Pillar Machine | MTH – Mortise, Tenon and Haunch Machine
The MTH is a Multi-axis CNC Horizontal Machining Center. It is used for producing high quality Haunched Mortise & Tenon Joints which are used in many furniture and cabinet applications. The haunch head miters the profile for beaded face frame applications. The machine can be used to produce cabinet doors and entry door products as well.
The MTH performs the following functions:
- Mortising
- Tenoning
- Haunch Mitering (French Miter)
Standard Features:
- 1″ Thick machined aluminum work surface for reliable referencing
- X, Y, Z and back fence Y axis control for positioning (4 total axis)
- 15″ industrial color touchscreen for creating and/or selecting programs
- 120″ zone for stiles – Left and Right hand fence
- 12″ zone for rails – Left and Right hand fence
- 1″ haunch depth (standard)
- 3/4″ tenon height (standard)
- 3 HP high frequency 18,000 RPM direct drive routing spindle for mortising
- 7 HP high frequency 18,000 RPM direct drive routing spindle for tenoning
- 3 HP spindle for haunching
Advantages of The MTH:
- Reduces floor space by combining operations
- Elimination of complicated machine setups.
- Eliminates the need for applying inlays
- Reduces the maintenance and costs associated with your tooling by more than 50% by eliminating end coping
- Provides a stronger product
- Ease the assembly process by providing self aligning joints
Options:
- Inside profiling HSK spindle
- Sanding Head (For shape and sand application)
- Inside Plow Spindle
- Counter Rotating Haunch Head (for paper wrapped products)
- Dowel Insertion
- End Coping
- Louver Grooving
- Hinge Pocketing
- Pilot Hole Boring
- Pillar-Gauge CNC positioner for machining accurate part lengths
- Barcode Reader
- Offline Programming
- Parametric Programming (Standard or built to customer specification)
Specifications
What is the Pillar Machine MTH - Mortise, Tenon and Haunch Machine and what primary production role does it serve?
The Pillar Machine MTH - Mortise, Tenon and Haunch Machine is an industrial moulder, shaper & tenoner manufactured by Pillar Machine and supplied by Centex Automation. The MTH is a Multi-axis CNC Horizontal Machining Center.
What workpiece capacities and working dimensions are published for the Pillar Machine MTH - Mortise, Tenon and Haunch Machine?
Published capacity specifications for the Pillar Machine MTH - Mortise, Tenon and Haunch Machine include: Pillar-Gauge CNC positioner for machining accurate part lengths. 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 MTH - Mortise, Tenon and Haunch Machine feature?
The Pillar Machine MTH - Mortise, Tenon and Haunch Machine product documentation lists the following working unit and drive specifications: 3 HP high frequency 18,000 RPM direct drive routing spindle for mortising; 7 HP high frequency 18,000 RPM direct drive routing spindle for tenoning; 3 HP spindle for haunching; Inside profiling HSK spindle.
What operator control or positioning features are included on the Pillar Machine MTH - Mortise, Tenon and Haunch Machine?
Published control and setup details for the Pillar Machine MTH - Mortise, Tenon and Haunch Machine include: X, Y, Z and back fence Y axis control for positioning (4 total axis); 15 in. industrial color touchscreen for creating and/or selecting programs.
What standard or optional equipment configurations are noted for the Pillar Machine MTH - Mortise, Tenon and Haunch Machine?
The Pillar Machine MTH - Mortise, Tenon and Haunch Machine listing notes the following equipment and configuration details: 1 in. haunch depth (standard); 3/4 in. tenon height (standard); Parametric Programming (Standard or built to customer specification). Request a formal equipment quote from Centex Automation to confirm which options match your shop workflow.
What additional design and construction highlight (#1) is specified for the Pillar Machine MTH - Mortise, Tenon and Haunch Machine?
The Pillar Machine MTH - Mortise, Tenon and Haunch Machine product specifications state: Haunch Mitering (French Miter).
What additional production capability (#2) is listed for the Pillar Machine MTH - Mortise, Tenon and Haunch Machine?
The Pillar Machine MTH - Mortise, Tenon and Haunch Machine product specifications state: 1 in. Thick machined aluminum work surface for reliable referencing.
What mechanical or operational feature (#3) is highlighted on the Pillar Machine MTH - Mortise, Tenon and Haunch Machine?
The Pillar Machine MTH - Mortise, Tenon and Haunch Machine product specifications state: X, Y, Z and back fence Y axis control for positioning (4 total axis).
What equipment configuration detail (#4) is noted in the Pillar Machine MTH - Mortise, Tenon and Haunch Machine specifications?
The Pillar Machine MTH - Mortise, Tenon and Haunch Machine product specifications state: 15 in. industrial color touchscreen for creating and/or selecting programs.
What further technical highlight (#5) is published for the Pillar Machine MTH - Mortise, Tenon and Haunch Machine?
The Pillar Machine MTH - Mortise, Tenon and Haunch Machine product specifications state: 120 in. zone for stiles - Left and Right hand fence.
What additional shop-floor feature (#6) is documented for the Pillar Machine MTH - Mortise, Tenon and Haunch Machine?
The Pillar Machine MTH - Mortise, Tenon and Haunch Machine product specifications state: 12 in. zone for rails - Left and Right hand fence.
What supplemental specification (#7) is listed for the Pillar Machine MTH - Mortise, Tenon and Haunch Machine?
The Pillar Machine MTH - Mortise, Tenon and Haunch Machine product specifications state: 1 in. haunch depth (standard).
Which woodworking shops and production workflows are best suited for the Pillar Machine MTH - Mortise, Tenon and Haunch Machine?
The Pillar Machine MTH - Mortise, Tenon and Haunch 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 (Haunching Machine, Mortise Machine, Pillar 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 MTH - Mortise, Tenon and Haunch Machine on the Centex Automation storefront?
The Pillar Machine MTH - Mortise, Tenon and Haunch 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 MTH - Mortise, Tenon and Haunch Machine?
Before taking delivery of the Pillar Machine MTH - Mortise, Tenon and Haunch 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.