Abstract: This invention relates to a swaging machine comprising depth-setting wedges for the use of the machine for recess swaging. These wedges are disposed between each die and the ram for actuating the die and are displaceable parallel to the axis of the machine by means of depth-setting flange, on which said wedges are detachably mounted. The wedges are adapted to be axially inserted into the depth-setting flange so that the large end portion of each wedge is held on said flange, and spring-loaded detent pins are preferably mounted on said flange and adapted to retain said large end portions of said wedges by snapping into detent recesses provided on said large end portions on opposite sides thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to a swaging machine which preferably comprises depth-setting wedges which are adapted to be inserted parallel to the axis of the machine between the swaging dies and the die-actuating rams associated with said dies and which permit the use of the machine for recess swaging. Each die and the die-actuating ram associated with said die have parallel bores and a U-shaped spring is inserted into said bores to connect said die and ram. This arrangement will ensure that the opening defined by the dies will be held open even if a machine provided with such depth-setting wedges operates at a low speed or is at a standstill.