Abstract: A cutting head for a food product cutting system includes a generally cylindrical rotatable body, having a radius and configured to rotate about an axis, and a plurality of spatially separated, generally parallel elongate cutting blades, arranged in a circular array centered on the axis and defining a perimeter of the body. Each blade has a long dimension and an outwardly-oriented cutting edge. The generally cylindrical rotatable body is connectable to a driving mechanism configured to rotate the cutting head about the axis, and is positionable adjacent to a food product delivery mechanism, whereby food product that contacts the cutting edges of the array of blades in a direction generally perpendicular to the axis is cut by the blades into slices having a repeatable curvature.

Abstract: A remote cutter head and a system therefore which can operate in confined spaces are provided. The remote cutting system including a cutter assembly driven by a fluid source, a pushrod hose coupling the cutter assembly to the fluid source, a control assembly detachably secured to the pushrod hose, and a monitor assembly coupled to at least one camera. The monitor assembly provides video images of the cutter assembly and cutter assembly surroundings. The cutting head including a fluid-driven gearmotor, the gearmotor including a two-piece housing, bearings, a pressure balanced gearmotor cavity, and two rotating members provided in the pressure balanced gearmotor cavity, one of the rotating members protruding from the cutting head. High-pressure fluid provided to the cutting head turns the two rotating members to drive a cutting bit attached to the rotating member protruding from the cutting head. Also provided is a cutting bit.

Abstract: The invention proceeds from a converter cutting device for a converter which is provided for converting at least one endless fibre into cut fibres, having at least one cutting unit which can be driven rotationally about a rotational axis and comprises at least one cutting means with at least one blade. It is proposed that the cutting means encloses a cutting angle which does not equal 0 degrees with a plane which is oriented perpendicularly with respect to the rotational axis.

Abstract: A die roll is disclosing have multiple alternating patterns. Cutting edges and non-cutting edges on the die roll are phased with cutting surfaces and relieved areas on the anvil, respectively. Multiple cut profiles are achieved from a single die/anvil combination.

Abstract: Provided is a knife holder (10) for use with an underwater cutting pelletizing device which includes a die plate (40) and the knife holder (10). The die plate (40) includes an annular projected portion (52) and a plurality of die holes (51) having an opening on the projected portion (52). The knife holder (10) holds a plurality of knives (30) which slide on the surface of the projected portion (52) to thereby cut melt resin, which has been pushed through each of the die holes (51), into resin pellets in cooling water. The knife holder (10) can reduce the deflection of the knife (30) and thereby the gap that appears between the sliding plane thereof and the die plate projected portion (52). The knife holder (10) includes a knife holder body (11) and a plurality of rib portions (12). The knife holder body (11) has an outer circumference end (11a) which is located inside the inner circumference end of the projected portion (52) of the die plate (40) in the radial direction.

Abstract: An adjustable pouch machine comprises a vertical sealer module forms transverse seals between two plies of a pouch web to partially define a plurality of pouches. Rollers selectively tension and relax the web on the vertically oriented wheel, allowing them to drop away from heated lands on emergency and cycle stops. A filler wheel has a plurality of adjustable gripper units mounted directly thereon for transporting independent separate pouches cut from the pouch web. An adjustable knife is selectively provided with changeable knife hub sets to handle a variety of pouch sizes where a filler wheel alternately first fills and seals pouches in a train. Gear linkage accommodates variation in distance between hubs of different sets. Various embodiments, apparatus and methods are described.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed in the detailed description include cleavers for cleaving optical fibers, and related blades, components, and methods. In this regard in one embodiment, a cleaver for cleaving an optical fiber is provided. The cleaver comprises a body and an actuator disposed in the body and configured to be actuated along an actuation path to move a blade in an at least partially arcuate cleaving path. The cleaver also comprises an optical fiber path disposed in the body and intersecting with the at least partially arcuate cleaving path, such that an end portion of an optical fiber disposed in the optical fiber path is cleaved when the actuator is actuated, moving the blade in the at least partially arcuate cleaving path and contacting the end portion of the optical fiber. Related methods and other cleaver components and related methods are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a rotary cutting device comprising a rotatable cutting tool and a rotatable anvil roller incorporating a cutting support, wherein a cutting edge, which co-operates with the cutting support, is arranged on the cutting tool for cutting a web of material, and wherein at least one support ring with a support surface is mounted on the cutting tool for supporting the cutting tool relative to the anvil roller.

