Drive and conveyor belts are widely used in processing and mining industries. One of their
types, which are often used in light-duty applications, are the belts with round cross-section …

Cutting is a production process commonly employed used in various industries. The aim of
improving its efficiency entails the improvement of the durability of the cutting blade …

Modification of the punch geometry can greatly reduce the force necessary to perform the
perforation of the belt. This paper presents research on axially non-symmetrical piercing …