A feedstock cutting and feeding device for forming machines having a reciprocating cutter which will cut the feedstock in one, short stroke and hold the cut feedstock in a position to be easily introduced to a transfer disc by the advancement of the feedstock.
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
This is a continuation-in-part application of application Ser. No. 605,841, filed Aug. 18, 1975, now U.S. Pat. No. 4,023,452.
The present invention relates to an improved means for the stability control assembly of a cutter of nut former. This means comprizes a driving roller positioned on the center line of movement of the cutter axis enabling the cutter not to roll driving the process of cutting. A plate spring and helical spring cooperate together to reduce the variation range of spring strength, this minimizing wearing of each operating part and to reduce chattering of the cutting tool.