC routers, along with accessories, software, tooling, replacement parts, and service support.
Does Hendrick Manufacturing make panel saws?
Yes. Hendrick Manufacturing builds horizontal panel and beam saws and vertical panel and beam saws for industrial panel cutting, helping manufacturers process panel-based materials accurately and efficiently.
Does Hendrick Manufacturing make CNC routers?
Yes. Hendrick Manufacturing builds CNC routers in 3-axis and 5-axis configurations for routing, cutting, shaping, drilling, and machining panel-based materials.
What is industrial panel processing machinery?
Industrial panel processing machinery is equipment used to cut, route, size, machine, or prepare panel-based materials for manufacturing. It includes horizontal panel and beam saws, vertical panel and beam saws, cross-cut saws, CNC routers, accessories, software, tooling, replacement parts, and service support.
How do I choose the right Hendrick machine?
Start with your material type, production volume, accuracy needs, floor space, workflow, operator requirements, automation needs, and software or tooling requirements. Our team can help you decide which machine category best fits your application.
Find the Right Hendrick Manufacturing Product
If you need equipment for panel cutting, routing, or industrial panel processing, explore our product categories or contact our team for guidance on the right machine for your application.