Abstract: A method for positioning tools comprises a first process for moving all tools into a stand-by reach and a second process for moving tools into a positioning reach, and the second process comprises steps of moving a tool onto an origin and moving the tool from the origin by a distance equal to a desired distance between the tool and a following tool. An apparatus for positioning tools is provided with a single signal generator rotated by a rotating shaft for moving shifters, by which the tools are moved in the positioning and stand-by reaches.

Abstract: A method for positioning tools comprises a first process for moving all tools into a stand-by reach and a second process for moving tools into a positioning reach, and the second process comprises steps of moving a tool onto an origin and moving the tool from the origin by a distance equal to a desired distance between the tool and a following tool. An apparatus for positioning tools is provided with a single signal generator rotated by a rotating shaft for moving shifters, by which the tools are moved in the positioning and stand-by reaches.

Abstract: A surface winder for a web of sheet material which performs transfer of winding operation from a winding device to another winding device without stopping of the operation or slowing down of the speed of operation. The surface winder comprises plural winding devices, web guide means, a cutting device, web feeding means and means for forming an adhesive layer on the surface of a web. The web guide means are capable of delivering a leading end portion of the web at the winding devices, and the feeding means are capable of feeding the web to the guide means by way of the cutting device.