Abstract: An apparatus for cutting slabs made of porcelain or like materials includes a support and blocking plane of at least a slab, and at least a cutting group of the slab, arranged superiorly thereof. The cutting group includes rotary tools associated with a carriage mobile along a parallel direction to the support plane; a component for moving the rotary tools independently of one another, in a perpendicular direction to the parallel direction, between two end positions, respectively an active neared position for working on the slab and a non-active distanced position, raised from the slab.

Abstract: A panel sawing machine comprises a horizontal table (5) on which a movable device (6) pushes a stack of panels (3a) in a forward direction (F) or reverse direction (F1) to feed a sawing device (or to a device for rotating the stack) which divides the panel up into two or more smaller boards. The pusher (6) is equipped with two or more pickup elements (16) that hold the rear edge of the stack in position during positioning and/or sawing operations. The pickup elements (16) are mounted on the movable device (6) in such a way that they can run in guides (15, 15a, 15b) in the following three directions, respectively: horizontal at right angles to, and horizontal parallel to, the forward direction (F) or the reverse direction (F1), and vertical.

Abstract: A panel saw machine comprises: a horizontal work table movable in a forward and backward direction; a clamping unit equipped with one or more gripping elements for retaining panels while they are being machined; a cutting unit that divides the panels into sub-panels along an axis transversal to the feed axis; a horizontal tray positioned above the horizontal work table for transporting the panels; means for holding the tray in conjunction with means for driving the tray and enabling the tray to perform a first movement along the feed axis in both directions and a rotational movement on the horizontal work table so as to vary the position of the tray and of the panels with respect to the cutting unit.

Abstract: A panel saw machine (2) for panels (1) made of wood or similar materials comprises: a horizontal table (3) for supporting the panels (1); means (4) for advancing the panels (1) along a feed line (A) and mobile in a direction parallel to and along the horizontal table (3); a straight cutting unit (5) transversal to the feed line (A) and comprising a base (10), presser means (6) for holding down the panels (1), and a first saw blade (7) mobile in both directions and protruding lengthways from a slot made in the horizontal table (3) in such a such a way as to cut the panels (1) along a line (T) transversal to the feed line (A); the cutting unit (5) also comprises a carriage (8) which rotatably mounts the first blade (7) and which is slidably connected to guide means (9) associated with the base (10) and adjustment means (14) acting on the carriage (8) and designed to enable the carriage (8) to move vertically in both directions along a line (Z) perpendicular to the transversal line (T).

Abstract: An apparatus for forming stacks (2) of panels (3) from a vertical pile (4) of panels (3) to be fed to a user station comprises: a crossbar (5) that moves above the pile (4) of panels (3) and mounts selector means (6; 7, 8) designed to separate a certain number of panels (3) from the top of the pile (4); first gripper means (9; 10) and second gripper means (11; 12, 16) for clamping the panels (3); the selector means (6; 7, 8) include a first wedge-shaped selection element (8) that can be inserted between the panels (3) in the pile (4) to create a gap; the apparatus (1) also comprises second selector means (16) mounted on the crossbar (5) and mobile in a feed direction (40) and relative to the crossbar (5), lengthways along the crossbar (5) itself in a first horizontal direction (13), in such a way that they can be inserted into the pile (4) next to the first wedge-shaped element (8) at the gap so as to completely separate the pile (4) at a point away from the first wedge-shaped element (8) by sliding in the fi

Abstract: A panel saw machine (1) for cutting panels (P1) comprises: a work table (4) for supporting panels (P1); a cutting unit (3) that moves along a respective cutting line (L) on the work table (4) to divide the panels into two or more sub-panels; a pusher assembly (5) that moves towards and away from the cutting line (L) in a direction (Y) transversal to the cutting line (L) to position at least one panel (P1) on the work table (4) at the cutting unit (3); to adjust its position, the pusher assembly (5) is also mobile in a direction (X) parallel to the cutting line (L) between a first operating position and other positions along the cutting line (L).

