摘要 |
<p>Method for cutting or severing thin webs, especially adhesive transfer tapes, and other relatively thin materials which prevents or minimizes tearing. The method comprises the steps of providing feeding, cutting, and applying means for web pieces, and providing means for reducing tears or tear cuts in the transversely cut edge of a web by reducing the tension spike in the web during the cutting process. An apparatus for carrying out such method is also disclosed.</p> |