Abstract: Blade (1) for a cutting tool (2) of a ceramic cutting machine (3) comprising a disc-shaped geometry with a specific cutting diameter (H); with at least one conical surface (13) at each side of the cutting perimeter (12), the conical surfaces (13) closest to the symmetry axis (11) being truncated by two truncation planes perpendicular to the symmetry axis (11) of the blade (1), such that if the conical surfaces (13) closest to the symmetry axis (11) of the blade (1) are imaginarily extended towards its vertex, both define two tangency conical surfaces (15) with an imaginary sphere (16) the center of which is located on the symmetry axis (11) of the blade (1), where the ratio between the cutting diameter (H) of the blade (1) and the diameter (D) of said imaginary sphere (16) is equal to a number with a value comprised between 1.5 and 1.7.

Abstract: A sheet cutting device includes a cutter holder, a moving unit, and a guide member. The cutter holder accommodates a cutter. The cutter has opposed blades opposing each other to cut a sheet of recording media fed along a sheet feed path of a feed guide plate unit. The moving unit holds the cutter holder and is movable in a sheet width direction perpendicular to a sheet feed direction in which the sheet is fed along the sheet feed path. The guide member is disposed along the sheet width direction to guide the moving unit in the sheet width direction. The cutter holder partially overlaps with the feed guide plate unit in a thickness direction of the sheet perpendicular to both the sheet width direction and the sheet feed direction.

Abstract: A flange bolt cutter for separating two connected flanges. The flange bolt cutter contains a circular saw blade connected to an flange mount which can be vertically adjusted relative to the flange mount and/or includes two arms which can be pivotally adjusted relative to each other.

Abstract: A power saw includes a table configured to receive a workpiece, a saw blade and motor assembly, and a linear guide mechanism operatively connected to the table and being configured to pivotally support the saw blade and motor assembly. The linear guide mechanism enables movement of the saw blade and motor assembly along a predetermined linear path in a forward or a rearward direction at a constant level, and includes a first link and a second link pivotally connected by a first hinge connection. The first and second links enable the linear guide mechanism to maintain the saw blade and motor assembly at the constant level. The power saw further includes a locking mechanism which is fixed to the first hinge connection for locking the linear guide mechanism to prevent the saw blade and motor assembly from being moved along the predetermined linear path.

Abstract: A flange bolt cutter for separating two connected flanges. The flange bolt cutter contains a circular saw blade connected to an flange mount which can be vertically adjusted relative to the flange mount and/or includes two arms which can be pivotally adjusted relative to each other.

Abstract: A tool support assembly for working on a surface is provided. The tool support assembly includes a track and a carriage movably mounted on the track. A connector link extends between and couples a tool to the carriage. The tool support assembly also includes a biasing mechanism for urging the tool towards the surface.

Abstract: A cutting device includes a housing, a bearing, a base, and a rotary cutter. The housing defines a receiving chamber. The bearing is received in the receiving chamber and includes an inner ring and an exterior ring contacting an interior wall of the housing. The base is secured to the inner ring of the base and has one end protruding out of the housing. The rotary cutter includes a head and a securing shaft, and the securing shaft has a first end secured to the head and a second end secured to the end of the base protruding out of the housing. The cutting device can prevent small glass pieces from dropping into the bearing and affecting the rotation of the bearing, thereby extending the service life of the bearing as well as guaranteeing smooth rotation of the bearing to improve the quality of the cutting operation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cutting device for, in a cutting direction, cutting a belt layer from a web of unvulcanised rubber having mutually substantially parallel cords that are at a cord angle, comprising: a blade which sideward with respect to the cutting direction, is freely movable; a first detector for during cutting detecting a sideward displacement of the +0d5; a control computer, operationally coupled to the first detector, for giving control instructions on the basis of displacement information from the detecting means regarding sideward displacement of the +0d5; at least one actuator, operationally coupled to the control means for during cutting adjusting the cutting direction of the +0d5 on the basis of the control instructions.

