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3.9.1.1 Method of operation
The cutting support lifts from below by pneumatic cylinder and clamps the film tight.
Compressed air is injected into a membrane in the top half which pushes the blade holder and
blade down to cut. After the cutting operation, the compressed air supply is cut off and the
springs push the blade holder back. The cutting support returns to its original position. (see fig
3.16).
3.9.1.2 Knife forms
Various knife forms are available for different applications.
Knife blade “straight cut”
This knife is the “standard knife”
Figure 3.16 Cross cut Guillotine
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