Abstract: A flexible wedge for use under the die of a press to compensate for deflection of the die when force is exerted against it, the wedge being elongated and tapering across its width and having graded flexibility along its length with the portions nearer the ends of the wedge being more flexible in order for the wedge to deflect as a uniformly load beam when a concentrated force is applied at its center to position it under a die.

Abstract: A car on tracks behind the knives of a shear machine, has a section for receiving product cuttings when the car occupies one position on the tracks, and means are provided for receiving scrap cuttings when the car is moved to another position, the car being capable of additional movement on the tracks to a position to the rear of the machine for convenient disposal of cuttings carried by it. Work support carried by the car, supports work prior to shearing and, when possessed of magnetic qualities, will magnetically grip the work and enable adjustment thereof for shearing, by movement of the car. In lieu of magnet work supports, roller supports may be provided, and such roller supports may be power driven.

Abstract: A press, comprising a frame supporting an upper and lower bed for attachment of an upper and lower bolster, the upper and lower bolster each carrying mating halves of a complementary die, and the upper bolster having a knock-out opening therethrough, a hydraulic knock-out means carried by a drive means above the upper bolster that is adjustably electro-mechanically timed to cooperate with pins internal to the upper bolster to eject any work that may have remained in the upper die upon separation of the two mating die halves.

Abstract: A press, comprising a frame supporting an upper and lower bed for attachment of an upper and lower bolster, the upper and lower bolster each carrying mating halves of a complementary die, and the upper bolster having a knock-out opening therethrough, a hydraulic knock-out means carried by a drive means above the upper bolster that is adjustably electro-mechanically timed to cooperate with pins internal to the upper bolster to eject any work that may have remained in the upper die upon separation of the two mating die halves.

Abstract: A car on tracks behind the knives of a shear machine, has a section for receiving product cuttings when the car occupies one position on the tracks, and means are provided for receiving scrap cuttings when said car is moved to another position, the car being capable of additional movement on said tracks to a position to the rear of the machine for convenient disposal of cuttings carried by it. Work support means carried by the car, supports work prior to shearing and, when possessed of magnetic qualities, will magnetically grip the work and enable adjustment thereof for shearing, by movement of the car. In lieu of magnet work supports, roller supports may be provided, and such roller supports may be power driven.