Abstract: A press for the vulcanization of tires comprising a horizontal cross-member which is mounted in a cantilever fashion at one of its ends on a support having a vertical axis, and which is able to both pivot about and to slide along the vertical axis of said support. In order to control both the pivoting and sliding movements of the horizontal cross-member, there is provided a single control means associated with guide means comprising a cam follower member and a groove forming a cam having two end portions which extend vertically and which are one another offset vertically and angularly in relation to axis of support, and an intermediate portion progressively connecting the two end portions of the groove.

Abstract: An apparatus for use in forming a finish on a jewelry band has a base, a chassis rotatably mounted to the base and a mandrel rotatably mounted to the chassis. The mandrel is operable to engage the blank jewelry band on which the finish is to be formed. The apparatus further includes means allowing the chassis to be secured in position relative to the base and means allowing the mandrel to be secured relative to the chassis. The finish is produced by positioning a forming tool having a predetermined front cross section against the blank jewelry band and striking the forming tool, forming an indent in the band corresponding to the shape of the forming tool. The relative independence of the mandrel, chassis and base allows the band to be positioned at an ideal angle for striking.