punch press

noun, Machinery
1.
a power-driven machine used to cut, draw, or otherwise shape material, especially metal sheets, with dies, under pressure or by heavy blows.
Origin
1910-15
Examples from the web for punch press
  • The work required the use of the hydraulic punch press and dies.
  • The point of operation of the punch press was unguarded.
  • The dust collected from each process is recycled to the crusher and then to the punch press.
  • Platen die-cutting press, platen printing press, or punch press which that involves hand feeding of the machine.