Abstract: A turf cutter device, an infill extractor/collector device, and a turf wind-up device are used to facilitate the cost-effective removal of an infilled synthetic turf and the subsequent installation of a new turf at the same site, with minimal subsurface disruption. An infill extractor/collector device mounted on a motorized vehicle moves a relatively narrow strip of filled artificial turf from the surface, in front of the vehicle, and directs the strip to an infill removal station. The infill removal station inverts the strip and redirects the strip back toward the front of the vehicle, after agitating the strip to extract the infill. After redirecting the strip toward the front of the vehicle, the vehicle drives over the unfilled strip. Meanwhile, the extractor/collector device moves the extracted infill rearwardly to a bag located in a trailer.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for cutting a web member along an intersecting direction. The web member has a plurality of fibers including tows along a predetermined direction intersecting the intersecting direction. The apparatus includes a disc-like rotatable blade member for cutting the web member by relatively moving in the intersecting direction with respect to the web member while rotating about a rotation shaft, the rotation shaft extending along the predetermined direction, the rotatable blade member including a cutting edge on an outer circumferential edge portion thereof, a plurality of recess portions being formed on the cutting edge, the plurality of recess portions being arranged along a circumferential direction of the rotatable blade member, a mean value of lengths of the plurality of recess portions in the circumferential direction being smaller than a mean value of diameters of the tows contained in the web member.

Abstract: One aspect of the invention can include a cutting machine having a table supporting a workpiece, a cutting machine body able to move vertically and laterally, the cutting machine body is supported on the table by a body supporting member. The body supporting member includes a fixed-side support member, a tilting-side support member connected to the fixed-side support member by a lateral tilt shaft, a fixing screw capable of fixing the tilting-side support member to the fixed-side supporting member, a fixing lever capable of rotating the fixing screw, the fixing lever has two grips capable being held for operating the fixing lever, and the two grips are arranged to extend upward in a V-shape from a head of the fixing screw.

Abstract: A device for cutting a substrate along a cutting line is disclosed. The device includes a saw unit with a saw blade, which can be rotated around an axis of rotation, a guide carriage for moving the saw unit along a guide rail, and a control device for controlling the saw unit and the guide carriage. A marking device is provided for marking an end point of the cutting line.

Abstract: A rail-guided power tool (1) has at least one carrying handle (24) and one device head (2) arranged on a guide carriage (12). The guide carriage (12) can be moved by an adjustment mechanism (23) from a locked position—in which the guide carriage (12) is engaged with a guide rail (9) via at least one adjustable guide roller (22)—into a released position—in which the at least one adjustable guide roller (22) is at a distance from the guide rail (9). The power tool (1) also has an unlocking mechanism (25) including an actuator (30), a transmitter (31) and an unlocking device (32), whereby the unlocking mechanism (25) is configured in one piece.

Abstract: A rotating blade having a blade edge that has a sloped surface to become gradually narrower in a blade thickness direction outward along a radial direction is inclined about an axis along a thickness direction of the substrate toward a substrate at a cutting angle, and an excess portion of a module is cut off by relatively moving at least one of the rotating blade and the module in a cutting direction along an end face of the substrate while the rotating blade is being rotated in one direction.

Abstract: A whirling cutting device for use in flying saws has a tool accommodation and a ring-shaped whirling tool accommodated by it. The ring-shaped whirling tool is formed from at least two ring segments that have a positioning device on their side facing the tool accommodation. The positioning device on the ring segments corresponds with a positioning device disposed on the tool accommodation, thereby achieving centered placement of the ring segments relative to one another, as well as centering of the whirling tool in the tool accommodation. The positioning device can be in the form of an arc-shaped groove or ridge forming a circular segment.

Abstract: One aspect of the invention includes, a cutting machine, such as a table-top circular saw having a table for placing thereon a workpiece, and a cutting machine body having a saw blade rotated by an electric motor. An insulation member may be attached to a tilt support shaft that vertically movably supports the cutting machine body relative to the side of a body support section constituted mainly by a table, so that conduction of a radio frequency current from the cutting machine body to the body support section is blocked.

Abstract: This invention provides a cutting apparatus including a disc blade which trims a cover sheet along a linear edge of a substrate, a driving unit which rotates the disc blade, and a moving device which moves one of the driving unit and the substrate so as to relatively move the disc blade along the linear edge. This cutting apparatus further includes a pivot unit which pivots the disc blade about an axis perpendicular to a surface of the substrate for adjusting an angle between a plane which includes the linear edge and is perpendicular to the surface of the substrate and a plane formed by the disc blade, the pivot unit maintaining a pivot angle of the disc blade, and a controller which controls the moving device and the pivot unit.

