Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide systems and method for identifying three-dimensional zone areas for use in relation to the monitoring of physical movement of a target monitor device.

Abstract: An apparatus, method, and system are provided for cutting panels of stock material for producing hard book casings. The apparatus may include a transport mechanism, a vertical cutter, and/or a horizontal cutter. The vertical cutter may produce a vertical cut of the stock material. The horizontal cutter may produce a horizontal cut of the stock material. The apparatus may produce properly dimensioned panels from the stock material in a single pass.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a trimmer block pad, a trimmer, and a process of trimming. The process includes inserting a book into a trimmer, positioning a trimmer block pad to abut the book, the trimmer block comprising a first non-square exterior corner and a second non-square exterior corner, and trimming a portion of the book. The positioning of the trimmer block pad applies a distributed force to the book.

Abstract: With known trimming shears having a pair of scrap-cutting blades on the discharge side, the moving upper scrap-cutting blade must be moved as closely as possible past the trimmed plate edge in order to push the cutoff edge still hanging on the plate downward against the lower fixed scrap-cutting blade, which requires precise adjustment of the upper scrap-cutting blade. To that end, according to the invention, the distance between the upper scrap-cutting blade (2) or the lower scrap-cutting blade (3) and the trimming blade plane (5) is set prior to trimming in accordance with the thickness of each heavy plate (10) to be trimmed by displacement of the upper scrap-cutting blade (2) and/or the lower scrap-cutting blade (3) in a displacement direction with at least one component transverse to the trimming blade plane (5).

Abstract: A device for cutting printed products arranged successively spaced apart and transverse to a conveying direction. The device includes a conveyor to convey the print products in the conveying direction. The print products rest on a flat side on the conveyor and convey with a bound edge forward. The device also includes a cutting tool synchronized with a timing of the conveyor so that the cutting tool cuts a top and/or bottom edge of the printed products. The device also including a cutter upstream of the cutting tool in the conveying direction so that the cutter is synchronized with the cutting tool and operative to make a cut to the bound edge.

Abstract: An apparatus for trimming the width of blinds of the type having a headrail, and a bottom rail and blind slats, and having a support body with a headrail opening, and a bottom rail opening, and a blind slat opening the blind components being insertable into their openings from one side of the support body, a die located adjacent to the support body, a headrail cutting recess in the die, guides on the support body for the die, enabling the die to move relative to the headrail opening between two positions and a bottom rail and blind slat cutter operable to cut the bottom rail and the blind slats. A modified apparatus can be used to trim the width of a vertical blind having a headrail and control rods. Also disclosed is a method of trimming the width of blind, having a head rail, a bottom rail and blind slats.

Abstract: Disclosed is an automatically equalizing press for sequential operations on opposite sides of a workpiece. The press is designed to allow a pair of punch-anvil combinations to work on opposing sides of the workpiece without substantially deforming the workpiece prior to the final, e.g. piercing, operation. One tool from each combination is mounted on a slide block which is capable of movement independent of the other slide block. The slide blocks are operable by fluid actuated pistons.

Abstract: An apparatus for trimming the width of blinds in which the blinds have a headrail, and a bottom rail and blind slats, and the apparatus has a support body with a headrail opening, and a bottom rail opening, and a blind slat opening in which the blind components are insertable from one side of the support body, a die plate located alongside the support body, a headrail cutting recess in the die plate, guides on the support body for the die plate, guiding the die plate to move relative to the headrail opening between two positions and the apparatus having a bottom rail and blind slat cutter which operates to cut the bottom rail and the blind slats. A modified apparatus can be used to trim the width of a vertical blind having a headrail and control rods.

Abstract: A method for trimming the width of blinds of the type having a headrail, a bottom rail and blind slats, by an apparatus having a support body with a headrail opening, and a bottom rail opening, and a blind slat opening, the headrail, bottom rail and blind slats being inserted into their openings from one side of the support body, and cutters located alongside the support body for cutting the blind components for cutting the ends of the components, and in which the blind slats are arranged in two bundles separated by a spacer. A method for trimming the width of a vertical blind having a headrail and control rods is also disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus for trimming the width of blinds of the type having a headrail, and a bottom rail and blind slats, and having a support body with a headrail opening, and a bottom rail opening, and a blind slat opening the blind components being insertable into their openings from one side of the support body, a die plate located adjacent to the support body, a headrail cutting recess, and a bottom rail cutting recess in the die plate, guides on the support body for the die plate, enabling the die plate to move relative to the headrail and bottom rail openings between two positions. A modified apparatus can be used to trim the width of a vertical blind having a headrail and control rods.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for cutting continuous material to length. Lithographic printing plates are cut from a substantially continuous lithographic aluminum web by a plurality of aligned shear units displaced from each other longitudinally along the web.

