Abstract: An assembly in accordance with some example embodiments includes a support structure, first and second plates coupled to the support structure, and a shearing apparatus operable to cut a workpiece between ends of the workpiece. The first plate engages and guides a first end of a workpiece, and the second plate engages and guides a second end of the workpiece. The shearing apparatus includes a stationary die and a movable die and coupled to the support structure between the first plate and the second plate.

Abstract: A rod cutter having two cutters that are exchangeable and with one thereof being operatively stationary and the other being pivotally and with cutting edges therebetween. A cover extends over the cutters so that access to the cutters is available, and they can be interchanged in their installed positions to reposition the cutting edges exposed to the rod. A ball bearing supports the pivotal cutter and it has an axial restriction for rendering axial support to the pivotal cutter. The method of cutting with both radial and axial cutter support is described.

Abstract: A cutting mechanism and method for a tooling head is provided, the tooling head including a housing; a cord line feeding passageway extending through the housing to an applicator end, and an applicator assembly at the applicator end for application of the cord line to an annular surface. The cutting mechanism provides a reciprocally moving plunger body housed within the tooling head; a reciprocating cutting member moving between a first position cutting the cord line and a second position in a non-cutting relationship with the cord line; a cutting member being coupled to the plunger body to translate reciprocal movement of the plunger body to reciprocal movement of the cutting member between the first and second positions. A stream of air may be directed into the cord line passageway proximate the cutting member to assist in threading a severed free end of the cord through the passageway to the applicator assembly.

Abstract: A plate-processing device intended for bending and cutting of bending and bendable plate-like objects. A bending and cutting tool is arranged to be moved by actuators. At least two tube sectors, which are arranged within each other and move relative to each other, of which the tube sector that revolves around the axis of revolution has a bending or cutting tool. The mutual movement of the tube sectors is brought about by actuators acting between the tube sectors and expandable by means of pressure of a medium.

Abstract: A cutting machine for a Venetian blind comprising a head rail, a bottom rail, and a plurality of blind slats. The cutting machine comprises a body defining a head rail opening, a bottom rail opening, and at least one blind slat opening, a plate for cutting the head rail, a blade assembly for cutting the bottom rail the blind slats, and a drive mechanism. The drive mechanism is operatively connected to the plate and the blade assembly causing the plate to cut the head rail while, at the same time, causing the blade assembly to cut the bottom rail and the blind slats.

Abstract: Bodies with non-circular cross-sections are cut using a tool, by applying a torsional cutting process.

Abstract: A cutting device for use in a medical procedure includes a housing having a housing cavity and defining a first cutting surface. An actuator is positioned within the housing cavity and has a first cam member. A cutting member is positioned with the housing cavity and has a second cam member. The cutting member defines a second cutting surface. Movement of the actuator within the housing cavity causes the first cam member to cooperate with the second cam member so as to rotate the cutting member relative to the housing. Rotation of the cutting member relative to the housing causes the second cutting surface to move relative to the first cutting surface to effectuate a cutting operation.

Abstract: A rotary torsion cutting apparatus is provided for cutting an article. The cutting apparatus includes a first plate member having a front face, a back face and a side face. The first plate member further includes a central axis and a first opening extending from the front face to the back face of the first plate member. The first opening is shaped and dimensioned for receiving an article to be cut by the rotary torsion cutting apparatus. The cutting apparatus also includes a second plate member having a front face, a back face and a side face. The second plate member further includes a central axis aligned with the central axis of the first plate member and a second opening extending from the front face to the back face of the second plate member. The second opening is shaped and dimensioned for receiving an article to be cut by the rotary torsion cutting apparatus.

Abstract: A bladeless shear for bar stock and tubing comprising axially adjacent stationary and moving dies which receive the stock and produce a shearing action by relative lateral displacement. A linear actuator or an electric motor produces the mechanical movement to rotate the drive wheel in alternatingly opposite directions. A mandrel for insertion into the tube is disclosed as well as an hydraulic tube clamp and an adjustable in-feed table.

