Abstract: A method and system for cold blow-fill-seal packaging of a product. The method and system are directed to maintaining a relatively cold temperature of the product to be packaged during the flow-fill-seal process. This accomplished via the use of one or more of, for example, a heat-exchanger in the system, insulated flow lines and steps taken during the procedure to maintain the temperature of the product below a certain level.

Abstract: Cast pellets containing plants seeds and methods of making the cast pellets are described. The cast pellets include a mixture of one or more plant seeds and a setable, flowable casting substance. The casting substance can be a thermoplastic or another material such as plaster, polyacrylamide or a derivative thereof, polyacrylic acid, a melt processable starch, wax, polyvinyl alcohol, glyceride, partial glyceride, or mixtures thereof. The mixture can additionally contain other substances, such as fillers, plant growth regulators, insecticides, fungicides, bactericides, fertilizers, microorganisms, or mixtures thereof. The seeds can be of the same or different species, and can be selected to have, for example, the same or different flower colors.

Abstract: A pelletizing press for producing pellets from material to be pressed, preferably from biomass, for use as fuel in fire places, wherein the biomass consists of cellulosic and/or lignocellulosic fibers, chips or shreds. In the pelletizing press, a dispersion chamber is formed by at least one die having a plurality of bores for pressing the biomass and at least by a lateral wall, and at least one roller rolling on a rolling surface of the die is arranged in the dispersion chamber. A pelletizing press of this method for producing pellets enables the formation of a dispersion chamber that, by means of at least one lateral wall, is as compact and sealed as possible relative to the prior art. At least two lateral wall parts are arranged to form a lateral wall; at least the first lateral wall part is arranged to be movable in relation to the second lateral wall part for carrying out a relative movement.

Abstract: A food product press having a mold base, a press assembly having a plurality of press bodies, and blade spaces between the press bodies, a plurality of blades slidable within the blade spaces, and a blade operating mechanism for moving the blades relative to the press bodies.

Abstract: Described herein are extrusion processes to produce hollow pellets. Also disclosed are pelletizer devices that can be used to produce the hollow pellets. The processes and devices make use of an extrusion die having a die orifice and an insert that is placed in the die orifice to produce the hollow pellets.

Abstract: A noodle scraper including a plate body having a bent section extending along a longitudinal direction; a plurality of first scraping tines having a longest tine-length; and a plurality of second scraping tines having a tine-length which is shorter than that of the first scraping tine, wherein the plurality of first and second scraping tines are alternately provided at one of the long sides of the plate body in a comb form; the second scraping tine including a tine-base or tine-middle section; and the tine-base or tine-middle section is formed in a folded or curved shape, a tine-edge section of the first or second scraping tine including a face that is sloped in a vertical cross-section orthogonal to a direction in which the tine-edge section extends.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an in-mold cutting unit for a thermoforming machine having at least one mold element (4), at least one counter-mold element (5) intended to cooperate, in use, with a respective mold element (4), and actuation means intended to command the relative movement of the mold (4) and countermold (5) elements; the cutting unit comprising at least one annular knife element (60) having a sharp edge (61), and at least one counter-cutting element (7) for each knife element (60), defining a sharp counter-edge portion (71), and the in-mold cutting unit comprising at least one witness-forming insert (8) removably housable in a respective reception seat (S) at the at least one annular knife element (60) or the at least one counter-cutting element (7), and delimiting at least one recess or incision (89) thereon, during use very close to the sharp edge (61) of the annular knife element (60) or to the sharp counter-edge portion (71) for the formation of a respective witness (T) between a thermof

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing thermoformed articles such as food packagings or parts thereof with a mechanical weakening between adjoining functional areas, which, for utilization by a user, can be at least partly separated at the mechanical weakening, in a thermoforming die having an upper die and a lower die, the mechanical weakening being introduced with a three-dimensional extension during the period of time during which the material to be formed is located in the thermoforming die, and a thermoforming die for implementing the process.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing thermoformed articles such as food packagings or parts thereof with a mechanical weakening between adjoining functional areas, which, for utilization by a user, can be at least partly separated at the mechanical weakening, in a thermoforming die having an upper die and a lower die, the mechanical weakening being introduced with a three-dimensional extension during the period of time during which the material to be formed is located in the thermoforming die, and a thermoforming die for implementing the process.

