Abstract: A material shaping tool having a base, a clamping assembly, and a ram assembly. The base includes a material segment supporting surface for receiving a material thereupon. The clamping assembly includes a clamping surface, and is moveable between a cleared position and a clamping position, wherein in the clamping position a material segment is held between the clamping surface and the transport assembly. The ram assembly is configured to be moveable within a channel in the transport assembly, and to act on an edge of the material segment so as to shape the edge of the material segment and/or to straighten the edge of the material to within acceptable tolerances. Alternatively, the shaping structure can impart a desired shape or distortion into the edge of the material segment.

Abstract: A reconfigurable material press having a first portion and a second portion. The first portion includes a frame, a plurality of plates releasably coupled to the frame, and a pressing surface. Each plate has a semi-circular profile. The second portion includes a plurality of support structures generally longitudinally parallel and laterally spaced apart from one another, and a top plate slidably coupled to each support structure and having a forming edge. Each top plate is configured to be laterally adjustable, and the top plates define a channel therebetween.