Abstract: A flame cutting installation with at least one flame cutting aggregate for cutting continuously cast workpieces in a cutting zone is provided with a noise protection device which encloses the installation from the environment with the noise protection device enclosing only the cutting zone.

Abstract: A flame cutting machine for subdividing continuously prepared poured casting strands or the like includes an essentially closed suction head in the cutting zone which is mounted movable together with the flame cutting machine for removal of smoke gases, slag and the like produced during the cutting process.

Abstract: A flame-cutting machine for cutting a continuously cast rod includes a cutting torch attached to the machine for cutting the rod, a pair of clamping levers pivoted on the machine for clamping the rod, and a height-adjusting device which has a variable spacing from the rod; the cutting torch and the clamping levers are coupled to the height-adjusting device.

Abstract: A cutting machine for separating workpieces includes a cutting unit which is mounted above a workpiece to traverse the width of the workpiece and cut therethrough. The mounting means includes rails disposed over and across the workpiece over which the cutting unit travels and a workpiece clamping mechanism for securing the cutting unit to a fixed position along the length of the workpiece. The clamping mechanism includes a pair of opposed levers for movement into and out of engaging contact with the workpiece. In accordance with the invention adjustable stop means are provided to limit the movement of the clamping levers away from the workpiece so as to minimize the movement later required for re-engagement with the workpiece.