Abstract: A control device for the driving and translation, in a chosen direction, of the movable head of a diecutter machine, provides for the pre-setting of the direction of translation and for the successive driving of the pressing head by means of five sets of sensitive plates switches, disposed in the front portion of the machine. By touching opportunely one or two of said plates, combinative logic circuits are activated that allow selection of the direction of motion, the actuation of the thus preset displacement and the lowering of the head for the cutting operation.

Abstract: Method for operating an automatic hollow punch search device and relevant control, for die-cutting machines, particularly for footwear production, in which a mobile head is associated to a device to move it to and fro, both horizontally and vertically, above a fixed faceplate on which the material to be cut is placed, together with a hollow cutting punch. The movement devices are automatically piloted by a drive circuit interlocked to manual starting device which provides means to carry out a complete head movement operating sequence from its positioning above the hollow punch to its lowering and return to the starting point after cutting.

Abstract: A new and improved cross-beam press includes a carriage which is mounted for movement along a cross-beam located rearwardly of the bed of the press. A movable press head is suspended from the carriage so as to be above the bed of the press. A control system controls the movement of the press head as the same travels toward and then away from the bed of the press. The control system includes means for adjusting the ultimate approach position of the press head with respect to the bed of the press. As a further feature, the bed of the press can be positioned in two different heightwise positions relative to the movable carriage.

Abstract: Apparatus is provided for controlling the movement of a member, such as a pressure head in a die press, the die press being of the type wherein the pressure head is horizontally movable relative to the material to be cut or otherwise impressed to locate the head in the desired position above the material. Once positioned, the head is vertically movable into engagement with a die which is pushed through the material to perform the cutting or impressing operation. The apparatus includes means for moving the member in first and second directions along a horizontal plane, preferably in the form of an electrically controlled motor. Means are also provided for moving the pressure member vertically, preferably in the form of an electrically operated hydraulic system. First and second switch means, in the form of triggers or push buttons, are operably connected to both the motor and the hydraulic system and when actuated individually energize the motor to move the pressure member horizontally.