WINDOW COVERING CUTTING APPARATUS AND METHODS

摘要

A cutdown machine (30) and method are disclosed. The cutdown apparatus (30) preferably includes a pair of cutting assemblies (42, 44) for simultaneously cutting the ends of a window covering (10). Additionally, a calculation apparatus (48) and method for use in conjunction with the cutdown machine (30) are also disclosed. The calculation apparatus (48) may be a stand alone unit, or preferably integrated into the cutdown machine (30). The calculation apparatus (48) preferably calculates and automatically positions a stop element (52) in the cutdown machine (30), in connection with desired end window covering dimensions and related stock window covering sizes.