Cutting system for containers and an automated method of cutting containers

Abstract

The disclosure provides an automated method of cutting a container and a container cutting system. In one example, the container cutting system includes: (1) a cutting tool having at least one blade to cut a container and (2) a clamp having a gripping material to hold the container during the cut. In one example, the automated method includes: (1) receiving a container in a cutting zone of a cutting system, and (2) actuating one or more rails to position the container in the cutting zone and hold the container for cutting, wherein at least one of the rails includes a clamp having a gripping material to hold the container for the cutting.

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