Abstract: A rotary mandolin assembly for processing food comprises a container, a lid, and an operating handle. The container has a base and a sidewall that connects to and protrudes upwardly from the base. The sidewall terminates at a flange. The lid contacts the flange of the sidewall of the container. The lid has a cover, a retractable door, and a blade carrier. The cover has an opening formed therein. The retractable door is disposed above the opening of the cover. The retractable door is adapted to be positioned in one of a first position and a second position. The blade carrier has a plurality of blades attached thereto. The blade carrier is disposed beneath both the cover and the retractable door. The operating handle removably connects to the blade carrier.

Abstract: A rail-guided power tool (1) has at least one carrying handle (24) and one device head (2) arranged on a guide carriage (12). The guide carriage (12) can be moved by an adjustment mechanism (23) from a locked position—in which the guide carriage (12) is engaged with a guide rail (9) via at least one adjustable guide roller (22)—into a released position—in which the at least one adjustable guide roller (22) is at a distance from the guide rail (9). The power tool (1) also has an unlocking mechanism (25) including an actuator (30), a transmitter (31) and an unlocking device (32), whereby the unlocking mechanism (25) is configured in one piece.

Abstract: An apparatus for trimming paper rolls or logs (2) including: a section for the entry of the logs (2) to be trimmed; a section for the exit of the trimmed logs (2?); a station with a cutting device (6) for trimming the logs (2); a device (3) for moving the logs (2, 2?) between the entry section, the cutting station and the exit section; a device (4), associated with the log-moving device (3), for retaining the logs when subjected to movement.

Abstract: A material processing system includes an apparatus having a processing path. A saw station is located along the processing path. A positioner is configured to push a trailing end of a work piece along the processing path toward the saw station. A computer is connected to the apparatus, and programmed to provide a digital interface allowing an operator to control operation of the apparatus through the interface.

Abstract: A cutter for cutting elongate material into sections, the cutter including a motor coupled to a blade shaft, wherein said motor selectively rotates said blade shaft, a blade mounted on said blade shaft and rotatable therewith, and an actuator adapted to drive said blade along a drive axis toward the material.

Abstract: A longitudinal cutting or slitting machine having a knife carrier that supports a circular knife. A pre-tensioning element is disposed on the knife carrier for preloading the circular knife into a cutting position defined by abutment of the circular knife against a counterknife. An adjustment mechanism is disposed on the knife carrier for effecting a variable adjustment of a preloading force exerted by the pre-tensioning element onto the circular knife.

Abstract: A powered jamb saw is provided which is ideally suited for making corner cuts. A cylindrical housing for the shaft of the circular saw blade is mounted in a split bushing tensioned by a threaded bolt secured to and for rotation by a handle positioned so as to permit the workman to use both hands to position the jamb saw during its use in making cuts.

Abstract: A sheet finisher for performing preselected processing with a sheet or a sheet stack conveyed thereto of the present invention includes a cutter unit configured to cut the sheet or the sheet stack in a direction perpendicular to a direction of sheet conveyance. A guide member is positioned upstream of the cutter unit in the direction of sheet conveyance for guiding the sheet or the sheet stack being conveyed. A moving device moves the guide member in a direction parallel to the direction of sheet conveyance.

Abstract: A combination power tool with a machine base, an independently operable portable circular saw, and a connection device set for fastening the portable circular saw to the machine base to form a miter saw. The portable circular saw has a power supply unit including a first power socket that is provided at the front side of the portable circular saw and selectively electrically connectable to the motor of the portable circular saw, a second power socket provided at the rear side of the portable circular saw and selectively electrically connectable to the motor of the portable circular saw, and a power cable for connecting an external power source to one of the first power socket and the second power socket.

Abstract: Slide compound saws (1, 100, 150) may include a table (3b) defining a table surface. A saw unit (20) may be pivotable relative to the table surface. A first slide bar (31, 51, 251, 351) may be slidably coupled to the table and may be disposed substantially in parallel with the table surface. The first slide bar may define a first sliding distance (S1) of the saw unit in a direction substantially parallel to the table surface. A sliding device (24, 33, 52, 61, 62, 252, 352) may slidably couple the first slide bar to the saw unit. The sliding device may define a second sliding distance (S2) of the saw unit in the direction substantially parallel to the table surface. Preferably, the saw unit can slide up to a distance S1 plus S2 in the direction substantially parallel to the table surface.