Abstract: A traveling pipe cutter which includes an upper blade and a lower blade mounted on a blade holder such that the blade holder moves in response to a crank mechanism to cut the pipe with every one-cycle motion of the crank. The clamp which holds the pipe during the cutting process also serves as the blade guide for both the upper and lower blades.

Abstract: A cut-off die set of the double cut type, in which sections of tubing are successively severed from a length of tubing, utilizing a notching cut followed by a severing cut. A rack and pinion assembly is used to transform the vertical reciprocating motion of the upper and lower platen into the horizintal reciprocating motion used for the notching stroke. The rack and pinion assembly comprises a rack mounted to the upper platen and a gear sector mounted to the lower platen, the gear sector includes a drive roller which engages a cam track on the cross slide. As the upper platen and lower platen are vertically reciprocated, the rack member causes the gear sector to rotate, sliding the drive roller through an arcuate path. Movement of the drive roller through the arcuate path causes the cross slide to move in a reciprocating manner in relation to the reciprocating motion of the upper and lower platens.

Abstract: Apparatus (1) for cutting a three-dimensionally shaped work-piece (C). The work-piece is placed in a mold (3) shaped to conform to the final shape of the work-piece. A first stationary frame assembly (11) holds the mold. A second frame assembly (31) is positioned above the first frame assembly and is vertically movable a short dimension with respect to it. A hoist (51) raises and lowers the second frame assembly. A plurality of cutting implements (81) carried by the second frame assembly cut the work-piece. The cutting implements are operable to cut the work-piece when the second frame assembly is lower to a position immediately above the first frame assembly.

Abstract: A defect detection system is especially applicable to string type potatoes for removing the black spots and includes removing or sorting out potatoes with black spots. It includes a pair of line scanning cameras focused on opposite sides of a vertical on a common line, spaced above the conveyor belt to the height of the potato. Such opposite sight lines provide for effective sensing of leading or trailing edges of the potato. To provide for effective cutting, the cutting blade units have offset blades to allow overlap and a spacing so that areas of uncertainty created by the two cameras are eliminated. To minimize down-time of the system, the vision light, power and punch modules are separately removable. Moreover, they are located on a cantilevered base above the moving belt. This cantilevering in conjunction with pivoted supports allows for a seamless belt and easy removal of that belt.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multiple processing machine having a punch press for punching a sheet-like workpiece and a ram-operated forming press for performing a variety of forming operations such as bending, shearing, and drawing on the workpiece. The punch press and forming press are interconnected with each other along a central partition. A feeding device is also provided adjacent the punching and forming press on a central worktable. In addition, a tool changing device is provided to change the tools in either or both of the punching and forming presses.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for severing successive lengths of tubing in a die set in which the movement of an upper die shoe is translated by mechanism to clamp the tubing on a lower die shoe, move a notching blade across the clamped tubing to slot the tubing, and pass a cutoff blade through the slot to sever the tubing. Use of a lever arm pivoted to one of the die shoes in combination with a cam on the other die shoe optimizes horizontal movement of the notching blade relative to vertical movement of the die shoes. In a preferred form, the cutoff blade is passed through a slot in the notching blade holder. The die set can be used in apparatus where the tubing is intermittently supplied, or, as in a tubing mill, a continuous length of tubing is moved during the severing process.

Abstract: An indexible notching blade for a double-cut tube cut-off die set wherein the notching blade is triangular in configuration to provide three individual cutting edges. Both pull-across and thrust type configurations are disclosed.

Abstract: Apparatus for longitudinally and transversely trimming articles moldingly formed on plastic sheet which is brought by means of a pair of clamp chains between longitudinally movable pointed tip knives and longitudinally extended holder members as well as transversely movable pointed tip knives and transversely extended holder member respectively held in retracted position and then trimmed by moving said knives and holder members to forwarded position and by moving said knives. Said sheet is formed in advance with transversely and longitudinally extended ridges so that said moving knives cannot sever the sheet at said ridges, whereby trimmed articles fall down by gravity and waste portion kept in one piece is brought out by said clamp chains to be collected.

