System Automates Push Feed and Optimizes Cutting

TigerStop has introduced TigerSaw Ferrous, a fully automated, heavy-duty, precision ferrous metal cut off saw and push feed system. TigerSaw Ferrous features a column saw with mitering capabilities from 60° left to 45° right and TigerStop's in-feed pusher system along with fully integrated and automated material handling options. The system is designed to cut tube, pipe and bar stock up to 42' in length while incorporating Dynamic Optimization.

According to the company, TigerSaw Ferrous includes TigerStop's easy-to-use, intuitive operating system with an ergonomically, side-mounted touch pad that is situated for an operator to import or program cut lists as well as perform one-off operations.

TigerSaw Ferrous features Dynamic Optimization, TigerStop's proprietary nesting and optimizing program, a process by which random lengths of metal can be nested and optimized on the fly by the cut list of needed parts and the actual dimensions of the material placed on the system in-feed fence. TigerSaw Ferrous does this automatically, which means engineering staff no longer have to spend valuable time running nesting programs.

"By automating and optimizing the cut-off process with the TigerSaw Ferrous, manufacturers are able to reduce operator error, labor costs and materials costs while increasing cutting accuracy and improving material yield," said a company spokesperson.

Optional features designed to provide the benefits of whole-system automation include:

• Automated material loading: Fully integrated with TigerSaw Ferrous controls and completely automatic, the pneumatic material loading feature automatically loads tube, bar and pipe stock onto the machine and into a cutting queue.
• Material off-load conveyor: The angled outfeed table causes parts to slide down and out of the way, stacking them onto unloading bars as they come out of the saw and onto the table.
• Label printing: As TigerSaw Ferrous cuts, a label is printed for each part, making the operator's job easier and speeding up the flow of materials to the fabrication floor.

For more information contact:

TigerStop LLC

12909 NE 95th Street

Vancouver, WA 98682

360-254-0661

www.tigerstop.com