Abstract: In preferred embodiments the invention includes a transverse board conveyor, a board extrusion portion, a marking station, a sawing portion, and a plurality of board feeding portions, all of which are controlled by a process controller. In such preferred embodiments, a bunk feeder and magazines feed boards serially onto the transverse board conveyor and are conveyed in a direction transverse to the length of the boards. The boards are individually deposited into an elongate receiver of a board extrusion portion to be conveyed longitudinally. A carriage in the receiver transports the boards past an end detection station, past a marking station, and to a sawing station. The marking station prints desired indicia at selected positions on the board such as by an ink jet printer without physical contact of the printing mechanism with the board and while the board is moving.

Abstract: Apparatus for cutting an industrial-size roll of paper or other sheet material into two or more rolls. The apparatus includes a circular saw with a radius large enough to cut through such a roll in a single cut, leaving press-ready rolls that require no finish-trimming on the ends. The saw blade is mounted in a saw frame that travels along a carriage and positions the blade at any desired cutting position on the roll. The apparatus includes a support bed and load-bearing arms for supporting the weight of a large roll and keeping it in position during the cutting operation. Load/unload tables and a system of kicking cylinders guide the roll onto and off of the support bed. The saw frame is a tower that positions the saw blade above the roll at the desired cutting position, or a floor frame that positions the saw along side or beneath the roll at the desired cutting position. The apparatus further includes a finishing station for sanding the ends of cut rolls.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus and method for cutting submerged trees at an underwater logging site and for retrieving the cut trees. Once cut, each tree is retrieved to the water surface by an inflatable bag deployed from and inflated by the apparatus. The apparatus includes a control unit positioned on a surface vessel, such as a barge or large boat, and an underwater vessel connected together by an umbilical. Preferably the underwater vessel is a remotely controllable submersible including a grapple for releasably holding each tree to be cut, a saw, a gas supply connectable to a gas source located on the surface vessel, and an air bag deployment and inflation assembly for inflating the air bag and securely attaching it to the tree. The underwater vessel is initially loaded with a plurality of air bags which are stored in a magazine located in the interior of the vessel.

Abstract: A fully automatic cutting metal-working machine is disclosed to include cutting metal-working main unit controlled to process a metal rod material into finished products, and a material feed unit adapted to feed a metal rod material to the cutting metal-working main unit for processing, the material feed unit having a feed pipe for feeding the provided metal rod material, a pipe carrier carrying the feed pipe, a power unit controlled to drive the pipe carrier to move the feed pipe forwards/backwards between an extended position and a received position, and a holding down mechanism installed in the distal end of the feed pipe and controlled to hold down the inserted metal rod material for cutting.

Abstract: A method of saw cutting relatively thin walled metal tubing in a relatively burr free fashion by causing the cutter blade to move through a path of travel which maintains an essentially tangential relative motion vector between the saw teeth and the tube wall at the place of engagement during some or all of the movement of the blade center around the tube center. Both ring blade and disc-type saws are disclosed and a two axis displacement system using digitally controlled ball screw actuators is provided.

Abstract: A trimming apparatus for metal strip has trimming heads on opposite sides of a turntable along each edge of the strip so that the trimming heads can be rotated into the trimming position or into the maintenance and blade-replacement positions. On each of the turntables as well a scrap-strip cutter is associated with the respective trimming head and the scrap-strip cutters are disposed diagonally opposite one another across the turntable and each trimming head and its scrap-strip cutter on one side of the turntable is connected to a clutch half on the opposite side of that turntable so that the scrap-strip cutter and the trimmer are driven by a common drive.

Abstract: Paper handling apparatus, used in particular for sawing reels of paper, having a saw blade mountable on a carriage slide, a saw drive motor to drive the saw blade, a mechanism for mounting the carriage slide onto an object to be sawn, and a mechanism for moving the carriage slide across the surface of the object to be sawn so as to bring the saw blade into contact with the object to be sawn. The apparatus is suitable for cutting sheet material rolled around a cylindrical core and, due to its size and structure, can be transported to the object to be sawn and attached thereon.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a meat-slicing device comprised of a control system, knife assembly, a mast assembly, a unitary cabinet, and a rotation assembly.

Abstract: In preferred embodiments the invention includes a transverse board conveyor, a board extrusion portion, a marking station a sawing portion, and one or more board feeding portions, all of which are controlled by a process controller. In such, preferred embodiments, one or more stacks of boards are serially fed onto the transverse board conveyor and are conveyed in a direction transverse to the length of the boards. The boards are individually deposited into an elongate receiver of a board extrusion portion to be conveyed longitudinally. A carriage in the receiver transports the boards past an end detection station, past a marking station, and to a sawing station. The carriage has a moveable clamping member which pinches the board between a wall of the receiver and the clamping member. The carriage moves down the receiver with the board clamped thereto conveying the board in a longitudinal direction to position the board in a desired position for sawing the board.

