Pillar TSS: Trim Score Saw for Tear-Free Cuts

Pillar TSS: Trim Score Saw for Tear-Free Woodworking

Revolutionize your cutting process with the Pillar TSS, a trim score saw engineered for woodworking professionals seeking flawless, tear-out-free cuts on delicate materials like veneered plywood, melamine, and MDF. Featuring dual counter-rotating blades, this machine pre-scores parts to prevent chipping, delivering pristine edges in a single pass. With a robust 1,400 lb. frame, optional TigerStop integration for CNC positioning, and safety-focused pneumatic clamps, the TSS is perfect for cabinet shops and furniture makers aiming for precision and efficiency. Its ability to pack-cut multiple parts at once makes it a shop essential for high-volume production.

Standout Features and Advantages

• Tear-Free Cutting: Dual counter-rotating blades (300 mm top, 150 mm bottom) pre-score and cut, ensuring chip-free edges on sensitive materials.
• High-Speed Efficiency: Horizontal blade movement with linear bearings and adjustable flow controls delivers fast, precise cuts in seconds.
• Enhanced Safety: Pneumatic clamps with proximity switches release only after blade retraction, prioritizing operator safety.
• Versatile Frame Design: Adjustable to sit flat or tilted at 10°, with optional 8′ or 10′ TigerStop for automated positioning.
• Operator-Friendly Controls: Dual palm buttons or optional foot pedal start switch simplify operation for all skill levels.
• Durable Build: 1,400 lb. frame with high-precision components ensures reliability in demanding shop environments.

Technical Breakdown

Available TSS TigerStop Options

The TSS is a trim score saw with dual counter-rotating blades: a 300 mm, 3 HP top blade and a 150 mm, 1.5 HP conical bottom blade that pre-scores the material before the main cut. The scoring action prevents chipping on veneered plywood, melamine, and MDF. The frame adjusts flat or tilts to 10°, and optional 8′ or 10′ TigerStop integration adds CNC-positioned stops for automated length cutting.

10‑Foot TigerStop System
Features a 10′ version of the TigerStop CNC stop/pusher, complete with an in-feed table and a 6′ out-feed table with back fence. Comes with necessary mounting hardware for integration into the TSS controls. Note: standard fence position is right-side—left-side available on request; additional freight charges apply; TigerStop handles warranty.

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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