Abstract: An apparatus for severing extruded light sectional members is characterized by a combination of cutting saw and shears arranged at a common machine frame for alternative movement into operating position in a direction transversely of the sectional members, for severing either by the cutting saw or by the shears. The advantages of cutting by a saw and shearing are combined in this combination and the joining of two severing devices in a single structure helps save not only structural components but also space.

Abstract: Trimming apparatus for cutting the side walls of containers to predetermined, dimensional requirements so that such containers will be properly sized for subsequent usage. The apparatus is comprised of support means for holding an uncut container and an adjustable cutter assembly adapted to move along the support means and cut the wall of the container along desired lines in a synchronized manner. Each of the cutters include at least two knives that track on the same cut line with the leading knife cutting only partially through the side wall of the container while the following knife completes the cut. The apparatus also includes loading means for loading uncut containers and means for removing the cut portions.

Abstract: A cylindrical body resembling a piece of pipe has the sharp edge of a utility-knife blade extending into the bore of the body to cut a longitudinal slit in the wall of a piece of plastic tubing that is pushed or pulled through the bore. A removable stop protruding into the bore momentarily stops the piece of tubing until another utility blade, connected to a guide and handle positioned at an angle across the cylindrical body, is pulled into the slitted end of the tubing to cut on a line that intersects the longitudinal slit. A pointed angular piece is thereby cut out and removed to leave in the end of the piece of tubing a notch with a surface slanting outward toward the end of the piece of tubing for functioning as an inclined plane to spread the tubing. A linkage connected between the angular guide and the stop removes the stop to permit completion of slitting. A handle with a triangular blade is also connected transversely to the cylindrical body for cutting the slitted tubing into lengths.

Abstract: The invention concerns a three-knife trimmer, in which for the purpose of cutting on three sides stacks of books, brochures, or the like, first the side knives and then the front knife, or vice versa, are operated to carry out the cut by a single-revolution shaft, during one revolution, by means of intermediate gears at a single location, whereby the drive system for the knives consists of a guide unit and an operating unit preceding it, which operating unit is comprised of a gear unit (13, 14, 15, 16, 17) with a gear ratio that changes during one revolution of the single-revolution shaft (12). This yields a simple gear system with few parts that is simple in construction, is stable in the path of transmission and shows a harmonic motion pattern, so that the machine can operate at high speeds.

Abstract: Tube cutoff apparatus of the double cut type wherein a horizontal blade passes across and notches a section of tube wall prior to the entry of a vertical severing blade. The horizontal blade holder assembly comprises a carriage which is interconnected with the base by means of a pair of parallelogram links. In one embodiment the horizontal blade holder assembly is driven through an arcuate path of travel by a depending dogleg cam which is mounted on the upper platen assembly of a die set. In a second embodiment the horizontal blade holder assembly is driven by a linkage including a triangular link and a drive link connected to the upper platen assembly. The result in both cases is to drive the horizontal blade holder assembly through an arcuate path which carries it downwardly and away from the path of the vertical blade in a minimum vertical stroke length.

Abstract: Method for cutting heavy wall steel tubing. The tubing is notched and cut through along a vertical axis but the blade is narrower than the interior diameter so as to leave the side walls uncut. A side wall is preferably notched during the first cut. Thereafter, a second blade is driven horizontally through the side notch to complete the cut.

Abstract: A pipe shearing device comprising a carriage supported slidably by a pair of spline shafts, a drum cam disposed in parallel with the carriage and engaging a pair of follower rollers of the carriage in its cam rail under a holding condition, a rotary drive means connected through a gear train to said spline shafts, a pair of rotary blades provided respectively on a pair of spline bosses which are supported by said carriage and in engagement with said spline shafts, a pair of arms provided on said carriage and adapted to open or close freely, chucks provided to counter to the pair of arms and a pipe chuck mechanism composed of lower blades provided in the chucks respectively and having an arm drive mechanism imparted, so that while the carriage is making a reciprocal movement produced by the revolution of the drum cam, the chuck mechanism grips or holds the pipe during such section of the forward movement of the carriage that the carriage speed is in synchronism with the pipe feed speed, while one of the rotary

Abstract: An automatic-cutting apparatus arranged to selectively cut a given length of flexible tubing, or ducting, without interruption while the tubing is being produced in a continuous manner. The apparatus comprises a cutting member having a cutting blade, and a wire-cutting tool, both being activated by a combination of electrical and pneumatic elements operated in a sequential manner, to cause the blade to engage and cut the shell or skin wall of the tubing, a sensing arm being provided to subsequently cause the wire-cutting tool to be activated so as to cut the reinforcing wire of the flexible tubing as the tube is being continuously formed.

