A machine assembly configured to process a roll of sheet metal to form a laminated core is provided. The assembly includes an uncoiler configured to uncoil the roll of sheet metal. An adhesive application apparatus arranged downstream of the uncoiler is configured to apply an adhesive to the sheet metal. A first curing apparatus is arranged downstream of the adhesive application apparatus and is configured to partially cure the adhesive. A stamp and punch machine is arranged downstream of the first curing apparatus and is configured to stamp and punch the sheet metal to form stamped metal pieces. A stacking apparatus is configured to form a stack of the stamped metal pieces. A second curing apparatus is configured to fully cure the adhesive between each stamped metal piece in the stack to form the laminated core.