Abstract: A head assembly (10) is provided for use in a rotary head extruder (12) for extruding a food product. The head assembly (10) includes an annular-shaped stator plate (20) and a rotating blade plate (22). The blade plate (22) preferably includes at least six blades, each with a wedge shaped profile, and the stator plate (20) includes extrusion channels that extend at an angle in the range of 20°-50° from tangent to a circle defined by an inner surface (30) of the plate (20).

Abstract: A noodle scraper including a plate body having a bent section extending along a longitudinal direction; a plurality of first scraping tines having a longest tine-length; and a plurality of second scraping tines having a tine-length which is shorter than that of the first scraping tine, wherein the plurality of first and second scraping tines are alternately provided at one of the long sides of the plate body in a comb form; the second scraping tine including a tine-base or tine-middle section; and the tine-base or tine-middle section is formed in a folded or curved shape, a tine-edge section of the first or second scraping tine including a face that is sloped in a vertical cross-section orthogonal to a direction in which the tine-edge section extends.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermoforming device for thermoforming a product (1) from a plastic foil (23), and to a corresponding method. The invention relates particularly to a thermoforming process and device in which a slot (2) is arranged in a product (1) to be formed. The invention also relates to a product (1), particularly a flowerpot, manufactured using this thermoforming device or method. The thermoforming device is characterized in that the cutting sleeve (10) and cutting plate (7) and/or hold-down element (8) define an auxiliary cutting line through which the plastic foil (23) is cut in order to arrange a slot (2) in the product (1) to be formed. The functions of slot-forming and product-foil separation are hereby performed by substantially the same components.

Abstract: A system for processing materials includes handling and cutting stations positioned at appropriate positions along first and second conveying portions. A crust cutting station is positioned along the first conveyor portion. A crust removal station is positioned to span across the first and second conveying portions. Similarly, a stacking station is also positioned to span across the first and second conveying portions. Further, a first (vertical) cross cutting station is position along the second conveyor portion. Similarly, a second (horizontal) cross cutting station is located along the second conveyor portion. The process of using the disclosed system eliminates the need for specially designed stacking frames or trays and support rods, and improves cutting capacity and reduces processing time by only stacking the materials to be processed once, without de-stacking and restacking steps.

Abstract: Disclosed is an shape-forming shutter apparatus including a plurality of shutter pieces, each having an shaping surface and a sliding surface, which are arranged in a circle with the shaping surface of each shutter piece being slidably in sliding contact with the sliding surface of the neighboring separate shutter piece, and the shape-forming shutter apparatus being capable of dilating and contracting an opening part surrounded by the shaping surfaces respectively of the plurality of shutter pieces. The shape-forming shutter apparatus includes pressure contact biasing means for always keeping the shaping surface of each shutter piece and the sliding surface of the neighboring shutter piece slidably in pressure contact with each other. The pressure contact biasing means is a ring-shaped elastic member for biasing the shutter pieces equally in such a direction to close the opening part.

Abstract: Disclosed is an shape-forming shutter apparatus including a plurality of shutter pieces, each having an shaping surface and a sliding surface, which are arranged in a circle with the shaping surface of each shutter piece being slidably in sliding contact with the sliding surface of the neighboring separate shutter piece, and the shape-forming shutter apparatus being capable of dilating and contracting an opening part surrounded by the shaping surfaces respectively of the plurality of shutter pieces. The shape-forming shutter apparatus includes pressure contact biasing means for always keeping the shaping surface of each shutter piece and the sliding surface of the neighboring shutter piece slidably in pressure contact with each other. The pressure contact biasing means is a ring-shaped elastic member for biasing the shutter pieces equally in such a direction to close the opening part.

Abstract: A cutting mold for removing two opposite superfluous rigid circuit boards from a rigid-flexible circuit board. A first cutter is connected to a first moldboard. A first barricade is connected to the first moldboard. The maximum vertical distance from the first barricade to the first moldboard exceeds that from the first cutter to the first moldboard. A second moldboard is opposite the first moldboard. The first and second moldboards move with respect to each other. A second cutter is connected to the second moldboard and corresponds to the first cutter. A second barricade is connected to the second moldboard and detachably abuts the first barricade. The maximum vertical distance from the second barricade to the second moldboard exceeds that from the second cutter to the second moldboard. The first and second cutters cut the superfluous rigid circuit boards when the first and second moldboards move toward each other.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a synthetic resin core material having a substantially U-shaped cross section which is used in are extruded molding product for holding an opening portion of a vehicle body such as a door or a trunk of an automobile comprises the steps of extruding a synthetic resin to form a core material having a substantially U-shaped cross section, moving the U-shaped core material toward a cutting machine, rotating opposed rotors having blade-shaped portions in the cutting machine, and cutting and forming cut portions or cut slot portions on both lateral sides of the U-shaped core material.

