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5. TigerRack will ask you if you want to optimize the list for material
yield. If you choose no, TigerRack will process the list exactly as
entered and will NOT optimize for material yield.
6. Select if you want to use a global or a local head and tail cut.
Note: Head and tail cuts are trim cuts at the ends of your material.
Global
- Uses the head and tail cut setting from the Part List menu
Local
- Allows you to set a head and tail cut that is used for this list only.
7. You will now be taken to the programming screen for line 1. Enter
the length of the part you wish to process and press
.
In this example, I will tell TigerRack I want to cut a 24 inch part.
8. The cursor will now drop to the quantity. Enter how many parts you
want, followed by
.
In this example, I will tell TigerRack that I want 5 parts.
9. You will now be taken to line 2. Repeat steps 7 and 8 until you
have entered all the parts you want to precess.
Note: You can also download all the parts straight from your design file.
Downloading is a faster way of importing parts for use with TigerStop’s Dynamic
Optimization.
10. Press the [Done] soft key when all parts are entered.
11. The list has now been saved.
12. Press [Start] to run the list.
Creating a Backboard Defecting & Optimizing List
Backboard Defecting & Optimizing is a process that allows you to quickly and easily cut around
material defects while optimizing the clear stock for better material yield. It is accomplished using a
standard Set Point list, TigerStop’s Dynamic Optimization upgrade and a back fence ruler.
Program a Set Point List
1. From the Ready Screen, press the [Show] soft key to show the menu
options.
2. A new set of soft key options have appeared. Press the [List] soft key
to access the List interface.