Abstract: Process and apparatus for cutting an elongate complex structure composed of materials having different properties, e.g. a liner and a core which are relatively soft and flexible and susceptible to rupture or crushing and a facing of hard material such as a metal plate. The facing may have an upwardly turned portion, flange portion and groove portion at each side thereof. A carriage and a base frame are movable in the direction of the travel of the complex structure and in the direction perpendicular thereto, respectively. Various types of cutters are mounted on the carriage. The complex structure is instantaneously cut in the direction of the width thereof while it is travelling at a high speed. The cut composite structure has smooth and fine cut edges, and is useful for e.g. a siding of a building.

Abstract: A trimming and piercing apparatus of an extremely high operation efficiency which is capable of trimming and piercing a work simultaneously. The apparatus comprises a fixed die provided with a work mounting surface and a piercing bore opened at the work mounting surface, and a movable die displaceable toward and away from the fixed die. A pair of movable blades and a pair of fixed blades are provided in a spaced opposed relation on the movable die and the fixed die, respectively, so that the movable blades are engageable with said fixed blades when the movable die is moved toward the fixed die. A cam slide having a piercing punch is slidably mounted on the movable die. A cam driver is mounted on the fixed die for driving the cam slide to move along the movable die toward the fixed die to place the piercing punch into fitting engagement with the piercing bore in the fixed die as the movable die is displaced toward the fixed die.

Abstract: The punching machine of this invention comprises a punching head provided with a plurality of punch/die pairs for effecting punching operations of a metal sheet. In the punching head there are defined a plurality of operative positions in each of which there is positioned and actuated a punch/die pair of the said plurality of punch/die pairs. Each punch/die pair is operated independently from the others. The punching machine further includes a numerically controlled programmable manipulator equipped with pincers for gripping a metal sheet and displacing it between the punchs and dies of said plurality of punch/die pairs.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for cutting a flexible hose which has an axially extending helically wound reinforcing wire during continuous forming of the hose around a mandrel are provided wherein the apparatus comprises, means for determining length increments of the formed hose, a pair of cooperating cutters for cutting the formed hose based on each determined length increment with the cutters comprising a rotary cutter for cutting the flexible portion of the hose and a chisel cutter for cutting the wire of the hose and with the cutters being operatively connected to the determining means, a first and a second fluid powered cylinder for operating the cutters, first connecting means operatively connecting the first cylinder to the rotary cutter, second connecting means operatively connecting the second cylinder to the chisel cutter, and control means for sequentially actuating the cylinders in response to each determined length increment of the formed hose.

Abstract: A ram operated tube cutoff apparatus of the type employed for severing successive lengths of tubing emanating from a source such as a mill includes a transversely reciprocating notching blade for producing a stress relieving notch in the periphery of the tubing, and a severing blade having a thickness less than that of the notching blade for severing the tubing through the notch. The tubing is clamped during the notching and severing operation by reciprocably mounted die jaws each of which comprises a pair of spaced apart, parallel clamping members between which the notching and severing blades may travel. The clamping members are provided with blade supporting parallel surfaces in the opposing spaces thereof for closely receiving the severing blade therebetween to prevent deflection of the severing blade during the cutting process.

Abstract: Apparatus is provided for removing coils of scrap wire or cable (103) from about a reel (100) comprised of an array of juxtaposed cutting blades (50-53) and apparatus (60-63, 54-57) for reciprocally driving each of the blades independently along a different path in a group of mutually juxtaposed paths. Apparatus (16) is also provided for supporting the reel with the reel flanges straddling a portion of the group of paths.

Abstract: Shaped and self-supporting stratiform laminates, such as inner door panels for automobiles, are produced from a thermoplastic substrate and a flexible sheet material in a one-stroke molding, laminating, and cutting operation; laminated products obtained have protruding free edge portions of the flexible coating sheet so that cut edge portions of substrate can be covered subsequently with the protruding free portions.Apparatus for producing such laminates is a molding press having two molding plates, each of which includes one component of a pair of cutting means; the other two components of the pair of cutting means are provided by a generally annular element that is movable relative to the molding plates; the annular element includes a surface for cooperation with a peripheral knife around the surface of the upper molding plate to form one cutting means, and a cutting edge for cooperation with a shearing edge of the lower molding plate to form the second cutting means.

