Fabric cutting machine - GIF

[Altair]

Fabric cutting machine.




Previously:
Fabric roll transporting chute - GIF
Fabric printing machine - GIF
Operating sewing machine cutaway - GIF
Industrial sewing machine in slow motion - GIF
Sewing gauge for even button spacing - photo

[CharlesWaugh]

Watch those fingers!
Yipes!

But, I know that thousands of miles of cuts are done everyday with that kind of cutter.

I used to have 5" diameter Eastman that would do a 2" lay of fabric in one pass - but it only liked to do straight lines.

[clavius]

Watch those fingers!
Yipes!

But, I know that thousands of miles of cuts are done everyday with that kind of cutter.

I used to have 5" diameter Eastman that would do a 2" lay of fabric in one pass - but it only liked to do straight lines.

My thoughts exactly. I know this is clearly someone who does this day in and day out, but I would not have my fingers anywhere near that thing. Very cool in any event.

How does that cutter work, is it an oscillating blade?

[CharlesWaugh]

Yup! It buzzes up and down.
See here:

[clavius]

Yup! It buzzes up and down.

Wow, interesting gadget! Thanks for that.

And I'm still not getting my fingers near that blade!