Upvc Guide

Quick answer: To start a UPVC window manufacturing business in India you need a cutting machine, a welding machine, a way to clean the welded corners, and a few milling machines or hand tools. Using current Howzzat Impex machine prices (before GST), a starter setup costs about ₹4 lakh, a standard unit about ₹9 lakh, and a full production unit about ₹16 lakh. Add a compressor, power backup, workshop space and working capital for profiles, hardware and glass. This guide is written by our team at Howzzat Impex. We have been in the UPVC machine industry for more than 13 years and have supplied over 3,000 machines to fabricators across India. Here is what we tell every new customer who visits our factory in Pollachi. What Is a UPVC Window Manufacturing Business? A UPVC window business (also called a UPVC fabrication unit) buys ready-made UPVC profiles, steel reinforcement, hardware and glass, and turns them into finished windows and doors made to each customer’s size. You do not make the profiles yourself. Your job is to cut, machine, weld, clean and assemble them accurately. Your customers are usually homeowners, builders, architects, interior designers and contractors. Most fabricators start by serving their own town or district and grow from there. Is UPVC Window Fabrication a Good Business? UPVC windows are now common in new homes, apartments, hospitals, schools and offices because they do not rust, rot or need painting, and they keep out dust, noise and rain well. In many smaller towns there are still only a few local fabricators, so a new unit with good quality and on-time delivery can build a strong reputation through word of mouth. Like any manufacturing business, success depends on accurate work, reliable machines, good after-sales service and steady orders. The right machine setup makes the first three much easier. How a UPVC Window Is Made: 6 Steps Cutting. Profiles are cut to size at 45° (for corners) and 90°. Mullions and transoms get V-notches. Milling. Drainage (water) slots and lock or handle holes are machined into the profiles. Reinforcement. Steel reinforcement is inserted and fixed inside the profile. Welding. The cut pieces are heated and pressed together to form a strong, sealed frame. Corner cleaning. Extra weld material on the corners is removed for a neat finish. Assembly and glazing. Hardware is fitted, glass is placed, and glazing beads are cut and fixed to hold the glass. Machines You Need for a UPVC Window Unit Machine What it does Howzzat price* UPVC Double Head Cutting Machine Cuts both ends of a profile at 45° or 90° in one go ₹1,73,000 UPVC V Cutting Machine Cuts V-notches for mullions and transoms ₹85,000 UPVC Glazing Bead Cutting Machine Cuts the beads that hold the glass in place ₹85,000 UPVC Single Head Welding Machine Welds one corner at a time ₹1,25,000 UPVC Double Head Welding Machine Welds two corners at once ₹2,33,000 UPVC Four Head Welding Machine Welds all four corners of a frame at once ₹4,15,000 Water Slot Milling Machine Machines drainage slots ₹1,20,000 Lock Hole Milling Machine Machines holes for locks and handles ₹1,30,000 End Milling Machine Shapes mullion ends to fit the frame ₹90,000 Pneumatic Punching Machine Punches slots and holes quickly ₹45,000 Top and Bottom Cleaning Machine Cleans weld beads on corner surfaces ₹80,000 CNC Corner Cleaning Machine Automatically cleans outer surfaces and grooves of welded corners ₹4,60,000 UPVC Hand Tools Low-cost manual tools for water slots and corner cleaning ₹3,500 – ₹5,500 each *Current website prices before GST. Contact us for a final quotation including taxes and delivery. How Much Investment Is Needed? Three Setup Options 1. Starter Setup – about ₹4 lakh For a new fabricator doing a few windows a day with more manual work. UPVC Double Head Cutting Machine – ₹1,73,000 UPVC Single Head Welding Machine – ₹1,25,000 UPVC Glazing Bead Cutting Machine – ₹85,000 Hand tools: waterslot, top-and-bottom, inner and outer cleaning – ₹16,500 Machine total: ₹3,99,500 (before GST). Our double head cutting machine alone can cut the profiles for more than 30 windows a day; actual output depends on your manpower and workflow. 2. Standard Setup – about ₹9 lakh For a unit supplying builders and contractors regularly. UPVC Double Head Cutting Machine – ₹1,73,000 UPVC Double Head Welding Machine – ₹2,33,000 Glazing Bead Cutting Machine – ₹85,000 V Cutting Machine – ₹85,000 Water Slot Milling Machine – ₹1,20,000 Lock Hole Milling Machine – ₹1,30,000 Top and Bottom Cleaning Machine – ₹80,000 Inner and outer cleaning hand tools – ₹7,000 Machine total: ₹9,13,000 (before GST). 3. Production Setup – about ₹16 lakh For high-volume production with less manual work. UPVC Double Head Cutting Machine – ₹1,73,000 UPVC Four Head Welding Machine – ₹4,15,000 CNC Corner Cleaning Machine – ₹4,60,000 Water Slot Milling Machine – ₹1,20,000 Lock Hole Milling Machine – ₹1,30,000 End Milling Machine – ₹90,000 Glazing Bead Cutting Machine – ₹85,000 V Cutting Machine – ₹85,000 Pneumatic Punching Machine – ₹45,000 Machine total: ₹16,03,000 (before GST). Need a weld-mark-free finish for white, laminated or coloured profiles? Look at our seamless welding machines, from ₹2,40,000 (single head) to ₹8,90,000 (four head). Other Costs to Plan For Air compressor. Most UPVC machines run on compressed air. The right size depends on your full machine combination, so ask us to size it for you. Stable power. For example, our double head welding machine runs on 220 V single phase, and we recommend an approximately 5 kW servo stabilizer for it. Check the power needs of each machine you buy. Workshop space. Plan for the machines plus room to store and move long profiles. A double head welding machine alone is about 4.3 m long. Raw material stock. Profiles, steel reinforcement, hardware, gaskets and glass. Manpower. Machine operators, a fitter and an installation team for site work. Taxes, transport and installation. Machine prices are before GST. Installation is free for one order with a machine value of ₹5,00,000 or more before GST; below that it is chargeable. Step-by-Step: How to