Numerical control multi-head guide type straight bar cutting machine
By designing multiple cutting mechanisms and quick-connect mechanisms, the problems of multi-head synchronous cutting and cumbersome loading and unloading of equipment in existing technologies have been solved, achieving efficient and precise multi-head cutting and improving production efficiency and safety.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422979424.9
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-04
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-11
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-04
AI Technical Summary
Existing CNC multi-head guide straight bar cutting machines cannot achieve multi-head synchronous cutting, the cutting force is difficult to control, the precision is low, the operation is complicated, there are safety hazards, the installation, disassembly and maintenance of the equipment are cumbersome, and the production efficiency is affected.
Employing a multi-stage cutting mechanism, a quick-connect mechanism, and a connecting auxiliary mechanism, the system utilizes a drive motor, worm gear, and driven gear for transmission. Combined with the design of the connecting tube, connecting rod, and slot, it achieves synchronous cutting and rapid connection. It is equipped with translation, lateral, and longitudinal movement components to adjust the cutting position and height.
It achieves stability and precision in multi-head synchronous cutting, improves processing efficiency, simplifies component installation and disassembly, reduces operational difficulty, and enhances safety and cutting accuracy.
Smart Images

Figure CN223531496U_ABST
Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cutting machine technology, and more specifically, to a CNC multi-head guide straight bar cutting machine. Background Technology
[0002] A CNC multi-head guide straight strip cutting machine is an automated device used for precise cutting of various straight strip materials. It can perform multi-head cutting operations simultaneously and features high efficiency and high precision.
[0003] In existing technologies, firstly, some devices cannot achieve multi-head synchronous cutting, which greatly reduces work efficiency; the cutting force is difficult to control, affecting cutting quality; the cutting accuracy cannot be guaranteed, resulting in poor product consistency; they cannot achieve guided cutting, increasing operational difficulty; the cutting process is unstable, easily generating vibration and deviation; the cutting speed cannot be precisely controlled, affecting processing quality; and there is a lack of protective measures, posing safety hazards. Secondly, some devices have cumbersome loading, unloading, and maintenance components, increasing maintenance time and reducing production efficiency; they are unstable in their fixing, affecting cutting accuracy; positioning is difficult, making it hard to guarantee the accuracy of the cutting position; operation is complex, increasing labor intensity; they lack automatic reset function, increasing operation time; adjustments are inconvenient, reducing work efficiency; and connection reliability is poor, posing safety hazards. Utility Model Content
[0004] (a) Technical problems to be solved
[0005] In view of the problems existing in the prior art, this utility model provides a CNC multi-head guide straight bar cutting machine to solve the technical problems mentioned in the background art, such as the inability to achieve multi-head synchronous cutting, and the cumbersome loading, unloading and maintenance of the device components.
[0006] (II) Technical Solution
[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a CNC multi-head guide straight bar cutting machine, comprising a cutting platform, a multi-cutting mechanism, a quick-clamping mechanism, and a clamping auxiliary mechanism. The multi-cutting mechanism includes a drive motor, a cutting box, a rotating shaft, a worm gear, a driven gear, a cutting rod, and cutting wheels. The drive motor is mounted on the side of the cutting box, the rotating shaft is mounted on the output end of the drive unit, the worm gear is mounted on the rotating shaft, the cutting rod is supported and rotated on the cutting box, the driven gear is mounted on one end of the cutting rod, the worm gear meshes with the driven gear, and multiple sets of cutting wheels are mounted on the cutting rod. The quick-clamping mechanism includes a clamping tube, a clamping rod, a clamping groove, a transverse rod, a tension spring, and a slope block. The clamping rod extends into the interior of the clamping tube, the clamping groove is located on the side of the clamping rod, the transverse rod is laterally movable and passes through the side wall of the clamping tube, the slope block is mounted on the outer end of the transverse rod, and the tension spring is mounted between the clamping tube and the slope block. In the initial state, the tension spring pulls the transverse rod away from the clamping groove.