Abstract: A cutting apparatus for cutting a rail or other elongated workpiece includes a rotatable blade for cutting the rail, a blade cover for covering the blade, an engine (or motor) for driving the blade, and a frame for supporting the blade, the blade cover and the driver. The cutting apparatus further includes link mechanisms. One link mechanism supports the blade and the blade cover relative to the frame and permits the blade cover to move while maintaining a predetermined attitude during cutting. Therefore, the blade cover moves vertically and avoids hitting obstacles. Another link mechanism moves the driver while maintaining a predetermined attitude of the driver. Therefore, the driver remains level during cutting.

Abstract: A powered circular saw blade on a vertical shaft is supported on a slide which is slideably mounted on a guideway having feet to enable moving the assembly around on a building sub-floor. The feet are adjustable to enable raising or lowering the guideway base and, thereby, the saw blade. A blade guard is affixed to the guideway base and shaped to admit the saw assembly to an inside corner of a building room. The blade is normally retracted behind the blade guard but can be advanced to position ahead of the guard as the guard is braced against a door jamb or the like and the slide is pushed toward the door jamb to advance the blade into cutting position. Immediately upon release of the advancing force manually applied, a return spring returns the blade to retracted protected position.

Abstract: A trimming shears for sheets and strips having two shears frames arranged opposite one another and on supports and being rotatable about a central vertical axis. A pair of vertically stacked adjustable roll blades are mounted in each shears frame at diagonally opposite horizontal corners of the shears frames. The roll blade pairs are rotary driven by gears and couplings to cut the sheet or strip edges. The roll blade pairs are adjustable both vertically and horizontally to accommodate different material thicknesses and widths. The roll blade pairs are arranged in the shears frames such that when the shears frames rotate 180.degree. about the central vertical axis, the position of the roll blade pairs is transposed--with the first roll blade pair taking the position of the second roll blade pair.

Abstract: A mechanism for cutting a sheet of paper includes a rotary blade and a counter blade. The periphery of the counter blade is substantially flush with a paper-setting surface on one side of a stand portion of a cutter frame. The axis of the counter blade is disposed forwardly of the axis of the rotary blade. The rotary blade and counter blade are stored in a blade stand. The cutter frame supports the blade stand for forward movement and the subsequent rearward movement. The cutter frame is provided with a driver including pulleys and a wire. The driver moves the blade stand along the stand portion of the frame.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for cutting sheet material upon an apertured support surface, the apparatus including a pair of spaced apart parallel cutters. The cutters are spaced apart by a distance greater than a dimension of the apertures, but less than an inter aperture distance so that at least one of the cutters remains in cutting contact with the support surface when the remaining cutter passes over an aperture. The method includes selectively overcutting and undercutting the line segments at an intersection to ensure continuity of cut paths of both cutters.

Abstract: A saw comprising a table, a support mounted on the table, a saw assembly including a blade journalled in the assembly and a motor to drive the blade, and a slot in the table through which the blade can be plunged, wherein the support defines a channel which receives a shaft carried by the saw assembly such that the saw assembly can slide relative to and over the support to extend the reach of the saw blade along the slot. By allowing the saw assembly to lie above the support, the weight of the saw assembly is transferred to the table through the support and the space occupied by the saw assembly and support can be reduced.

Abstract: The underwater logging device of the present invention is selectively remotely maneuverable to engage submerged free standing timber with sawing and dogging apparatus for selectively sawing and dogging the timber. The device includes a buoyancy tank mounted on a frame; a selectively remotely actuable steering mechanism mounted to the frame; independently steerable motivating traction wheels or the like, rotatably mounted to the frame and cooperating with, so as to be steerable by, the steering mechanism for translating the underwater logging device over a lakebed and between the free standing timber; a remotely monitorable vision system is mounted to the frame; selectively remotely actuable saws are mounted to the frame so as to be disposable outwardly of the fine for cutting engagement with the free standing timber once the underwater logging device has been translated into proximity with the free standing timber by the motivating traction wheels.

