TigerStop® Basic Setup Concepts

There are a few points to be made that apply to all TigerStop setups and should be considered when placing an order.

1. TigerStop length is the range of movement, not the overall net length of the fence, which is 24” longer. When planning your work station, be sure to allow for this additional length.

Example: TigerStop06 has a range of 6 feet (72”) and an overall net length of 96”.

2. TigerStop is ambidextrous—It can be used on the right or the left side of your saw or other equipment. TigerStop, as it comes in the box, is set up as a LEFT handed machine. To use it as a RIGHT handed machine, simply flip it over. Full details on installation and setup are provided in the TigerStop Manual.

3. TigerStop can be mounted to TigerStop tables or your existing tables. TigerStop tables are designed for ease of installation. Mount TigerStop directly to the table top without brackets. When using your existing table, mount TigerStop either to the top or to the back edge. For back edge mounting, use TigerStop attachment brackets.
Quantity of brackets depends on the overall length.

4. Infeed/Outfeed Tables: The terms “infeed” and “outfeed” have to do with direction of material flow. When TigerStop is used as a set point stop, the side it is mounted on is called “outfeed” because the finished pieces come out between the saw blade and the flipaway stop. When TigerStop is used as a push feeder, the side it is mounted on is called “infeed” because the material is loaded there, and the finished pieces come out on the other side of the saw or other processing machine. Keep this in mind in the setups which follow, when “infeed” and “outfeed” tables are described.

5. Mounting TigerStop Feed Tables to Other Equipment. Our feed tables are designed to be supported by a freestanding machine at one end. It is necessary to drill and tap holes in most equipment to attach the feed tables. Many upcut saws have a 45-degree bevel on the outfeed/infeed side. We recommend that you cope the tables into the beveled area so that small pieces of wood do not jamb during operation. Though this takes a bit more time, it will prove worth the effort in the long run. (This is not necessary if you are using a flat-top Whirlwind saw.) TigerStop may in some circumstances interfere with the saw guard, which must be modified to accommodate this. In some situations an extra leg set must be used to support the table instead of bolting it to the machine. It is the installer’s responsibility to meet all safety requirements and correct any inherently dangerous situations to meet not only the letter of the law but common sense.

6. Powering the TigerStop requires an isolated 110v 50-60Hz AC outlet, with a line filter surge protector, available from TigerStop LLC.

7. Using TigerStop with a PLC or Computer. A variety of computer related applications is possible with TigerStop when equipped with its higher level software options.

TigerSet Communication “Level Two” allows TigerStop to be connected to a PLC or computer via an RS232 serial link and controled by custom programming. Your program not only can control the TigerStop, but it can also read and write two I/O’s! This allows additional control for machine cycles, pneumatic clamps, sensors. A world of simple automation solutions in one performance-balanced package!

TigerLink Download Software provides the necessary interface between TigerStop and your computer to allow the downloading of cut list data for use with TigerOptimizer and the Label Printer.

TigerOptimizer “Level Three” provides an easy solution for defect optimizing. Use any grade of lumber and cost-effectively optimize it. Your machine operator will produce more with less labor and raw material than ever before.

TigerOptimizer and Label Printer “Level Four” adds the extra benefit of immediate label output for your cut parts. Print all the data you need to see about each part on thermal self-adhesive labels for further milling or sorting.

TigerStop is the inexpensive, reliable way to increase your output without hiring additional personnel!