slitters
Tools for cutting
Slitters are tools or machines that cut material into narrower strips.
In manufacturing, slitters process rolls of paper, plastic film, or sheet metal by slicing them lengthwise: The slitters divided the wide steel coil into strips for shipping.
A slitter may also be a person who operates such equipment or performs slitting work.
Sharp flat cutting parts
- cuttingDividing via sharp edge
- rewindingPlaying media backward
- splicingConnecting by interweaving ends
- webInterwoven filament structure
processing · automation · coating · laminating · die-cutting · shearing · unwinding · converting
Pressed pulp for writing
label · packaging · sheeting · vinyl · polyester · mylar · cellophane · kraft
Wound circular arrangement
- gaugeStandard of measurement
- aluminumElement thirteen
- steelCarbon-hardened iron alloy
- copperReddish-brown metallic element
strip · trim · scrap · burrs · shavings · tinplate · zinc · nickel
Degree of correctness
- sharpnessKeenness of edge, mind, or image
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
- measurementDetermining size or amount
- toleranceWillingness to accept difference
Woven or knit material
- denimTough cotton twill
- silkFine woven insect fiber
- cottonPlant fiber for textiles
- woolSheared animal fiber
linen · velvet · canvas · leather · webbing · ribbon · elastic · selvage
Skilled practical worker
- machinistMetal parts fabricator
- operatorOne who works machinery
- craftsmanSkilled manual worker
- converterDevice that transforms input
fabricator · setup · calibration · maintenance · inspection
blades
Sharp flat cutting parts
- cuttingDividing via sharp edge
- rewindingPlaying media backward
- splicingConnecting by interweaving ends
web · processing · automation · coating · laminating · die-cutting · shearing · unwinding · converting · roll
paper
Pressed pulp for writing
tape · label · packaging · sheeting · vinyl · polyester · mylar · cellophane · kraft · cardboard
coil
Wound circular arrangement
copper · strip · trim · scrap · burrs · shavings · tinplate · zinc · nickel · stainless
accuracy
Degree of correctness
- sharpnessKeenness of edge, mind, or image
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
- measurementDetermining size or amount
tolerance · calibration · clean-cut · consistency · repeatability
fabric
Woven or knit material
wool · linen · velvet · canvas · leather · webbing · ribbon · elastic · selvage · bolt
technician
Skilled practical worker
converter · fabricator · setup · calibration · maintenance · inspection
slitterspunchers
Those who strike
choppers · perforators · hole punches · dicers · guillotines