Abstract: Provided is an aircraft trimming device including a guide assembly (24) and a cutting tool (26). The guide assembly (24) includes a rigid plate (25) and a T-shaped track (30) mounted to one side of the plate to serve as a support and a guide for the cutting tool (26). The cutting tool (26) includes a base assembly (32); an air supply assembly (34) that is supported on the base assembly (32); and a cutting assembly (36) in pneumatic communication with the air supply assembly (34). During operation, the cutting tool (26) is pneumatically lifted by the air supply assembly (34) a slight distance off the track (30) in order that a mechanic may translate the cutting tool (26) along the track (30), thereby trimming an aircraft sub-assembly edge along a predetermined path (40).

Abstract: A machine for cutting a tube having a frame encompassing the tube on which supports are conducted and moveable in two vertically stacked axial directions on a plane running at a right angle to the tube longitudinal axis. At least two supports are driven exclusively in a single axial direction during the cutting process. A cutting head is mounted on each support, each cutting head having a disk milling cutter attached thereto. The disk milling cutters, which are rotary driven on a common cutting plane, simultaneously cut through the tube as the result of controlled movement of the supports in their axial directions. The disk milling cutters, moving in the same direction relative to the circumference of the tube, i.e. clockwise or counter-clockwise, simultaneously cut a section of the wall cross-sectional area of the tube. The machine also has clamping devices arranged in the vicinity of the disk milling cutters to secure the tube in place during the cutting process.

Abstract: Apparatus is provided for cutting a plate-like member, having a cutter head and a bridge frame for supporting the cutter head movably in the X-direction. The bridge frame is supported at opposite side ends thereof and is movable in the Y-direction on a base. A moving device is provided for linearly moving the cutter head in the X-direction, and a moving arrangement is provided for linearly moving the bridge frame in the Y-direction. The moving arrangement includes a linear motor disposed on the one end of the bridge frame and a second linear motor disposed on the other end of the bridge frame. A control device is provided for operating said first and second linear motors synchronously with respect to each other.

Abstract: A guide for a mitre saw is described which includes a base having a face with a first side edge, a second side edge, a first edge and a second edge. A guide member is pivotally mounted to the face of the base. The guide member can be locked to the base in a preselected angular position. A telescopic member is secured to the guide member for co-axial telescopic movement. The telescopic member has a mounting pin. A ruler having an elongate mounting slot is telescopically received on the mounting pin. The ruler is movable relative to the mounting pin toward the first side edge and the second side edge of the base within limits defined by the elongate mounting slot. The ruler can be locked to the telescopic member such that the positioning of the telescopic member determines the position of the ruler relative to the first edge and the second edge of the base.

Abstract: A paper shear includes a flat disk with unsharpened edges pivotally mounted on an assembly carried by the printer carriage. The paper shear is pivoted between paper shearing engaged and disengaged positions relative to a shear platen. The mounting assembly includes a linear actuator and a mounting plate cooperable to pivot the paper shear into the engaged position at an extreme end of carriage travel and maintain it in the engaged position upon movement of the carriage in the opposite direction to shear the paper. The actuator and plate are then relatively displaced at the opposite extreme end of travel to pivot the paper shear into its disengaged position, whereby printing can be resumed.

Abstract: A cutter module for a mailing machine having a support wall and base includes a cutter support member slideably mounted to one of the mailing machine support walls such that the cutter support member can be slideably displaced longitudinally traversed to a tape portion. The mailing machine includes tape eject mechanism for ejecting indicia printed tape portions. A rotary cutter blade is rotatively mounted to the cutter support member. A drive mechanism reciprocally displaces the cutter support member traverse to the tape portion. A cutter beam is provided coactive with the rotary cutter blade.

Abstract: A method for applying a protective tape on a wafer and cutting it out to the shape of the wafer in the process of manufacture of integrated circuits and the like, and an apparatus for use in carrying out the method. The method enables the protective tape to be applied on the wafer without allowing intersurface inclusion of air bubbles and to be accurately cut along the perimeter of the wafer. Any dimensional change with respect to the wafer can be properly coped with.The protective tape, as drawn out from a winder shaft, is applied by means of an application roller on the wafer which is supported and fixed in position on a transfer table.The tape is cut along an orientation flat of the wafer by a subcutter which is in movement integrally with the application roller. A main cutter positioned above the wafer is then lowered and caused to swivel, whereby the protective tape is cut along a circumferential edge of the wafer so that the tape on the wafer is cut out to the contour of the wafer.