Various devices that move stock or workpieces to, in, or from a die.

A solid solution in which alpha iron is the solvent, and which is characterized by a body-centered cubic crystal structure.

The temperature at which hot mechanical working of metals is completed.

A projecting rim or edge of a part, usually narrow and of approximately constant width for stiffening or fastening.

Removing irregularities of a metal surface by a variety of methods, such as stretching, rolling, and/or roller leveling of sheet and strip.

A heavy, rotating wheel, attached to a shaft, whose principal purpose is to store kinetic energy during the nonworking portion of the press cycle and to release energy during the working portion of the press cycle.

The foot-operated control mechanism (other than mechanical foot pedal) designed to control the movement of the ram on mechanical, hydraulic, or special-purpose power press brakes.

In the context of "Sheet Metal Formability," the term forming covers all operations required to form a flat sheet into a part. These operations include deep drawing, stretching, bending, buckling, etc.

A diagram describing the limits that sheet metal can be stretched under different conditions.

The main structure of a press.

Same as back-gage except that the locating fingers or surfaces are in front of the shear bed blade.