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Abstract

A machine is disclosed having a frame with a work station adapted to receive a work member, such as a die set. The apparatus includes a turntable pivotally mounted to the frame at a position spaced from the work station. A first and second linear conveyor section are mounted to the turntable and each section has a first end and a second end. The second ends of the conveyor sections are adjacent each other and the conveyor sections extend outwardly on the turntable in a direction substantially perpendicular to each other. An actuator selectively pivots the turntable between a first position in which the first end of the first conveyor section is aligned with the work station, and a second position in which the first end of the second conveyor section is aligned with the work station. Each conveyor section supports one work member while a pusher selectively engages one of the work members on the conveyor section to move the engaged work member between an operable position in which the engaged work member is positioned at the work station, and a standby position in which the engaged work member is positioned at the second end of its respective conveyor section.

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First Claim