Abstract: Apparatus is provided for transversely cutting up a web of material to form blanks of equal length, particularly tickets. The apparatus comprises a cutting head and infeed means for feeding the web to the cutting head. The cutting head has a frame supporting a cutting cylinder and a counter-blade. The cutting cylinder is provided with at least one blade on its periphery. The frame is arranged to pivot about a vertical axis that is disposed laterally of the web. This enables the angle of the cutting head relative to the web to be adjusted in dependence upon the rate of feed of the web. Means are provided for driving the cutting cylinder and the infeed means in such a manner that their speeds are in a fixed ratio.

Abstract: A machine for cutting up a web of material comprises a flat cutting press and, downstream thereof, either a rotary cutting apparatus or a rotary peeling apparatus. Then two apparatuses are interchangeable depending upon the type of cutting operation to be used. A unit for receiving cut material is provided downstream of whichever of the two apparatuses is used.