[0008] The present invention is further configured such that the locking auxiliary mechanism includes a coiled spring rod, a rotating block, a linkage ring, a rotating ring, a slope plate, a top pin, an outer rotating ring, and a push-tightening spring. The coiled spring rod is installed on the side wall of the locking tube, the rotating ring is rotatably installed on the outer wall of the locking tube, the rotating block is rotatably and slidingly mounted on the coiled spring rod, the linkage ring is rotatably and linkagely mounted with the rotating block, the slope plate is installed on the inner wall of the rotating ring, the outer rotating ring is rotatably mounted on the outer wall of the locking tube, the top pin is longitudinally and slidingly mounted on the outer rotating ring, and the push-tightening spring is installed between the outer rotating ring and one end of the top pin. The rotation of the rotating ring causes the slope plate to press against the slope block, causing the transverse moving rod to extend into the locking groove.
[0009] The present invention is further configured such that translation components are installed at both ends of the cutting platform, and transverse components are slidably installed on the translation components, thereby adjusting the overall position of the translation components and improving the cutting accuracy.
[0010] The present invention is further configured such that a longitudinal moving component is movably installed on the top of the transverse moving component, a bottom sleeve is installed on the longitudinal moving component, and a rotating sleeve is rotatably installed on the side of the bottom sleeve. The longitudinal moving component controls the cutting height to adapt to different material thicknesses.
[0011] The present invention is further configured such that an installation block is installed between the rotating sleeve and the bottom sleeve, and a horizontal plate is installed at the bottom of the installation block, a fixing plate is installed on the side wall of the drive motor, and the fixing plate is installed on the side of the horizontal plate, and the cutting box is installed at the bottom end of the horizontal plate.
[0012] The present invention is further configured such that a connecting plate is installed at the bottom of the side wall of the clamping tube, and the connecting plate is fitted on the side of the rotating sleeve. One end of the clamping rod is threadedly connected to the bottom sleeve, and one end of the clamping rod extends through the rotating sleeve to quickly clamp the clamping tube.
[0013] The present invention is further configured such that an outer retaining ring is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the clamping tube, and a through groove is provided on the outer retaining ring, and multiple sets of through grooves are provided. The rotation of the outer rotating ring causes the top pin to be pushed out of the through groove, thereby releasing the rotating ring from the pressure.
[0014] The present invention is further configured such that the cutting box is provided with a wheel groove, and the cutting wheel on the cutting rod rotates in the wheel groove. The wheel groove facilitates the cutting wheel to rotate and cut within the wheel groove.
[0015] (III) Beneficial Effects
[0016] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a CNC multi-head guide straight bar cutting machine, which has the following beneficial effects:
[0017] This utility model features a multi-stage cutting mechanism. The drive motor and rotating shaft work together to provide a stable power source. The worm gear meshes with the driven gear to achieve precise transmission control. The cutting rod supports multiple cutting wheels to ensure synchronous cutting. The cutting wheels rotate within the wheel grooves to ensure cutting accuracy. The cutting box provides protection and support for the entire mechanism. Multi-head cutting significantly improves processing efficiency, and the guide design ensures cutting stability.
[0018] This utility model features a quick-connect mechanism. The cooperation between the connecting tube and the connecting rod enables rapid connection. The slot provides an accurate positioning reference, the lateral movement of the transverse rod ensures flexible connection, the slope block facilitates directional sliding, and the tension spring provides an automatic reset function. The structure is simple, the operation is convenient, and the efficiency of component replacement is improved.
[0019] This utility model is equipped with a snap-fit auxiliary mechanism. The spring rod and the rotating block achieve precise rotation control, the linkage ring ensures synchronous movement of all components, the rotating ring controls the clamping force, the slope plate enhances the snap-fit stability, the top pin achieves precise positioning, the outer rotating ring facilitates control of the release function, and the push spring provides continuous and stable pressure. Attached Figure Description
[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the device in the unused state of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the multiple cutting mechanism in this utility model;
[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of part of the multi-cutting mechanism in this utility model;
[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the quick-connect mechanism and the connecting auxiliary mechanism in this utility model;
[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the quick-connect mechanism and the connecting auxiliary mechanism in this utility model.