Abstract: An ice-carving machine comprises a framework, an ice block positioning system, at least one feeding system, and at least one heating mold. The ice block positioning system is fixed on the workbench of the framework for positioning the ice block to be processed. The feeding system drives the heating mold to heat and press the ice block in a mold cavity with a predetermined shape. By the pressure and heat of the heating mold, the ice block is made into the shape identical to the shape of the mold cavity, thus simplifying the process of carving ice blocks, and also saving carving time and cost, being especially suitable for a mass production of ice sculptures.

Abstract: A method is provided for producing individual dough products, comprising the steps of conveying a continuous dough sheet along a travel path, engaging a first die cutter with a first portion of the dough sheet to cut a first portion of the peripheral shape of at least one dough product, then conveying the continuous dough sheet along the travel path and engaging the second die cutter with the first portion of the dough sheet to cut a second portion of the peripheral shape of at least one dough product.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing molded materials of a thermosetting resin composition in a method of granulating a molding material of the thermosetting resin composition, in which a sheet producing step for transferring the molding material in a molten state to a subsequent stage while processing the same material into a sheet type material of a predetermined thickness, a first processing step for cutting the sheet type material, which has thus been transferred to a stage for carrying out this step, in parallel with the transfer direction thereof to a predetermined width, and thereby obtaining a processed body of laterally arranged rows of elongated string-like materials, a step of cutting the processed body, which is obtained in the first processing step, to a predetermined length with respect to the transfer direction, a transfer direction changing step for transferring the processed body, which has been subjected to the cutting step, to a subsequent stage by changing the transfer direction of the processed body

Abstract: A machining apparatus for forming and cutting workpieces that can prevent the blade thereon from damages. The machining can also precisely form desired patterns on the workpiece and cut the workpiece to desired shape. The machining apparatus contains: a hydraulic cylinder having a stretchable rod at an upper end, means for adjusting a altitude of the hydraulic cylinder, which is engaged with the hydraulic cylinder at a lower portion thereof and means for restraining the hydraulic cylinder can move only vertically. For each operation the stretchable rod will extend to its full extension. Therefore there is no need to adjust the stretching distance for different workpieces. To avoid the damage of the mold blades by over-pressing the blades, a user can use the means for adjusting an altitude of the hydraulic cylinder to adjust the altitude of the hydraulic cylinder.

Abstract: A method of producing shredded cheese according to the present invention comprises producing cheese in a mixer; forming the cheese into cubes, the cubes being sized for shredding in a shredder; salting the cubes in a brine solution; and shredding the cubes in the shredder. The cheese may be cubed in a cubing device according to the present invention, which comprises an extrusion transfer tube connected to an infeed line. The extrusion transfer tube has an output end, where the cheese exits in the form of a log. A trim knife disposed at the output end of the extrusion transfer tube squares the log, and a cross-cut knife disposed adjacent to the trim knife cuts the log into cubes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process of forming a multi-layer pad of a non-woven fiber batt and a foam layer having conforming convoluted surfaces and to a multi-layer pad incorporating a non-woven fiber batt and foam layer. The process of forming a non-woven batt layer and a foam layer having conforming convoluted surfaces comprises transporting each layer along its longitudinal dimension while compressing each layer along its lateral dimension. Concomitantly with compression, each layer is cut transversely along its lateral dimension to separate each layer into an upper segment and a lower segment and to provide conforming convoluted surfaces on the segments of each layer, the convoluted surfaces comprised of upstanding projections and depressions.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing tubular molded products from molding material includes a mold casing and a mold core having a common longitudinal central axis which is vertically disposed. The mold casing and mold core are spaced from one another to define a molding space therebetween. A supply device supplies molding material from above the molding space into the molding space. Treatment apparatus is disposed at treatment zones on the mold core for treating the molding material in the molding space, the treatment including treating the molding material by shaking the molding material or treating the molding material by heating the molding material, or both.

