Abstract: An extraction apparatus for extracting or separating cut or partially cut pieces or parts from a non-continuous, cut sheet, web or blank at an extraction station comprises: a sheet gripping and moving device for gripping and moving a cut or partially cut sheet through an extraction station; and an extraction bar or roller at the extraction station positioned for movement transversely of a cut sheet and being constructed, arranged and operated to move transversely of the path of movement of the cut sheet when the leading edge scrap web of the cut sheet is adjacent the extraction bar or roller to engage and deflect the scrap web of the cut sheet passing through the gripping and moving device away from the cut pieces or parts.