Profile: American Actuator Corp. manufactures magnetic gauges and electromagnetic fingers for press brakes. Our magnetic gauges can be used with all brands of press brakes and press brake gauging systems. Our shear feedback system is a material handling system for squaring and blanking shears. This system is used for cutting primary metal blanks for CNC punching or laser machines and for handling blanks that cannot be scratched or marred. This system is ideal for stainless steel and polished materials.