Abstract: A template cutting device suitable for transferring onto a rotatable plain unworked template the lateral profile of a shaped sample piece that passes substantially perpendicularly to the device, which is specially suitable for use in machines which make shaped pieces in general and in which the profile is reproduced on a control cam or template. The purpose of the device is to manufacture control cams or templates and the like. The device includes structure for sensing the profile of the shaped piece when the former is moving crosswise to the latter; and a working group suitable for processing the plain, unworked template so as to obtain the control cam or template, whereby the forward movement of the sample piece controls the rotation of said unworked template.

Abstract: Machine for fabricating shaped parts, such as chair legs in particular, into which the parts to be shaped are positioned by means of a suitable loader. The parts are moved along a substantially straight path and movable tools are movable at right angles to the course of movement of the parts. The movement of the tools is guided by a suitable means that is indexed to the profile of the finished parts. The tools may be cutters or abrading tools.