TigerStop's New TigerRack Promises Productivity Gains For Metalworking Shop Owners
Vancouver, WA – TigerStop, the global leader in stop/gauge and pusher systems, has shipped and installed its first TigerRack, a new automated rack and pinion positioning system that features work order downloading and optimization software capabilities. The TigerRack attaches to a cold saw, punch press, ironworker, or any machine needing linear positioning automation.
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The TigerRack can be used as an automatic pusher or as a material stop and maintains its speed and accuracy, providing significant productivity gains. Click image to enlarge.
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TigerRack is the latest product added to TigerStop’s new Built Metal Tough™ line of products, which are designed specifically for durability requirements of metalworking shops. The TigerRack can be used as an automatic pusher or as a material stop and maintains its speed and accuracy, providing significant productivity gains. It is built to withstand rugged metalworking environments, is easy to use and offers the ability to download parts from design software, optimize a parts list, and operate via touch screen control.
TigerStop’s Built Metal Tough line includes systems for nearly every application from structural steel to ornamental metals, including tube and pipe bending. Each product in the line is customized to accommodate a variety of metalworking applications.
“TigerRack was demonstrated at FabTech 2010 and it received overwhelming support and interest,” said Matt Harris, chief marketing officer, TigerStop. “As the leader in linear positioning systems and stop/gauge pusher systems it is our responsibility to respond to market needs and develop robust products that bring significant value to all of our customers’ applications.”
According to the company, TigerStop products are easy enough for machine operators to learn in about 15 minutes - offering immediate savings for factories and shops. The available productivity packages for the TigerRack and all TigerStop Built Metal Tough products include optimization with nested work order lists ensuring the most cost effective use of valuable raw materials. Additionally, TigerStop lets shops go paperless by downloading work orders from standard design software directly to the TigerRack on the shop floor in minutes.
About TigerStop LLC
Headquartered in Vancouver, WA, TigerStop® LLC, is the global leader in stop/gauge and pushers systems. Founded in 1994, the company has deep roots in manufacturing industries and works closely with furniture, cabinet, electronics, plastics, and metalworking customers around the globe. TigerStop's customers have installed over 20,000 TigerStops in a wide variety of factory automation applications. To learn more, call (360) 254-0661 or visit www.tigerstop.com.