Abstract: Gauge system, including methods and apparatus, for positioning workpieces to be processed. In some embodiments, the gauge system may have a plurality of stops for positioning the end of a workpiece at distinct distances from a processing station. In some embodiments, the plurality of stops may be arrayed along a rail assembly having an adjustable length.

Abstract: A system for processing material includes a measuring device, a processing apparatus, and a mechanism for transmitting measurement information from the measuring device to the processing apparatus.

Abstract: A material handling system with a drag mechanism including a wheel for a table saw that controls the orientation and speed of material as it moves through the system.

Abstract: Systems, including method and apparatus, for processing workpieces driven automatically along a linear path to a plurality of positions disposed substantially along the linear path. In some embodiments, a workpiece may be processed at one or more of the positions using two or more processing stations, such as a first processing station that cuts the workpiece into segments and a second processing station that performs another processing operation on the workpiece.

Abstract: System, including apparatus and method, involves processing materials in opposite directions between two machines along a processing path.

Abstract: A linkage device for coupling a linear positioning apparatus to a machine includes a pair of coupling mechanisms formed of plural plate members in various configurations.

Abstract: System, including methods, apparatus, components, and kits, for arrangement of tools in different marked configurations at a work station.

Abstract: A system for managing projects enables manipulation and downloading of one or more cut lists to a controller. The controller then interfaces with a saw machine to optimize processing of material in a manufacturing operation.

Abstract: A method of processing material involves cutting pieces of material pursuant to a cut list and managing remaining salvage and defect pieces. A computer may be connected to a saw machine, and programmed to optimize cutting of stock to satisfy a cut list. An operator may input a cut list into the computer along with other parameters such as minimum salvage and defect lengths. A printer may be configured to automatically print labels for application to cut pieces.

Abstract: A positioning carriage is coupled to a fence structure by a rigid sheet having one or more bends around an axis parallel to the direction of fence structure movement.

Abstract: System, including apparatus and method, for processing a material involves automatically measuring the length of a work piece and calculating an optimal plan for cutting the work piece to fulfill cut list requirements.

Abstract: System, including apparatus and method, for processing a material involves automatically printing labels for pieces cut pursuant to a cut list.

Abstract: A positioning carriage is coupled to a fence structure by a rigid sheet having one or more bends around an axis parallel to the direction of fence structure movement.

Abstract: System, including apparatus and method, for processing a material involves automatically measuring the length of a work piece and calculating an optimal plan for cutting the work piece to fulfill cut list requirements.

Abstract: A marking assembly for marking feature locations of a material and an automated processing system that uses input from the marking assembly to process the material. Feature locations such as defect positions and the size of the material are measured with an optical measuring device. The optical measuring device sends and receives light along a light path that is substantially parallel to a processing dimension of the material. A user manually interrupts the light path at a feature location, sending light from the feature location to the optical measuring device. The optical measuring device measures the feature location from the light received from the feature location and sends the feature location to a processor. The processor automatically positions the material relative to a modifying device, based on the feature location.

Abstract: An AC-to-DC converter furnishing a regulated DC-output voltage from an AC-input supply voltage which is converted with a rectifier that utilizes, in at least two of its legs, IGBT (insulated gate bipolar transistor) devices, preferably of the kind that have no internal diodes. Also included in the converter of this convention is circuitry which tracks zero-crossing events relative to AC-input voltage for the purpose of establishing switching signals and times for such signals for operating the IGBT devices, and wherein thorough-safe operation is associated with malfunctioning of the zero-crossing tracking subcircuitry whereby a failure in that circuitry will result effectively in a shut down of the entire converter, and a bleed down to zero of DC-output voltage.

Abstract: An AC-to-DC converter furnishing a regulated DC-output voltage from an AC-input supply voltage which is converted with a rectifier that utilizes, in at least two of its legs, IGBT (insulated gate bipolar transistor) devices, preferably of the kind that have no internal diodes. Also included in the converter of this convention is circuitry which tracks zero-crossing events relative to AC-input voltage for the purpose of establishing switching signals and times for such signals for operating the IGBT devices, and wherein thorough-safe operation is associated with malfunctioning of the zero-crossing tracking subcircuitry whereby a failure in that circuitry will result effectively in a shut down of the entire converter, and a bleed down to zero of DC-output voltage.