(a) Bed of a press mounted and guided in the press frame and provided with a suitable mechanism, usually operated by power, for varying the die space height. (b) The bed or table of a straight front press, such as a horning or wiring press, which is bolted to the straight, vertical, finished front surface of the press and supported by, operated usually by a hand mechanism.

An adjustable bed (also called a Semi-Fowler bed) can be adjusted to a number of different positions. For individuals with certain types of back problems, sleeping on an adjustable bed that is at a slight incline ("semi-Fowler position", e.g. 30 to 45 degrees) may be comfortable, with the upper body positioned higher up than the lower body and some support under the knees to bend the knees at a slight angle. The combination of upper body incline and the knee support can help take some of the stress off the lower back.