Arrangement for setup, replacement, and clamping of cutting tools in a cutting machine

摘要

In a sheet metal plate shears, the cutting tools can be mounted on adapters and, when needed, the adapters with the cutting tools can be inserted into sliding guides positioned in and extending across the length of the plate shears. The cutting tools are adjustably secured to the adapter by fastening members. When properly located in the plate shears, the adapters with the cutting tools can be secured in position. After the cutting tools experience excessive wear, they can be removed along with the supporting adapters and replaced.