[0025] In the diagram: 1. Cutting platform; 2. Drive motor; 3. Cutting box; 4. Rotating shaft; 5. Worm gear; 6. Driven gear; 7. Cutting rod; 8. Cutting wheel; 9. Clip-on tube; 10. Clip-on rod; 11. Clip groove; 12. Horizontal movement rod; 13. Tension spring; 14. Slope block; 15. Spring rod; 16. Rotating block; 17. Linkage ring; 18. Rotating ring; 19. Slope plate; 20. Top pin; 21. Outer rotating ring; 22. Push spring; 23. Translation assembly; 24. Horizontal movement assembly; 25. Longitudinal movement assembly; 26. Bottom sleeve; 27. Rotating sleeve; 28. Mounting block; 29. Horizontal plate; 30. Fixing plate; 31. Connecting plate; 32. Outer retaining ring; 33. Through groove; 34. Wheel groove. Detailed Implementation
[0026] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0027] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, all technical and scientific terms used in this application have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains.
[0028] In this utility model, unless otherwise stated, the orientations used, such as "up" and "down", usually refer to the direction shown in the accompanying drawings, or to the vertical, perpendicular, or gravitational direction; similarly, for ease of understanding and description, "left" and "right" usually refer to the left and right shown in the accompanying drawings; "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours of each component itself, but the above directional terms are not used to limit this utility model.
[0029] Please see Figure 1-5 A CNC multi-head guide straight bar cutting machine includes a cutting platform 1, a multi-cutting mechanism, a quick-clamping mechanism, and a clamping auxiliary mechanism. The multi-cutting mechanism includes a drive motor 2, a cutting box 3, a rotating shaft 4, a worm gear 5, a driven gear 6, a cutting rod 7, and a cutting wheel 8. The drive motor 2 is mounted on the side of the cutting box 3, the rotating shaft 4 is mounted on the output end of the drive unit, the worm gear 5 is mounted on the rotating shaft 4, the cutting rod 7 is supported and rotated on the cutting box 3, and the driven gear 6 is mounted on one end of the cutting rod 7, with the worm gear 5 meshing with the driven gear 6. Multiple sets of cutting wheels 8 are mounted on the cutting rod 7. The quick-clamping mechanism includes a clamping tube 9, a clamping rod 10, a clamping groove 11, a transverse rod 12, a tension spring 13, and a slope block 14. The clamping rod 10 extends into the interior of the clamping tube 9. The clamping groove 11 is located on the side of the clamping rod 10. The transverse rod 12 is transversely movable and is located on the side wall of the clamping tube 9. The slope block 14 is installed at the outer end of the transverse rod 12, and the tension spring 13 is installed between the clamping tube 9 and the slope block 14. In the initial state, the tension spring 13 pulls the transverse rod 12 away from the clamping groove 11.
[0030] In this embodiment, the drive motor 2 starts, driving the rotating shaft 4 to rotate. The rotating shaft 4 drives the worm gear 5 to rotate. The worm gear 5 meshes with the driven gear 6, driving the cutting rod 7 to rotate. Multiple sets of cutting wheels 8 installed on the cutting rod 7 rotate synchronously in the wheel groove 34, realizing the function of multi-head simultaneous cutting. This enables the quick installation and disassembly of the mounting block 28 and the longitudinal movement assembly 25, thereby achieving stable installation and disassembly of the multiple cutting mechanism. The snap-fit rod 10 extends into the snap-fit tube 9. The snap-fit auxiliary mechanism enables the transverse movement rod 12 to move laterally on the side wall of the snap-fit tube 9. In the initial state, the tension spring 13 pulls the transverse movement rod 12 away from the slot 11. The slope block 14 is installed on the outer end of the transverse movement rod 12 to prepare for subsequent snap-fit, realizing the preparatory state for quick snap-fit.