Abstract: A method of and apparatus for removing front and rear segments of rolled wire or wire rod which, in the form of winding packages, is supplied to the apparatus (connected before a collecting device) and is subdivided by separating procedures into good windings and scrap windings.

Abstract: Cutting apparatus with three blades, for trimming three sides of an inner book or the like, having a drive system which permits the simultaneous trimming of two opposed sides of the work closely followed by the trimming of the third side. Operation of the third cutting blade while the other two are still in motion is permitted by driving the simultaneously operated blades along a multi-directional orbital path.

Abstract: A ram driven tube cutting apparatus of the double cut type in which sections of tubing are successively severed from a continuous length thereof by a notching cut followed by a severing cut, includes improved mechanism for clamping the tubing during the cutting process. A pair of opposed, complemental die jaws are mounted on slides controlled by spaced cam followers carried by the slides. A reciprocating wedge cam engages and forces the cam followers apart to move the slides thereby closing the jaws on the tubing. One of the cam followers comprises a roller mounted on an eccentric shaft which may be selectively rotated to adjust the clearance between the die jaws. The other cam follower is spring loaded toward the cam within a slide mounting provided in its slide and automatically shifts to an overload position to avoid damage to the mechanism when foreign objects become lodged between the die jaws.

Abstract: The present apparatus applies force along a line or to a surface through one or more linear or rather longitudinal, elastically expandable or deformable members. The expansion of the elongated member, such as an elastic, reinforced hose or membrane, is transmitted to the tool proper, for example, a strip steel knife or a clamping device, along the entire length of the tool, whereby a linear force application is achieved. Several of such members may be arranged in parallel to obtain substantially a surface area force application. The force application member may also be curved for applying the force, such as a cutting force to an equally curved tool such as a strip steel knife. The force application member is returned to its starting position after a work stroke is completed. The work stroke is performed by expanding the member with the aid of a medium under pressure. The return is accomplished by a spring force or by a similar expansion member.

Abstract: Three-dimensional work pieces, such as instrument panels or dashboards, are made of initially flat stock or of synthetic material such as a two-component foamable material. The tools of the present apparatus include upper and lower holding tools which are preferably simultaneously shaping tools, and cutting or trimming tools. The upper tools and the cutting or trimming tools may have a common support which is preferably exchangeably secured in a main frame. The shaping tools are moved into a first cooperating position relative to each other, whereby the work piece is formed into the desired shape. The shaping tools may then be locked in the shaping position or they may be moved into a second cooperating position to be rigidly locked in the second position. A tool support such as a table carried by a scissors lift frame is used for moving the shaping tools into the desired positions. The cutting or trimming is then performed by applying pressure to the respective tools.

Abstract: A machine for trimming the edges of metal containers in which a plurality of upstanding, vertically disposed cams are positioned upon a table. A plurality of sliding cutters are provided equal in number to the cams. The cams are driven up and down by a vertically reciprocating platen below the table by means of a power source, a crank shaft and an arm coupling the crank shaft and platen. Various cam face shapes and cam followers are disclosed to provide the cutting sequence of the cutters.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for acting on angle irons or the like. A vertical stack of angle irons is provided and the angle irons are fed one at a time to a punching position. At the punching position a hole of selected size is punched in the angle iron, and the angle iron is fed from the punching position in a linear direction of movement to a cutting position. The length of the angle iron to be cut is determined by measuring the length of angle iron in the direction of movement past the cutting position, and the angle iron is cut at the cutting position. Cutting is accomplished using a crankshaft with at least one cutting blade operatively connected to the crankshaft at a portion thereof offset from a line between the bushings, guide structures being provided for guiding the linear movement of the cutting blade. Each cut angle iron is removed from the cutting position in a direction normal to the linear direction of movement of the angle iron to the cutting position.

Abstract: A combined press for punching and cutting respectively trimming a plate-shaped workpiece comprises at least one punching tool including a punch reciprocable along an axis and a first dirve for reciprocating said punch, at least one cutting tool including a knife reciprocatably parallel to the punch and a second drive for reciprocating the knife, a main drive, and a transmission arrangement connected at one end to the main drive and selectively connectable to said first and second drive for reciprocating either said punch or said cutting knife.

