Abstract: An electrically-operated slice-cutting machine for cutting slices off—in particular, strand-shaped—material to be cut—preferably, food—includes: a machine housing which holds a drive motor and a rotating and/or circumferentially-movable cutting blade driven by the drive motor; a product feed for feeding the material to be cut to the cutting blade; a carrier plate; and a cutting frame arranged on the carrier plate and via which the material to be cut is fed to the cutting blade. The cutting frame is geometrically arranged such that the material to be cut is feedable by the product feed through the cutting frame to the cutting blade in an operating state of the slice-cutting machine. The slice-cutting machine has at least a first and a second lever element for releasably fixing the cutting frame, each of the two lever elements being transferrable from a holding position into a release position.

Abstract: A blow mold (1) provided with a locking system to lock each half-mold (2) to the respective half-mold holder (3), allowing simpler and quicker replacement of the lateral half-impressions (4) of the mold (1). The blow mold (1) provides that the lateral half-impression (4) of each half-mold (2) is fixed in a cavity of the corresponding mold holder (3) by means of actuating at least one quick coupling device (5, 5?). Said quick coupling device (5, 5?) comprises a force multiplier mechanism (22, 22?) configured so as to actuate a respective locking element (29, 29?) from an unlocking position, in which the half-mold (2) or a part thereof may be extracted from the mold holder (3), to a locking position, in which half-mold (2) and mold holder (3) are integrally locked to each other, or vice versa.

Abstract: A plurality of osteotomes that are linked together via a recess and a matching projection such that the osteotomes remain linked when used to manipulate bone.

Abstract: An improved offset saw blade mounting assembly for use on a reciprocating power saw tool includes a shim member that is used to fill a central slot of the tool drive shaft. The shim member fills the slot and serves to reinforce the drive shaft and thereby reduce the likelihood of the drive shaft failing. The shim member may be a separate piece, or formed as part of a separate tubular insert, or integrally formed with the mounting block of the offset mounting assembly. A finger guard is also provided that substantially closes off any opening which may occur between the mounting assembly and the power tool.

Abstract: A punching tool has a safety device prevents a punching die from being undesirably released from a guide housing when the punching tool is gripped at the head. The safety device has a base guide body securely mounted relative to the punching die at least with respect to a gripping force direction acting on the punching die and a counter guide body securely mounted relative to the housing at least with respect to the gripping force direction. The guide bodies are designed to ensure a secure interaction in at least one retaining relative circumferential position while allowing release of the punching die from the guide housing in the gripping force direction in a release relative circumferential position displaced relative to the retaining relative circumferential position in the circumferential direction about the longitudinal axis. As a result, an unwanted release of the punching die from the guide housing is securely prevented.

Abstract: A system for cutting, inking, and debossing sheet material located between a die and a cutting plate is provided. The system includes a die having a support defining an opening, a blade positioned adjacent to the support and defining a cutting edge, a debossing plate configured to cause one or more indentations in the sheet material and including a first side and a second side located substantially opposite the first side, the first side having a raised pattern defined thereon, and at least one pin configured to extend through the opening in the support and to move between a first position and a second position. When the at least one pin is in the first position, the debossing plate is supported by the support, and when the at least one pin is in the second position, the debossing plate is supported by the at least one pin.

Abstract: A hydraulically powered cutting tool includes a blade holder for securing a piece of cutting material during the shearing process. The assembly includes a tool head having a receiving area for the blade holder. A powered actuator is attached to the tool head adjacent the receiving area for actuating a moving blade. The moving blade includes a first end attached to the powered actuator and a second end with a cutting surface facing a fixed blade. The blade holder is attached to the tool head and includes an arcuate bottom surface adjacent the receiving area at a first end and a sleeve at a second end. The fixed cutting blade is received in the sleeve and includes a cutting surface disposed facing the moving blade.

Abstract: A pizza cutting apparatus and portions of the apparatus, and methods of forming the apparatus and of disassembly. The apparatus includes a simple frame assembly made from sheet metal, an actuator assembly and a cutting assembly. The cutting assembly includes a central hub, a number of attached blade and guard combinations, a shaft with a flange and an elastic band. Each blade includes two spaced apart openings, one to receive the flange and the other to be engaged by the band so as to restrain the blades mounted in the hub. Each guard includes perforations for easy gripping by an operator. A blade is removed by having the operator safely grip each guard to stretch the band so as to disengage the blade from the flange and then return and rotate the blade to disengage the blade from the band.

