HPJ
Horizontal Bore & Dowel
The model HPJ is a horizontal point to point bore and dowel insertion machining center. It is designed to CNC position the spindle, bore a hole, then CNC position the dowel inserter, inject glue or water (for pre-glued dowels), and insert the dowel into the hole.
In 2020 we redesigned this model with new features like a rear machine enclosure as a standard, swivel touchscreen, wider frame design, manual “pop-up” side fences, and slick new graphics.
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Pillar HPJV Horizontal / Vertical Bore & Dowel Machine
49″ maximum Width capability (unlimited with removal of side fences)
Unlimited Length Capability
1/2″ Minimum to 1″ maximum thickness capability
X Axis – Rack and Pinion
Y & Z Axis – Manual by use of hand Digital Readout
X – Axis Guides: High precision Square rail guides & bearings for all linear motions
Y – Axis Guides: High precision Square rail guides & bearings for all linear motions
Z – Axis Guides: High Precision Square rail guides & bearings for all linear motions
Electrical – 3 phase, 208 – 230 volt, 60 cycles, 20 amps
Compressed Air – 90 psi at 10 CFM
Dust collection port – 1 each 2.5″ port at 220 CFM
Width – 87″
Depth – 50″
Height – 77″ (87″ for HPJ-96 and 108″ for HPJ-120)
Weight 1700 lbs. (approximate)
Note: Machine dimensions subject to change depending on machine configuration.
HPJ Machine Description
HPJ is a customizable line of horizontal point to point machining centers designed for boring, gluing, doweling, and hardware insertion. Custom designs are available, as the HPJ can be outfitted with multiple horizontal and vertical spindles, horizontal dowel inserters, and hardware inserters.
Standard Operation
A part is placed into the work zone referencing the back and side fences. The palm button is pressed, and the clamps secure the part into place. The machining is now ready to begin in the work zone. There are 4 zones on the standard HPJ with manual pop-up side fences. Having these pop-up fences allow you to process parts of unlimited width. Pendulum processing in all four zones is a standard feature. While the one part is being machined, the other zones can be loaded and queued for machining.
The standard HPJ is equipped with a single horizontal drill spindle and a glue/dowel insertion unit that is set up for 8mm diameter dowels.
What the HPJ Does
Standard Pillar Machine line of bore and dowel machines are designed to CNC position the spindle, then CNC position the dowel inserter, inject glue or water (for pre-glued dowels), and insert the dowel into the hole, providing a cycle time of less than 1 second for each bore, glue and dowel insertion when the holes are spaced at 64 mm intervals.
Touchscreen Interface
HPJ machine comes with a 15″ industrial color touchscreen is used to interface between the operator and the machines computer to write and store programs. This touchscreen is mounted on a swivel to allow the operator to move it to an ergonomic location. The 15″ touchscreen monitor makes viewing the specific parameters of a program very easy.
Note: Image may not necessarily depict final Operator Interface and is only used as an example of an Operator Interface Screen.
OPERATOR INTERFACE SCREEN
The on-screen graphics of the operator interface have been designed to allow for quick programming at the machine. Typically, programs can be written and recalled in less than one minute. The Interface is open architecture allowing it to integrate with design software that can give hole locations in the form of a .xml file or a bar code (with bar code reader purchase found in options).
Standard Features in the software include:
1. Graphic interface to show where holes are to be drilled and if a dowel is to be inserted.
2. Parametric Programming.
3. Pattern Drilling/Inserting.
4. Password protection of certain features/functions.
5. Online diagnostic capability (if machine is connected to an internet connection).
6. Toggle between Metric or Imperial programing parameters.
Note: Image may not necessarily depict final Operator Interface and is only used as an example of a Maintenance Screen.
HPJ/HP5D MAINTENANCE SCREEN
A Maintenance Screen gives you the ability to manage inputs, outputs and machine offsets.
From this screen you can manually trigger all outputs as well as visually see if the machine is seeing the inputs correctly. You also set the machine parameters that are not as communally used such as fence and spindle offsets from this screen.
Because this screen is password protected you can be selective with who you grant access to it.
Industrial Computer (Windows 10)
SPECIFICATIONS:
Video: on board
Ethernet 1 x PCIE Broadcom GbE (or similar)
USB: 2 x USB 2.0 (or similar)
Serial Port: 1 x RS-232 (or similar)
100-240 VAC External Power adapter (or similar)
Windows 10 operating system
Note: photo may not represent the exact computer to be used in the machine.
What Comes with the HPJ
Pillar HPJ Base Construction
Pillar HPJ Rear-Guarding
Pillar HPJ Work Surface
Pillar HPJ Combination Clamps
Pillar Machine Dowel Inserter
Pillar Machine 18″ Dowel Bowl
Pillar Machine Glue/Water Injection System
Pillar HPJ Pop-Up Fence
Pillar HPJ Adjustable Back Fence
Pillar Spindle Configuration
Pillar Machine HP5D Parametric Programming
Manufactured in Salt Lake City, Utah
Pillar machines are designed, machined, assembled, wired, programmed, and tested at our Salt Lake City facility using U.S. and imported components.
The benefits of buying directly from a U.S. manufacturer include:
- Purchased components are sourced through U.S.-based suppliers.