Abstract: Apparatus for trimming the front, head and foot ends of brochures has a stationary platform which supports one brochure at a time. A first knife which trims the front end of the brochure on the platform descends in a vertical plane ahead of two additional knives which thereupon simultaneously trim the head and foot ends of the same brochure as soon as the first knife completes the trimming of the front end. The first knife is pivoted forwardly and away from the additional knives while the additional knives move toward and trim the brochure on the platform. This insures that the first knife is held out of the way while the additional knives move to positions in which their forward ends extend beyond the trimmed front end of the brochure.

Abstract: An improved clip attachment apparatus includes a main drive cylinder operative to drive a punch against a clip. A mechanical linkage also connects the drive cylinder with a gate. Operation of the main drive cylinder simultaneously closes the gate to form the punch channel and drives the punch. The mechanical linkage includes a lost motion feature to insure that the gate will be closed prior to attachment of the clip around material gathered at the lower end of the punch channel. An improved knife for cutting the clipped material and an improved pneumatic circuit for sequentially controlling the drive cylinder and the knife cylinder are disclosed. Finally, an adjustable trigger mechanism for initiating operation of the clipper is disclosed.

Abstract: The present trimming apparatus is capable of trimming the margins of three-dimensional workpieces with the aid of strip steel knives which are driven, preferably by pneumatic piston cylinder means in any desired direction. The workpiece such as the dashboard of a car, is held on the outside thereof by a workpiece support which has such a shape and cut-outs that the strip steel knives may be moved through the workpiece support. A counter-holder presses the workpiece against the outer support. In this combination of elements the workpiece may be trimmed from any direction from its outer side inwardly. The trimming tools may be operable in sequence and may also be supported on a carriage which shuttles back and forth between a trimming station and a loading and unloading station. Power savings may be in the order of 90% as compared to the power requirements of conventional stamping tools.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed to perform a pair of fabricating operations in sequence on a single workpiece. The apparatus includes an anvil interposed between a pair of spaced, aligned confronting fabricating tools, such as punches or welders. In the apparatus, power means and a force equalization system are mounted on one side of the anvil, so that one of the fabricating tools is essentially at one end of the apparatus. In the method, a workpiece having two generally parallel sections is placed over the anvil such that each workpiece section is interposed between one face of the anvil and a corresponding tool. Then, each workpiece section is subjected in sequence to a fabricating operation, by first displacing one fabricating tool and the anvil toward each other and then displacing the other fabricating tool and the anvil toward each other.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hole forming machine which has two or more punching heads for punching holes in a sheet of metal. The sheet of metal is moved relative to the punching heads in a guide frame to which is attached a stylus. The stylus is swept over a template having a pattern of pilot holes formed therein. By locating the stylus sequentially in the pilot holes and operating the punching heads, the pattern of holes on the template can be mapped on to the sheet of metal. The provision of two or more punching heads substantially reduces positional errors in the punched pattern.

Abstract: Disclosed is a rolling cut type double side shear wherein an upper side cutting blade and an upper scrap-cutting blade are driven by one crank shaft which has three eccentric sections, so as to increase the production efficiency and to make the shear simple in construction and compact in size.

Abstract: A scrap shearing machine suitable for cutting up plate-like scrap material comprises two pairs of knives each pair of which consists of a movable knife and a stationary knife. The pairs are arranged to cut the scrap material successively and the knives of one pair are set to cut in a plane which lies at an angle of preferably at least 30.degree. to the plane of cut of the knives of the other pair. The movable knives are carried on supports which are arranged counter to each other and are movable independently of each other and inlet and outlet openings are provided in a housing within which the knives operate. The inlet opening which is for the scrap material to be cut and the outlet opening which is for the cut pieces of scrap are aligned with each other, one opening being on one side of the cutting plane of one pair of knives and the other opening being on the remote side of the cutting plane of the other pair of knives.

Abstract: A tubing cutoff die having a horizontally moving scarfing blade and a vertically moving cutoff blade. The tubing being cut off is held in clamping jaws movably mounted on the lower die shoe of the die and actuated by a cam extending from the upper die shoe. The scarfing blade is also mounted for horizontal reciprocation on the lower shoe and actuated by another cam fixed to the upper shoe. The cutoff blade is mounted on the upper die shoe. The two die shoes are reciprocably connected by post and bushing arrangements. There are three of these disposed so that the centerlines are at three of the corners of a rectangle. One of the clamping jaws is mounted on a holder reciprocably mounted on the lower die shoe and the other jaw is mounted on a second holder reciprocably mounted on the first holder. The mounting for the cutoff block provides for either of two rigidly located positions, for different tubing sizes, and the scarfing blade is also adjustable.