Abstract: A machine for slitting plane packaging blanks includes at least one rotatable slitting roller with at least one knife for producing a front edge slit and/or a rear edge slit in each packaging blank. The knife is sector-shaped, and defined by two knife end edges. A first knife portion adjacent a first knife end edge is adapted to cut the front edge slit out in a front edge of the blank. A second knife portion adjacent a second knife end edge is adapted to cut a rear edge slit out in a rear edge of the blank and rearwards through the rear edge while the blank is advanced through the machine at a uniform speed.

Abstract: A device for cutting flexible, two-dimensional products. The device including a first and a second cutting means (5, 12), between which the two-dimensional products (2) may be cut essentially by way of an impulse cut. A method is also put forward for cutting by way of the impulse cut.

Abstract: A die-cutting device is herein disclosed for performing slots perpendicular to the feeding direction of paperboard sheets used for making boxes, which is mounted on a supporting framework which can be driven in a cross direction with respect to the longitudinal feeding direction of the paperboard sheets.

Abstract: An extraction apparatus (40) for the removal of a riveted fastener (12) from a structure (10) includes a shaft (42) and a cutting element (62). The cutting element (62) is mechanically coupled to the shaft (42) and is configured to cut a portion of the riveted fastener (12). The shaft (42) and the cutting element (62) are configured for insertion through an inner channel (24) of the riveted fastener (12). A method of replacing the riveted fastener (12) from the structure (10) includes inserting the extraction apparatus (40) through the inner channel (24). The extraction apparatus (40) is rotated. A portion of the riveted fastener (12) that extends through the structure (10) is removed. A head (20) of the riveted fastener (12) is also removed from the structure (10).

Abstract: Apparatus for cutting an elongate element (2) comprises two lateral devices (6) for gripping the element on either side of a central section. A third device (10) fits between the lateral devices for gripping the central section, and together the gripping devices (6,10) define a common axis along which the element to be cut is aligned. With the devices installed on the element the lateral devices (6) are rotated relative to the third device (10) to twist and shear the central section from the element on either side.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a cutting blade, which cutting blade is meant particularly to be used as a rotating cutter blade and, which is manufactured from a blade preform, being provided with a cutting surface. The blade preform includes a frame part, being made of a basic material and in which on an attachment surface, existing essentially at a cutting area of the cutting blade to be manufactured, is processed at least a wear resistant material layer that forms the cutting surface. The layer includes steel that is alloyed with tungsten or chromium and vanadium. A cutting blade, being manufactured according to the method, and use of an auxiliary material in manufacturing thereof.

Abstract: The apparatus for trimming sheet material includes a top knife and an opposing bottom knife for trimming sheet or web material passing between the top and bottom knives. The top knife defines a negative rake angle with a substantially vertical plane passing through a cutting edge of the bottom knife. The negative rake angle may be between about ?10° and ?30° and, more preferably, between about ?12° and ?20°. The top and bottom knives may be disk or block knives.

Abstract: A compact chain cutting apparatus for automatically shearing and opening a chain link of a selected thickness in one operation is disclosed. The apparatus includes a housing, a first shearing member, a second shearing member, and an electro-hydraulic actuator system. The first shearing member is mounted to the housing. The second shearing member is pivotally mounted to the housing for movement to exert, in cooperation with the first shearing member, shearing and bending forces upon the chain link. The electro-hydraulic actuator system cooperates with the second shearing member to move automatically the second shearing member to shear and to bend the chain link, thereby defining an opening in the chain link greater than the thickness of the link.

Abstract: A Cutting Machine for processing leafy vegetables such as collard greens is provided. The Cutting Machine is adjustable to accommodate vegetables of varying thicknesses. An enclosure with a cover has an input opening in the cover to feed material to be cut between the rollers. An actuating shaft which is rotated includes an offset wheel and an offset shaft. An actuating rod on the offset wheel swings a pivoting knife back and forth to cut the material. An actuating shaft which is connected to the offset shaft moves a roller cog mounted on the drive roller.