Abstract: This process and apparatus use at least two chopper units. The fiber choppers may be laser beam choppers or existing standard chopper units. The process and apparatus for producing a fiber-reinforced molded composite comprises providing a moldable composition, a first fiber chopper providing chopped fibers to the apparatus from a first direction, a second fiber chopper providing chopped fibers to the apparatus from a second direction, wherein the first direction is different from the second direction and molding the moldable composition and fibers in the apparatus under heat and pressure to form the molded composite. One industrial application for these choppers is compression molding of interior trim panels for automobile doors. The choppers spray chopped glass fiber strands into a resin mixture. The glass and a polyol, isocyanate (—NCO) urethane resin mixture at the proper glass loading, distribution and pattern is fed to the mold.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus and method for forming glass article from sheet glass. More specifically the apparatus comprises a mold, a plunger being cooperative alignment with the mold, wherein the mold and the plunger form a cavity exhibiting the shaped of the glass article, an outer trimmer for separating the glass article from the surrounding excess sheet glass, and an inner trimmer for forming the aperture in the glass article, and the method involves forming the aperture during the hot-forming process, therefore eliminating a post-formation step.

Abstract: Disclosed is a zipper for a reclosable thermoplastic bag having opposing rib and groove profiles wherein at least one of the opposing zipper profiles has an longitudinally extending part interlockable and substantially free of interdigitation with the opposing profile and wherein the part is structurally discontinuous along its length. When the rib and groove profiles are interlocked, an audible clicking sound and/or a vibratory or bumpy feel perceptible to the touch is imparted.Further disclosed is a process and apparatus for making the zipper wherein a zipper profile is extruded and indentions are formed within and along it.

Abstract: A method of making a recycled fibre reinforced resin containing product comprising a quantity of fibre reinforced resin pieces mixed together with a quantity of granular aggregate material, and a binder, in which the fibre reinforced resin pieces and the granular aggregate are intermixed with and embedded in the binder, the binder being selected from materials having an initially plastic state, fibre reinforced resin pieces and the granular aggregate being intermixed, with the binder material being thereafter added and the binder materials being thereafter hardened at room temperature into a hard mass without the application of heat, and apparatus for carrying out the method.

Abstract: An apparatus for pre-treatment of thermoplastic synthetic plastics material, for example polyester waste, comprises at least two receptacles (1,13) disposed in series following each other, in each one of which receptacles a comminuting or mixing tool (5) rotates around a vertical axis (4) in the bottom region of the receptacle (1 or 13). At least the downstream receptacle has an evacuation line (18) through which, optionally also a protective gas can be introduced. The receptacles (1,13) are connected to each other by a tube piece (12) in which a shut-off means (20) is disposed so that the vacuum in the downstream receptacle (13) can be maintained without any problem until the shut-off valve (20) is opened, whereupon the vacuum in the receptacle (13) sucks on the material positioned in the upstream receptacle (1).

Abstract: A method and apparatus for recycling previously used agricultural plastic film mulch in which the plastic film mulch is fed by a conveyor along a predetermined path of travel, while being agitated and shaken on the conveyor to dislodge and remove dirt and debris therefrom, shredding the plastic film mulch into discreet pieces in a shredder while removing additional dirt and debris therefrom, conveying the shredded plastic film mulch through a vertical separator along a second, tortuous path of travel, while drying the shredded plastic mulch by heated air and agitating the plastic film mulch by projections extending into the second path of travel to dislodge and remove still further dirt and debris therefrom, and extruding the cleaned and shredded plastic film mulch into a reusable form in an extruder, which melts the plastic film mulch, screens solids from the molten plastic, and extrudes the molten plastic into a reusable form, such as pellets.

Abstract: Disclosed is a zipper for a reclosable thermoplastic bag having opposing rib and groove profiles wherein at least one of the opposing zipper profiles has an longitudinally extending part interlockable and substantially free of interdigitation with the opposing profile and wherein the part is structurally discontinuous along its length. When the rib and groove profiles are interlocked, an audible clicking sound and/or a vibratory or bumpy feel perceptible to the touch is imparted.Further disclosed is a process and apparatus for making the zipper wherein a zipper profile is extruded and indentions are formed within and along it.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for cutting a sheet of dough and delivering a cut dough portion to a surface of a pan. A cutting ring having a cutting edge is positioned on an upper surface of a pan. A sheet of dough above at least a surface of the pan is pressed against the upper cutting edge to fall onto the dough receiving surface.

