Abstract: A cutting machine for cutting a food product includes a housing and a blade cover removably mounted to the housing via at least two positive or non-positive fastening points. A circular blade is rotatably disposed in the housing such that the blade cover covers a surface of the circular blade. A carriage is movably mounted parallel to the circular blade and includes a carriage surface for holding the food product. Each of the fastening points are disposed beneath the carriage surface.

Abstract: A cutting table has a planar table surface with a linear cutting edge that is engaged by a moveable cutting blade that progressively contacts the cutting edge to make a cut. An elongate sharpening element extends along the cutting edge wherein the sharpening element will be progressively contacted by the blade with each cut, thereby sharpening the blade.

Abstract: A cutting table has a planar table surface with a linear cutting edge that is engaged by a moveable cutting blade that progressively contacts the cutting edge to make a cut. An elongate sharpening element extends along the cutting edge wherein the sharpening element will be progressively contacted by the blade with each cut, thereby sharpening the blade.

Abstract: A rotary cutting apparatus comprises a frame and a die roll defining a first longitudinal axis and comprising a cutting member. The die roll is rotatably connected with the frame and configured to rotate about the first longitudinal axis. The rotary cutting apparatus further comprises a bearer ring connected with the die roll and an anvil roll defining a second longitudinal axis and comprising an outer radial surface. The anvil roll is rotatably connected with the frame and is configured to rotate about the second longitudinal axis. The bearer ring of the die roll is in contact with the outer radial surface. The rotary cutting apparatus further comprises a reconditioning member comprising an abrasive surface engaged with the outer radial surface of the anvil roll. The outer radial surface of the anvil roll moves relative to the abrasive surface.

Abstract: A control device for a cutting blade, particularly for cutting-off machines for logs of web material, interrupts operation of the cutting blade when deformation of the blade reaches a preset deformation value and resumes operation of the cutting blade when the deformation of the blade is less than another preset deformation value. The control device includes a measuring device for measuring deformation values of at least a portion of the cutting blade, at least one comparator for comparing the measured deformation values with at least one preset deformation value set by an operator, and an actuator which sends, according to signals coming from the comparator, control signals to a motor of the machine to control the start up and/or the stop of the motor.

Abstract: A rotary cutting apparatus comprises a frame and a die roll defining a first longitudinal axis and comprising a cutting member. The die roll is rotatably connected with the frame and configured to rotate about the first longitudinal axis. The rotary cutting apparatus further comprises a bearer ring connected with the die roll and an anvil roll defining a second longitudinal axis and comprising an outer radial surface. The anvil roll is rotatably connected with the frame and is configured to rotate about the second longitudinal axis. The bearer ring of the die roll is in contact with the outer radial surface. The rotary cutting apparatus further comprises a reconditioning member comprising an abrasive surface engaged with the outer radial surface of the anvil roll. The outer radial surface of the anvil roll moves relative to the abrasive surface.

Abstract: A rotary blade for an interchangeable rotary cutter comprising perfectly spaced teeth. The rotary cutter and blade are passed over wearable fabric creating perfectly spaced slits in the fabric which are spaced far enough apart so that the fabric will not tear when pulled. The user can hand stitch ribbon, cord, heavy thread, yarn or other embellishment through the slits creating a decorative edge. The size and shape of the slits allows the user to hand stitch without having to tug on the needle. Slits created in multiple pieces of fabric allow the user to seam the pieces together using ribbon, cord, heavy thread, yarn or other embellishment creating a decorative seam.

Abstract: An ultrasonic trimming apparatus is composed of an articulated robot, a cutting apparatus, and a grindstone. The cutting apparatus is composed of an ultrasonic oscillator which is supported by the end portion of the articulated robot, a cutter blade which is supported by the ultrasonic oscillator, and a workpiece securing portion which secures a workpiece. The grindstone serving as a grinding member is disposed within the movable range of the cutter blade driven by the robot and is placed in a position at which the cutter blade can pressure contact the cutter blade. The cutter blade is ultrasonically vibrated by the ultrasonic oscillator and is ground while being pressed against the grindstone by means of the articulated robot.

Abstract: A sharpener to sharpen the edge of a food slicer blade includes a non-planar abrasive surfaced rotatable disk mounted on a supporting structure. The supporting structure includes one or more surfaces designed to align with at least one of a push bar, thickness control plate and the surface of the food carriage of the food slicer when the abrasive surface of the disk is in contact with the edge of the slicer blade.

Abstract: An ergonomically designed food slicing machine including a rotatable blade (800, 2800) for slicing bulk food product, a motor (1400, 3400) operably connected to the rotating blade (800, 2800), and a base (100) portion located below the rotatable blade (800, 2800) which defines a food slice receiving area. The machine may be provided with a sliced food receptable operably connected to a scale (3900), a visible indicia (3502) correlating to the distance between the gauge plate (2500) and rotatable blade (2800), a blade sharpening assembly (900, 2900), a sled (200) for securing the food product and an operator adjusted optimum stroke setting system for automatic operation of the slicing machine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a slitter apparatus with a compensating device for slitter blades thereof to provide a stable or proper operation for cutting a corrugated cardboard sheet. The slitter apparatus according to the present invention is comprised of a plurality of slitter heads 20-24 disposed in-line in the width direction of the corrugated cardboard sheet, each of the slitter heads including a disk-shaped slitter blade 40 for cutting the corrugated cardboard sheet being continuously fed along a feeding line by moving the disk-shaped slitter blades toward the corrugated cardboard sheet. The apparatus further comprises positioning sensors 50 for detecting the vertical position of each of the disk-shaped slitter blades 40, and an optical sensor 58 having an optical axis 60 generally disposed in a parallel relationship with respect to the corrugated cardboard sheet.

Abstract: A sharpener assembly for a food slicer includes a rotatable frame with a sharpening member and a truing member operatively connected for rotation with the frame. The frame is mounted on a food slicer to place the sharpening member and truing member on opposed sides of a slicer knife. The frame is rotated to rotate the sharpening member and the truing member into contact with respective sides of the slicer knife.

Abstract: A machine for skiving or splitting nonmetallic planar workpieces, in particular plastic-coated paper-like workpieces, is disclosed. The machine has a motor-driven moving knife, in particular a bell knife or hoop knife, whose cutting edge moves around a closed loop and has a specific contour. A grinding device for grinding the knife is provided. In order to increase the service life, a cleaning device is provided, which can be displaced towards the cutting edge for removing contaminants adhering to the cutting edge.

Abstract: There is provided an apparatus for dividing logs of substrate into rolls and a method of using this apparatus. The apparatus may include a distribution sprocket, a pocket for holding the log, a cutting device, and a device for collecting the rolls. Logs may be transported, divided, and distributed without the need for secondary clamping devices.

Abstract: A sheet material cutting apparatus includes a cutting head and a knife frame rotatably coupled to the cutting head. A blade defining a cutting edge is coupled for reciprocation to the knife frame, as is a primary sharpener for sharpening substantially the entire cutting edge of the blade after it becomes dull from operation. A presser foot having a secondary sharpener mounted thereon, is also coupled to the knife frame for movement between a raised non-working and a lowered working position. The secondary sharpener includes a sharpening member engageable with the cutting edge of the blade via the action of an actuator, for sharpening a portion of the blade's cutting edge between primary sharpening operations.