Abstract: A mandolin includes a food deck having an adjustable first food deck and a fixed second food deck. A slide selectively engages food products as they are moved along the food deck. A parallel cutting blade is positioned between the first food deck and the second food deck, wherein the parallel cutting blade cuts food product along a plane which is substantially parallel to a plane in which an upper surface of the second food deck lies. A plurality of elongated perpendicular cutting blades mounted along the first food deck for engagement with food product prior to engagement of the food product with the parallel cutting blade, the elongated cutting blades being oriented to longitudinally extend along an axis substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the food deck and to cut the food product in a plane which is substantially perpendicular to the plane in which the upper surface of the first food deck lies and which extends substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the food deck.

Abstract: An automatic bending machine produces a steel rule punching die to be used for forming predetermined notch lines or fold lines in a paper strip, a sheet, a board member, or the like in production of a paper container or a corrugated box. The automatic bending machine has a bending tool which bends a band blade into a predetermined shape. In the machine, a diamond grinder which is laterally and vertically moved by a computer control is disposed in front of the bending tool. When the bending tool is combined with the diamond grinder, bending of the band blade, linear cutting of the both ends, nicking of a blade edge, bridging (notching) of a blade bottom, and broaching (slotting) of a blade side wall are enabled.

Abstract: A tool adaptor for use with a reciprocating saw includes a first end configured to be coupled with the reciprocating saw and a second end configured to be coupled with a tool. The tool adaptor also includes an elongated portion defined between the first end and the second end. The tool includes a coupler configured to be coupled with the second end. The tool also includes a tool device. The tool device may be a scraper, a saw, a grout saw, a file, a wire brush, a cultivator, or other type of tool device. The tool may also include a keyless chuck. The tool adaptor and tool may form a unitary construction.

Abstract: A die adaptor system includes a lower adaptor including a first press adaptor plate and a lower binder plate. The lower forming plate has a raised upwardly facing contact surface that is encircled by the lower binder plate. The die adaptor system also includes an upper adaptor having an upper forming plate and an upper binder plate. The upper forming plate has a raised downwardly facing contact surface that is encircled by the upper binder plate. A tool package is formed when the upper and lower adaptors are abuttingly engaged along the downwardly and upwardly facing contact surfaces. The tool package can be removed from the press and a new or different tool package can be inserted. A rack and pinion lift mechanism is integrated below the lower adaptor, to allow the tool package to be raised to a height high enough for removal from the press machine.

Abstract: A tool for use with a reciprocating saw includes an adaptor and a scrapper tool. The adaptor is configured to be coupled to the reciprocating saw and the scrapper tool. The scrapper tool may include one or more biasing members configured to bias at least a portion of the scrapper tool away from the adaptor.

Abstract: A puncher having a replaceable knife holder comprises a base, a knife holder, and a wastepaper-storing case. A cover is pivotally mounted in the front of the base. The front edge of the cover is extended to the knife-holding groove such that the knife-holding groove only provides the paper-only space for holding the paper. The paper is precisely punched by adjusting the adjusting knob mounted on a front panel of the cover. The knife holder is tightly fixed by a plurality of screwing knobs. A plurality of knives is mounted on a pressing plate that mounts on the backside of the knife holder. The knife holder is tightly fixed by the screwing knobs so the knife holder can be easily detached and replaced by another knife holder having different hole type and hole number. Besides, the cover also facilitates assembly and maintenance of the knife holder.

Abstract: A steel rule die for cutting cloth and synthetic materials. The cutting die includes a primary substrate and a plurality of cutting units that are removably attachable to the substrate in such a manner that they are easy to adjust, remove and replace. The cutting units include secondary substrates with lengths of steel rule attached to them. The cutting units are secured to the primary substrate. Each steel rule is fixedly attached to a secondary substrate that is substantially harder than the primary substrate. The secondary substrate distributes the cutting load applied to the rule over a large surface area on the primary substrate to prevent the cutting units from diving into the soft primary substrate. Substantially the entire length of the steel rule is supported by the secondary substrate, thereby yielding a rigid cutting unit that is not susceptible to deformation.

Abstract: A steel rule die for cutting cloth and synthetic materials. The cutting die includes a primary substrate and a plurality of cutting units that are removably attachable to the substrate in such a manner that they are easy to adjust, remove and replace. The cutting units include secondary substrates with lengths of steel rule attached to them. The cutting units are secured to the primary substrate. Each steel rule is fixedly attached to a secondary substrate that is substantially harder than the primary substrate. The secondary substrate distributes the cutting load applied to the rule over a large surface area on the primary substrate to prevent the cutting units from diving into the soft primary substrate. Substantially the entire length of the steel rule is supported by the secondary substrate, thereby yielding a rigid cutting unit that is not susceptible to deformation.

