Abstract: A skid for supporting stackable workpieces is provided. The skid includes a first and a second support member and a first and a second connecting member. The first and second support members extend in a first direction in a substantially parallel spaced relationship with respect to one another. Each support member includes a base member and a plurality of extension members extending from the base member, wherein a length of the first support base member and the second support base member is greater than a width between a pair of side guides of a stacking system. The extension members are configured to support stackable workpieces thereon. Each connecting member extends in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction. Each connecting member has an end portion disposed on the base member of the first support member between extension members. The other end portion of each connecting member is disposed on the base member of the second support member between extension members.

Abstract: Several improvements to an unloading and stacking mechanism for an automatic precision blanking machine are presented. Such mechanisms conventionally have at least one laterally arranged backstop support bar, a pair of vertical side guides and one or more vertical elongated dividers to axially align cut-to-length pieces of sheet metal, and one or more backstop assemblies to transversely align the distal edges of the severed pieces of sheet metal.