Abstract: A reinforcing steel bar cutter includes a base, a pair of bearing plates erected on the base, a handle shaft pivotally attached to one of the pair of bearing plates, a stationary blade and a movable blade provided with depressed parts and interposed between the pair of bearing plates, and a posture-retaining wall formed on at least one of the pair of bearing plates for preventing the reinforcing steel bar inserted into the depressed parts from warping while the reinforcing steel bar is being cut. The stationary and movable blades have opposed cutting blade parts to each of which a relief angle is imparted. The movable blade is connected to the handle shaft and rotated relative to the stationary blade by rocking motion of the handle shaft to cut the reinforcing bar.

Abstract: A rotary torsion cutting apparatus is provided for cutting an article. The cutting apparatus includes a first plate member having a front face, a back face and a side face. The first plate member further includes a central axis and a first opening extending from the front face to the back face of the first plate member. The first opening is shaped and dimensioned for receiving an article to be cut by the rotary torsion cutting apparatus. The cutting apparatus also includes a second plate member having a front face, a back face and a side face. The second plate member further includes a central axis aligned with the central axis of the first plate member and a second opening extending from the front face to the back face of the second plate member. The second opening is shaped and dimensioned for receiving an article to be cut by the rotary torsion cutting apparatus.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a unique torsional cutting apparatus. Two plates, referred to as a stationary and rotating plate member, are positioned and held in place next to each other using any convention means such as spring tensioned bolts. There is a zero gap between the two plate members. A hole in the general shape of the object to be cut is fashioned through the two plate members so that the object to be cut can be placed into and through the hole. The hole is tapered towards the center of the rotary torsion cutting apparatus thereby allowing ease of insertion, a more precise cut, and the elimination of burring.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a unique torsional cutting apparatus. Two plates, referred to as a stationary and rotating plate member, are positioned and held in place next to each other using any convention means such as spring tensioned bolts. There is a zero gap between the two plate members. A hole in the general shape of the object to be cut is fashioned through the two plate members so that the object to be cut can be placed into and through the hole. The hole is tapered towards the center of the rotary torsion cutting apparatus thereby allowing ease of insertion, a more precise cut, and the elimination of burring.

Abstract: Bodies with non-circular cross-sections are cut using a tool, by applying a torsional cutting process.

Abstract: A bladeless shear for bar stock and tubing comprising axially adjacent stationary and moving dies which receive the stock and produce a shearing action by relative lateral displacement. A linear actuator or an electric motor produces the mechanical movement to rotate the drive wheel in alternatingly opposite directions. A mandrel for insertion into the tube is disclosed as well as an hydraulic tube clamp and an adjustable in-feed table.

Abstract: Driving means in particular for a cutting-off device with a rotationally held cutting-off tool. In order to provide the cutting-off tool with high acceleration in a simple manner, a sledge hammer (6) is provided that cooperates with an impact surface (5) arranged on a rotationally held cutting-off tool (4). Furthermore, a cam (2) is arranged on at least one driven rotating inertial body (1) for acting upon said sledge hammer, whereby said inertial body (1) is driven at an essentially constant, optionally adjustable speed.

Abstract: A base carries a tool head having two bore containing members that are relatively rotatable with respect to each other on a common axis of rotation. The bore portions contained in the two members are offset from the common axis of rotation by no more than one bore diameter. The two portions of the bore align in one relative position of rotation, but a handle is connected to at least one member to move at least that member to a position in which the bore portions are partially misaligned, severing any rod placed in the common bore by a combination of offset shearing action and rotary wringing action.

Abstract: An apparatus for shearing extruded stock includes a stationary die and a rotatable die mounted adjacent one another wherein the rotatable die moves through a limited angle of rotation through the operation of a cam acting on a lever linked to the spindle in which the rotatable die is mounted. The cam undergoes a full 360.degree. of rotation although the rotatable die undergoes a limited angle of rotation. A spring or regulated pneumatic cylinder is provided to bias the rotatable die to the home position after cutting of the extruded stock.