Abstract: Elements are provided to erect a female blanking die for a die cutting machine for die cutting and/or blanking a carton blank, as well as for erecting a combination male blanking die/female blanking die. The elements include the following specifically-described elements: jogger members; auxiliary adjustable support members; grid orientation cylinders; grid support brackets; template corner locking clamps; center line orientation cylinders; center line clamps; and rail connecting elements. The rail connecting elements serve to erect a rectangular framework for the universal press frame of the female blanking die wherein the front and the rear rails are disposed at a higher level than the side rails. Embodiments of jogger members are provided which are selectively-disposed along the internal perimeter of the rectangular framework for erecting the female blanking die, each such jogger member having a particularly-recited structure.

Abstract: A steel rule cutting die is provided and includes a baseboard, and cutting knifes including an integral cross member having holes having a first diameter. The cutting knifes may be bent to form an enclosed cavity. Fasteners including a head and a shaft having second and third diameters, respectively, are provided, and are disposable within the hole in the cross member for connecting the cutting knife to the baseboard. Washers including a fourth outer diameter and a hole having a fifth diameter, are provided. The first diameter may be greater than the third diameter, the second diameter may be greater than the fifth diameter, and the fourth diameter may be greater than the first diameter, such that, when the washer is disposed under the fastener head, the washer prevents the head from entering the hole in the cross member, and facilitates translation of cavities parallel to the baseboard.

Abstract: A mounting arrangement for securing a functional tool to a power unit having a reciprocating output. The mounting arrangement includes an adapter that is engageable with a clamp-type mounting mechanism associated with the output of the power unit. The adapter remains in place in engagement with the power unit, and includes an outer releasable engagement arrangement which is adapted to releasably secure the inner end of a functional tool, such as a file or brush, to the power unit through the adapter. The outer releasable engagement arrangement of the adapter includes a passage within which the inner mounting portion of the functional tool is received. The inner mounting portion of the functional tool further includes a groove, and the releasable engagement arrangement includes a retainer member selectively movably into and out of the groove for maintaining the functional tool in engagement with the adapter and for releasing engagement between the functional tool and the adapter.

Abstract: A scroll saw includes upper and lower driving arms, a saw blade, a blade retaining unit, push rod, a biasing unit, and an actuating unit. The blade retaining unit includes a pivot seat mounted pivotally on a distal end of the upper driving arm, and an upper blade holder mounted on the pivot seat. The pivot seat is pivotable relative to the upper driving arm from a first position, where the upper blade holder engages an upper blade end of the saw blade, to a second position, where the upper blade holder disengages from the upper blade end. The biasing unit provides a biasing force that pivots the pivot seat to the first position. The actuating unit provides a pressing force on the push rod to push the pivot seat to pivot to the second position so as to permit release of the saw blade.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing an improved two-piece punch construction. The two-piece punch construction includes a supporting member and a punch body. The supporting member includes an aperture in which the punch body is accurately located. The supporting member further includes a supporting surface for supporting the punch body during a punching operation. The punch is constructed by providing at least one through-hole in the supporting member which receives a WEDM wire. The aperture for locating the punch body in the supporting member is made with a WEDM process. The supporting member and punch body are secured together by brazing material.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fixing (4) for a saw blade (5) of a jigsaw, comprising a fixing element (15) with a receiving cavity (16) for receiving the end of the saw blade (5) for fixedly clamping and clamping means (17) which engage on the saw blade (5) and which are situated between the saw blade (5) and a wall (20) of the receiving cavity (16) running obliquely in the direction of the saw blade (5), and which means (17) have a substantially circular cross-section, each of which is situated on either side of the saw blade (5).

Abstract: A steel rule die for cutting cloth and synthetic materials. The cutting die includes a primary substrate and a plurality of cutting units that are removably attachable to the substrate in such a manner that they are easy to adjust, remove and replace. The cutting units include secondary substrates with lengths of steel rule attached to them. The cutting units are secured to the primary substrate. Each steel rule is fixedly attached to a secondary substrate that is substantially harder than the primary substrate. The secondary substrate distributes the cutting load applied to the rule over a large surface area on the primary substrate to prevent the cutting units from diving into the soft primary substrate. Substantially the entire length of the steel rule is supported by the secondary substrate, thereby yielding a rigid cutting unit that is not susceptible to deformation.

