Abstract: A stamping machine for stamping identifying symbols into steel plates. A hammer is reciprocally carried by a guide track. An anvil with a die on its lower end is also reciprocally carried by the guide track for receiving blows from the hammer. The anvil has a platform with a spring compressed between it and a point on the guide track. A linking member with end stops on its upper end extends between the platform and the guide track near the top of the hammer stroke. The plate is mounted above the hammer and carried by the rods. The hammer lifts the plate, and the plate lifts the rods, as the hammer approaches the end of its return stroke, to allow the workpiece to be removed. The spring urges the anvil downward to retain the die against the workpiece prior to the anvil being struck by the hammer.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an improved apparatus for removing fallen slag from beneath a flame cutting table. A three-sided scoop is positioned below the table. Co-acting guide members are mounted along the sides of the scoop and the table. Chains are fastened to each side of the scoop and extend around vertically positioned sprockets at opposite ends of the table. The chain is located below a portion of the table guide member for protection from falling slag and heat. A motor engages the sprockets to drag the scoop from one end of the table to the other. A tube fastened to the table is positioned for carrying the returning chain.