#$%^&*AU2014201099A120140320.pdf#####ABSTRACT The present invention relates to an apparatus for cutting vegetables of different sizes and densities in a quick, safe and efficient manner. The apparatus embodied herein provides an automated cutting process requiring only one operator who need not apply any physical exertion 5 during the cutting process, and need not place his or her hands in the vicinity of the blade, as is necessary in conventional cutting methods using saws, guillotines and the like. The speed of the cutting blade bearing down on the vegetable is adjustable by varying the air pressure to a cylinder which actuates movement of the blade. This is advantageous in that the speed of the blade can be changed to suit particular sizes and densities of vegetable. The use of pneumatics 0 further provides an extremely swift blade motion which reduces the likelihood of bruising to the vegetable as well as inaccurate portioning. Furthermore, when using such equipment, the quality of the cut will not be impaired over significant periods of use.
