System And Method For Forming Figures From Used Capsules And Containers

A system for forming figures from used capsules and containers comprising:

• a) pressing means provided with a power actuator associated with a pusher and an anvil, the pusher and anvil opposing each other, for pressing empty capsules or containers to obtain a disc;
• b) means for die-cutting the disc which is removable and interchangeable and which comprises a punch (male die) and a corresponding matrix (female die), connected by mutual guiding means, the punch and the matrix being placeable between the pusher and the anvil for die-cutting the disc when arranged between the punch and the matrix, thereby forming the figure.

A method for forming figures from used capsules and containers comprising the steps of:

• a) crushing an empty capsule or container into a disk by means of pressing means;
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• b) die-cutting the disk into a figure by die means inserted in said pressing means.