Abstract: A modular punch press station is provided for use with a punch press which has a vertically movable ram. The station is useful for inserting a rivet-like contact into an aperture in a carrier piece and it comprises a mounting plate for carrying components of the modular punch press station including a supply device such as a vibratory feeder. The mounting member also carries an insertion station which positions a single contact below the ram in a vertical orientation in the aperture in the carrier piece. Mechanism is provided for feeding the contacts from the supply device to the insertion station such that only a single contact is presented to the insertion station at a time.