Abstract: A shearing device for tendons such as wire, rope or cables. The device incorporates a shear block and clamping system having a first cylindrical block adapted for engaging an eccentric recess formed in a housing. Both the housing and the block are constructed with apertures therethrough adapted for receiving the tendon therein. Eccentric misalignment of the apertures is provided by relative rotation between the housing and the block to therein provide the shearing action. A clamp is disposed outwardly of the block for securing the tendon to be terminated. In this manner, a post-tension tendon of the type utilized in concrete construction or the like, can be safely terminated and controlled within a recessed region with efficiency and dimensional control.

Abstract: A shearing device for wire rope or cables. The device incorporates a shear block system having a first cylindrical block adapted for mainly engaging an eccentric recess formed in a housing. Both the housing and the block are constructed with apertures therethrough adapted for receiving the cable or wire rope therein. Eccentric misalignment of the apertures is provided by relative rotation between the housing and the block to therein provide the shearing action. In this manner, a post-tension cable of the type utilized in concrete construction or the like, can be terminated within a recessed region with efficiency and dimensional control.

Abstract: An extrudate cutting apparatus including a generally cylindrically shaped shaping die having an upper surface and a lower surface with an eccentrically positioned opening extending therebetween. The opening releasably receives an orifice fitting for permitting extrudate to pass from the fitting through the opening. A generally tubular housing rotatably receives the shaping die therein. A nozzle knife is integral with the housing and is in facing relation with the lower shaping die surface. The knife includes an aperture for allowing extrudate passing from the orifice fitting to pass therethrough unimpeded when the aperture and the shaping die opening are in registry.

Abstract: A core pinning machine (1) includes a rotatable wire cutting apparatus (6) which comprises a housing (10), a cylinderical shank (13) rotatable within the housing, a cutter (18) with a sharp edged orifice (20) abutted to an end of the shank and a wire guide passage (17) located within the shank parallel to and offset from a central longitudinal axis (16) of the shank. The passage is rotatably alignable with the cutting orifice, allowing passage of the wire through the wire cutting apparatus. The wire cutting apparatus is disposed in a heater (25) which heats the wire as it passes therethrough, with the heated wire then inserted into a wax pattern (7) until a core (8) is contacted. A timer controller (2) registers the stop, and, after a delay, signals an actuator (23) to rotate the shank, which causes misalignment of the passage with the cutter, severing the wire against the sharp edge of the orifice.

Abstract: A device for affixing strings to a musical instrument includes a blade or blades for trimming excess string from the end of a string so that when a string mounting operation is performed by means of the device, the string is trimmed to a length that is appropriate for the instrument.

Abstract: A tube cutting apparatus for orbital shearing of tube stock in uniform lengths including a stationary die surrounding the tube stock placed adjacent an orbiting die of similar aperture, the orbiting die being rotatably mounted within an eccentric die holder which in turn is rotatably mounted on an axis offset from the stationary die with drive means for turning the die holder and causing the orbiting die to move in an orbiting path, and a two-section mandrel carried on an extendable ram which is removably insertable within the tube stock being cut, the first section being coaxially fixed to the ram while the second section has limited movement laterally relative to the first section, the second section having an inside diameter portion greater than the outside diameter of the ram and a elastic ring positioned between the second section and the ram to maintain the two sections in concentric alignment in the absence of outside forces.

Abstract: This invention envolves a columnar material cutting machine which has a stationary cutter fastened into a base and having an inner opening substantially equal to the outer profile of a material to be cut, a movable cutter contacted at one end therewith with one end of the stationary cutter and having an inner opening substantially equal to the shape as the stationary cutter, and drive means for moving the movable cutter in a circular motion without rotating the movable cutter. Thus, the machine can cut a solid columnar metal or a metal pipe with a smooth cutting surface without cutting chips.

