(under the class definition) Device provided with mechanism for advancing a workpiece* into position to be acted upon at a tool station and/or for retaining a workpiece in such position.
(1) Note. The feeding, clamping, or other handling of work
is included in the term auxiliary-operation*.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
46+, for a card notching device, which includes means for holding a card in fixed position.
126+, for means to vary work feed increment in a selective cutting machine.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS 83, Cutting, appropriate subclasses, for a work mover or work holder associated with a cutting or punching device.
269, Work Holders, for means to hold or support work during treatment thereof.