Abstract: A compact chain cutting apparatus for automatically shearing and opening a chain link of a selected thickness in one operation is disclosed. The apparatus includes a housing, a first shearing member, a second shearing member, and an electro-hydraulic actuator system. The first shearing member is mounted to the housing. The second shearing member is pivotally mounted to the housing for movement to exert, in cooperation with the first shearing member, shearing and bending forces upon the chain link. The electro-hydraulic actuator system cooperates with the second shearing member to move automatically the second shearing member to shear and to bend the chain link, thereby defining an opening in the chain link greater than the thickness of the link.

Abstract: A cutting and transport roller and a process for cutting the material webs which rest on the peripheral surface of the cutting and transport roller. In so doing, the material webs are severed with the aid of a cutter, which is located inside the shell of the cutting and transport roller in its resting position and which exhibits at least one knife, which during the cutting process of the material web reaches through an opening in the shell of the cutting and transport roller. The cutting motion, which is executed by the cutting surfaces of the knife during the cutting process, exhibits rotary components, whereby the rotational motions of the knife run about an axis of rotation, which is either parallel or at an acute angle to a perpendicular line on the plane which is defined by the radial (r) and axial (z) coordinates of the cutting and transport roller.

Abstract: A tube cutting assembly has a pair of opposite, rotatable cutting wheels, the outer of which is movable into engagement with a rotatable tube for cutting through the tube wall. Each cutting wheel is provided with a peripheral elastic ring which is configured to engage the tube wall and which is compressible towards the opposite cutting wheel. As a result, undesirable deformations of the cut tube end are avoided.

Abstract: A recording paper is cut such that the movable-blade holding member 17 of a resin holding the movable blade 15, which is rotatably provided in a supporting section, is driven to rotate by a drive section so as to shift a cutting position formed between the cutting edge 14b of the stationary blade 14 and the cutting edge 15a of the movable blade 15. Thereby formation of a support axis in the movable blade 15 is not needed, as needed in conventional movable blades. In addition, because the movable-blade holding member 17 folding the movable blade 15 is of a resin, it can be die-formed.

Abstract: A polymer cutter with a rotary cutting head in which the cutting edges are on the circumferential periphery of the head is described. The knife blades on the rotary head have a knife angle (as defined) of about 40° to about 60°. The apparatus is especially useful for cutting hard and/or brittle thermoplastics and may be used for preparing polymer granules or pellets.

Abstract: A die that may be rotated relative to a die holder to form an opening in different types of envelopes, cardboard boxes or other type of blanks or webs is provided. The window opening in an envelope blank is formed by using a sheet of material having a top surface and an outer periphery. A raised portion extends from the top surface of the sheet and includes a cutting edge adapted to cut the envelope blank to form the opening. A coupling means are included to selectively couple the die with the die holder in at least two orientations so that the position of said sheet may be changed relative to the die holder to alter the location in which said cutting portion forms the opening in the envelope blank.

Abstract: In the field of clearance of unexploded ordnance from land, there is a need for an improved apparatus for removing unexploded ordnance from the ground. A cutting apparatus includes a plurality of blades on a rotatable shaft, the blades being tapered towards their distal ends. When the blades are driven forwardly through soil while the shaft rotates, they tend to loosen items such as solid ordnance and bring such items to the soil surface. The blades simultaneously sever scissile matter in the soil, thereby facilitating removal of the ordnance. The cutting assembly includes a conveyor for conveying unexploded ordnance away from the soil. The cutting assembly may be mounted on a vehicle including further means for rendering harmless the unexploded ordnance.

Abstract: A polymer cutter with a rotary cutting head in which the cutting edges are on the circumferential periphery of the head is described. The knife blades on the rotary head have a knife angle (as defined) of about 40° to about 60°. The apparatus is especially useful for cutting hard and/or brittle thermoplastics and may be used for preparing polymer granules or pellets.

Abstract: A high-speed shear with a knife, particularly a chisel-type knife with a knife edge, arranged on at least one of two oppositely arranged drums, wherein the knife can be accelerated to the feeding speed of the rolled strip and the drums can be adjusted relative to each other for carrying out a cut. At least one drive unit provided for the drums serves to accelerate the drums to the speed of the rolled strip to be cut and at least one of the drums may be provided with a separately controllable adjusting device. The chisel-type knife of the knife drum is mounted so as to protrude from the cutting circle towards the anvil or the surface portion of the second drum acting as an anvil and to mount the chisel-type knife of the knife drum so as to be resiliently supported against a predetermined restoring force.

