Abstract: A rotary transfer press comprising a crown, a bed, a post extending from the bed to the crown, a slide upwardly and downwardly movable as guided along the post, a drive assembly for moving the slide upward and downward, a plurality of working stations disposed in a circular arrangement and each provided with a press die, and a transport assembly for transferring workpieces from each of the stations to the next station in succession. The press can be installed in a small space, and the workpieces are feedable to and dischargeable from the press at any of the stations. The press dies are also replaceable at any station.