Abstract: A cutter for cutting material in tape form comprises a movable blade of circular segment shape in cross-section and a fixed blade. The movable blade is coupled to a rotating shaft so as to move it in front of the fixed blade. A first support carrying the fixed blade is U-shaped in cross-section, the inside of its bottom being semi-circular. A longitudinal first opening intersects the bottom of the first support and a groove opens laterally into this first opening in its inside surface, the groove accommodating the fixed blade. An auxiliary support is generally trough-shaped and has a bottom which is semi-circular on the inside. A second opening intersects the bottom of the auxiliary support, the edges of which are inserted between the sides of the U shape of the first support. A substantially cylindrical housing for the movable blade is defined between the first and auxiliary supports.

Abstract: The apparatus comprises two horizontally extending blades (22, 24) mounted for turning movement about a common vertical axis (26). The blades each have a hole (28; 30) therein so arranged that, when the blades are in a first condition, the holes are aligned and a vertical column of plastic material (12) can pass through the holes. Upon the blades being turned about the common vertical axis through a predetermined angle, one clockwise and the other anti-clockwise, edges of the holes (28; 30) pass each other until the holes do not overlap and the column of plastic material passing through the holes is sheared through by edges of the holes.

Abstract: A device for destructing needles and syringes includes a base housing (20) and an upper closure body (22). One side of the housing (20) is open to slidably receive a receptacle (21) to receive severed needles and associated parts. The body (22) includes a rotary die member (32,33) mounted therein for severing the needles and syringes. The receptacle (21) is automatically locked in a closed position upon withdrawal from the base housing (20).

Abstract: In shears for rod-form material, especially in connection to roll trains, the problem exists of a space-saving construction, especially in the sidewise direction, in view of the multiple arrangements, as well as increased safety (reliability) of operation for the high-pressure hydraulic system of the cutting drive.The shear provided with two knife holders (MT1, MT2) and a fluid drive element (ZK) as well as a respective pressure feeding device (DS), is so designed, for this purpose, that the pressure work chambers (DA1, DA2) of the drive element, such as a double-acting cylinder-piston arrangement, and the elements carrying pressure fluid (high-pressure pumps, etc.) of the pressure feeding device (DS) are designed to be movable in common with a knife holder (MT1) which is movable in relation to the machine frame or a conduction (SF) of material to be cut, and preferably fixed in space with this latter (MT1).

Abstract: In a method and apparatus for cutting and welding slugs to lead wires, a die has a bore therein through which the slug feedstock is stepwise advanced. The die is ferromagnetic and a permanent magnet is positioned with one magnetic pole adjacent the cutting end of the die. A knife has an opening therein for receiving the feedstock advancing out of the die when the hole and die are aligned. Rocking of the knife cuts free a slug. When the knife is rocked back into alignment, the slug positions itself on the freshly cut end of the feedstock. Advance of the feedstock then pushes the slug out of the knife and presents it to a clamp.

Abstract: A tubular knife comprising a stationary, inner cylindrical member having a slot extending substantially longitudinally thereof, the slot having a longitudinally extending upper edge and a longitudinally extending lower cutting edge, a rotatable, outer tube concentric and substantially contiguous with the inner member, the outer tube having a slot substantially co-extensive with the slot of the inner member, the outer tube slot having an upper cutting edge inclined at a slight angle with respect to the lower cutting edge of the inner member slot, a device for biasing the outer tube to a position wherein the slot of the outer tube is substantially aligned with the slot of the inner member, and means for rotating the upper cutting edge of the outer slot past the lower cutting edge of the inner slot.