Abstract: Assembly to shear rolled sections (11a, 11b) coming from two parallel, adjacent rolling lines, the assembly comprising for each rolling line a feeding unit (13a, 13b), shears (12a, 12b) for shearing to size and a single scrap shears (14) with two pairs of blade-holder elements (15a, 15b) cooperating with the corresponding scrap-conveying channels (23a, 23b), there also being present first switches (20a, 20b) to feed the rolled sections (11a, 11b) alternately towards the the shearing channel (22a, 22b) and towards the scrap-conveying channel (23a, 23b), all the motors being on the same side, the shearing assembly also comprising a cyclone to discharge discards (17) downstream from the scrap shears (14) and comprising, downstream from the scrap shears (14), second switches (21a, 21b) cooperating with the rolled sections respectively (11a, 11b) to feed alternately a double removal channel (24a, 24b) placed downstream.

Abstract: A rotary cutting die includes a translucent or transparent rotary die plate having an inner surface and an outer surface. A cutting rule that defines a cutting design is supported by the die plate. The cutting rule includes a cutting edge, which extends above the outer surface of the die plate, and a support edge disposed within the die plate. The support edge preferably includes a plurality of key-hole shaped notches. Preferably, a plurality of S-shaped hooks are connected to the key-hole notches, and serve to reinforce the rotary die plate and to support the cutting rule in the rotary die plate. The die plate is preferably formed from an epoxy material that, upon hardening or setting, exhibits a low shrink factor.

Abstract: A cross cutter for web stock, in particular for a corrugated cardboard web, has tube-shaped cutter cylinders (4, 5) formed of a composite fiber material which are rotatably mounted in pairs above each other in a machine frame (2, 3). Cutter holders (15) for cutters (16) are fastened on the cutter cylinders, which are disposed along the circumference of each cutter cylinder extending diagonally. Counterweights (17) are located on the cutter cylinders opposite the cutter holders. The cutter cylinders mesh with each other via gear wheels (10), by which the cutter cylinders can be driven. The cutter cylinders (4, 5), the cutter holders (15) and the counterweights (17) are made of a composite fiber material with a heat expansion coefficient near or equal to 0 mm/K. The bearings (7) at both ends of the cutter cylinders are fixed bearings.

Abstract: An automated placement of flat valves on a balloon strip. Included is a vacuum platen which receives the free end of a row of valve films. A cutting blade severs a single valve from the film, which is held in place by the vacuum platen. The vacuum platen is then moved through a series of motions for positioning above a heating element which is raised to bond the valve to the balloon strip.

Abstract: A rotary-type sheet cutter for cutting a continuous sheet material comprising a stationary blade having an end edge extending along the widthwise direction of the sheet material; and a rotary blade having an end edge which rotates about a rotary axis extending along the widthwise direction of the sheet material during rotation of the rotary blade, the end edge of the rotary blade intersection-contacting with that of the stationary blade under pressure so as to cut the sheet material along the widthwise direction when the rotary blade rotates. The rotary blade is formed by bending a flat plate along a bend line which is brought into a state of extending along the widthwise direction of the sheet material, and the end edge and the bend line are arranged to form an angle opening toward a cutting starting side.

Abstract: A cutting device for elongated objects, especially for wire, having a cutting element which is movable relative to a shearing element by means of a drive. The cutting element is of disk-shaped configuration and its periphery is configured, at least in segments, as a cutter. The cutting element is coupled to the drive in such a way that different segments of the cutter for the execution of a respective cut, can be moved one after the other past the shearing element.

Abstract: A shearing wheel, and a method of assembling the same, having individually demountable cutting segments, shear knives, and an interlock key assembly to wedge adjacent shear knives together so that each shear knife shares a mounting force of the attachment bolts present on adjacent knives. The shear knives are mounted in successive abutting relation, forming a chevron-shaped aperture into which a rectangular key is wedged. A portion of each shear knife extends radially beyond the annular member. This extending portion forms a toothlike structure for feeding and ripping waste material. A support shoulder extending axially from the annular member contacts and supports the shear knives. The shear knives may be individually removed and resharpened, whereafter shims are positioned between the shear knives and the annular member to properly space the shear knives from an adjacent shearing wheel.