Abstract: An apparatus for cutting a sheet of dough and delivering a cut dough portion to a surface of a pan. A cutting ring having a cutting edge is positioned on an upper surface of a pan. A sheet of dough above at least a surface of the pan is pressed against the upper cutting edge to fall onto the dough receiving surface.

Abstract: In a first forming stage, the bottom portion of a mono-molded plastic syringe (a type wherein the whole portion, i.e., a main syringe body and a needle portion, is molded unitedly in a cast) is heated and then stretched to a certain length, forming the edge portion like a needle, while the syringe is intermittently moved. Then the sryinge is carried to a second forming stage, where the syringe is moved intermittently and the needle portion is heated, then it is bent at a certain angle and is cut in a certain length, forming a completed syringe.

Abstract: A method for cutting a sheet of dough and delivering a cut dough portion to a surface of a pan. A cutting ring having a cutting edge is positioned on an upper surface of a pan. A sheet of dough above at least a surface of the pan is pressed against the upper cutting edge to fall onto the dough receiving surface.

Abstract: An apparatus for precision cutting lightweight, thin-walled tubes that includes transfer drums for transporting rough cut, thin-walled tubes from a source of supply past a first inspection station to determine if the tubes are crushed beyond a predetermined amount, a flaring station to flare the tube ends, an aligning station to align the tubes from cutting, and a cutting station to cut the tube into multiple sections. Section drums are provided that have second and third inspection stations to determine if the tubes have been properly cut.

Abstract: A rod guide remover is provided for splitting rod guides away from a sucker rod without risk of damage to the rod. A set of opposing blades are used which are kept a selected distance apart by stop members that abruptly contact a set of rod supports for preventing injury to the rod. The gap distances are selected over a relatively narrow range to insure complete splitting of all types of guides yet provide sufficient tolerance to protect the rod.

Abstract: Disclosed is a synthetic resin feeding apparatus including an extruder having an extrusion plate with an extrusion opening formed therein and a cutting tool for cutting molten synthetic resin extruded from the extrusion opening. The extrusion plate is formed to have a tapered portion. The extrusion opening opens to the front end surface of the tapered portion.

Abstract: An injection molding machine has a sorting device which is disposed under the injection mold and includes a swivel plate, which is pivotally movable by a motor-driven swivel drive to two mutually oppositely inclined positions for a delivery of usable moldings and for a delivery of rejects and sprues, respectively. In the position for a delivery of usable moldings, the delivery end of the swivel plate is disposed over an arrangement for receiving the usable moldings (belt conveyor). In the position for a delivery of rejects and sprues, the delivery end of the swivel plate is disposed over a disintegrator. The disintegrator includes a cutting mechanism, which constitutes a unit, which is removable out of the machine pedestal, and a motor-and-transmission block, which is disposed outside the vertical projection of the cutting mechanism. The sorting device is incorporated in a sorting unit, which is removable out of the machine pedestal.

Abstract: The die essentially comprises a top chain and a bottom chain entrained between horizontal parallel axis gear wheels and having corresponding sliding portions contacting one another.The top chain defines at a central position, by inner and outer links thereof, substantially dihedral structures, forming open seats therealong can slide the two portions of a sugar drop forming die.The bottom chain, in turn, defines like dihedral structures the corner portions of which are adapted to cut a sugar bead, means being moreover provided for clamping the two portions of the die.

Abstract: In an ice slicer with syrup supply mechanism, a frame is mounted on a base, a cutter case accommodating a rotary blade is mounted to the frame, a slit is formed in the cutter case, a cutting blade is so mounted as to be exposed to the slit, a syrup discharge nozzle is provided at the front of the frame, a connecting tube connects the discharge nozzle to a syrup container, and an electromagnetic valve is provided in the connecting tube. The electromagnetic valve is opened or closed by manipulating an operation switch provided on the frame.