Abstract: A panel (2) turning device (1) applicable to a panel saw machine (4) comprises a panel (2) hold-down element (11) located in the vicinity of a lateral edge (5a) of the worktable (5) and acting on the panel (2) in such a way as to form a pivot (12) and an axis of rotation (R) in a defined area of the panel (2). The device (1) also comprises rubber wheels (15) built into the worktable (5), designed to enable the panel (2) to be turned about the pivot (12) and mobile between a rest position in which they are not in contact with the panel (2) and a working position in which they are in contact with the panel (2).

Abstract: An apparatus for forming stacks (2) of panels (3) from a vertical pile (4) of panels (3) to be fed to a user station comprises: a crossbar (5) that moves above the pile (4) of panels (3) and mounts selector means (6; 7, 8) designed to separate a certain number of panels (3) from the top of the pile (4); first gripper means (9; 10) and second gripper means (11; 12, 16) for clamping the panels (3); the selector means (6; 7, 8) include a first wedge-shaped selection element (8) that can be inserted between the panels (3) in the pile (4) to create a gap; the apparatus (1) also comprises second selector means (16) mounted on the crossbar (5) and mobile in a feed direction (40) and relative to the crossbar (5), lengthways along the crossbar (5) itself in a first horizontal direction (13), in such a way that they can be inserted into the pile (4) next to the first wedge-shaped element (8) at the gap so as to completely separate the pile (4) at a point away from the first wedge-shaped element (8) by sliding in the fi

Abstract: A panel saw machine for panels (2) comprises: a horizontal work table (3) for one or more panels (2) mobile on the horizontal table (3) along an axis of feed (X) in a forward direction (V1) and in a backward direction (V2); a panel (2) clamping unit (4) comprising a crossbar (5) equipped with one or more gripping elements (6) for clamping and retaining the panels (2) while they are being machined; a cutting unit (7) that divides the panels (2) into sub-panels by sawing the panels (2) along an axis (Y) transversal to the feed axis (X); a horizontal flat element or tray (8) positioned above the horizontal work table (3), for supporting and transporting the panels (2); means (9) for selectively holding the tray (8) in conjunction with means (10) for driving the tray (8) itself, acting on the latter and enabling the tray (8) to perform a first movement along the feed axis (X) in both directions (V1, V2) and, when required, a rotational movement (R) on the horizontal work table (3) in such a way as to vary the pos

Abstract: A panel saw machine (2) for panels (1) made of wood or similar materials comprises: a horizontal table (3) for supporting the panels (1); means (4) for advancing the panels (1) along a feed line (A) and mobile in a direction parallel to and along the horizontal table (3); a straight cutting unit (5) transversal to the feed line (A) and comprising a base (10), presser means (6) for holding down the panels (1), and a first saw blade (7) mobile in both directions and protruding lengthways from a slot made in the horizontal table (3) in such a such a way as to cut the panels (1) along a line (T) transversal to the feed line (A); the cutting unit (5) comprises a carriage (8) which rotatably mounts the first blade (7) and which is rotatably connected to guide means (9) associated with the base (10); first means (11) for driving the carriage (8), designed to allow the carriage (8) to move in both directions along the transversal line (T); second means (12) for driving the first blade (7), positioned on the base (10)

Abstract: Described is a device (1) for cutting panels (3), especially for panel saw machines (2) equipped with a work table (4) to support the panels (3) and a handling unit for moving the panels (3) on the work table (4) along a longitudinal axis (X). The device (1) comprises: a carriage (7) that moves in a direction parallel with the work table (4) along an axis (Y) transversal to the longitudinal axis (X); a slide (10) slidably coupled with the carriage (7) and mobile relative to the latter in an axis (Z) transversal to the work table (4); a blade (12) mounted on the slide (10) that moves it between a rest position where it is clear of the panels (3) and a working position where it engages and cuts the panels (3) positioned on the work table (4); a motor (16), fixed in relation to the carriage (7), associated with the blade (12) to generate a cutting action through a transmission unit (30) operating between the motor (16) and the blade (12).

Abstract: An air cushion support and sliding device (4) of a conveyor unit (24) is equipped with at least one support and sliding table (5) for objects or products, which is made at least partially of a material which is naturally porous to air and, in particular, is a panel (7) with a plurality of natural pores (8) through which the air flows and is distributed in a substantially uniform and capillary fashion on at least one support and sliding surface (9) on the table (5).