Abstract: An apparatus for processing a batch of dough includes a housing that supports a conveyor, a press, and a cutter. The apparatus further includes a drive motor for the conveyor and press. Upon the placement of a batch of dough on the conveyor, the conveyor feeds the batch of dough to the press. The press squeezes the batch of dough against the conveyor to compress it into a thin flat sheet. After the batch of dough has been compressed, the conveyor feeds the flat thin flat sheet to the cutter. The cutter includes an elliptically shaped cutting edge so that, as the flat thin sheet of dough passes underneath the cutter, the cutter cuts ellipses of dough for delivery to a baking device. The motor forms part of a chain drive system that drives the conveyor in an endless loop and, further, drives the press to compress the batch of dough into the thin flat sheet.

Abstract: A rotary cutter is disclosed for repeatedly cutting web printed sheet material with a printed repeat portion of finite length thereon which includes a cutting cylinder adapted for rotation in a manner such that the web printed sheet material passes thereby A cutting knife extends generally along the length of the cylinder on the outer surface for periodic engagement with a backup support cylinder for cutting the sheet material when positioned therebetween. The cutting knife is generally continuous along a major portion of the length thereof and has a minor arcuate portion which is discontinuous with the major portion so as to cut the sheet material whereby the sheet material on one side of the cutting line is provided with a straight cut portion having an arcuate projection extending therefrom and the sheet material on the other side of the cutting line is provided with a void portion corresponding in configuration and dimension to the arcuate projection.

Abstract: Rotary die cutting apparatus comprising a driven rotary cylinder (10) on which is circumferentially mounted a removable forme (11) having knives (14) projecting radially therefrom. The forme (11) is magnetically retained on the surface of the cylinder (10) by a plurality of longitudinally extending steel bars (15, 16, 17) which locate within grooves (19) in the surface of the cylinder (10), each groove (19) coinciding with a plurality of longitudinally spaced magnets (20) which retain the forme (11) during rotation of the cylinder (10). The grooves (19) and magnets (20) are angularly displaced around the circumference of the cylinder (10) to enable a plurality of forme sections (11) to be mounted thereon according to the length of cut to be performed by the knives (14).

Abstract: Apparatus for cutting a strip of paper along transverse cut lines spaced along the strip of paper. The apparatus permits ready access to adjustable paper cutting blades utilized in the apparatus and enables ready adjustment of the direction of travel of the strip of paper with respect to the cutting blades to compensate for skewing of the cut lines wiht respect to the longitudinal axis of the strip of paper.

Abstract: A rotary cutting device for material webs consists of a machine frame with rollers supported in pivot bearings on the machine frame, driven by rotary drives and defining a cutting range, namely a cutting roller and a counter cutting roller, which form a roller gap for feeding the web material between them within the cutting range. The cutting and counter cutting rollers are supported so as to roll directly one over the other using spacing rings located outside the cutting range. At least one of these rollers engages at least one adjustable pressure roller link bar between the spacing rings so that the link bar presses one roller against the other roller with an adjustable force.

Abstract: A rotary cutter knife for use in a slotting or slitting head. The cutter knife is an assembly of an arc-shaped holder with one or more cutting elements attached in a manner such that the elements are replaceable and circumferentially adjustable.

Abstract: A rotatable cylinder to which is secured a unitary sleeve having cutting lands for cutting and creasing sheet material such as paper and cardboard. The sleeve is secured to the cylinder to prevent relative movement during the cutting process.

Abstract: An apparatus for severing data-bearing tapes which are dispensed by a machine, which apparatus comprises an electric motor for driving a double-edged helical rotary cutter for cooperating with a spring-loaded stationary cutter, comprises an angle-section carrier, which is formed on the outside of one leg of said carrier with a concave recess extending along said one leg and receiving said rotary cutter, whereas the second leg of the carrier constitutes a bottom for mounting the motor, which is disposed in the spaced defined between the two legs, and the carrier is adapted to be cut to a length which matches the width of the tape to be severed.

Abstract: A rotary die-cutting apparatus having cylindrical rollers mounted for rotation on spaced parallel axles. Die plates are mounted on the rollers in tight surface-to-surface contact with the outside surfaces thereof. Each roller has a body with a generally cylindrical outside surface and two longitudinal channels formed therein. The die plates are formed as thin flexible sheets of metal having their ends welded to one of the bars for mounting the sheets on the outside surface of the rollers. A wedge-shaped bar is slideably mounted in the other channel. After the ends of the die plate are welded to the weld bar in butting relation, the die plate is mounted on the roller with the wedge bar removed from its associated channel. After the plate is mounted on the roller, the wedge bar is slid into the channel and gradually forced against the die plate to bring it into surface-to-surface contact with the roller.