Abstract: A male and female mold parts combination for forming a latch opening in a container molded from a softened sheet of plastic having a female mold key member arranged on the female mold part; a male mold key member arranged on the male mold part; a cutting edge adjacent to a planar face of one key and a vertical surface having a bevelled edge surface on the other key. The keys being normally registered so that on closure of the mold parts, initial contact will involve the cutting edge, the bevelled edge surface and the plastic therebetween. One of the keys is fixed in one of the mold parts and the other of the keys being located in the other of the mold parts and free to move independently of its mold part so that on closure of the mold parts the cutting edge will ride off the bevelled edge surface and slide across the vertical surface piercing and enlarging a latch opening in the plastic.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for producing and positioning a label on a thermoformed container. The device includes, inside a thermoforming station including a molding unit, at least one row of upwardly open forming chambers, a vertically movable supporting table supporting the molding unit, an individual band of labels for every forming chamber, means for at least partially cutting the labels in order to detach them from their individual band, a storage roll of master band mounted in fixed bearings, a cutting unit for cutting the master band longitudinally, a supporting table on which is installed the longitudinal cutting unit, and a tension roller applied against the master band.

Abstract: An apparatus for making tapered plastic shingles including a conveyor for moving a block of plastic shingle material along a linear path and at least one heated wire extending transversely across the path to cut the block into two or more tapered shingle slabs. The shingle slabs are thereafter cut to form shingles or slotted to resemble individual shingles of desired widths. One end of the wire is adapted to be adjusted vertically to selectively vary the acute angle of the wire relative to the horizontal plane to thus vary shingle taper. A mechanism is also provided for continuously reciprocating the wire vertically to impart a textured surface to opposed, cut surfaces of the shingle slabs.

Abstract: Device for producting conical cases from strips of dough, wound on a carrier, with a first supply ascending under belt for these strips, a second supply belt, the end of the first belt, and winding units each movable at a right angle to said second belt, and each with a detachable carrier on a rotary core.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for dispensing frozen food products is based upon the frozen food product, e.g. ice cream, being packaged in a coiled tubular casing and providing means for cutting off incremental lengths after removing the casing and then forming a scoop of the food product with a scoop which transfers the charge to a dumping position where the charge is released into a suitable food container.

Abstract: An arrangement for the thermoforming of molded plastic articles from a continuous web of a thermoplastic material, and more particularly, a trim in place thermoforming arrangement in which the plastic articles are simultaneously molded and at least substantially or completely separated from the remaining thermoplastic web material. A high degree of alignment and precision is obtained between cooperating cutting blades employed in the trimming of the thermoformed articles, because of a unique self-aligning or floating support structure of at least one of the cutting blades operating in conjunction with the thermoforming apparatus. The self-aligning action provided for between the slidingly contacting cutting blades allows for an automatic compensation for any temperature changes and blade wear encountered during operation, and with only one movable part being required for the trim in place device.

Abstract: The device for pre-forming and transfer of a banderole in a container thermoforming installation comprising a molding unit equipped with forming chambers and movable between a high thermoforming position and a low container-stripping position, is characterized in that the introduction unit for introducing the banderole into the forming and cutting chambers is fast, via a support plate, with a banderole pre-winding unit, of which the chambers are aligned axially under the forming chambers. The supporting table of the pre-winding unit is movable synchronously with the supporting table of the unit for longitudinally cutting the master-band into individual bands from which said banderoles are cut. A tension roller is applied against the unrolled portion of the master-band in order to compensate the length variations thereof due to the vertical displacements of the pre-winding units.

Abstract: An apparatus for forming an alignment of longitudinally spaced short slits with undulated edges in a sheet of fresh pasta comprises a pair of meshing but noncontacting identical gear-like elements mounted on rotatively driven parallel shafts. Each gear-like element is a pair of identical bevel-toothed disks abutted together so that the tips of the bevel teeth of one disk are opposite the grooves between the teeth of the other disk, the width of the bevel teeth being appreciably less than the width of the grooves. The novel pasta product of the apparatus features an alignment of longitudinally spaced short slits with undulated edges.

Abstract: An apparatus for cutting washers, gaskets, seals and the like from tubular elongate stock having elastomeric properties in which the stock is clamped between two sets of spaced-apart jaws. The jaws are adjustably movable in respect to each other to stretch the tubular elastomeric material. The tubular stock in stretched condition is positioned between a cutting element having plural spaced-apart cutting blades and a cutter block in registry with the blades so that as cutting proceeds, a plurality of precision annular end products are produced with uniform thickness and with the cut surfaces all substantially precisely and repetitively parallel and accurate.