Patent · US Expired

Cutter table for performing work operations on one or more layers of sheet-type work material

US6050168A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 9, 1998
Grant dateApr 18, 2000
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Expiry dateSep 9, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T83/85
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In a cutter table for performing work operations on one or more layers of sheet-type work material a work material support surface is mounted to a frame having an elongated support mounted for movement thereon. A cutter head for carrying a reciprocating cutting blade is mounted to the support and movable relative thereto in response to commands issued from a programmable controller. Indicators in the form of an array of colored lights are also provided and illuminate in response to commands issued from the controller to alert an operator as to current machine conditions.

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