Pillar MTH: Multi-Axis CNC Mortise, Tenon, and Haunch Machine

Pillar MTH: Multi-Axis CNC Mortise, Tenon, and Haunch Machine

Reimagine your woodworking capabilities with the Pillar MTH, a multi-axis CNC horizontal machining center that masters haunched mortise and tenon joints for kitchen cabinets, furniture, and entry doors. This powerhouse combines mortising, tenoning, and haunching in one machine, streamlining production with precision and speed. Its haunch head miters profiles for beaded face frames, delivering self-aligning joints that simplify assembly. With a Delrin backer block to prevent blowout and servo-driven axes for exact positioning, the Pillar MTH is a versatile solution for shops aiming to elevate quality and output.

Standout Features and Advantages

• Multi-Axis CNC Precision: Servo-driven X, Y, and Z axes with rack-and-pinion and ball screw systems ensure flawless mortise, tenon, and haunch joints.
• All-in-One Efficiency: Performs haunching, mortising, and tenoning in a single setup, boosting cabinet door and face frame production speed.
• Versatile Material Handling: Processes stile lengths up to 120″ and rail widths up to 12″, accommodating diverse furniture and cabinet applications.
• Self-Aligning Joints: Haunched joints ease assembly, reducing labor and enhancing product strength for professional-grade results.
• Smart Touchscreen: A 15″ industrial touchscreen with graphical displays and unlimited program storage simplifies operation and setup.
• Robust Construction: 2,800 lb. frame with high-precision square rail guides ensures durability in high-demand shop environments.

Technical Breakdown

Smart Software & Interface

The Pillar MTH’s 15″ touchscreen is a control powerhouse, enabling program setup in under a minute. Its open-architecture software supports .xml file imports or barcode scanning (optional reader required) for efficient workflow integration. Key features include:

• Graphical displays for mortise, tenon, and haunch placement.
• Parametric programming for custom flexibility.
• Password-protected editing and online diagnostics (with an internet connection).

Available MTH Options

• The MTH is a multi-axis CNC horizontal machining center that handles haunched mortise and tenon joints in a single setup. It processes stile lengths up to 120" and rail widths up to 12", with maximum tenon depth of 3/4", haunch depth of 1", and mortise depth of 7/8". A wide range of optional attachments — counter-rotating haunch head, dowel insertion module, sanding head, inside profiling HSK spindle — makes this a configurable platform for diverse joint work.

• Keyed Electronic Interlock
  Safety-conscious upgrade that installs a keyed E‑stop switch into rear access doors—halts operation if guards are opened. (May affect lead time.)

• Board Warp Compensation Cylinders
  Pneumatic cylinders that press down on warped boards to ensure consistent height during mortise, tenon, and haunch cycles.

• Inside-Profiling HSK Spindle
  Enables in-line internal profile machining using HSK tooling—no separate profiling required.

• Sanding Head Attachment
  Adds a dedicated sanding spindle to finish shaped surfaces in a single pass.

• Inside Plow Spindle
  Offers in-machine plowing capability to rout grooves or channels internally.

• Counter-Rotating Haunch Head
  Designed specifically for paper-wrapped parts, reducing tear-out by cutting opposite directions on entry and exit.

• Dowel Insertion Module
  Automates the drilling and inserting of dowels for rapid assembly preparation.

• End-Coping Attachment
  Expands functionality by adding a spindle to perform coping cuts on rail ends.

About Pillar Machine

Pillar Machine is based in Salt Lake City, Utah and builds all of its equipment in the USA. Machines come with a one-year warranty and free online training direct from the factory.

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