Method and apparatus for slitting metal strips
US4782208A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 1, 1987 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 1, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K26/0846
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A non-contact cutting system and method cuts a strip of metal into narrow strands having varying width defining successive, longitudinally spaced portions from which end product pieces can be removed. An array of cutting heads is arranged to project cutting beams onto the surface of a metal strip to cut the strand edges in a predetermined pattern whereby a maximum number of end product piece areas is defined on the strip.
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