[0031] The locking auxiliary mechanism includes a coiled spring rod 15, a rotating block 16, a linkage ring 17, a rotating ring 18, a slope plate 19, a top pin 20, an outer rotating ring 21, and a push spring 22. The coiled spring rod 15 is installed on the side wall of the locking tube 9. The rotating ring 18 is rotatably installed on the outer wall of the locking tube 9. The rotating block 16 is rotatably and slidably mounted on the coiled spring rod 15. The linkage ring 17 is rotatably mounted in conjunction with the rotating block 16. The slope plate 19 is installed on the inner wall of the rotating ring 18. The outer rotating ring 21 is rotatably installed on the outer wall of the locking tube 9. The top pin 20 is longitudinally slidably mounted on the outer rotating ring 21. The push spring 22 is installed between one end of the outer rotating ring 21 and the top pin 20. The rotation of the rotating ring 18 causes the slope plate 19 to press against the slope block 14, causing the transverse moving rod 12 to extend into the locking groove 11.
[0032] In this embodiment, the rotating ring 18 rotates on the outer wall of the retaining tube 9, the rotating block 16 rotates and slides on the spring rod 15, and the linkage ring 17 drives the rotating block 16 to rotate synchronously, so that the rotating ring 18 rotates on the outer wall of the retaining tube 9. When the rotating ring 18 rotates, the slope plate 19 presses against the slope block 14. The pressure of the slope plate 19 causes the transverse rod 12 to extend into the retaining groove 11. When the outer rotating ring 21 rotates, the top pin 20 moves under the action of the push spring 22, realizing the auxiliary fixation of the retaining.
[0033] Please see Figures 1-5 As a supplementary embodiment of a CNC multi-head guide straight bar cutting machine with multiple cutting mechanisms, quick clamping mechanisms, and clamping auxiliary mechanisms: Translation components 23 are installed at both ends of the cutting platform 1, and a transverse component 24 is slidably installed on the translation components 23. A longitudinal component 25 is movably installed on the top of the transverse component 24. A base sleeve 26 is installed on the longitudinal component 25, and a rotating sleeve 27 is rotatably installed on the side of the base sleeve 26. An installation block 28 is installed between the rotating sleeve 27 and the base sleeve 26, and a horizontal plate 29 is horizontally installed at the bottom of the installation block 28. A fixing plate 30 is installed on the side wall of the drive motor 2, and the fixing plate 30 is installed on the side of the horizontal plate 29. The cutting box 3 is installed at the bottom of the horizontal plate 29. A connecting plate 31 is installed at the bottom of the side wall of the clamping tube 9, and the connecting plate 31 is fitted on the side of the rotating sleeve 27. One end of the clamping rod 10 is threadedly connected to the bottom sleeve 26, and the other end of the clamping rod 10 extends through the rotating sleeve 27 and is quickly clamped to the clamping tube 9. An outer retaining ring 32 is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the clamping tube 9, and a through groove 33 is opened on the outer retaining ring 32. Multiple sets of through grooves 33 are provided. The rotation of the outer rotating ring 21 causes the top pin 20 to push out of the through groove 33, thereby releasing the pressure of the rotating ring 18. A wheel groove 34 is opened on the cutting box 3, and the cutting wheel 8 on the cutting rod 7 rotates in the wheel groove 34.
[0034] More specifically, the cutting position is adjusted by the translation component 23, the lateral movement component 24 is used for lateral position adjustment, the vertical movement component 25 is used for height adjustment, the bottom sleeve 26 and the rotating sleeve 27 cooperate to achieve angle adjustment, the mounting block 28 cooperates with the horizontal plate 29, the fixing plate 30 fixes the drive motor 2 to the side of the horizontal plate 29, the cutting box 3 is installed at the bottom of the horizontal plate 29, the connecting plate 31 cooperates with the rotating sleeve 27, the snap-fit rod 10 is threadedly connected to the bottom sleeve 26, and the snap-fit rod 10 extends into the snap-fit tube 9 through the rotating sleeve 27. The locking auxiliary mechanism is activated, and the rotating ring 18 drives the slope plate 19 to press against the slope block 14. The horizontal moving rod 12 extends into the locking groove 11 to achieve fixation. The drive motor 2 is started and driven by the worm gear 5 and the driven gear 6. The cutting rod 7 drives multiple sets of cutting wheels 8 to rotate and perform guided cutting in the wheel groove 34. When it is necessary to release the locking, the outer rotating ring 21 rotates, the top pin 20 extends through the through groove 33, the rotating ring 18 is released from the pressing state, and the rotating ring 18 is rotated. The tension spring 13 pulls the horizontal moving rod 12 back to the initial position.