Abstract: A panel (2) turning device (1) applicable to a panel saw machine (4) comprises a panel (2) hold-down element (11) located in the vicinity of a lateral edge (5a) of the worktable (5) and acting on the panel (2) in such a way as to form a pivot (12) and an axis of rotation (R) in a defined area of the panel (2). The device (1) also comprises rubber wheels (15) built into the worktable (5), designed to enable the panel (2) to be turned about the pivot (12) and mobile between a rest position in which they are not in contact with the panel (2) and a working position in which they are in contact with the panel (2).

Abstract: A panel saw machine (1) is equipped with a rear table (4) for feeding panels (3) to a cutting station (2) installed along one edge (7) of the feed table (4), and a table (6; 6′) for the manual handling of the panels (3) by an operator; the handling table (6; 6′) is located in the same plane as the feed table (4), at the front end relative to the cutting station (2), and comprises a plurality of peninsulas (9, 10, 11; 9′, 10′, 11′) on which the panels slide and are supported, and a connecting portion (12; 12′) joining the peninsulas (9, 10, 11; 9′, 10′, 11′) to each other.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and device for making a series of cuts at different angles in one or more panels using a panel sawing machine. The method comprises the steps of: placing a stack of panels on a worktable; turning the stack a first time in a first direction of rotation; making a first series of cuts in the stack; turning the stack a second time in a direction opposite to the first direction of rotation and in such a way as to move the stack closer to the cutting line; and making a second series of cuts in the stack. The device comprises: a worktable having a cutting line for a panel sawing machine; a pickup element that moves along a first guide perpendicular to the cutting line; and a pusher element that moves along a second guide parallel to the cutting line.

Abstract: A panel sawing machine comprises a horizontal table (5) on which a movable device (6) pushes a stack of panels (3a) in a forward direction (F) or reverse direction (F1) to feed a sawing device (or to a device for rotating the stack) which divides the panel up into two or more smaller boards. The pusher (6) is equipped with two or more pickup elements (16) that hold the rear edge of the stack in position during positioning and/or sawing operations. The pickup elements (16) are mounted on the movable device (6) in such a way that they can run in guides (15, 15a, 15b) in the following three directions, respectively: horizontal at right angles to, and horizontal parallel to, the forward direction (F) or the reverse direction (F1), and vertical.

Abstract: The feeding method concerns the transfer of panels (2) from the top of a vertical stack (17) to a loading table (4) on a panel saw machine. The panels (2) are pushed by mobile horizontal pushers (7) from the stack (17) until they arrive at an infeed device (8) which conveys the panels (2) to the loading table (4). The pushers (7) and the vertical stack (17) perform relative movements controlled by control means (70), so as to allow the pushers (7) to transfer from the stack (17) one or more panels (2), depending on the extent (h) of the relative translation. The infeed device (8) comprises at least two pairs of rollers, each pair comprising a motor-driven roller and an idler roller. The center distance of a pair of rollers may be adjusted by adjusting the idler roller.

Abstract: A device for turning panels on machines for processing the panels basically comprises an element for holding a panel to be processed or being processed, located close to a table that supports the panel, and acting on the panel in such a way as to form a pivot in a preset area of the panel, and means for turning the panel about the pivot in such a way as to vary the position of the panel relative to a panel cutting device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and device for making a series of cuts at different angles in one or more panels using a panel sawing machine. The method comprises the steps of: placing a stack of panels on a worktable; turning the stack a first time in a first direction of rotation; making a first series of cuts in the stack; turning the stack a second time in a direction opposite to the first direction of rotation and in such a way as to move the stack closer to the cutting line; and making a second series of cuts in the stack. The device comprises: a worktable having a cutting line for a panel sawing machine; a pickup element that moves along a first guide perpendicular to the cutting line; and a pusher element that moves along a second guide parallel to the cutting line.

Abstract: A device for sawing stacks of panels comprises cutting means consisting of a pair of similar carriages located on opposite sides of the stack. Each carriage mounts a first and a second circular saw and a first and a second circular scoring saw. Both carriages can move in two directions along an axis transversal to the feed axis of the stack so as to make a first and a second cut to corresponding defined first and second cutting depths and substantially coinciding in a vertical plane in such a way as to saw right through the stack of panels.