Abstract: An improved lead working machine has a mechanism portion that supplies a leadframe 100, a working and handling portion that performs the necessary working processes on the work as it is fed consecutively, and a receiving mechanism portion that receives the worked products. A plurality of dies 40 and 42 for performing working processes including resin removal, dam bar cutting and lead forming, etc. are provided in tandem in the working and handling portion such that the direction of the working line of the first die 40 aligns with that of the subsequent die 42. A rail mechanism for guiding the lateral edge portions of the leadframe to be transported from the first die 40 to the subsequent die 42, as well as a pickup mechanism, by which a piece part that has been obtained by separating the product portion of the leadframe 100 in the first die 40 is picked up and transported to the subsequent die 42, are provided in positions intermediate between the dies 40 and 42.