- Strong parts availability and dependable support.
- Direct factory support from the people who know the machines best.
- When technical assistance is required, you can often speak directly with the people who built, wired, programmed, and tested your machine.
Options for the HPJ
Pillar HP5D Glue Pump for System
Glue pump system adds a diaphragm pump to the glue system. This allows the system to work with glue. The pump has a maximum air pressure of 100 psi, and is a 1:1 pressure ratio.
Note: Glue Pump system will inject glue or water with equal effectiveness. When using glue Pillar recommends using: “Franklin Assembly 161” Glue (or similar but not to exceed 160 centipoise of viscosity); when using water Pillar recommends using “Distilled Water”. Franklin Assembly 161 can be purchased from Pillar Service.
Pillar HPJ 96 inch Table Length Option
Table extended to 96″
Note: Table option includes 8 clamps in lieu of the 4 clamps
An additional 3 HP Router Rated High Frequency Direct Drive Horizontal Spindle to allow for multiple machine operations to take place without the need for a tool change.
It’s often used for those wanting to use a combination of dowel and confirmat screw construction.
This option replaces the original 3 HP spindle to a 7 HP Router Rated High Frequency Direct Drive Horizontal Spindle. This option is often used for those wanting route pockets or drill large or deep holes.
Package Includes:
(1) 7 HP High Frequency 18,000 RPM Direct Drive Router Spindle
(1) ER32 collet
(1) ER32 cover nut
Please specify what this spindle intended use prior to placing the machine order. This will help us to make sure we are providing the right option as well as the correct collet size.
Pillar HP5D Laser Part Width Sensor
A Laser Part Width Sensor allows you to insert a part into the work zone, have the width sensor measure part, and automatically run the program. This is especially useful with running stiles that change
in length frequently.
Notes:
This option can be used in two methods
- Standard wood dowel insertion mode:
a. This sensor will work in conjunction with parametric programing. (This is a programing feature that defines the dowel placement based on the parts length. For more information see section Parametric Programing above in the section “What Comes with the HP5D”.) - Rail grooving and stile program modification:
a. For rail grooving you will place a part to be grooved in the work zone and put the machine into “scan mode”. The machine will then scan the length of the part and place a groove along the entire edge of the rail.
b. For stile program modification you will place the stile in the work zone and put the machine into “scan mode”. The machine will then scan the length of the stile and place drill holes in a groove along the edge according to the hole and groove pattern that is preselected based on the program parameters.
When scanning in any of the above-mentioned modes there is an on screen option that will allow you to scan every board placed in the work zones or to scan the first board then apply the length scanned to all the future boards. This saves time in processing multiple boards that are the same length.
Photo may not represent the exact sensor to be used in the machine.
Pillar HPJ additional 7HP Spindle
Additional 7 HP Router Rated High Frequency Direct Drive Horizontal Spindle to allow for multiple machine operations to take place without the need for a tool change. This option is often used for those wanting route pockets or drill large/deep holes.
Package Includes:
(1) Extended carriage mounting plate
(1) 7 HP High Frequency 18,000 RPM Direct Drive Router Spindle
(1) ER32 collet
(1) ER32 cover nut
Please specify what this spindle intended use prior to placing the machine order. This will help us to make sure we are providing the right option as well as the correct collet size.
Pillar HP5D Keyed Electronic Interlock
Keyed Electronic Interlock option gives instant switch access to the rear guarding hinged access doors and acts as an “Emergency Stop”.
Notes:
1. Photo may not represent the exact switch to be used on the machine.
2. Selecting this option may increase your machines lead time.
Pillar HP5D Fixed Mounted Barcode Reader
Fixed mounted Barcode Reader option allows the operator to scan barcodes at the machine as a means of opening a part file. This will open a file that has the exact name in the program folder.
Notes:
1. Barcode reader only opens files that are meant to be read and used on this specific type of machine.
2. Option includes one standalone fixed mounted barcode reader and all required software to use it.
3. Photo may not represent the exact barcode reader to be used in this option.
4. Selecting this option may increase your machines lead time.
Pillar Machine Automatic Oiler
Automatic Oiler option adds a compressed air automatic oiler to the frequently used bearings on the machine. The oiler uses oiled compressed air to deliver lubrication to the linear bearings. Because of the nature of this option, the bearings operate under positive pressure making them less susceptible to dust contamination.
Notes:
- The oil injection amount can be adjusted using an adjustment knob on a pneumatic oiler at the machine.
- The oiler will operate anytime the spindle is spinning.
- The bearings that are oiled are:
a. 4 each X-axis linear bearings
b. 4 each under Drill spindle linear bearings
c. 4 each under Groove spindle linear bearings - Photo may not represent the exact oiling device to be used in this option.
- Selecting this option may increase your machines lead time.
Pillar Z-Axis CNC Positioning
Adds CNC Z-axis positioning on the entire machine carriage, allowing you to control the height of machining through the programing interface.
Please specify what this axis’s intended use will be prior to placing the machine order. This will help us to make sure we are providing you with the right option.
Pillar Y-Axis CNC Positioning
Adds CNC Y-axis positioning on the horizontal spindles. This will allow you to control the depth of machining through the programing interface.
