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Swag′ing-ma-chine′.

Metal-working.) A machine for bringing sheet-metal to form by means of a blow or pressure in a direct line. See stamping-machine; spinning-metal; etc.

Swage-block.

In the example, the die and its bed-plate are raised against the clamp and plunger, the clamp being secured to a crossplate which bears against adjustable springs. The die is secured to a crosshead, reciprocated by link attachment to a crank on the same shaft which carries the eccentric giving motion to the die.

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