Abstract: A saw blade retaining apparatus is provided for selectively retaining one in a series of saw blades having unique thicknesses. The retaining apparatus includes a rocker arm supported by a pair of lateral walls. The rocker arm includes a contoured contact surface which cooperates with a contoured stop segment extending between the lateral walls to securely retain one of a series of saw blades having unique thicknesses.

Abstract: A steel rule die for cutting cloth and synthetic materials. The cutting die includes a primary substrate and a plurality of cutting units that are removably attachable to the substrate in such a manner that they are easy to adjust, remove and replace. The cutting units include secondary substrates with lengths of steel rule attached to them. The cutting units are secured to the primary substrate. Each steel rule is fixedly attached to a secondary substrate that is substantially harder than the primary substrate. The secondary substrate distributes the cutting load applied to the rule over a large surface area on the primary substrate to prevent the cutting units from diving into the soft primary substrate. Substantially the entire length of the steel rule is supported by the secondary substrate, thereby yielding a rigid cutting unit that is not susceptible to deformation.

Abstract: In a die board for cutting and/or creasing sheet-type work material, a base is provided that includes a first upper surface and a second lower surface. At least one slot extends along the first upper surface and includes a first slot section extending from said first upper surface at least part-way through the die board base. The at least one slot also includes a second slot section extending from said second lower surface at least part-way through the die board base. The first and second slot sections each have a width with at least one of the slot section widths being adapted to grip and retain at least one die-board rule.

Abstract: A saw blade chuck includes a blade retaining unit, a biasing unit, and a pushing unit. The blade retaining unit is mounted pivotably on a driving arm of a scroll saw. The biasing unit and the pushing unit are disposed on opposite sides of and act upon the blade retaining unit such that the biasing unit biases the blade retaining unit to pivot to a first position, where the blade retaining unit is adapted to engage one end portion of a saw blade, and such that the pushing unit is operable so as to provide a pushing force for pushing the blade retaining unit in a linear direction to cause the blade retaining unit to pivot against biasing action of the biasing unit to a second position, where the blade retaining unit is adapted to disengage from the end portion of the saw blade.

Abstract: A frame assembly for a lower blanking tool of a carton die cutting machine. The frame assembly includes an outer frame comprised of a pair of opposite longitudinally extending side rails and a pair of opposite cross rails extending crosswise between the side rails. Each of the cross rails has a T-shaped slot formed therein opening to its inner surface, and each of the side rails have a T-shaped slot formed therein opening to its upper surface. Each slot extends downwardly at an acute angle with respect to a horizontal plane. A plurality of corner pieces rigidly interconnect the rails together with fasteners extending into the T-shaped slots of adjacent side and cross rails so that when tightened, the corner pieces function like clamps to rigidly interconnect the rails together.

Abstract: A frame assembly for a lower blanking tool of a carton die cutting machine. The frame assembly includes a rigid outer frame, an inner grid comprised of a plurality of lengthwise and crosswise extending bars, and a plurality of clamp devices attaching the bars to the outer frame. Each clamp device includes an upright plate member in which is formed a substantially U-shaped upper cavity. A wedge is disposed within the cavity for sliding movement between clamped and released positions to rigidly hold the ends of the bars of the inner grid to the outer frame. In an alternate embodiment, the clamp has an upper and lower cavity together with upper and lower wedges which are simultaneously moved between clamped and released positions.

Abstract: The invention provides a ball-lock insert assembly adapted to be mounted axially in a mount opening formed in a holder plate having a desired thickness. The ball-lock insert assembly comprises an insert body having an axis and an elongated interior recess extending at an angle relative to this axis. The elongated interior recess is configured to house a resiliently-biased engagement member. The invention also provides retainer assemblies that include ball-lock assemblies, as well as methods of producing retainer assemblies, which methods include providing ball-lock assemblies.

Abstract: A saw blade retaining apparatus is provided for selectively retaining one in a series of saw blades having unique thicknesses. The retaining apparatus includes a rocker arm supported by a pair of lateral walls. The rocker arm includes a contoured contact surface which cooperates with a contoured stop segment extending between the lateral walls to securely retain one of a series of saw blades having unique thicknesses.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cutter releasing mechanism for direct connected spindle of machine tool comprises a pressured mechanism associated with the action of air and oil pressure serves to improve the function and effect of the cutter releasing mechanism. During releasing the cutter tool, a required actuating force is transmitted to the cutter tool equipped at the front end of the main shaft to perform cutter releasing mission, and clean the cutter with air blow conducted thereto at the moment the cutter is released. The cutter releasing mechanism of the present invention is suitable for both vertical and horizontal combination machinery by minimizing the increased length of the main shaft caused by adding the cutter releasing mechanism so as to alleviate vibration of the shaft working at a high speed.

