Abstract: A transfer press having a plurality of generally linearly spaced die stations, a transfer mechanism for successively advancing blanks or partially stamped parts from one station to the next each cycle of the press and quick change upper and lower die plates mounted in fixtures attached to the press slide and bed or bolster, respectively. Each of the die sets includes a plurality of die fixtures having extendible and retractable clamps which open to permit a die plate to be slid therein and approximately located by means of locating ears on the die plate which contact the forward surface of the respective fixture or by contacting locating blocks at the rear of the fixture. When the clamps are retracted, the die plates are pulled downwardly and are accurately located by means of a plurality of locating pins which engage corresponding apertures in the plates. The clamps lock the plates in their final operative positions for the successive stamping operations.