Abstract: A device for filling a container comprises an endpiece provided with an inner conduit equipped at its end with a ball-valve having a through passage and pivotable in the endpiece about a diametral axis transverse to the passage. An annular member having an external face coplanar with the frontal surface of the endpiece, has an inner spherical surface held in permanent contact with the external face of the ball-valve. The annular member is mounted for rotation with respect to the endpiece about the longitudinal axis of the conduit. At least part of the intersection line between the passage and the external surface of the ball-valve cooperates in cutting relationship with an edge of the external face of the annular member while the latter is rotating and the valve is pivoting to close the conduit.

Abstract: A hand-operated dry wall taping machine includes an elongated tubular main body portion, to be held by the operator, with a tape applicator head at the end adjacent the seam being taped. A supply reel of tape is carried from the tubular body. The applicator head includes a dry wall cement dispenser box, through which the dry wall tape is fed. Cement is dispensed onto the side of the tape which is to face the wall being taped. A rotary tape shear is disposed up-tape from the cement dispensing box. A hand actuated pneumatically operated cylinder actuates the rotary shear at the end of the seam being taped and advances a short length of tape through the cement dispensing box in readiness to commence taping of the next seam.

Abstract: The severing apparatus comprises a horizontal frame, a first pair of a lower stationary die and an upper swinging die, and a second pair of a lower movable die and an upper movable and swinging die. Each die is formed with a semicircular recess for receiving a billet. The first and second pairs are juxtaposed on the horizontal frame in the axial direction of the recesses. The second pair is slidable with respect to the first pair in the horizontal direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the recesses for severing the billet. The upper swinging die of the first pair and the upper movable and swinging die of the second pair are swung with respect to the lower stationary die and the lower movable die for receiving the billet.

Abstract: A guiding and rotary cutting device for severing strips of tape or the like comprising a cylindrical guide post having a slot, preferably tapered, extended transversely through said post and a hollow cylindrical rotatable knife coaxially mounted about the post, said rotatable knife having a longitudinal slot disposed adjacent to and in alignment with the longitudinal first opening of the slot in the guide post and a longitudinal knife slot disposed adjacent to and in alignment with the longitudinal second opening of the slot in the guide post such that upon rotation of the cylindrical knife, a tape or the like protruding out from the longitudinal second opening in the guide post will be severed by the longitudinal knife edge defining the knife slot in the cylindrical knife.

Abstract: Control of the flow of fibrous material and selective shearing the material at predetermined lengths is provided by apparatus including a first shear element having an aperture in a plane face thereof and adapted with an input tube for feeding the fibrous material through the aperture in the shear element. A second shear element is rotatably attached to the first shear element and has an aperture in a plane face thereof alignable with the aperture of the first shear element. An egress tube is attached to the second shear element for receiving material from the aperture in the second shear element when aligned with that of the first shear element. The fibrous material is moved through the input tube and out of the egress tube by air pressure when the apertures in the shear elements are aligned. By rotating the first shear element relative to the second shear element, the fibrous material passing through the apertures therein is sheared and the flow of material therethrough stopped.

Abstract: Cutting apparatus including an anvil portion having a slot therethrough, a rotatable knife portion disposed within the anvil, anvil support means swingable from an operating position to a rest position, positioning means for moving the anvil support means into an operating position and knife actuating means for rotating the knife within the anvil when the anvil is in an operating position.

Abstract: A method of orbital shearing of elongated stock such as tube stock comprises passing the stock through aligned dies, then causing relative lateral displacement, arcuate or linear, between the axes of dies, and causing a relative orbital movement between one die and the stock held in the other die. The lateral movement causes partial shearing, which is propagated around the stock by the orbital movement. One die may be fixed, while the other performs both the lateral and then the orbital movement. The stock may be rotated, in which case the moving die only has to move laterally to achieve the orbital movement as well.

Abstract: A cutting apparatus for a rod or wire material comprises a pair of cutting blades assembled in a sliding pair which includes cutting edge holes for inserting and cutting the rod or wire material at the center thereof. The cutting blades are connected to a link mechanism for imparting to the cutting blades a gradually magnified helical motion.