Abstract: This invention relates to apparatus adaptable for use on a double acting press for producing high reduction metallic cups of high quality. The double acting press is provided with a crankshaft having a pair of offset cranks for attachment to the outer punch holder and the redraw horn assembly to produce a time lag between the operation of the outer punch holder and the redraw horn assembly.

Abstract: Method and apparatus are disclosed for feeding a continuous series of sheets step-wise to a treating machine wherein the rearward and forward edges of successive sheets are overlapped to provide a continuous supply to the treating machine. Each sheet is fed in a simultaneous step-wise manner by a feed member engaging the rear edge of each sheet. The improvement comprises the delivering of each sheet onto the last sheet on the sheet feeder such that the forward edge of the delivered sheet overlaps the rear edge of the last sheet by an amount at least as great as the prescribed overlap so that the feed member adapted to engage the rear edge of the delivered sheet will in the next feed step engage the rear edge of the delivered sheet and bring it into proper overlap position with the adjacent forward sheet which has been moved its prescribed step at the same time.