Inventors:
James P. Evans - Des Moines IA
Eldon E. Schultz - Truro IA
Charles D. Smith - Des Moines IA
Assignee:
Pitt-Des Moines, Inc. - Des Moines IA
International Classification:
B26D 502
Abstract:
A mechanism for positioning a cutting and punching machine relative to a fixed conveyor for feeding material to be processed in a fixed horizontal route into the machine. The positioning mechanism comprises a carriage which supports the machine for back and forth movement laterally of the horizontal feeding route, which carriage is supported in turn on a support providing tracks for lateral movement of the carriage, with the support mounted within a lined pit. A drive unit is mounted on the machine for effecting lateral movement of the carriage, and a second drive unit is mounted within the lined pit below the support for moving the support vertically within the pit.