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100–150 cm

Fig. 5.18 Spreading table formed from separate sections.

5.5.2 The lay-end cutter

Lay-end cutters are used to cut laid fabric plies. A cutting device is a round knife
(which may have a diameter of 100, 110, or 120 mm), which is fixed to a guide rail
perpendicular to the width of the fabric (see Figs 5.2 and 5.19). A lay-end cutter is

Fig. 5.19 Heavy-duty lay-end cutter ‘Falcon’ by Eastman.