Abstract: A blanket cutter (10) used in conjunction with an offset printing press, for example. Blanket cutter (10) can include an elongated rail (12) mountable proximate to a blanket cylinder (11). Slidably supported by rail (12) is a cutter assembly (20) including a puck assembly (22) which adjustably holds a knife or tramming gauge (24). The knife (24) can be moved in and out relative to puck (22) to adjust the depth of the cut; and knife (24) can be twisted about its axis (41) to reorient the blade of the knife depending on whether the cut is horizontal (axial) or vertical (circumferential). The puck can be moved along rail (12) to make a horizontal/axial cut; and the blanket cylinder (11) can be rotated, in a preferred embodiment, to make a vertical/circumferential cut. The result is a blanket cut that is faster and more accurate than that achieved using a freehand method.

Abstract: A modular die board apparatus comprises a plurality of rectangular support plates mutually positioned in an abutting relationship along peripheral edges. Each of the support plates provides a plurality of evenly-spaced apart, first apertures arranged in rows adjacent to, and in parallel-with, the peripheral edges. A plurality of fasteners, each providing parallel, spaced-apart legs depending from a bridge are adapted for frictional engagement with one of the first apertures in each of two adjacent of the support plates so as to hold them in rigid abutment and alignment. The support plates have a plurality of second apertures alternately spaced with a plurality of linear cuts forming a selected pattern within the support plates. A plurality of die impact effectors such as scorers and cutters are removably engaged within the second apertures and linear cuts and extend above a top surface of the support plates for contact with a workpiece.

Abstract: A die block assembly of the present invention includes an upper die (20), an unloading plate (40), a plurality of springs (60), and a plurality of spacer blocks (80). A plurality of receiving holes (30) is defined in the upper die, for receiving the springs. A plurality of rams (34) depends from the upper die, for stamping a workpiece (95). The unloading plate is movably connected under the upper die, and defines a plurality of through holes (42) for accommodating the corresponding rams therein. Each spacer block is a stepped cylinder which includes a base (82) and a protrusion (84) extending upwardly from the base. Each spring abuts the base of the corresponding spacer blocker. A height of each base is slightly greater than a maximize clearance between the upper die and the unloading plate. The spacer blocks prevent spring fragments produced in the stamping process from entering the clearance.

Abstract: The cutting plate of a press for shaping sheets of paper or cardboard comprises a bottom beam receiving a support plate (1) on which a metal cutting plate (7) is placed, the support plate (1) has means for adjusting its position in a horizontal plane and means for fixing the cutting plate (7). The support plate (1), on a first side thereof, has at least one moving stirrup (15, 16), the said moving stirrup being adapted to take up a clamping position where it prevents the cutting plate (7) from sliding on the support plate (1) and an inoperative position where it enables the cutting plate (7) to slide on the support plate (1). The side opposite the first side and one of the adjacent sides are provided with at least one fixed stirrup (10, 11, 12, 13, 14) disposed so that portions of the edge of the cutting plate (7) can be slid into the said fixed stirrups and be gripped under the moving stirrups in the clamping position.

Abstract: A cut-to-length shearing device for cropping strips has a stationary lower blade carrying beam having a first lower shearing blade and a stationary upper blade carrying beam having a first upper shearing blade. A mobile blade carrying beam is positioned between the stationary upper and lower blade carrying beams and has a second upper shearing blade and a second lower shearing blade. The second upper shearing blade is complementary to the first upper shearing blade and the first and second upper shearing blades define an upper cutting plane. The second lower shearing blade is complementary to the first lower shearing blade and the first and second lower shearing blades define a lower cutting plane.

Abstract: A punch guide/receptacle for a dambar-removal tool set has a mounting fixture and an insert adapted to mount to an adaptive region of the mounting fixture. Apertures for punch teeth in the guide/receptacle are a part of the insert. In practicing the invention inserts may be removed and repaired. In one embodiment the insert has an upper and a lower row of apertures, and repair may be accomplished in some instances simply by reversing the insert in the mounting block.

Abstract: A cutting die for cutting corrugated board that includes a quick attach and detach securing mechanism. The blade securing mechanism allows a blade to be quickly and easily removed from a die board that forms a part of the cutting die, and allows a replacement blade to be quickly and easily inserted into the die board. The die board includes a first slit for receiving a blade and a second slit adjacent the first slit. The blade securing mechanism is associated with the second slit for spreading the second slit and effectively closing the first slit against the blade so as to secure the blade within the first slit.