CUTTING OF CONTOUR BEVELS

摘要

CUTTING OF CONTOUR BEVELS The torch of a machine for progressive contour bevel cutting of flat plates is mounted for controlled positioning and movement on an arcuate sector, the radius of which has a center lying in the horizontal plane of the plate. The torch is mounted for movement between adjustable stops which delineate two torch angles for cutting. A device is provided for substantially instantaneously moving the torch along the sector from adjacent one stop to the other stop. In the embodiment disclosed herein, the said device comprises a fluid-operated piston connected to the torch.