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An apparatus for precision cutting of fiber tow is provided which includes a structure for securing a taut length of fiber tow between two points, a movable cutter, and a structure for guiding a cutting edge of the cutter substantially perpendicularly against the taut length of fiber tow at a predet

An apparatus for precision cutting of fiber tow is provided which includes a structure for securing a taut length of fiber tow between two points, a movable cutter, and a structure for guiding a cutting edge of the cutter substantially perpendicularly against the taut length of fiber tow at a predetermined point between the two points. A method of using the apparatus is also disclosed.

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[ What is claimed is:] [10.] An apparatus for precision cutting of a fiber tow, comprising:two end block assemblies separated from each other by a predetermined distance, each end block assembly including an end block having an end block channel and an end block wedge receivable in the end block cha

[ What is claimed is:] [10.] An apparatus for precision cutting of a fiber tow, comprising:two end block assemblies separated from each other by a predetermined distance, each end block assembly including an end block having an end block channel and an end block wedge receivable in the end block channel;a pair of guide plates disposed between the two end block assemblies, at least a first one of the pair of guide plates being movable with respect to the two end block assemblies, the pair of guide plates each having one or more slots therein, the one or more slots in the first one of the pair of guide plates corresponding to and aligning with the one or more slots in a second one of the pair of guide plates, the one or more slots being disposed at predetermined distances relative to one another and relative to the two end block assemblies;a cutter having cutting blades corresponding to the one or more slots in the pair of guide plates and being movable into and out of the one or more slots;wherein a length of fiber tow is clamped in a taut condition by the two end block assemblies, the taut length fiber tow extends between and is held in position by the pair of guide plates, and the one or more cutting blades are moved into and guided by the one or more slots to cut the taut length of fiber tow into lengths corresponding to the predetermined distances between the one or more slots and the two end block assemblies.