Abstract: Described herein is a material roll feeder that may be used for automatically feeding material into a machine, such as an electronic cutting machine. The roll feeder includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion may be configured to rotatably support a roll of material and the second portion may define a channel configured to receive and guide material from the roll of material therethrough. The second portion of the roll feeder may comprise guide geometry configured to operably enable a separated section of material that has been separated from the roll of material to move over a top surface of the roll of material.

Abstract: A heat press includes a handle portion and a curved heat plate. That handle portion may be configured to be grasped by a user, and the curved heat (i.e., having a curved engagement surface) may be configured to engage a heat-activated design implement to transfer a design of the heat-activated design implement to a curved surface of a workpiece. Also disclosed herein, according to various embodiments, is a heat press stand having a curved floor and a hat form for supporting a workpiece (e.g., a hat) during a heat-activated design transfer using the heat press. Associated methods are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: A storage device (10) including a circumferential wall (24) that extends along a longitudinal axis (A-A) from an open first end (24P) to a second end (24D) and circumscribes an internal chamber (40) configured to receive a respective axial portion (202) of a tool (200). The storage device further includes a tool tray (12) that radially extends outward from an axial center of the internal chamber to the circumferential wall. The tool tray includes a top surface (22) configured to support a respective head portion (204) of each tool (200) and one or more troughs (26) formed through the top surface and a bottom surface of the tool tray. Each trough defines a respective width sufficient to prevent passage of the respective head portion through the trough and permit passage of the respective axial portion through the trough when the respective head portion is supported by the top surface.

Abstract: A heat press docking station base (52) comprises a nest portion (75) and one or more legs (58). The nest portion (52) includes a body shell (60, 62) and a perforated floor (54). The body shell (60, 62) includes a lower surface (63). The perforated floor (54) is connected to the body shell (60, 62). The one or more legs (58) extend from a lower surface (63) of the body shell (60, 62).

Abstract: A method inserting a first portion of a workpiece material between an upper layer and a lower layer of a workpiece support material. The method also includes folding a second portion of the workpiece material over and on top of the upper layer of the workpiece support material. The second portion is coupled to the first portion. The method further includes inserting the workpiece material and the workpiece support material into an electronic cutting machine.

Abstract: A heat press docking station base (52) comprises a nest portion (75) and one or more legs (58). The nest portion (52) includes a body shell (60, 62) and a perforated floor (54). The body shell (60, 62) includes a lower surface (63). The perforated floor (54) is connected to the body shell (60, 62). The one or more legs (58) extend from a lower surface (63) of the body shell (60, 62).

Abstract: A heat press including a body, a heat plate, a handle, a cover, a control compartment and an insulation portion. The body includes a first end and a second end. The heat plate is located proximate the first end of the body and is configured to engage ironable materials. The handle is located proximate the second end of the body and is configured to withstand forces from a user. The cover covers a portion of the body and the handle. The control compartment includes an electrical circuit, controls and a display. The control compartment is spaced away from and is at least indirectly electrically coupled to the heat plate. The insulation portion is positioned between the control compartment and the heat plate. The insulation portion includes a first layer of insulating material.

Abstract: A heat press including a body, a heat plate, a handle, a cover, a control compartment and an insulation portion. The body includes a first end and a second end. The heat plate is located proximate the first end of the body and is configured to engage ironable materials. The handle is located proximate the second end of the body and is configured to withstand forces from a user. The cover covers a portion of the body and the handle. The control compartment includes an electrical circuit, controls and a display. The control compartment is spaced away from and is at least indirectly electrically coupled to the heat plate. The insulation portion is positioned between the control compartment and the heat plate. The insulation portion includes a first layer of insulating material.