Method and apparatus for the manufacture of sheets bearing display samples.

摘要

The present invention relates to an apparatus for producing sample parts (24) arranged in an array on a base sheet (22). The apparatus (10) includes a roller (76) about which webbing (46) of the sample material is drawn, the webbing (46) being severed to form the sample parts (24) and to transport the sample parts (24) to a transfer station (146). Needle take-down apparatus (184) at the transfer station (146) engages the sample part (24) with a plurality of retractable needles to moving the sample parts (24) to a base sheet (22).