A. Hydraulic system: High capacity; cartridge-insert and manifold-mounted hydraulic valves reduce potential sources for leaks; and all hydraulic lines have large radius bends or formed fittings.

B. Vee-guided shear with butt knock-off: Automatic knock-off device prevents butt end of billet from hanging up on die; fully guided on dual, adjustable vee-ways; heavy construction and chisel type knife ensure minimum deflection, clean shearing; eliminates “flares” that damage containers and cause production delays; and wear adjustment takes only minutes.

C. Flat ways: Alignment is much easier; maintenance downtime is reduced.

D. Container – Three-point alignment: Rugged, one-piece housing has top guiding, rides on flat ways; adjustment is simplified; precise alignment permits use of fixed dummy blocks; held by quick release locking rings; heating is more uniform; has stainless steel heat shields, and two thermocouples provide heat control and thermal protection.

E. Die-changing system: Die station is adjacent to operator’s control panel and die changes can be made in less than one minute.