[0035] In summary, when the overall equipment is in use or running: when multiple cutting mechanisms are required, the drive motor 2 starts, driving the rotating shaft 4 to rotate. The rotating shaft 4 drives the worm gear 5 to rotate. The worm gear 5 meshes with the driven gear 6, driving the cutting rod 7 to rotate. The multiple sets of cutting wheels 8 installed on the cutting rod 7 rotate synchronously in the wheel groove 34, realizing the function of multi-head simultaneous cutting.
[0036] When the quick-connect mechanism is required to operate, the mounting block 28 and the longitudinal movement component 25 can be quickly installed and disassembled, thereby achieving stable installation and disassembly of the multi-cutting mechanism. The snap-connect rod 10 extends into the snap-connect tube 9, and the horizontal movement rod 12 moves laterally on the side wall of the snap-connect tube 9 using the snap-connect auxiliary mechanism. In the initial state, the tension spring 13 pulls the horizontal movement rod 12 away from the snap-connect groove 11. The slope block 14 is installed on the outer end of the horizontal movement rod 12 to prepare for subsequent snap-connection, realizing the preparatory state for quick snap-connection.
[0037] When the locking auxiliary mechanism is in operation, the rotating ring 18 rotates on the outer wall of the locking tube 9, the rotating block 16 rotates and slides on the spring rod 15, and the linkage ring 17 drives the rotating block 16 to rotate synchronously, so that the rotating ring 18 rotates on the outer wall of the locking tube 9. When the rotating ring 18 rotates, the slope plate 19 presses against the slope block 14. The pressure of the slope plate 19 causes the transverse rod 12 to extend into the locking groove 11. When the outer rotating ring 21 rotates, the top pin 20 moves under the action of the push spring 22, realizing the auxiliary fixation of the locking.
[0038] The cutting position is adjusted by the translation component 23, the lateral movement component 24 adjusts the lateral position, the vertical movement component 25 adjusts the height position, the bottom sleeve 26 and the rotating sleeve 27 cooperate to achieve angle adjustment, the mounting block 28 cooperates with the horizontal plate 29, the fixing plate 30 fixes the drive motor 2 to the side of the horizontal plate 29, the cutting box 3 is installed at the bottom of the horizontal plate 29, the connecting plate 31 cooperates with the rotating sleeve 27, the locking rod 10 is threadedly connected to the bottom sleeve 26, and the locking rod 10 extends into the locking tube 9 through the rotating sleeve 27 to start the cutting. Connecting to the auxiliary mechanism, the rotating ring 18 drives the slope plate 19 to press against the slope block 14, and the horizontal moving rod 12 extends into the slot 11 to achieve fixation. The drive motor 2 starts and is driven by the worm gear 5 and the driven gear 6. The cutting rod 7 drives multiple sets of cutting wheels 8 to rotate and perform guided cutting in the wheel groove 34. When it is necessary to release the clamp, the outer rotating ring 21 rotates, the top pin 20 extends through the through groove 33, the rotating ring 18 is released from the clamping state, and the rotating ring 18 is rotated. The tension spring 13 pulls the horizontal moving rod 12 back to the initial position.
