Abstract: A process wherein a lead frame into which a plurality of semiconductor devices are integrated is first supplied to a press unit (21) among three press units (21 to 23) for cutting, to be cut into the respective semiconductor devices. Thereafter the lead frame is successively fed to the press units (22, 23) in the units of the semiconductor devices due to the action of an internal conveyor (33a), thereby being subjected to cutting stepwise. Thus, the press units (21 to 23) are provided at wide spaces, whereby press motors (85a to 85c) requiring high outputs are independently set for the respective press units (21 to 23). Further, the process does not vary the space between molds with the product pitch of the lead frame. Working is enabled by the press motors which are provided for the respective press units. The process copes with various types of semiconductor devices because the space between the molds may not be changed.

Abstract: It is an object to obtain a press apparatus and a press controlling method which apply press working to a processed object with accurate press load and is capable of press working with accurate press load without affected by variations in thickness of the processed objects and variations in shut height of molds. A servo motor (51) is connected concentrically to a rotation transmitter (52), and a screw shaft (53) is provided passing through the center of the rotation transmitter (52). The driving force of the servo motor (51) is converted into a thrusting force of a press ram (54) by combining the rotation transmitter (52) and the screw shaft (53). Correct press load is applied to the processed objects and troubles in the press processing caused by variations in thickness of the processed objects can be prevented.