Patent ID: 6382064
Filing Date: 2002-05-07
Classification: B21J,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
An apparatus for removing undesired attachments from the periphery of a formed element, the apparatus comprising:a base member having a proximal end and a distal end; formed element receiving means to securely engage the formed element, said formed element receiving means attached to said distal end of said base member; clamping means for securing the position of the formed element in said formed element receiving means, said clamping means being attached to said proximal end of said base member; and a cutting plate attached to said base member between said formed element receiving means and said clamping means, said cutting plate including a cutting aperture for engaging the undesired attachments on the formed element; wherein said clamping means extends through said cutting aperture to support the formed element in said formed element receiving means; and wherein formed element receiving means forces said clamping means and the formed element through said cutting aperture of said cutting plate such that the undesired attachments of the formed element are removed by engaging said cutting aperture.