Pillar Machine | CXT – Rail and Tenon Machine
The CXT machine series is designed to produce four tenons with each cycle. Two parts are machined at once with production rates in excess of twenty five parts per minute. Round tenons, square tenons, and clipped tenons may all be done on this machine. CNC controls are used so all set ups are fast and repeatable. The machine is designed to produce one-at-a-time or batches; either option used it is the fastest round end tenon creating machine available.
The CXT performs the following functions:
- Rail length sizing
- Round Tenons
- Square Tenons
- Clipped Tenons
Standard Features:
- 15″ Industrial color touchscreen for creating and selecting programs
- Heavy duty 6300 lb frame
- Digital mechanical readouts for height and depth
- Square rail bearings
- Multi-Axis controller
- Rack and pinion drive in X and Traverse axis
- Rotary ball screw drive in Z axis
- 6 HP high frequency 18,000 RPM spindle motors (4 each)
- Hopper Feed
- Working length: 5-1/2″ to 72″
- Material Thickness: up to 1″
- Material Width: 1-1/2″ to 5″
- Tenon depth: up to 1″
Advantages of The CXT:
- Elimination of complicated machine setups
- Provide a stronger product
- Easy assembly by providing self aligning joints
- Quick, accurate assembly
Options:
- Vertical boring
- Additional working length
- Larger tenoning spindles
- Additional CNC controlled axis
- Barcoding
- Outfeed systems
- Networking
- Offline programming
- Thicker material capacity
Specifications
What is the Pillar Machine CXT - Rail and Tenon Machine and what primary production role does it serve?
The Pillar Machine CXT - Rail and Tenon Machine is an industrial moulder, shaper & tenoner manufactured by Pillar Machine and supplied by Centex Automation. The CXT machine series is designed to produce four tenons with each cycle.
What workpiece capacities and working dimensions are published for the Pillar Machine CXT - Rail and Tenon Machine?
Published capacity specifications for the Pillar Machine CXT - Rail and Tenon Machine include: Working length: 5-1/2 in. to 72 in; Material Thickness: up to 1 in; Material Width: 1-1/2 in. to 5 in; Rail length sizing. Verify that your largest and smallest production parts fall within this envelope before ordering.
What working units, motors, or tooling specifications does the Pillar Machine CXT - Rail and Tenon Machine feature?
The Pillar Machine CXT - Rail and Tenon Machine product documentation lists the following working unit and drive specifications: 6 HP high frequency 18,000 RPM spindle motors (4 each); Larger tenoning spindles.
How does material feeding, speed, or part transport operate on the Pillar Machine CXT - Rail and Tenon Machine?
For material transport and cycle speed, the Pillar Machine CXT - Rail and Tenon Machine specifications list: Multi-Axis controller; Outfeed systems.
What operator control or positioning features are included on the Pillar Machine CXT - Rail and Tenon Machine?
Published control and setup details for the Pillar Machine CXT - Rail and Tenon Machine include: 15 in. Industrial color touchscreen for creating and selecting programs; Digital mechanical readouts for height and depth; Additional CNC controlled axis.
What machine construction, table size, footprint, or weight figures are listed for the Pillar Machine CXT - Rail and Tenon Machine?
Regarding machine frame construction, dimensions, and weight, the Pillar Machine CXT - Rail and Tenon Machine listing states: Heavy duty 6300 lb frame.
What is the published working length specification for the Pillar Machine CXT - Rail and Tenon Machine?
According to the Pillar Machine technical specification table for the Pillar Machine CXT - Rail and Tenon Machine, Working length is rated at 5-1/2 in. to 72 in.
What is the published material thickness specification for the Pillar Machine CXT - Rail and Tenon Machine?
According to the Pillar Machine technical specification table for the Pillar Machine CXT - Rail and Tenon Machine, Material Thickness is rated at up to 1 in.
What is the published material width specification for the Pillar Machine CXT - Rail and Tenon Machine?
According to the Pillar Machine technical specification table for the Pillar Machine CXT - Rail and Tenon Machine, Material Width is rated at 1-1/2 in. to 5 in.
What is the published tenon depth specification for the Pillar Machine CXT - Rail and Tenon Machine?
According to the Pillar Machine technical specification table for the Pillar Machine CXT - Rail and Tenon Machine, Tenon depth is rated at up to 1 in.
What additional design and construction highlight (#1) is specified for the Pillar Machine CXT - Rail and Tenon Machine?
The Pillar Machine CXT - Rail and Tenon Machine product specifications state: Rail length sizing.
What additional production capability (#2) is listed for the Pillar Machine CXT - Rail and Tenon Machine?
The Pillar Machine CXT - Rail and Tenon Machine product specifications state: Round Tenons.
Which woodworking shops and production workflows are best suited for the Pillar Machine CXT - Rail and Tenon Machine?
The Pillar Machine CXT - Rail and Tenon Machine is engineered for industrial woodworking, cabinet manufacturing, millwork, and panel or solid-wood processing shops seeking an industrial moulder, shaper & tenoner from Pillar Machine (Pillar Machine, Rail Machine, Tenoner). Share your part dimensions, material types, and daily throughput targets with Centex Automation to verify model fit.
How is pricing handled for the Pillar Machine CXT - Rail and Tenon Machine on the Centex Automation storefront?
The Pillar Machine CXT - Rail and Tenon Machine is capital woodworking machinery offered on a Request-a-Quote (RFQ) basis rather than instant web checkout. Submit a quote request on the product page so Centex Automation can provide current equipment pricing, factory configuration options, and freight estimates.
What facility utility checks should a shop perform before installing the Pillar Machine CXT - Rail and Tenon Machine?
Before taking delivery of the Pillar Machine CXT - Rail and Tenon Machine, verify your shop's electrical voltage, phase, and amperage service, compressed air pressure and dry CFM supply (where pneumatic actuators are used), dust extraction port diameters and required CFM (for chip-producing machines), and floor space clearance for operator loading and maintenance access.