Feed System Automates Production
According to the manufacturer, the advanced feed system allows companies to increase productivity, decrease setup time, reduce operator error and virtually eliminate waste. The feed system can turn a semi-automatic machine into a fully automatic production machine. Operators can either manually enter dimensions into the controller or pull a cut list directly from the controller.
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According to the manufacturer, the advanced feed system allows companies to increase productivity, decrease setup time, reduce operator error and virtually eliminate waste. The feed system can turn a semi-automatic machine into a fully automatic production machine.
Operators can either manually enter dimensions into the controller or pull a cut list directly from the controller. Powered by TigerStop, the programmable controller stores as many as 99 programs. As an option, operators can download cut list information directly from a PC to speed production and reduce error.
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