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Abstract

A device for shaping pieces of dough-like material into a generally spherical shape includes a fixed support defining a wall and a support base and a rotatable disc having an inner peripheral surface facing said support wall. The fixed support and rotatable member define a truncated, V-shaped groove in transverse cross section. A lower conveyor includes a run extending over the base and through the groove. An upper conveyor includes a run which extends over the top of the groove. The rotatable disc and conveyor are driven at different relative speeds so that a piece of material conveyed through the groove by the lower conveyor belt is formed into a generally spherical shape. A plurality of such devices are supported on a common frame which may be positioned in line to receive a plurality of pieces of dough which are arranged in spaced, parallel rows.

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