[0039] Of all the solutions mentioned above, those involving the connection between two components can be selected according to the actual situation, such as welding, bolt and nut connection, bolt or screw connection, or other known connection methods, which will not be elaborated here. For all the fixed connections mentioned above, welding is preferred. Although embodiments of this utility model have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of this utility model. The scope of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A CNC multi-head guide straight strip cutting machine, comprising a cutting platform (1), a multi-cutting mechanism, a quick clamping mechanism, and a clamping auxiliary mechanism, characterized in that: The multi-cutting mechanism includes a drive motor (2), a cutting box (3), a rotating shaft (4), a worm gear (5), a driven gear (6), a cutting rod (7), and cutting wheels (8). The drive motor (2) is mounted on the side of the cutting box (3), the rotating shaft (4) is mounted on the output end of the drive unit, the worm gear (5) is mounted on the rotating shaft (4), the cutting rod (7) is supported and rotated on the cutting box (3), the driven gear (6) is mounted on one end of the cutting rod (7), the worm gear (5) meshes with the driven gear (6), and multiple sets of cutting wheels (8) are installed. On the cutting rod (7), the quick snap-fit mechanism includes a snap-fit tube (9), a snap-fit rod (10), a snap-fit groove (11), a transverse rod (12), a tension spring (13), and a slope block (14). The snap-fit rod (10) extends into the interior of the snap-fit tube (9), the snap-fit groove (11) is provided on the side of the snap-fit rod (10), the transverse rod (12) is transversely movable and is provided on the side wall of the snap-fit tube (9), the slope block (14) is installed at the outer end of the transverse rod (12), and the tension spring (13) is installed between the snap-fit tube (9) and the slope block (14).
2. The CNC multi-head guide straight strip cutting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking auxiliary mechanism includes a coiled spring rod (15), a rotating block (16), a linkage ring (17), a rotating ring (18), a slope plate (19), a top pin (20), an outer rotating ring (21), and a push spring (22). The coiled spring rod (15) is installed on the side wall of the locking tube (9), the rotating ring (18) is rotatably installed on the outer wall of the locking tube (9), the rotating block (16) is rotatably slidably mounted on the coiled spring rod (15), and the linkage ring (17) is rotatably mounted on the outer wall of the locking tube (9). The block (16) is set to rotate in linkage. The slope plate (19) is installed on the inner wall of the rotating ring (18). The outer rotating ring (21) is rotatably installed on the outer wall of the clamping tube (9). The top pin (20) is longitudinally slidably installed on the outer rotating ring (21). The push spring (22) is installed between the outer rotating ring (21) and one end of the top pin (20). The rotating ring (18) rotates to press the slope plate (19) against the slope block (14), so that the transverse rod (12) extends into the clamping groove (11).
3. A CNC multi-head guide straight strip cutting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cutting platform (1) is equipped with translation components (23) at both ends, and a transverse component (24) is slidably installed on the translation components (23).
4. A CNC multi-head guide straight strip cutting machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The top of the transverse component (24) is movably mounted with a longitudinal component (25), a bottom sleeve (26) is mounted on the longitudinal component (25), and a rotating sleeve (27) is rotatably mounted on the side of the bottom sleeve (26).
5. A CNC multi-head guide straight strip cutting machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: An installation block (28) is installed between the rotating sleeve (27) and the bottom sleeve (26), and a horizontal plate (29) is installed at the bottom of the installation block (28). A fixing plate (30) is installed on the side wall of the drive motor (2), and the fixing plate (30) is installed on the side of the horizontal plate (29). The cutting box (3) is installed at the bottom end of the horizontal plate (29).
6. A CNC multi-head guide straight strip cutting machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: A connecting plate (31) is installed at the bottom of the side wall of the clamping tube (9), and the connecting plate (31) is fitted on the side of the rotating sleeve (27). One end of the clamping rod (10) is threadedly connected to the bottom sleeve (26), and one end of the clamping rod (10) extends through the rotating sleeve (27) and is quickly clamped to the clamping tube (9).
7. A CNC multi-head guide straight strip cutting machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: An outer retaining ring (32) is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the card tube (9), and a through groove (33) is opened on the outer retaining ring (32). Multiple sets of through grooves (33) are provided. The rotation of the outer rotating ring (21) causes the top pin (20) to push out of the through groove (33), thereby releasing the pressure of the rotating ring (18).
8. A CNC multi-head guide straight strip cutting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cutting box (3) has a wheel groove (34), and the cutting wheel (8) on the cutting rod (7) rotates in the wheel groove (34).