Abstract: The present invention refers to a mini-blade (1) which body (2) has an inner edge (4) in which there is, at least, one transversal tab (6) that constitutes a retention means of the mini-blade (1) in an adapter device (20); between the inner (4) and the external (3) edges, the body (2) has the sufficient extension to form clamping portions (7)(8) that allow the application of clamping peripheral tabs (30). The invention also refers to an adapter device (20) that, for the mounting of a rotary work structure (40) of pneumatic roughing down, includes clamping sets (20) composed of ending supports (21)(22) and intermediary separator supports (23), all of which have clamping transversal peripheral tabs (30) that form jaws capable of clamping the clamping positions (7)(8) of the mini-blade (1).

Abstract: An abrading wheel such as a rasp hub for use in tire retreading machines includes two generally circular end, or side, plates with plural spaced mounting pins extending between and coupled to the two spaced plates. Rasp blades arranged in stacks which are arranged end-to-end about the wheel's circular circumference. Disposed between and engaging each pair of adjacent blades is a spacer, which is also attached to the mounting pins. Each spacer is curved lengthwise to match the curvature of the blades and includes plural spaced upper and lower recesses disposed immediately adjacent to its pair of adjacent blades to allow air to freely pass over the entire length of each blade as the hub is rotated at high speed to dissipate heat from the blades during operation for increased blade reliability and longevity.

Abstract: A rasp hub for use in tire retreading machines includes two side plates with mounting pins extending between the plates. Rasp blades arranged in stacks are mounted on the mounting pins. The stacks extend end-to-end circumferentially about the hub. The center portion of the mounting pins is curved so that the cut profile of the blades is convex. The blades are inclined relative to a plane perpendicular to the axis of rotation to define a cut angle. The center planes of the mounting pins intersect, preferably close to the axis of rotation of the hub, to reduce deviation of the blades from the concentricity.

Abstract: A rasp hub for use in tire retreading machines includes two side plates with mounting pins extending between the plates. Rasp blades arranged in stacks are mounted on the mounting pins. The stacks extend end-to-end circumferentially about the hub. The center portion of the mounting pins is curved so that the cut profile of the blades is convex. The blades are inclined relative to a plane perpendicular to the axis of rotation to define a cut angle. The center planes of the mounting pins intersect, preferably close to the axis of rotation of the hub, to reduce deviation of the blades from the concentricity.

Abstract: The mini drawknife body has one or more fixing openings which allow its assembly in the adjacency of the support periphery; from the notched rim, the body extends briefly right across until reaching such a width that the rim opposite to the notched rim cannot interfere with the openings and assembly bolts on the support. The invention also refers to an adaptation device for the assembly of the mini drawknife in a rotary support for tires roughing. This adaptation device comprises fixing sets integrated by bases and lateral retaining covers, among which intermediate separators can be placed; all these means have fixing members and openings which, in addition to forming jaws in the joint area, fasten to the roughing drawknives passing through some fastening openings of their body.

Abstract: A routing tool for cutting material and an associated apparatus and method are provided. The tool includes a substantially cylindrical shaft member having a shank portion and a cutting portion. The cutting portion includes a plurality of cutting teeth disposed peripherally about a first helix and an intersecting second helix. Each cutting tooth defines a first cutting clearance on a first cutting edge and a first clearance on a first non-cutting edge. The cutting tooth defines a second cutting clearance on a second cutting edge and a second clearance on a second non-cutting edge. A flat extends on each cutting tooth resulting in a circular land on an outside diameter of the cutting portion.

Abstract: A rasp blade 10 includes a planar sheet 12 with inner perimeter 14 and outer perimeter 16, the latter defined by the tips of a row of teeth 18. The teeth 18 extend from left side edge 20 to right side edge 22. The tips of the teeth 18 are arranged along a line of constant radius from centre 28 with the pitch of the teeth and their height from the baseline 17 (dotted line) varying from left to right. The variation can be a continuous or a variable increase along the arcuate extent of the blade. The blade has three apertures 30 for supporting the blade on pins running between end plates of a hub assembly. The blade can extend over an arc of approximately 30° up to 120° with the number of apertures depending on the arcuate extent of the blade. The blade can also include projections 40 which can be punched or pressed from the planar sheet 12 forming hollow frustro-conical extensions of the planar sheet 12 or projections 40 can be fixed separately as hollow or solid members.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a rotatable abrading wheel assembly useful to finish rubber articles such as tire casings. The assembly has three rotatable wheels, with a central abrading wheel disposed between a pair of lateral support wheels. Each of the three wheels is stamped and formed from sheet metal stock and includes one or more apertures to accommodate an abrading tool drive shaft. The central abrading wheel has a diameter greater than that of the lateral support wheels to thereby provide peripheral abrading portion which is comprised of a series of circumferentially spaced teeth.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a rotatable abrading wheel assembly useful to finish rubber articles such as tire casings. The assembly has three rotatable wheels, with a central abrading wheel disposed between a pair of lateral support wheels. Each of the three wheels is stamped and formed from sheet metal stock and includes one or more apertures to accommodate an abrading tool drive shaft. The central abrading wheel has a diameter greater than that of the lateral support wheels to thereby provide peripheral abrading portion which is comprised of a series of circumferentially spaced teeth.