Abstract: A pressing mechanism for machines for shaping workpieces. The mechanism has a rotatebly driven spindle on which are secured shaping tools having a path diameter determine by cutters. The mechanism also has presser elements that, as viewed in the direction of feed of workpieces that are to be shaped, are disposed ahead of and behind the spindle. To adapt to varying path diameters and forming depths of the cutters, the presser elements can be displaced transverse to the axis of the spindle. To adapt to varying path diameters of the tools, the presser elements can be moved in opposite directions at an angle to the direction of feed. To adapt to the respective forming depths of the cutters, the presser elements can be moved in different opposite directions at an angle to the direction of feed.

Abstract: A pressing apparatus for a processing machine, especially a woodworking machine, preferably a grooving machine, including at least one adjustable pressing element that is provided for the workpiece which is to be processed and that is associated with a processing tool, preferably a cutter head. The pressing element is adjustable relative to the processing tool at an angle to the direction of transport of the workpieces through the machine.

Abstract: A woodworking machine, especially grooving machine, including spindles that carry working tools, especially cutter heads, and also including at least one feed unit via which pieces of wood that are to be worked are transported through the machine in a direction of transport. The machine also has at least one carrier that can be shifted transverse to the direction of transport of pieces of wood through the machine and that carries two of the working tools, with these two tools being selectively shiftable via the carrier into an operating position and a rest position.