Apparatus for cutting workpieces

An apparatus for cutting a plurality of workpieces collectively into a plurality of blocks, the apparatus being arranged relative to a first reference axis, a second reference axis, and a third reference axis that are perpendicular to each other, the apparatus comprising:

• a cutting assembly configured to cut the plurality of workpieces collectively, the cutting assembly comprising:
• a chassis,
• a first saw blade movably coupled to the chassis and configured to cut along a first cutting plane, and
• a second saw blade movably coupled to the chassis and configured to cut along a second cutting plane that is transverse to the first cutting plane;
• and
• an input assembly configured to support and clamp the plurality of workpieces collectively while being cut by the cutting assembly, the input assembly comprising:
• a tabletop for supporting the plurality of workpieces collectively,
• a first clamping mechanism for clamping the plurality of workpieces collectively, the first clamping mechanism comprising:
• a first movable member movably coupled to the tabletop such that the first movable member is translatable along the first reference axis, and
• a first counterpart coupled to the tabletop such that the first movable member is translatable relative to the first counterpart in order to clamp the plurality of workpieces between the first counterpart and the first movable member, and
• a second clamping mechanism for clamping the plurality of workpieces collectively, the second clamping mechanism comprising:
• a plurality of second movable members movably coupled to the tabletop such that each second movable member is translatable along the second reference axis, and
• a second counterpart coupled to the tabletop such that each second movable member is translatable relative to the second counterpart in order to clamp an associated workpiece between the second counterpart and the plurality of second movable members.