Abstract: Mechanism for and method of shifting cam mechanisms in a press for pressing workpieces with depressed portions comprise a combination of a first single cam mechanism for retracting a die by a distance equal to the depth of a depressed portion of a workpiece and a second single cam mechanism for pressing the workpiece to work the depressed portion. Said single mechanisms are provided between a bottom form and a top form being vertically movable toward and away from said bottom form. Said first single cam mechanism is composed of a pad positioned downwardly of said top form, a pin mounted on and extending downwardly from said pad, a first cam follower mounted on said bottom form and movable in response to depression of said pin, and a second cam follower mounted on said bottom form. Said second single cam mechanism has a punch for punching the depressed portion of the workpiece and is composed of a fixed cam mounted on the top form, and a third cam follower mounted on said bottom form and supporting said punch.