Patent ID: 8905821

Claim:
A rotary cutting apparatus comprising: a frame; a die roll defining a first longitudinal axis and comprising a cutting member, wherein the die roll is rotatably connected with the frame and configured to rotate about the first longitudinal axis, wherein the cutting member rotates at a first speed; an anvil roll defining a second longitudinal axis and comprising an outer radial surface, wherein the anvil roll is rotatably connected with the frame and is configured to rotate about the second longitudinal axis, the anvil roll positioned relative to the die roll such that the first longitudinal axis is substantially parallel with the second longitudinal axis, wherein the outer radial surface of the anvil roll rotates at a second speed, and wherein the first speed is substantially the same as the second speed; and a reconditioning member comprising an abrasive surface engaged with the outer radial surface of the anvil roll, wherein the outer radial surface of the anvil roll moves relative to the abrasive surface.