Abstract: A shearing wheel, and a method of assembling the same, having individually demountable cutting elements or tool members side mounted to a mounting region of an annular member. The tool members are mounted in successive abutting relation so that a portion of each tool member extends radially beyond the annular member. This extending portion forms a toothlike structure for feeding and ripping waste material. A support shoulder extending axially from the annular member contacts and supports the tool members. The tool members may be individually removed and resharpened, whereafter shims are positioned between the tool members and the annular member to properly space the tool members from an adjacent shearing wheel.

Abstract: A shearing wheel, and a method of assembling the same, having an annular carrier and having a plurality of arcuate segments side mounted to a segment receiving surface of the annular carrier. The arcuate segments are laid in an end-to-end fashion to form an annulus with the outside diameter of the annulus having a radial extent greater than the radial extent of the annular carrier. A support shoulder extends axially outward from the annular carrier to contact the surface of the arcuate segments defined by the inside diameter of the annulus. The arcuate segments may be removed and sharpened, whereafter shims are inserted between the arcuate segments and the annular carrier to properly space the segments from an adjacent shearing wheel. Optionally, arcuate segments may be mounted to both side faces of the annular carrier.

Abstract: Knife shaft pair for cutting web-like material, in particular undulated board, wherein the knives contact each other temporarily under bias, if necessary, shortly before termination of the cutting operation, the cutting edge lying at the trailing side of a first knife being formed in a manner known per se so as to be uniformly continuous with an equal spacing from the shaft axis, the other knife having a saw-toothed cutting edge whose teeth extend, commencing from the continuous line of contact with the first knife, away from the shaft of the second knife and in the approximation region of the knives at an acute angle to the connecting plane between the line of contact and the uniform cutting edge such that they lie at the trailing or the leading side of the first side during the cutting operation.

Abstract: A rotary cutting apparatus in which the cutting of thin material is possible without the use of a curved blade. The fly and bed knives are positioned according to the formulaC=R-.sqroot.R.sup.2 -(tangent S.times.L).sup.2where C is bed knife camber, R is cutting radius, S is shear angle and L is rotor length. As a result of this geometry, uniform fly knife to bed knife clearance is maintained across the face of the rotor.

Abstract: A device for cutting roll tape, including a frame, a serrated rotary blade pivotably mounted in the frame, the rotary blade having a plurality of cutting teeth formed by grooves running perpendicular to the axis of the rotary blade and a flat surface cut across the rotary blade, and at least one continuous groove at each end of the serrated rotary blade adjacent the plurality of cutting teeth, a serrated stationary blade pivotably mounted on the frame, the stationary blade having a plurality of cutting teeth, the stationary blade cutting teeth being meshable with the cutting teeth on the rotary blade, the stationary blade also having at least one long tooth at each end of the stationary blade adjacent the plurality of short cutting teeth, the long teeth reaching the tangency of the continuous grooves and riding therein, and wherein the cutting teeth are sufficiently shortened to provide the desired clearance at the cutting interface, and a biasing element for biasing the long teeth of the stationary blade int

Abstract: A method and a device for cutting out pieces of material webs, the cutting taking place between a spherical surface and a sharp edge. The spherical surface consists of a freely movable, non-driven ball. The ball can be made of hard material such as steel and the cutting edge of softer material, or vice versa. The device consists of a roller over which the web is led and a member acting against it. The roller has a groove corresponding to the desired contours of the formed piece. A ball, guided by the groove made in the roller, presses against the edge of the groove for cutting through the web.

Abstract: Apparatus for cutting rolled steel sections with a web and one or more flanges angled in respect to the web as profiled cutters movable relative to each other on a common axis and kept parallel to each other at the time of cut. The cutter edges for cutting the web of the section extend in an inclined manner at an acute angle with respect to a plane at right-angles to the axis of travel of the cutters. These cutter edges which extend to follow the shape of the flanges at least as far as these extensions are located inside the projection of the section on the normal plane.

Abstract: A blade roll for a chopper of glass fiber strands having elastomer means for supporting the blades and blade retaining means to cooperate with the elastomeric means for restraining movement of the blades in both a circumferential and radially outward direction.